What everyone ought to know about becoming a DBA

So you want to be a Database Administrator (DBA)? Can I help you with that? Let's talk about types of DBA, what they do, opportunities that open up and how to go about finding them. Often hidden behind a Service Desk, the humble DBA beavers away, staying alert, keeping control, and putting things in place to fix issues before they become issues. They have a fine reputation for being negative, obstinate, unhelpful, unattractive and unapproachable. Why is that? Chances are, they're just doing their job - protecting Developers, your company and the systems you use. In this session, I'm talking about one of the most interesting, enjoyable and rewarding roles in the business. I'm lifting the veil on what it is to be a DBA. I'll tell you what's involved. No heavy bullet-point slides, just a series of pictures to guide you through what you need to know. As well as the Why and the What, we'll talk about the How, How you get started as you transition from your current Role to be a DBA.