Developing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases (70-464) – My Thoughts

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

I finally pulled my finger out and took the last exam of the MCSE SQL Server 2012 – Data Platform certification...

2012-10-30

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Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012 exam (70-463) – My Thoughts

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

Well I finally got around to completing the MCSA aspect of the SQL Server 2012 Certification and I’m pleased to...

2012-09-13

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SSIS SCD vs MERGE Statement – Performance Comparison

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

I wouldn’t class myself as an expert in SSIS but I certainly know my way around but came across something...

2012-07-03

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And the results are in…..SQL Server 2012 beta exams

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

Well after being a bit late in trying to book the beta exams I managed to get three of the...

2012-06-25

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It’s that time of year…..Exceptional DBA Awards 2012

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

Being a 2011 finalist I felt I should try and rally all those who truly are exceptional to get their...

2012-06-25

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Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Beta exam (70-461 / 71-461) – My Thoughts

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

Well I’ve now done the final SQL Server 2012 exam I managed to get a slot booked for. The Querying...

2012-04-13

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Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Beta exam (70-465 / 71-465) – My Thoughts

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

After sitting the Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Beta exam (71-462) on Monday, I was still a little disappointed...

2012-04-06

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Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases Beta (70-462 / 71-462) – My Thoughts…

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

On Monday I did my first Microsoft SQL Server exam since I did my SQL Server 2000 exams many moons...

2012-04-04

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How to output from invoke-sqlcmd to Powershell variable

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

Sorry for another Powershell post but I’ve been doing a lot of it recently and coming up with (what i...

2012-02-03

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So then, what’s the definition of an object……..?

• by Chris Taylor

• Chris's SQL Blog

Not blogged for a while due to client and project commitments but something which has surprised me when speaking with...

2012-01-25

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