SQLServerCentral.com is offering Integration Services training at our new training center. Sign up today and learn from Brian Knight, MVP and SSIS Guru.   Read more...

One of the hard parts of being a consultant, either full time or after hours for extra money, is finding a job. SQLServerCentral.com has a new partner that can help you solve this problem, find a job, and maybe a new career.   Read more...

In his travels, Christopher Duncan has come to recognize a great many similarities between programmers and musicians. Both have the fire, passion and soul of the artist. And all too often, both are aweful when it comes to the business end of things. Business - you know, that aspect of your work where they actually pay you at the end of the day?   Read more...

It's common knowledge among programmers that most of the ills of the software industry, and most particularly the companies where we work, could be solved by simply letting the technical people make the technical decisions. Obviously, since this is so incredibly logical and sensible, it's a given that most companies leave management decisions to managers, and technical decisions to the computer guys.   Read more...

In this view, Steve thinks that certifications are invaluable (especially in this economy).   Read more...

Andy Warren thinks certifications are worthless. That's opinion came after he obtained his MCDBA and MCSE certification. Find out why he thinks you should not be certified in this debate with Steve Jones.   Read more...

A new series on SQL Server Central - Two of our regular columnists take opposing looks at certification. In our first of the series, Steve Jones takes on Andy Warren in a certification debate.   Read more...

If you see a priest outside your cubical, beware! He could be trying to read you your last rites. If he hasn't showed up yet, don't worry, he'll be over shortly because the production DBA is dead or will be shortly.   Read more...

Answers to the SQL quiz that Steve Jones used to give to prospective employees.   Read more...

This article examines the hiring practices of Steve Jones and provides some ideas for how to choose between candidates.   Read more...

Everyone needs a stable environment. This article discussed ways to keep your team on the same page.   Read more...