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Junior SQL Server DBA Interview Questions
My organization is in the process of hiring a junior SQL Server DBA to add to our team. What are some fair questions to ask as a portion of the interview process? I want to make sure we hire someone who has a good base of knowledge. I am concerned are Senior SQL Server DBAs are looking to stump the candidates which is not really my goal. Do you have any suggestions?
SQL Server 2005 New Features Interview Questions
Staying up on the latest SQL Server technologies is a huge benefit to employers. Many seek only the best and brightest to build solutions for the organization. The general premise is the more knowledgeable their team is the more opportunities the organization will have to succeed. With the release of SQL Server 2005 many new features were introduced, but not taken advantage of across the industry for one reason or another. Break out of your SQL Server 2000 shell and test your knowledge on the SQL Server 2005 new feature set.
SQL Server Agent Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server Agent. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Backup and Recovery Interview Questions
If you are preparing for a SQL Server DBA interview as the interviewer or interviewee, today's tip should offer value to you. This tip has interview style questions graded as either easy, moderate or advanced related to SQL Server backup and recovery. Check out the questions and good luck!
SQL Server DBA Concurrency and Locking Interview Questions
In my environment, we have frequent locking and blocking. As we bring on additional team members, I need to interview DBAs and Developers to get a sense of their SQL Server concurrency and locking knowledge. With some of the changes from SQL Server 2000 and 2005 we have some new opportunities. As such, how can I gauge their knowledge on these topics?
SQL Server DBA Interview Questions Part 1
Finding DBAs is difficult, then properly interviewing a DBA to assess their skills is even more of a challenge. This situation gets compounded when the interviewer does not fully understand the technology at a low level, but needs to find the right technical team member to join their team who does. As such, in this three tip series we will cover some common questions to ask DBAs during a technical interview related to backups, maintenance, indexing, internal storage, etc. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Interview Questions Part 2
In the second part of the SQL Server Administration interview series we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills. These questions relate to system objects, database recovery models and recovery processes page verification. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Interview Questions Part 3
In the third part of the SQL Server Administration interview series we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills. These questions primarily relate to database backups, internal database storage, index rebuilds and database extent modification. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Performance Tuning Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA or Developer interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server performance tuning. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Phone Interview Questions
The phone interview. It has tales of bringing normally rationale people to a terrified state. I have even heard of a DBA that was so worried about a SQL Server phone interview that 'they just happened to be in the office park' where the company was located and actually wanted the interview face to face. The reality is, just about all organizations that I work with have a phone interview as a rite of first passage in the process. The employer wants to quickly determine if the DBA candidate could be qualified for the position from a technical perspective and if they will fit into the team. As a DBA, what sorts of things should you be on the lookout for during a phone interview? What do you think the employer is expecting?
SQL Server DBA Security Interview Questions
SQL Server Security, probably one of the most controversial and debated topics among SQL Server DBAs and Developers. One person's security is another person's nightmare and vice versa. With security being so important for so many different reasons let's try to determine some baseline interview questions although some of the responses can vary greatly based on the environment and industry. Good luck!
SQL Server Interview Questions for a Network Administrator
At our organization many folks wear a variety of hats, because we have a small and talented team. Although we have a SQL Server DBA, our Network Administrator also takes care of some of the SQL Server related tasks in our environment. We are looking to grow our team and we are interested in finding out what a reasonable set of questions would be for Network Administrator candidates that also state that they can support SQL Server. Do you have any suggestions?
SQL Server Replication Interview Questions
When preparing for a SQL Server interview there are several topics that could be covered. In this tip we cover some possible interview questions and answers related to SQL Server replication.
SQL Server System Databases Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server system databases. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
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SQL Server DBA Phone Interview Questions
The phone interview. It has tales of bringing normally rationale people to a terrified state. I have even heard of a DBA that was so worried about a SQL Server phone interview that 'they just happened to be in the office park' where the company was located and actually wanted the interview face to face. The reality is, just about all organizations that I work with have a phone interview as a rite of first passage in the process. The employer wants to quickly determine if the DBA candidate could be qualified for the position from a technical perspective and if they will fit into the team. As a DBA, what sorts of things should you be on the lookout for during a phone interview? What do you think the employer is expecting?
SQL Server DBA Performance Tuning Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA or Developer interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server performance tuning. Good luck!
Junior SQL Server DBA Interview Questions
My organization is in the process of hiring a junior SQL Server DBA to add to our team. What are some fair questions to ask as a portion of the interview process? I want to make sure we hire someone who has a good base of knowledge. I am concerned are Senior SQL Server DBAs are looking to stump the candidates which is not really my goal. Do you have any suggestions?
SQL Server DBA Backup and Recovery Interview Questions
If you are preparing for a SQL Server DBA interview as the interviewer or interviewee, today's tip should offer value to you. This tip has interview style questions graded as either easy, moderate or advanced related to SQL Server backup and recovery. Check out the questions and good luck!
