If medium size organizations would simply collect the data, they might be both more interested in statistically analyzing it, and have the information to address many of their problems without...

Who else profits from non-compliance? In the U.S. it is typically the injured party and the plaintiff's attorneys. How does enforcement work in the EU?

Another question on cost. Is that determined by case law? Are people publishing the amounts they are spending to comply?

I've been offered the chance to take the 70-761 exam and online training. My job will repay me if I pass. Is this...

I guess this is what happens when the legislators don't just listen to industry interests.

Is there an estimated compliance cost yet?

Checklists are one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal of methods and processes. It would be good to create a resource area for them.

Thanks!

I put together this list of features by version based on a youtube video:

https://sqlserver.miraheze.org/wiki/SQL_Server_Features

Please let me know if it needs any updates.

Your communication skills are going to come in handy here.

Hope all goes as planned.

If you decide to do a full run through, it might be a good time to put on a headset and record the presentation.

Helpful additional scripts:

http://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/glenn/category/dmv-queries/

What are everyone's favorite resources for learning Powershell?

Some of mine are listed here: https://sqlserver.miraheze.org/wiki/PowerShell

What do people use for industry specific data on penetration rates for new technologies?

Does anyone follow up in a rigorous way on the predictions made from a few years ago?

I'm adding the resources mentioned to my SQL Server wiki study resources category: https://sqlserver.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:Study_resources