SQL Server DBA job

SQL Server DBA job is quiet interesting and the best part is we can get solution for any serious issue through online. 

A SQL Server DBA can survive only when he/she update themselves technically everyday. They should keep their technology running.

A SQL Server DBA should know what to do when the issue comes up.

The best way to learn or update is to write and read the blogs, googling and teach some one.

And refer the online books and participate in discussions in different forums which are related to SQL Server DBA.


What is the minimum skills need to know in as a SQL Server DBA?

As a SQL Server DBA, you should know first how to take several types of backups like full, differential and log then how to restore the back up like point in restoration, database restoration and more. You can know what all these Backups (full, differential, log ) and  Restoration once you start the preparation.

What are the regular roles and responsibilities of A SQL Server DBA?

As a SQL Server DBA, you should check the mails and assigned tasks once they start their day.

As well you should check the disk space and the scheduled jobs that they are running properly or not.

Finally try to do any certification. You can find the certifications over here in the following link.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/in/certification/cert-sql-server.aspx

and

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/sql-certification.aspx