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Windows 9 is near?

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…


Important Info about MS Exams

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…


24 Hours of PASS – September

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.  


Exchange 2013 certification

I guess you can’t win them all. Passed the 70-341 Core Solutions of Exchange 2013 exam with an 840, but then just barely missed the 70-342 Advanced Solutions of Exchange 2013 with a 664. I guess I am a little rusty on my Unified Messaging. Good thing there is TechNet, PluralSight, and Microsoft…


Exchange 2013 Recommendations

If you are studying for your Exchange 2013 certification exams, I would highly recommend these two books. The first is by Tony Redmond and the second is by Paul Robichaux. My second suggestion, learn your Exchange Management Shell commands.


24 Hours of SQL – August

That’s right 24 hours of SQL Server videos all in one spot. The next 24 hours of PASS is on September 9th, 2014. Also, don’t forget the Professional Assocation of SQL Server (PASS) Summit in Seattle on November 4th-7th


SQL Saturday #304 Indianapolis

SQLSaturday is a FREE training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. We are very excited to bring this wonderful event back to Indy! This year the event will be held on Aug 9 2014 at Indiana Wesleyan University North. Here is the schedule…


Certifications Earned College Credits

This post was originally on Microsoft’s Born to Learn website on July 16, 2014. You may have seen these advertisements: “Current IT Certifications could waive up to 25% of the credits toward your college degree.” I had ignored the ads in the past but thought it might be time to…


Exchange 2010 Links

Teaching one of my favorite classes this week on Exchange 2010. So I thought I would provide some links that focus on Exchange. The first link is the TechNet Wiki for Exchange 2010. I have this on my favorite list as the first place to go for Exchange questions. Next up is “You…


July College Update

What a busy month. I achieved a perfect score on my Web Development Project. However, I will probably change it in the future to hold SQL Code Examples. I also passed my Web Fundamentals exam with a 77%. Not my best score, I will need to brush up on my CSS3. However, this means I…