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Summer of SQL

It is the Summer of SQL… Well, that is what I’m teaching anyway. June 30th – 2778: Writing Queries Using SQL Server 2008 Transact-SQL July 7th – 10775: Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Databases July 14th – 10135: Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 July 21st – 10774: Querying Microsoft SQL Server…


Fresh Editions of MOC

On June 25th, 2014, Microsoft will be launching Fresh Editions for digital Microsoft Official Course (MOC). Fresh Editions is a new functionality that enables all customers who purchase a digital MOC textbook access to all versions of the same course using the Skillpipe e-reader. When a student elects to take…


MCT Requirements for 2015

The MCT program requirements were strengthened last year to ensure that MCTs actively train on Microsoft technologies and products and hold current qualifying certifications.  In an effort to further strengthen the program, we are raising the bar on course quality to an average survey score of seven, and requiring at least three…


June College Update

It’s been about a month since my last college update. Obviously, I took some time away to attend TechEd in Houston and then another week to recover from TechEd. But Sunday I passed my Math Fundamentals course with an 81%. The only required classes left for this term are the…


MCT Dinner

What an awesome MCT dinner. Exclusively sponsored by New Horizons and Microsoft. Being as I was the only New Horizons representative, they presented me with a bottle of wine. (I don’t think the TSA will let me have it on the airplane so I will need to find a way to…


Finally it’s MCT Day

Great time had by all at the MCT Day 2014 in Houston. Thanks to all the MCTs from around the world who attended.


SQL Server Courseware changes

The courses were renumbered to match exam number. The courses were renamed to remove the version year. The courses are all considered the C version of the 2012 courses. The courses can be used for SQL Server 2012, 2012R2, or 2014. The new courseware will be released on June 30,…


May College Update

Just thought I would update my college progress. Just passed my Critical Thinking final with an 87%. Which would have taken me down to only 20 courses left to finish. However, they decided to redesign the degree program and removed the two Cisco courses. So it seems I am only…


CIW Fundamentals Score

Can’t believe I missed a question. But still passed the IT Fundamentals class and picked up a CIW certification along the way. Think I will take on Math Fundamentals and/or the Critical Thinking class next. Probably will save all my Web Programming courses for the end of the term.


First day of College

First Official day of college. I think I am off to a good start. This is what I’ve completed so far. IT Fundamentals Level 1 – 66% Foundations of College Math – (Couldn’t start until today.) Reasoning and Problem Solving – 36% Project in Web Development Fundamentals – 38% Web…