My Guide to Passing MCTS Exam 70-432

A reader wrote in to me last weekend regarding the MCTS Exam 70-432 (SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance).
Hi John,
I...

PASS 2011 Countdown – 5 Weeks To Go

We are now 5-weeks from this years PASS Summit.  It’s time to start getting ready for the event.  Hopefully, you...

SQL Education

They always used to tell us that education is important.
Education is (They said) key, in fact.  We as a technical...

SQL Server 2011 “Denali”: Give feedback and win nice gifts

Microsoft SQL Server guys extended periods for Denali’s feedback on Microsoft Connect. And they motivates with really nice gifts for...

The Principle of Least Privilege – Skill #3

This series of blog posts are related to my presentation, The Top Ten Skills You Need, which is scheduled for...

When technology works.

Living in the South East has it perks with the abundant rivers, lakes, streams, mountains, and friendly people.  It also...

Youngest MCM in the world?

As part of my MCM preparation (Have to study aggressively at least for next 2 years) , I have downloaded almost all readiness...

OT: Rant About Mail-in Rebates For Computer Hardware

As you may know from reading my blog, I buy quite a bit of computer hardware components from places like...

PASSion Award Nominations

PASSion Award
One of the things that makes PASS a successful organization is the volunteers.  To show it’s appreciation for these...

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