DBA Survivor is a book to help new database administrators understand more about the world of database administration. com. dbasurvivor. com and is the author of DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA (http: //www.
Thomas currently serves on the board of directors for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS), and is also a SQL Server "Most Valuable Professional." Thomas can also be found blogging at http: //thomaslarock.
Thomas holds a master of science degree in mathematics from Washington State University and is a member of the Usability Professionals Association.
Currently serving as a senior database administrator for Confio Software, Thomas has progressed through several roles in his career including programmer, analyst, and database administrator.
Focuses on the soft skills that distinguish truly exceptional DBAs Takes a humorous approach to keep readers engaged Written by a SQL Server "Most Valuable Professional" and board member of PASS About the Author: Thomas La Rock is a seasoned information technology professional with over a decade of technical and management experience.
Aim to make a difference, for your clients, and for your colleagues.
Strive to excel.
Don\'t settle for just muddling through your job each day.
These are the traits and characteristics of DBAs who truly succeed and Become respected in their profession.
He wants you to have excellence, competence, visibility, confidence, and service.
Author Thomas La Rock wants much more for you than mere survival.
And it\'s not just survival that matters.
This book takes a different approach, injecting some humor into helping you understand how to hit the ground running, and most importantly how to survive as a DBA.
Blogs are written about how to be an exceptional DBA and what to do in your first 100 days.
More and more people are moving into the DBA profession, and many are looking for a getting-started guide.
DBA Survivor is a book to help new database administrators understand more about the world of database administration
