tstaker (3/23/2010)

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One of these days (probably nights) I'm going to have to check out what this twitter thing is. It's blocked at work. Am I the only person...

Looks like he may be learning!!!!

http://sqltechconsulting.com/2009/12/25/top-tips-for-effective-database-maintenance/

Pay attention to: Exerpt from Paul Randal’s Effective Database Maintenance Tips,”

At least he's making it obvious...

Correct, that and the discussion, if I can call it that, on Twitter.

Waaaaahaaaaahaaaaahaaaa!!!!!

... and don't you dare copy this!!

Revenant (3/23/2010)

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If you want a good example of what certifications ought to be, look at P.Eng's. IMO they represent a good balance of education, experience, and recommendation of someone...

Jack Corbett (3/23/2010)

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GilaMonster (3/23/2010)

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WayneS (3/23/2010)

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That being said, employers are still impressed by having certifications. For that reason, I feel that all the denizons of the thread would benefit from being...

Lynn Pettis (3/22/2010)

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I was looking around the country at one time, and I seem to recall seeing some opportunities in Memphis, TN, just nothing that would make me move (same...

I like the timing of Steve editorial. It fits right in with our discussion. 🙂

CirquedeSQLeil (3/22/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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I've been contracting since Nov 2007 and I'm on my 2nd contract. I was without work for about 6 weeks between these contracts. This contract was...

CirquedeSQLeil (3/22/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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Lynn Pettis (3/22/2010)

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Okay, does this mean I should break down and get sertified as well?? I mean, it's looking like more of the denizens of The...

Lynn Pettis (3/22/2010)

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Okay, does this mean I should break down and get sertified as well?? I mean, it's looking like more of the denizens of The Thread are making...

Dave Ballantyne (3/22/2010)

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Looking here http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-sql-server.aspx#tab3

looks like you are right ,...

Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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Dave Ballantyne (3/22/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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Well, I'm going to try and get myself to finally take one of the MS Exams.

I'm going to see if I can prepare myself...

Dave Ballantyne (3/22/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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Well, I'm going to try and get myself to finally take one of the MS Exams.

I'm going to see if I can prepare myself for: 70-433...

CirquedeSQLeil (3/22/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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CirquedeSQLeil (3/22/2010)

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Alvin Ramard (3/22/2010)

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Well, I'm going to try and get myself to finally take one of the MS Exams.

I'm going to see if I can prepare myself...