SQL Server 2008
Tips and tricks I have picked up as an occasional DBA
I'm often asked to work on small projects for smaller companies. These are probably among my favorite because there is so much enthusiasm behind the team. I've been an architect, a DBA, a network engineer, a graphic designer, and sometimes all of the above at once. One thing I learned is small companies don't compromise on software architecture. It's easy to get caught up in the excitement when big decisions are made quickly and the whole team hits the ground running. As a DBA, I try to put good practices in place even when resource...