The MCM Program is dead. Long live the MCMs!
Grant Fritchey on why he takes a dim view of most certifications, and why the MCM was different.
2013-09-16
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Editorials
Risk and Assumptions
Building software always involves risk, but in these tough times, Steve Jones thinks we should be working to lower the risk of IT projects.
2013-09-13 (first published: 2009-01-22)
226 reads
Versions of Disaster
Dealing with a disaster is a trying experience for anyone, but having to then worry about having the proper software installed can make things much worse. Steve Jones talks a bit about the challenges of worrying about software versions.
2013-09-12 (first published: 2008-12-17)
351 reads
The Future of Knowledge Measurement
In part 3 of his thoughts on certifications, Steve Jones gives an idea for how we might move forward from here.
2013-09-11
145 reads
What does certification achieve?
Part 2 of a set of thoughts from Steve Jones on certification in technology areas.
2013-09-10
385 reads
No More MCM
With the discontinuing of the MCM And MCA programs, Steve Jones has a few thoughts. This is the first of a three part series on certifications.
2013-09-09
245 reads
The Loss of Trust
The news about NSA spying keeps coming out, and apparently includes corporate communications as well.
2013-09-09
295 reads
Developer Pressure
As we ask developers to deliver software quicker, are we helping improve the quality of software? Steve Jones asks the question today.
2013-09-06
238 reads
Good and Bad Interview Questions
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.
2013-09-05
439 reads
It's not you; it's us
The announcement that the MCM program was being discontinued brings us a few thoughts from Gail Shaw, one of the 0.08% to achieve the certification.
2013-09-04
640 reads
Blogs
Automatic Index Compaction
By ReviewMyDB
Index maintenance has always meant nightly jobs and a window you have to defend....
Monday Monitor Tips: Virtual Machine Usage and Cost
By Steve Jones
One of the things I’ve been requesting for a number of years is cost...
Advice I Like: Respect
By Steve Jones
“Don’t aim to have others like you; aim to have them respect you.” –...
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