So, I could do some training in ASP.NET other than what I know already about that and PHP or use one of the teach yourself books?
I might struggle with some of the technical questions in interviews.
Also, a lot of people seem to be doing C# anyway as you can write both Windows and webpages with that?
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Originally posted by Pogle View PostIf you mean the Business Objects BI products - then you'll be spotted a mile off!
Sql Server is a good place to start and the demand seems to be increasing.
Good luck
I'll have a look at SSRS etc over the summer when I get sick of fishing. Looks like I'll be benched anyway from the end of the month.
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Originally posted by crimdon View PostI was thinking on initialy sticking with the Microsoft toolset just as SSRS and SSAS. Blagging my way into anyway like SAP might be difficult in the current downturn without relevant experience.
SSRS in SQL Server 2008 looks really good now. I've got it running here on a test server.
If you mean the Business Objects BI products - then you'll be spotted a mile off!
The Sql Server BI tools are a good place to start and the demand seems to be increasing.
Good luck
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Originally posted by crimdon View PostThe seems to be a problem with the Microsoft world in general. Any monkey can do a Exchange migration or installation and rates seemto reflect this.
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Originally posted by expat View PostAargh! You don't let programmers create your database piecemeal! The programmer requests creation of the tables, and the DBA verifies and executes the request.
Pure SQL? I think it exists but I'm not sure it pays more than shelf-stacking. Practically everybody in IT nowadays could claim to have SQL experience.
So, I could do some training in ASP.NET other than what I know already about that and PHP or use one of the teach yourself books?
I might struggle with some of the technical questions in interviews.
Also, a lot of people seem to be doing C# anyway as you can write both Windows and webpages with that?
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Originally posted by crimdon View PostI was thinking on initialy sticking with the Microsoft toolset just as SSRS and SSAS. Blagging my way into anyway like SAP might be difficult in the current downturn without relevant experience.
SSRS in SQL Server 2008 looks really good now. I've got it running here on a test server.
Not sure how it fits into the current Oracle lineup. Anyone here work with Oracle ERP that can give a view?Last edited by Svalbaard; 19 March 2009, 11:22.
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Originally posted by expat View PostPure SQL? I think it exists but I'm not sure it pays more than shelf-stacking. Practically everybody in IT nowadays could claim to have SQL experience.
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Originally posted by qwertyjjj View PostIME, the DBA is only in charge of performance and maintaining the data. The programmer creates all the tables, stored procedures, etc. because they know what is going on with the program. How can it be any other way?
However, what I could be interested in is a pure SQL job without having to design any front ends with .NET, etc. but I don't think there's many of these jobs?
Pure SQL? I think it exists but I'm not sure it pays more than shelf-stacking. Practically everybody in IT nowadays could claim to have SQL experience.
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Originally posted by Svalbaard View PostGood move. BI and the whole self sevice datamart thing is going to really take off. Any particular flavour of BI tooling? SAP BI and the integration of it with non-SAP apps is still big, and from what I've heard from colleagues the mySAP suite is picking up steam in the SME market which could be a good moneyspinner for contractors as these companies generally don't have the in house know-how to leverage best results.
SSRS in SQL Server 2008 looks really good now. I've got it running here on a test server.
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Originally posted by crimdon View PostHow about experience doing server specs and installations? Or maybe getting more involved in the Windows environment. In my present contract I sopent a lot of time baselining the database servers and documenting them.
I'm looking to move on from being to more BI as I feel there is little about and its a not exactly an exciting job.
So, it sounds like it's not worth training in DBA skills.
All my SQL skills are uselss unless I have .NET programming skills.
So, stick with technical BA and SQL?
All my UML skills, etc. are also useless because most BA jobs don't require them, it's the domain of a Systems Analyst.
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Originally posted by qwertyjjj View PostI have experience of performance tuning stored procedures, DTS, backups, security admin, permissions, etc. but just like any SQL developer would, not specific to DBAs.
I'm looking to move on from being to more BI as I feel there is little about and its a not exactly an exciting job.
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Originally posted by crimdon View PostThats right enough. A lot of places using SQL Server appear to wants the developers to act as the dba. Thats why I'm planning to move more into BI
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In most companies each dba supports approx 10 developers
Take a guess who is more in demand
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