Last week in the editorial forum we had a discussion about the core skills needed by a DBA. I guess we need to add "ability to read the server log"...

Steve,

Point well taken - we're discussing 'core' skills.

I only give two "point well takens" a day, so that's it for now.

😉

majorbloodnock-

Point well taken. The ability to understand the business or your clients and employers is actually a fundamental skill for anyone associated with IT. Without that skill, how do you...

I'm a developer looking in at the DBA from outside.

Backup/Disaster Recovery gets my nod for first skill.

I'm not sure if it's correct to call it a skill, but performance...

Like other programmers, I too have experienced the zone (why does that statement sound like it comes from a sci-fi movie?). You're working away, you're getting a lot done, and...

Steve - OK. Good clarification.

P.S. Just tell me that used car salesmen aren't in your upcoming article list... :w00t:

In defense of these topics:

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The building analogy works well. It is particularly effective if someone has been involved in a building project; perhaps less so if they haven't.

One of my professors gave this example:...

Thanks Steve for allowing a little variety in the editorial section. We ll need a change of pace sometimes. Also, some very interesting links.

Based on what I've seen in...

My first thought after reading the article was "right on!".

After reading some of the comments, I guess I have to add that for this to work, you have to have...

I would agree with the people who suggest that it's not one or the other. Quality code is code that can be built upon by someone other than the original...

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Like many things, CLR is a tool that helps in certain instances and may be inappropriate for others.

In terms of the pros:

You can add a lot of functionality when...

Steve,

Only a few days ago you said that you would be tempted to work for Microsoft - You're not going to get any job offers suggesting boycotts! (The Shortage of...

I sometimes wonder about what it takes to keep talent around.

I just got an email ad for from a training company that charges a lot of money for trainings (thousands...