Re: ASP DBAs

From: Jared Still <jkstill_at_cybcon.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 07:22:45 -0700
Message-Id: <1089555765.30522.24.camel@poirot>

On Sat, 2004-07-10 at 21:18, Tim Gorman wrote:

> Automation in turn leads to constant improvement of one's skills, as freedom
> from lesser tasks allows more rewarding higher-function tasks and research.

Amazing how many folks don't grasp that.

> Personally, I've found work as a DBA for an ASP to be very educational.
> Just have to dump Korn shell and learn Perl to truly achieve spiritual
> creaminess, Im told...

No, no one said dump ksh. Just use the right tool for the job.

Perl is often the right tool. :)

> Many managers are
> uncomfortable with DBAs not being "at work" during regular business hours.

Maybe an inflatable DBA to fill the seat? Scott Adams may have something that fits the bill. ;)

Jared

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