SQL Server Agent Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server Agent. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Concurrency and Locking Interview Questions
In my environment, we have frequent locking and blocking. As we bring on additional team members, I need to interview DBAs and Developers to get a sense of their SQL Server concurrency and locking knowledge. With some of the changes from SQL Server 2000 and 2005 we have some new opportunities. As such, how can I gauge their knowledge on these topics?
SQL Server Replication Interview Questions
When preparing for a SQL Server interview there are several topics that could be covered. In this tip we cover some possible interview questions and answers related to SQL Server replication.
SQL Server DBA Interview Questions Part 1
Finding DBAs is difficult, then properly interviewing a DBA to assess their skills is even more of a challenge. This situation gets compounded when the interviewer does not fully understand the technology at a low level, but needs to find the right technical team member to join their team who does. As such, in this three tip series we will cover some common questions to ask DBAs during a technical interview related to backups, maintenance, indexing, internal storage, etc. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
SQL Server 2005 New Features Interview Questions
Staying up on the latest SQL Server technologies is a huge benefit to employers. Many seek only the best and brightest to build solutions for the organization. The general premise is the more knowledgeable their team is the more opportunities the organization will have to succeed. With the release of SQL Server 2005 many new features were introduced, but not taken advantage of across the industry for one reason or another. Break out of your SQL Server 2000 shell and test your knowledge on the SQL Server 2005 new feature set.
SQL Server DBA Security Interview Questions
SQL Server Security, probably one of the most controversial and debated topics among SQL Server DBAs and Developers. One person's security is another person's nightmare and vice versa. With security being so important for so many different reasons let's try to determine some baseline interview questions although some of the responses can vary greatly based on the environment and industry. Good luck!
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SQL Server DBA Performance Tuning Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA or Developer interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server performance tuning. Good luck!
SQL Server DBA Phone Interview Questions
The phone interview. It has tales of bringing normally rationale people to a terrified state. I have even heard of a DBA that was so worried about a SQL Server phone interview that 'they just happened to be in the office park' where the company was located and actually wanted the interview face to face. The reality is, just about all organizations that I work with have a phone interview as a rite of first passage in the process. The employer wants to quickly determine if the DBA candidate could be qualified for the position from a technical perspective and if they will fit into the team. As a DBA, what sorts of things should you be on the lookout for during a phone interview? What do you think the employer is expecting?
SQL Server DBA Backup and Recovery Interview Questions
If you are preparing for a SQL Server DBA interview as the interviewer or interviewee, today's tip should offer value to you. This tip has interview style questions graded as either easy, moderate or advanced related to SQL Server backup and recovery. Check out the questions and good luck!
SQL Server Agent Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server Agent. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
Junior SQL Server DBA Interview Questions
My organization is in the process of hiring a junior SQL Server DBA to add to our team. What are some fair questions to ask as a portion of the interview process? I want to make sure we hire someone who has a good base of knowledge. I am concerned are Senior SQL Server DBAs are looking to stump the candidates which is not really my goal. Do you have any suggestions?
SQL Server Replication Interview Questions
When preparing for a SQL Server interview there are several topics that could be covered. In this tip we cover some possible interview questions and answers related to SQL Server replication.
SQL Server Interview Questions for a Network Administrator
At our organization many folks wear a variety of hats, because we have a small and talented team. Although we have a SQL Server DBA, our Network Administrator also takes care of some of the SQL Server related tasks in our environment. We are looking to grow our team and we are interested in finding out what a reasonable set of questions would be for Network Administrator candidates that also state that they can support SQL Server. Do you have any suggestions?
SQL Server DBA Security Interview Questions
SQL Server Security, probably one of the most controversial and debated topics among SQL Server DBAs and Developers. One person's security is another person's nightmare and vice versa. With security being so important for so many different reasons let's try to determine some baseline interview questions although some of the responses can vary greatly based on the environment and industry. Good luck!
SQL Server 2005 New Features Interview Questions
Staying up on the latest SQL Server technologies is a huge benefit to employers. Many seek only the best and brightest to build solutions for the organization. The general premise is the more knowledgeable their team is the more opportunities the organization will have to succeed. With the release of SQL Server 2005 many new features were introduced, but not taken advantage of across the industry for one reason or another. Break out of your SQL Server 2000 shell and test your knowledge on the SQL Server 2005 new feature set.
SQL Server System Databases Interview Questions
In the latest installment of the SQL Server interview questions, we will outline questions suitable for a DBA interview to assess the candidates skills related to SQL Server system databases. In this tip, the questions are there to read, but the answers are intentionally hidden to really test your skills. Once you read the question and have determined your answer, then highlight the answer to see how you did. Good luck!
