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…
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
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
As Paul Thurrott mentions here, “Windows 8 usage trails even that of Windows Vista during the same timeframe after its launch. And Vista was previously regarded as the firm’s biggest flop.” And with screenshot leaks of the next Windows popping up in places like here, here, and here it seems they we are…
Effective immediately, Microsoft is partnering with Pearson VUE to bring you new location and appointment options when scheduling your exams. (You can still take our exams at Prometric testing centers through December 31, 2014, but starting January 1, 2015, all of our testing will be delivered by Pearson VUE only.) One of…
Remember tomorrow is another 24 hours of PASS. This is the Preview Edition of what is to come at the Professional Assocation of SQL Server (PASS) Summit in Seattle on November 4th-7. If you miss any part of the 24 hours, you will be able to watch the sessions HERE.