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MCT Ambassadors

Very honored to be chosen as an MCT Ambassadors at Microsoft Ignite 2015.  What is an MCT Ambassador? They are a group of experienced IT pros and developers who have built their careers and businesses around learning, teaching, and consulting on various Microsoft (and other) technologies. As Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT), they…


MCP Party in Chicago

Microsoft Certified Professionals represent one of the largest and most important communities among Microsoft conference attendees. There will be thousands of MCPs at Ignite 2015. Are you one of them? If so, pencil in “MCP party” Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Find out more here.


Exchange 2013 Ports

This topic provides information about the network ports that are used by Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 for communication with email clients, Internet mail servers, and other services that are external to your local Exchange organization. Before we get into that, understand the following ground rules: To read more click here.


Fast and Furious Dynamic SQL

Fast and Furious Dynamic SQL (Tuesday March 17th 2015) Presenter: Jay Robinson We all appreciate a well-defined and well-tuned stored procedure. But sometimes the problem calls for a more dynamic solution. What are those problems and how do you generate SQL to solve them? After attending this session, you will…


SQL Saturday Pre-Conference Events

It’s Official we will have Four Pre-Conference Events on Friday August 7th the day before SQL Saturday.  New Horizons of Indianapolis host this all day event. Click here to register. Register before July 23rd for an Early Bird discount. And what a great line-up we have. When Bad Things Happen to Good…


MCT Day in Chicago

Last September when I attended the MCT Summit, I was asked what one word describes being Microsoft Certified. The first word that immediately sprang into my head was community. Over the years I have met, learned, and worked with hundreds of other professionals within the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) community….


SQL Server Exam Prep

Studying for your SQL Server certifications can be a daunting task, but Microsoft has just made it easier for you by offering a complete portfolio of online resources on Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA). These courses cover SQL Server 2012, along with performance tuning and high availability features of SQL Server…


Call for Speakers

Dear SQLSaturday Speakers, SQLSaturday #402 is coming to you on Aug 08, 2015 at Indiana Wesleyan University North , 3777 Priority Way South Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240. You can submit your session by using the call for speakers page. We look forward to hopefully seeing you as a speaker for…


Registration Open for MCT Day

Registration begins March 1st, 2015 – We are expecting a large turnout so don’t miss out. http://www.mctday.com Learn on Demand Systems (LODS) is sponsoring a private event for all attendees from 6:30 – 9:30 PM at Buddy Guy’s Legends . After the private event, your wristband will gain you access…


Working with Data Types

This is my Working with Data Types presentation for the SQL Saturday in Cleveland on February 7th, 2015. Some helpful links. Sample Code from Presentation Character Data Type Demonstration Integer Data Type Demonstration Date and Time Data Type Demonstration Data Type Conversion Demonstration How Rows are Stored in a Data Page…