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BOOK HOW TO BECOME AN EXCEPTIONAL DBA
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- Introduction
- What this Book Covers
- Your 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 Profession
- Why Bother?
- Chapter 2: Characteristics of the Exceptional DBA
- Embraces Change
- Enjoys Learning
- Accepts Responsibility
- Maintains Professionalism
- Trustworthy
- Dependable
- Hard-Working
- Can Work Well Independently or in a Team
- Manages Time Well
- Can Communicate Effectively,Both Orally and Verbally
- Listens Well
- Realistic
- Flexible
- Patient
- Persistent
- Enthusiastic
- Self-Confident
- Thinks Before Acting
- Mature
- Summary: Assess your Strengths and Weaknesses
- Chapter 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 Skills
- Self-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 Certification
- Should I Get Certified as a DBA?
- Summary: There is Little Downside to Certification
- Chapter 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 Today
- Chapter 7: Manage Your Career,Don't Let It Manage You
- Define a Career Path
- Create a Plan and Set Goals
- Establish 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 Part
- Chapter 8: Manage Your Brand Within Your Organization 107
- Developing Your Brand
- Summary: You Can't Be All Things to All People
- Chapter 9: Manage Your Online Brand
- What does it mean to "Manage" your Online Brand?
- Step 1: Discovering your Online Brand
- Step 2: Managing your Online Brand
- Step 3: Expanding your Online Brand
- DBAs and Social Networking Websites
- Projecting a Professional Image on the Internet: Dos and Don'ts
- Summary: Start Managing your Online Brand Today
- Chapter 10: Get An Exceptional DBA Job
- The Job Search
- Applying for the Job
- How to Make a Good First Impression in Your New Job
- Summary: Getting an Exceptional DBA Job is Hard,but the
- Rewards are High
- Chapter 11: The Exceptional DBA's Code of Conduct
- What 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 Exceptional
- DBA
- Best Practices
- Summary: The GOYA Principle
