Remote DBA services - has anyone used one of these for their business to outsource database administration? Could use some advice or references. [more inside]
posted by spicy_sockpuppet on Apr 22, 2009 - 14 answers

Inspired by the responses to this question, those of us on the hiring committee for our new DBA have been working up an interview protocol for our hopefuls. But I need more specifics on how to set up the case scenario (aka, “okay hotshot, show us the inside of your brain!”), how to have it unfold and what follow up questions to make sure to include in order to get the most bang out of it. Please help! [more inside]
posted by shelbaroo on Dec 4, 2008 - 13 answers

I need to import a database into MS SQL but I do not want to end up with a transaction log as large as the database. What's the best way to do the import? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on May 29, 2008 - 4 answers

What DBA certification should I pursue? MS, Oracle, something else? [more inside]
posted by davar on Jan 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Calling all SQL / DBA / code monkey brainiac's! Please help me understand what is happening in this mess .... [more inside]
posted by AllesKlar on Jul 3, 2006 - 8 answers