August 10, 2009 at 11:42 am
Hi,
I'm working as a developer in some technology. My technology is an old one and having less opportunity. So I want to change my technology and job.
I love sql server very much. I had planned to do sql server developer certification - 70-433. But one of my friend told few days back, “there are only less opportunities for sql server developers”.
Instead of doing sql developer certification. Why can't you try for database administrator kind of job???
I want some job in Chennai. I’m little confused. Can anyone guide me which things I can go for ???
I’m from india.
Raj
August 10, 2009 at 11:50 am
If it's anything like most of the places I'm familiar with, there will be companies in your area that specialize in recruiting and placing IT personnel. If there are, get in touch with some of them, and find out what they think. They have to deal with that kind of thing constantly, and they'll know what's in demand and what's not.
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August 10, 2009 at 12:05 pm
expecting some useful reply for my question
August 10, 2009 at 12:10 pm
trackingraj (8/10/2009)
expecting some useful reply for my question
Was Gus's reply not useful?
What do you enjoy doing? If you enjoy developing then don't look for a job as an administrator. While you may be able to do the job, if it's not something you like then work will be unpleasant.
I can't tell you what the job opportunities in your area are like, a recruiting agency in your area is far more likely to have relevant information in that area.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
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August 10, 2009 at 12:13 pm
trackingraj (8/10/2009)
Hi,I'm working as a developer in some technology. My technology is an old one and having less opportunity. So I want to change my technology and job.
What are you currently doing as a developer?
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August 10, 2009 at 12:16 pm
I'm working as a developer in filenet technology.
August 10, 2009 at 12:19 pm
trackingraj (8/10/2009)
I'm working as a developer in filenet technology.
is that document management and image processing ?
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August 10, 2009 at 1:04 pm
trackingraj (8/10/2009)
expecting some useful reply for my question
My reply was useful, but only if you're willing to do the work necessary to get actual data before you make your decision.
If what you want to do is operate off of rumors and assumptions, my answer was useless. If that's the case, I recommend getting a job as a garbageman. They make a ton of money, and work very regular hours. I don't think they ever get a call at 3 AM that a server is down and they need to come to work right away.
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August 10, 2009 at 1:06 pm
You are working as a garbage man ???????
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August 10, 2009 at 1:12 pm
cthariharan (8/10/2009)
You are working as a garbage man ???????
Nope. I'm providing that as a "useful answer".
I play online games professionally, and have a hoby of spending 8-9 hours a day, 5 days a week, and sometimes more, as a DBA. My paycheck comes from the company that I do the DBA stuff for, which is a really weird coincidence, when you think about it.
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August 10, 2009 at 1:18 pm
GSquared (8/10/2009)
cthariharan (8/10/2009)
You are working as a garbage man ???????Nope. I'm providing that as a "useful answer".
I play online games professionally, and have a hoby of spending 8-9 hours a day, 5 days a week, and sometimes more, as a DBA. My paycheck comes from the company that I do the DBA stuff for, which is a really weird coincidence, when you think about it.
I bet you have had more than your fair share of "garbage" data though 😛
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August 10, 2009 at 1:31 pm
gah (8/10/2009)
GSquared (8/10/2009)
cthariharan (8/10/2009)
You are working as a garbage man ???????Nope. I'm providing that as a "useful answer".
I play online games professionally, and have a hoby of spending 8-9 hours a day, 5 days a week, and sometimes more, as a DBA. My paycheck comes from the company that I do the DBA stuff for, which is a really weird coincidence, when you think about it.
I bet you have had more than your fair share of "garbage" data though 😛
Can't argue with that!
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August 10, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Heh... does that make you a Gigo-lo? 😛
--Jeff Moden
August 10, 2009 at 6:10 pm
trackingraj (8/10/2009)
I love sql server very much.
If that's true, follow your heart. Become a "hybrid" DBA and do both jobs very, very well. There's only one way to do that and a lot of us have done it... practice, practice, practice. Sure, certifications will help in that they familiarize you with what needs to be done. But it's like getting qualified on board a submarine... it's not the end of knowledge and skill... it is only the beginning.
Do the Developer certification... do the DBA certification. But remember, certification doesn't make you good. Only practice can. Where do you get the practice? Spend $50 US and get a copy of the Developer's Edition of SQL Server... it's actually the Enterprise Edition of SQL Server with some tight licensing restrictions. Then, log onto this site (the one you're looking at right now) every day a solve problems for people every day. No where else in the world will you find so many real life problems. If you can't solve a particular problem, read the posts of the people who think they can and/or did. You'll learn both the right way and the wrong way to solve many problems.
As a side bar, there are a lot of folks out there that claim to be DBA's and SQL Server Developers but have no real knowledge even if they're certified (or not)... don't become one of those... they're a dime a dozen and they stick out like a sore thumb. If you start cruising this site for problems like I said, you'll see what I mean. There's really good knowledgable folks and then there're some not so good. The discussions on many articles tend to show who's who in that area as well.
Follow your passion and choose to be very good at it. 😉
--Jeff Moden
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