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PASS Summit – Day 2

Volunteering again today for most of the morning. I could not keep up with most of the today’s keynote as I was running around trying to answer questions. But, here is a link to Erin Stellato’s blog where she kept a running commetary. I will definitely be going back an…


PASS Summit Keynote

Starting off the first day of the PASS Summit and the Keynote was focused on SQL Server 2017 and Azure Data Services. This looked familiar to me as I witnessed the same thing at Ignite about a month ago and you can see that video here. One cool announcement was…


Azure Essentials

While I was at Microsoft Ignite earlier this month, I had the chance to test drive the Azure Essentials learning platfrom from Microsoft. And now you can sign up and learn more about the essentials of Azure as well. Find out more here. 


Ignite – SQL 2017

This video is from Microsoft Ignite where Bob Ward demonstrated The Fast and Furious of SQL Server 2017. Also, check out this interview of Bob from our friend Cathrine Wilhelmsen.



MCSA: Machine Learning

The BETA period fo:r the 773, 774, and 775 exams are finally complete and I was able to earn credit for all three. Which means I have picked up the MCSA: Machine Learning and also re-earned the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics for 2017.


Free SQL Performance Scripts

This is why I love Twitter to keep up with the #SQLFamily. A question was asked by Chrissy LeMaire about scripts that Microsoft PFEs use on the job. David Peter Hansen responded with this great list of tools for Performance Troubleshooting. I’m definitley adding it to my suggested links.


Goodbye Ignite

Last day at Microsoft Ignite. It was so much fun even though I can no longer feel my feet. I probably talked to a thousand people at Certification Central helping them on what exams or certification to take. It was great to meet with friends old and new and I…


MVP Ignite

This weekend will be my one year anniversary as an MVP on Data Platform and the first year I am on the wall at Ignite. I am still deeply honored and humbled to be a part of such an awesome community.


Krewe 2017

Noon on Tuesday at Ignite always means Krewe photo time at the New Horizons booth. My fourth year and fourth photo. I always seem to be in the same place on the left. If you are not sure what The Krewe can do for you… Find them on Twitter or…