What is the systematic approach to learn SQL Server?

• @RDBMS

  Right there with Babe

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  April 20, 2012 at 4:30 am

  #150898

  I have gone through database basics and T-SQL as well. But still I feel I am missing the point to be called an "Expert".

  What certification path and learning sequence to follow to confidently call myself an expert?

  "Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete. If you're alive, it isn't. "

  Richard Bach

• Robin Sasson

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  April 20, 2012 at 4:50 am

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  Certification won't make you an expert! Experience is much more valuable.

  I'm not actually sure what an expert is.

  :exclamation: "Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience." :exclamation:

• Gail Shaw

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  April 20, 2012 at 6:02 am

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  Expert is not something you call yourself (unless you want to look arrogant and cocky). It's something other people call you. It comes from lots and lots of experience, not book learning and certs.

  Gail Shaw
  Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
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