I always try to find out if I am filling a new position or one that someone has vacated. That 's the initial fork in the road for me.

I also...

The concept of cross-training since has been applied in the military and professional sports since...well, forever. Nice to see Corporate America has come to the party.

In other words...DUH!

Lynn Pettis (3/28/2012)

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James Stover (3/28/2012)

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Lynn Pettis (3/28/2012)

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James Stover (3/28/2012)

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Computer science isn't dead, but the way it's taught probably is. By the time you finish a four-year degree in CompSci, much...

Lynn Pettis (3/28/2012)

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James Stover (3/28/2012)

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Computer science isn't dead, but the way it's taught probably is. By the time you finish a four-year degree in CompSci, much of what you learned...

Computer science isn't dead, but the way it's taught probably is. By the time you finish a four-year degree in CompSci, much of what you learned at the start is...

Jeff Moden (3/20/2012)

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GSquared (3/20/2012)

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The stories about interviewees who have "10 years SQL Server" on their resume and don't know what an index is, also go around and create a bigger...

Doesn't the concept of a highly-interconnected network (i.e. the Internet) kind of make the issue of data location null & void? I can understand if you are running a private...

With the MCM you still have to pass the lab portion. No amount of braindumps or exam crams is going to help you there. Disregarding that part of the certification...

Well, hasn't this turned into a lively debate. Where's my popcorn??

Robert, it's a pleasure to see your input. Sometimes these discussions seem to just go off into the ether.

For me,...

TravisDBA (2/14/2012)

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tilew-948340 (2/13/2012)

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MCM, MCITP, MCTS... All three levels of certification needs time, money and surely "show that you have some knowledge about a product, even if it's something you...

Brent Ozar (2/13/2012)

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Ha! Thanks, sir.

I can't see myself doing the MCA anytime soon. I'm not sure if I could pass it, but I'm quite sure I don't deserve to...

Thank you Brent for the feedback. I find your opinion valuable because of your standing in the SQL community and also because you have put the certification to practical use....

codebyo (2/12/2012)

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tony.turner (2/12/2012)

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MCM is not really open to us in the third-world (...) Even were it to be available, the price (after currency conversion) relative to salary or contracting rates...

Certification isn't just a "nice to have" - it's a hard requirement for certain partner levels. For example, if you want to attain MS Gold Parter in BI, one of...

Oh come on, Batman as a philanthropist!? Hardly. Now Superman on the other hand....:-)