SQL Server Database Administrator Cover Letter

Please consider me for the SQL server database administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for operational services which maximize system availability (high-availability and system recovery), enhance security and optimize error-free processes and job cycles.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to write and profile SQL and TSQL
• Experience automating SQL Server deployment and configuration through PowerShell, Chef, Puppet
• Experienced in database upgrades and migrations
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
• Thorough Knowledge of HA and DR solutions like log shipping, data mirroring, failover cluster and Alwayson ( HADR ) solutions
• Knowledge of clustering technology
• Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) architecture and technology
• Experience with backup software and strategies, and disk configuration

Please consider me for the SQL server database administrator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support in all aspects of E-Business system administration including configuration, product upgrades, capacity planning, backup, and recovery.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Manage databases ensuring accuracy and completeness
• High attention to detail and proper work documentation
• Able to work well with, and understand the needs of, end users, system owners, managers, quality and software developers
• Understanind of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software best practices
• Technical background and familiarity with life sciences
• To provide database application life cycle support including database design, development, implementation, and support in the development and production environments
• Implement code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycle
• Proactive Database Monitoring thru DBA jobs which send alarm notifications

In response to your job posting for SQL server database administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance on the implementation of strategies needed to maintain security, backup and disaster recovery for databases.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Should handle ON-CALL requirements in a 24x7 environment
• Basic knowledge/understanding of data structures and database management systems
• Basic understanding of Service Oriented Architecture and relational application design and development
• Strong team and collaboration behaviors
• Act as a lead system administrator working with team members to ensure all requirements are
• Strong knowledge and hands on expertise in SQL server stored procedures, functions, triggers, indexes, jobs and performance tuning
• Expertise on SQL Server Analysis Services, cubes and MDX query operations
• Hands on SQL Server Integration Services experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of SQL server database administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for database administration and system support for existing production database environments to include performance of the following related tasks: software installation, patch installation, upgrades, query writing, configuration, database creation, security, system monitoring and tuning, disaster recovery planning, implementation and backup and recovery.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Microsoft .NET (VB and C#) language knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of database analysis, manipulation, mapping cleansing
• Advanced and innovative problem solving
• Experience automating SQL Server deployment and configuration through PowerShell, Chef
• Define highly complex business and education problems by meeting with clients to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes
• Gather highly complex system requirements by meeting with clients and researching existing technology to understand the business requirements and possible solutions for new applications
• Knowledge in the assigned application the platform on which it runs
• Experience with additional programming languages (C#/.Net, Java)

I would like to submit my application for the SQL server database administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support to databases, including system management, backup/recovery, account management, configuration management, and trouble calls.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Work as part of team and provide 24x7 DBA Shift & Oncall support on rotations
• SQL Server security management - By implementing and maintaining database and data security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
• Co-ordinate and plan the DBA activities with management, development teams, vendors and systems administrators
• Plan Database growth and changes (capacity planning)
• Database Refreshes, Database Upgradations/Migrations
• Blocking monitoring, Space Monitoring, Index Maintenance
• Ensuring Data Integrity , Database Auditing and Masking
• Ensuring SQL Server Instance Security thru updated security checklists and Regular Patching