Featured Article(s)
Limiting Database View To Owned Databases
On large SQL Server systems where an individual only has 1 database that is theirs many individuals do not want them being able to see ALL other database names when connecting via SSMS. This article walks through a solution allowing the user to only see their OWN database.
PDC Kicks Off
PDC is running this week and it should provide some really great information on developer tools and direction looking forward for Microsoft. I’ll keep you posted about things that catch wind of here at SSWUG and what it could mean for your work with SQL Server. It’s always good to first hear the messaging, then step back and think about what it all means on the broader scale working with the technologies you rely on for your work. Should be interesting…
If you’re there looking around too to see how things are impacting your work, drop me a note, let me know what you’re seeing, what you can’t wait to get your hands on…
Instructor Led Training – Custom-Built
Are you considering some classes on specific technologies, specific techniques that you can bring to your company? If not, it’s worth a look to use some of the world’s top technical experts for those learning experiences that you run the full range of technologies from SQL Server to Business Intelligence and more. Take a look here – there are great options available. Find out what mentoring can do for effectiveness at your business.
Hiring a DBA – Your Best Shot?
I get questions weekly about hiring for DBA positions – the most common question is "what do I ask to weed out those that know from those that don’t?" I know there are a whole host of sites and articles out there about hiring, asking questions, etc. – but what is your approach? Is there a single key question that you use? Do you interview all candidates as a database professional or do you work through an HR process? If so, how do you educate those that do those interviews so they can be properly prepared to filter candidates to get to the truly qualified?
Drop me a note – let me know how you approach hiring a DBA (or WOULD approach it).
Featured White Paper(s)
The Evolution of the SQL Server DBA
What will the SQL Server DBAs job be like 10 years from now? Or will there even BE a SQL Server DBA in 10 years? In the new Q… (read more)
SQL Server Data Recovery Made Easy with Idera SQLsafe
When a database goes down due to hardware or software failure, data corruption, or any number of other causes, every minute … (read more)