Mark Ahlstrom wrote:
Here's an odd question for you, how do you become a MySQL DBA?
I've got enough Solaris/Linux Experience under my belt and I was a Jr.
Oracle DBA for a year, which got me really interested in RDBMS. I try
to work with MySQL as much as possible, but I work with one of those
large telco's that does not like anything where they can't pay large
amounts of money. This means I have to work it into my spare time.
I've been trying to tie MySQL into basic services: ftp, DSPAM, pop3,
AND offer help for what we do have: running backups and repairing the
odd table when needed.
But the question is, what else could I do to help develope DBA skills?
Right now I have very little data that goes beyond 2 tables, so my
query skills are withering.
- DBA skills are more important than the MySQL skills. Two very useful
books on the subject are AN INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE SYSTEMS and
DATABASE IN DEPTH, both by CJ Date. For MySQL skills: there are plenty
of books on the subject, and everyone no doubt has their favourite(s).
Other than that: experience. You could try building yourself a MySQL
database at home, for something like your book or DVD collection.
- ian
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