Reluctant DBAs are those of us who aren’t formally trained in database administration, but manage through a combination of our wits, technical manuals, and online forums. This crash course will explore best practices for installing, configuring, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server, and highlight some SQL Server features (and Easter eggs) that can improve your user experience and institutional ROI.
Presented at Collective Imagination. 17-19 December 2021, Online.
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