More Time to Certify
You have more time to earn that MCSA, MCSE, or MCSD, thanks to Microsoft and the pandemic.
2020-04-08
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Certifications
SQL Server 2012 Certifications Revamped
Forget what you thought you knew about SQL Server certification, as Microsoft has completely redesigned the SQL Server 2012 certification program, making is more difficult, costly, and time-consuming to attain.
2012-05-21
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SQL Server Training at TCU
If you are near Texas Christian University, you might want to check out this training from a SQL Server MVP.
2007-12-20
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From DBA to DWA
Everyone wants to know what a DBA does and it is becoming a hard question to answer as the responsibilities and capabilities of database platforms increase. Longtime author Vincent Rainardi brings us the proposition of a new type fo DBA, one that focuses more on data warehousing.
2007-09-17
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Certification Rumors and Tips
Should you get certified? How should you do it? Brandie Tarvin brings us some tips on what might work and dispels some of the myths and rumors about certification.
2007-07-05
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Microsoft Certification Second Shot Exam Offer Details
Now, you can get a free second shot at any Microsoft Learning IT Professional, Developer, or Microsoft Dynamics (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions) exam.
2006-02-21
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Exam Thoughts 70-441
Steve Jones recently took the 70-441 Beta exam for Developing Solutions on SQL Server 2005. This article will not break the NDA and tell you what the content is, but it gives you some feedback from a SQL Server 2000 DBA on the new exam.
2005-12-14
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Getting Certified
Brian spends a lot of time in our forums helping out. Based on a recent question from a reader he put together some tips he used when he was preparing for the MCSE exams. Interesting reading!
2003-04-30
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Visual Studio 6 MCSD's Eligible to Take 70-300 Free
MCSD's who certified using Visual Studio 6 are eligible to receive a free exam voucher for the 70-300 exam. You must register for the voucher and take the exam before Sep 30, 2003. Follow the link or visit the MCP secure site directly to register. It takes about a minute and you'll receive a code to prevent to your test vendor when you schedule the exam. Thanks, Microsoft!
2003-03-27
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Certification Tips
This article by Andy Warren offers some suggestions to help you get ready for your first Microsoft exam.
2002-06-21
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Blogs
Daily Coping 2 Jul 2020
By Steve Jones
I’ve started to add a daily coping tip to the SQLServerCentral newsletter and to...
Presenting on Ethics in Modern Data at Houston HASSUG/SQL BI Group July 2020 Meeting
By Will Assaf
Looking forward to presenting with my wife Christine Assaf our talk on Ethics in...
MVP for Another Year 2020-2021
By Tim Radney
Early this afternoon I received an email from Microsoft presenting me with the 2020-2021...
Forums
Daily Coping 2 Jul 2020
Today’s tip is share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to...
Query taking more than 4 hrs. - Any recommendations/suggestions?
One of our stored procs has been running for more than 4 hrs. and...
Unusual use of the WHERE clause
I am working an exercise problem where the solution provided has a WHERE clause...
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