Sumário Itens Encontrados: 83Introduction What this Book CoversYour Feedback Chapter 1: Why Should I Become an Exceptional DBA?What is an Exceptional DBA?An Exceptional DBA is in the Top 10% of Their ProfessionWhy Bother?Chapter 2: Characteristics of the Exceptional DBA Embraces Change Enjoys LearningAccepts Responsibility Maintains ProfessionalismTrustworthyDependable Hard-Working Can Work Well Independently or in a Team Manages Time Well Can Communicate Effectively,Both Orally and VerballyListens Well Realistic Flexible Patient PersistentEnthusiasticSelf-ConfidentThinks Before ActingMatureSummary: Assess your Strengths and WeaknessesChapter 3: Specialize (You can't do it all)What exactly is a DBA?An A-to-Z List of Typical DBA Tasks Choosing a Specialty Summary: Specialize but be Adaptable Chapter 4: Hone Your Skill Set Where Does Formal Education Fit In? Mastering DBA Technical Skills How to Obtain DBA Technical SkillsSelf-Study Booking Learning Mastering DBA Soft Skills Summary: Starting Honing Your Skills Today (and don't stop)Chapter 5: Is Professional Certification Necessary?SQL Server Certification Benefits of CertificationShould I Get Certified as a DBA? Summary: There is Little Downside to CertificationChapter 6: Participate in the SQL Server Community Benefits of Sharing Your SQL Server Knowledge How Can I Contribute to the SQL Server Community? Summary: Participate in the SQL Server Community TodayChapter 7: Manage Your Career,Don't Let It Manage You Define a Career PathCreate a Plan and Set GoalsEstablish New Goals on a Yearly Basis Take Action to Attain Your Goals Revaluate Goals and Long-Term Career Plans as Needed Summary: It Takes a Conscious Decision on Your PartChapter 8: Manage Your Brand Within Your Organization 107 Developing Your Brand Summary: You Can't Be All Things to All PeopleChapter 9: Manage Your Online Brand What does it mean to "Manage" your Online Brand?Step 1: Discovering your Online BrandStep 2: Managing your Online Brand Step 3: Expanding your Online BrandDBAs and Social Networking Websites Projecting a Professional Image on the Internet: Dos and Don'tsSummary: Start Managing your Online Brand Today Chapter 10: Get An Exceptional DBA JobThe Job SearchApplying for the Job How to Make a Good First Impression in Your New JobSummary: Getting an Exceptional DBA Job is Hard,but the Rewards are High Chapter 11: The Exceptional DBA's Code of ConductWhat is a Code of Conduct? How Can a Code of Conduct be Useful to DBAs?How Should a Code of Conduct be Implemented and Enforced? The Exceptional DBA's Code of Conduct Summary: Exceptional DBAs are defined by their Actions Chapter 12: Best Practices for Becoming an ExceptionalDBA Best PracticesSummary: The GOYA Principle