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Two New Year’s Resolutions for DBAs

Posted in DBA Corner by admin on the February 2nd, 2007

While most people have already broken their New Year’s resolutions by this time, DBAs should make and keep two promises to themselves. First, they should business-oriented.  DBAs can be too fond of technology and must not blind themselves to the business reasons for the implementation of the software and hardware that fascinates them. They should immediately understand the impact of technology on real business processes.  Secondly, Craig Mullins urges DBAs to develop better social skills.  Better social skills will lead to a better working environment and more productivity. DBAs, he adds, cannot

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