So, I would search the web for a strong encrypting algorithm for Access VBA. Haven't tried myself, but I think it shouldn't be too difficult to find a complete working...

After that, getting the job depends upon your interview skills, technical skills, and experience

That's something that hasn't been adressed yet. The soft skills. You might be the best knowing guy...

Hm, yes. * 2 for old and new might turn out useful. I must confess, I don't know exactly what all is stored in the log. However, it's better to...

Ah, but Frank, it also proves you care something about your career to invest time in it. That may be the most important thing.

Steve, this is of course something...

I have an application here where the user connect via NT-Authentication and are additionally asked for a password. Don't ask why! I guess due to the lack of knowledge of the...

Actually I think Bryant has it already mentioned (Paper tigers). The fact that you sucessfully completed the exams, does *not* really prove your knowledge. It only demonstrates your ability to...

Thanks Carl.

Consider this just a thought:

What about estimating the row size (maybe average) * # of rows in that table (or that are affected) + index size * # of indexes *...

Are there specific MCP certifications you would suggestion for someone who may be interested in the MCDBA or MCSA or MCSD tracks?  Thanks

When you go down MCDBA road and successfully...

Carl, when you find something useful, can you post the link here?

Well, you know your requirements better than anybody else.

I guess someone else with experience with archive systems will respond. Anyway, glad I could...

May I add, that your approach with a separate table for each month might turn out not the best. It will complicate things enormously.

See if this helps http://www.umachandar.com/technical/SQL6x70Scripts/Main47.htm 

Did certification get me the job? I don't think so. Did it get me the interview? Hmmmmmmmmmm...........

That's what I meant. Once you're invited for the interview, any certification is nothing...

England won the world cup

Must be those Wembley days, right???

Your requirement is a bit vague and unclear. http://www.aspfaq.com/etiquette.asp?id=5006 would be helpful here.