I had a great comment (Ryan McCauley’s) on yesterday’s post that led to a great conversation on Twitter. The comment mentioned...  Read more...

If you’re a training provider and I’ve missed you, please drop me a line at brian {dot} kelley {at} sqlpass...  Read more...

Steve Jones thinks there is a list of core skills that any database developer or DBA needs. This week he asks you for a list of those things you think should be included.  Read more...

How can you measure someone's DBA skills? Steve Jones comments on a new technique that someone suggested to him.  Read more...

How much does the image you project at work matter? Is it more important than the work you do? Steve Jones asks for your opinions for this Friday poll.  Read more...

With the economy in a recession, how should you be managing your career? Steve Jones talks a little about building your brand and showing value to your employer.  Read more...

This Friday Steve Jones asks you to network at your next event and meet more people in the amazing SQL Server community.  Read more...

Steve Jones looks back at a networking event this week in Charlotte. Networking is valuable to your career and it can be a tremendous amount of fun as well.  Read more...

The PASS Summit is just over a week away, and one again Andy Warren and I are hosting a networking dinner on Monday night. This is a free, informal event to help people get to know each other. Whether you are new to the community or have been to many events, you’re welcome to attend.  Read more...

IT is an industry that hasn't adopted a union, at least not yet. Many IT workers hope it never happens, but what if it does? This Friday Steve Jones asks what benefits you might want from a union.  Read more...

Having employees leave your company is a reality of life. But how do you handle letting your IT workers go and protect your systems? Steve Jones isn't sure there is much you can do to prevent issues, but you can deal with them.  Read more...

It can be easy to start learning about a topic, think you've mastered it, and become complacent. Steve Jones notes that an expert beginner might be what you are, but it's not necessarily what you want to be.  Read more...

The PASS Summit is just over a week away, and one again Andy Warren and I are hosting a networking dinner on Monday night. This is a free, informal event to help people get to know each other. Whether you are new to the community or have been to many events, you’re welcome to attend.  Read more...

Grant Fritchey will cover the key tasks DBAs should be tackling, including backup & recovery, performance monitoring, change management and much more. He’ll also show how these tasks can be made easier using Red Gate’s SQL DBA Bundle.  Read more...

Are you worried about your job in the future? Steve Jones thinks you shouldn't be.  Read more...

Buck Woody (blog | twitter) is often seen as one of the wise men of the SQL Server community and with...  Read more...

Ever thought about what your average week looks like? What are the real core skills your environment uses every day...  Read more...

Are there good and bad interview questions? Are there some you prefer or hate? Steve Jones comments on some of the strange ones out there and how hiring is changing.  Read more...

It was pointed out to me that since PASS is such a huge networking event, any employer would be crazy...  Read more...

Whether you’re just starting out or already a few years in the game, you’re probably wondering how you can become...  Read more...