I've compiled a list of the questions that I get asked most frequently.  If you have a question that I haven't answered or you need a more detailed answer,  you can comment on the blog or contact me. Please read through to see if I've answered it already.  FAQs were lasted updated on 24th September 2011.

What is your current job situation?

I am a Senior DBA in a large financial institution.  I've been in this role full time for 3 years.

What are your responsibilities in this role?

I manage over 200 database servers and a team of DBAs onshore and offshore.

The database servers support a) SQL Server and DB2 b) Datawarehouse, Transaction and Modelling database servers.

My main responsibilities are Database Architecture and Performance. I manage Tuning, Database Server Optimisation, SQL Programming, database design of very large databases and the full range of database management procedures.

Do you have an up to date CV?

Yes and read my articles on sqlserver-dba.com  and  dba-db2.com

Would you like to keep receiving job vacancies information?

Yes, for high-end SQL Server and DB2 Senior DBA\Database Architect vacancies.

Do you write product reviews?

Yes, but only if I use the product or have tested thoroughly

We require some SQL Server Performance Tuning , can you help?

Yes. Onsite and Offsite , contact me  for details . If you're experiencing a problem , read How to report a SQL Server performance problem . This offers a guide on how to document the SQL Server Performance problem .  Detailed documentation assists in fixing the problem quicker