Foreword
You hold in your hands a collection of insight and wisdom on the topic of database administration gained through many years of hard-won experience, long nights of study, and direct mentorship under some of the industry's most talented database professionals and information technology (IT) experts.
Consider the standard university approach to training people in our discipline. Many colleges and universities offer a curriculum in "computer science," encouraging their alumni with lucrative careers in "software engineering." Yet, anyone who's spent much time working with computer technology will tell you that these terms are often misleading. After all, any type of science is predicated upon the Scientific Method: characterize your observations ...
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