@Idera_Software @mwdarab Thanks for chatting!! #SQLChat

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@Idera_Software A8 - There's a wealth of resources: @Pluralsight, @edXOnline, @linuxacademyCOM, #kubernetes / #docker websites have great learning resources. #SQLChat

Q8: Are there any specific learning resources you used to learn something new that you can share with the #sqlfamily? #SQLChat #BigData #DBA

Q7: Has there been a time that you had to learn something completely new for your job as a DBA? If so, how did you overcome any mental hurdles? #SQLChat #DBA #learning #careeradvice

@summer0001 @Idera_Software very smart way of looking at it! never forget what you already know! Like you said, "halfway there"! #SQLChat

@Idera_Software A6 The skills you know in terms of design and management of large amounts of data will be the same just on a bigger scale. So, don't be afraid of change because you're already halfway there. #SQLChat

@Idera_Software A5. ABL - Always Be Learning #SQLChat #DBA

Q5: What advice would you give a junior DBA who wants to remain relevant 3-5 years from now? #SQLChat #DBA #technology #techtrends

@Idera_Software A4 - structured vs unstructured was a huge mind shift for me. #sqlchat

@Idera_Software A4 learn about other back-end technologies that can augment your SQL engine. #SQLChat

Q4: Are there any specific technologies/tools that the #DBA should learn? If so, what? #SQLChat #technology #education #SQLeducation

@Idera_Software A3 - #sqlchat I think the basics and understanding the terminology. More detail can be learned in the event it is needed. Knowing the lingo is step one.

@Idera_Software A3 - Understanding the concepts is important. Dive as deep as you are comfortable diving. Do whatever suits your learning style. If you can dive deep, dive deep. If you're like me and need to take things slow, then take it slow 🙂 #SQLChat

@Idera_Software A2 - I don’t think it will hurt the job hunt. But for companies wanting that exposure it would be helpful. #sqlchat

@mwdarab @Idera_Software That's amazing to see how far technology has come and also a mindblowing statistic. #SQLChat

Q2: If the traditional #DBA does not learn Big Data concepts and technologies, will it be harder for them to find a job in the future? #SQLChat

@summer0001 @Idera_Software Exactly! I read a statistics that said, Walmart collect 2.5 petabytes of data from 1 million customers every hour! Think about that! #SQLChat

@Idera_Software A1 definitely especially with demands of more data and usage. #SQLChat

Q1: Do you see the traditional DBA duties incorporating more Big Data technologies in the future? #SQLChat #DBA #BigData