5 DBA Mistakes that can Cost You Your Job update from August 2014

Everyone makes mistakes. Database administrators (DBAs) are no exception to that rule. When DBAs make mistakes, they are often the ones who find it first and have to fix it. In the past, I have been accused of never making mistakes, but in reality I’ve merely gotten really good at finding and fixing my mistakes before anyone else notices.

These 5 mistakes outlined endanger the recoverability, the integrity,and the security of the data that we protect. These 5 mistakes may be deemed unforgivable, and they could cost you your job.