2008-07-01 23:45:09 -
- Cramblitt & Company Bob Cramblitt, 1-919-481-4599 info@cramco.com Maybe she cleaned up your programming mess without telling anyone. Or he stayed over the weekend to ensure that the database was up and running by start of business on Monday morning. Or, maybe he or she just exemplifies the everyday virtues of an exceptional DBA: knowledgeable, versatile, reliable.
Whatever the
reason, it's time to give some recognition to that exceptional DBA, whether it is a colleague, a mentor, an employee, a peer or yourself. There are 10 more days left to nominate that special person at www.exceptionaldba.com.
The Exceptional DBA of the Year Award, sponsored by Red Gate Software, is open to all those currently employed as a SQL Server database administrator. Five finalists will be chosen by a panel of expert judges, and the ultimate winner will be elected by popular vote of the SQL Server Central community.
The winner will receive full conference registration for the PASS Community Summit 2008 in Seattle, a four-night stay at The Westin Seattle, and $300 in travel expenses. The winner and four remaining finalists will also receive a copy of Red Gate's SQL Toolbelt with 36 months of support, and publicity in a wide assortment of venues and media.
Some 60 professionals from 19 countries have already been nominated since the awards opened, but Brad McGehee, awards judge and author of How to Become an Exceptional DBA, knows there are more SQL Server DBAs out there who deserve recognition.
"These awards are designed to increase awareness of the valuable contributions that DBAs bring to their company and also the IT community," says McGehee. "I'm encouraging all those who manage, work with, or know DBAs in their local user group to nominate them for the Exceptional DBA award."
Nominations and deadline
For more information and to make a nomination, visit www.exceptionaldba.com. Entries must be received by Friday, July 11 at 00:00 hours, GMT. Finalists will be announced for public voting on August 18.
10 More Days to Honor DBAs Who Make a Difference
