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The science behind the MCSE

If you’ve taken an IT certification exam, you’ve probably stared dumbfounded at more than one question. You hate it for its difficulty, while you’re also impressed for the very same reason. Taking a Microsoft exam is hard, but authoring that exam is even harder. Questions are written to validate your…


First Guest Speaker for Brazil

What a fun time I had being the first ever guest speaker for the first SQL PASS chapter meeting in Recife, Brazil. It went much smoother than I thought considering Armando had to translate everything into Portuguese. I have written blog posts on the topics covered and have listed them…


November College Update

Finally, after months of getting sidetracked, I finished the Web Design course. Yes, I know I missed a couple of questions. I Probably overthought the answers. Anyway, on to the JavaScript course. Hoping to have it done by the end of the year.


Catching Fire

Just finished registering for Microsoft Ignite. In case you didn’t hear, Microsoft has combined multiple events including TechEd into one big event. Five days of all the best speakers on the future of Microsoft products. In addition, we will be holding the annual MCT Day on May 2nd. Several of…


SQL Haiku

Poetry and SQL. I finished 2nd.  I could not afford paying for another trip to Seattle anyway. But I will take being a notable mention. cic.ms/i4jF4a


Sensing a Trend

I am sensing a trend in my teaching schedule. Sept 3rd – 2778: Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Sept 8th –  20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 Sept 22nd – 10774: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Sept 29th – 10774: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Oct 6th – 10775:…


Online Proctored Exams

Microsoft and Pearson VUE are on a mission together to make our certifications more convenient and accessible. Starting today, if you are a U.S. resident (and if you’re not stay tuned—they’ll be expanding soon), you can take dozens of MCP and MTA exam from the comfort of your home or office…


Microsoft Study Groups

Are you studying for an Exam? Is there an area you have questions? Join others just like yourself with the Microsoft Certification Study Groups  Full Disclosure: I am a moderator for the Database and Exchange study groups. Also don’t forget, it you need to brush up on specific subjects you…


Good Night Seattle!

What a fun and rewarding week it has been at the MCT Summit. It was great to see many friends again and make some new ones. That is what is great about the MCT community. Where we come together as a team and help each other learn and grow. But…


Busy day at the MCT Summit

My presentation on Group Policies 101 started right after lunch. And it was about 101 degrees in the room. I think it went pretty well and should help those who might have been struggling with the 70-411 exam. (Plus, I think I lost 5 pounds). Now earlier in the day,…