I am a Database professional focusing on Microsoft SQL Server. Over the last few years I have worked with the following versions of SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and 2008R2.
I am passionate about the quality of my work.
Work I have done includes:
- SSIS Installation
- SQL Server Server Installation
- Red Gate SQL Backup Installation
- Database Backups
- Database Restores
- Log Shipping
- Database Mirroring (WAN/LAN)
- Database Clustering
- Database Release Management
- Implementing Database Source Control
- Job Scheduling with SQL Server and Tidal (Cisco)
- Constructing Development & Test Environments
- Server Migrations Analysis & Implementation (SQL Upgrade, Oracle to SQL Server)
If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at john.dacosta+wordpress at gmail.com

John DaCosta - MCITP - Database Administrator 2008