I'm not really a dba, I'm more a developer dba, and the difference between
me a real dba is the knowledge of the little details.
Like:
knowledge patching problems and solutions, this is t he knowledge of
problems in different modules of the database and how to solve them.
knowledge of tools and techniques to make analysis of indexes and block
problems.
Really undestanding of concepts, like how to gather statistics and
configure the optimizer, and how they changed from oralce 9i to 12c.
I think you can take them an exame, if they are dbas like me, only by
certification and by a long but not deep experiences in complex database
problems, they will not pass.
think in what you didn't learn through certification.
:)
2016-03-21 9:05 GMT-04:00 Hans Forbrich <fuzzy.graybeard@xxxxxxxxx>:
Most of the recommendations will focus on 'exposing the other' or 'getting
even'. If that works for your personality, fine. Realize however,
depending on the other person's personality and influence, that could
backfire.
Three other approaches: improve your own visibility; remove yourself from
the situation; live with it.
Define the problem:
- is it the other person's incompetence (realizing that WILL catch up to
them eventually);
- is it the lack of recognition for your competence;
- is it your expectations;
- something else?
Depending on the problem definition, sticking around and trying to resolve
this might not be in your best interest. I've seen too many people end up
nearing breakdown because of the stress.
If this is in a work situation, then consider having a discussion with
your manager or with HR or with the company's Employee Assistance Program
rep (if any), and asking how it can be handled.
/Hans
On 19/03/2016 9:25 AM, Imtiaz Merchant wrote:
Hello folks,
Looking for advice on how to deal with incompetent DBA's hiding behind
your own well-demonstrated skills and abilities. These folks are never
required to demonstrate their "skills" hence are able to go around bragging
what they "know and can do". People always look up to me to get the job
done, yet recognize these same incompetent folks in the same class as
myself, that hurts.
I'd appreciate any feedback / advice.
Regards.
IM
