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…
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 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…
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…
Yes, we are live. Registration for SQL Saturday has begun. We are very excited to bring this wonderful event back to Indy! This year the event will be held on Aug 8, 2015 at Indiana Wesleyan University North. The address is below. Admittance to this event is free, but we…
Attached is my presentation on SQL Server Certification (Updated 8/2017) that will be presented at IndyPASS on January 20th. Also provided are useful links in getting certified on SQL Server. Microsoft Learning – SQL Server Certifications. MTA – Exam 98-364: Database Fundamentals Why get Microsoft Certified Microsoft Certified Solution Associate Microsoft Second Shot…
The schedule for SQL Saturday for Cleveland has been released. Looks like I will be doing my presentation on Data Types at 3:00pm in Training Room 5. Click here for the complete schedule. SQLSaturday is a training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. This…
Guess it is time for my semi-monthly college update. What a busy two weeks it has been. On December 23, 2014, I had 15 courses left to complete my degree. I was informed that my degree program was being adjusted. They combined my two Communications courses into a single class…
The World Wide Web has emerged as an increasingly large and open network of creativity, connectivity, and free speech. This has led to a conflict between those who provide internet broadband services with those who provide content. The content providers wish to keep their ideas and creations freely open and…
First public unveil of the MCT Day logo for Chicago. Thanks to my brother Frank for all the hard work. (I did the Blues Brother part.) But as the logo says, we are happy to announce the MCT Day will be on May 2, 2015 at the Microsoft Technology Center in…