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• MCM Reading List – A New Years Resolution

  I’ve blogged about certifications a number of times in the past.  One of the certifications that I really want to obtain in the future is the Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) for SQL Server 2008 .  This is a great certification that really dives Read More... Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:00 PM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: SQL 2008, Certification, SQLServerSyndication

• User Group Study Groups… Anyone?

  Somehow I managed to get through college without ever joining a study group.  None… ever.  I don’t even know how one would put one together properly.  Well, I do know from watching movies that someone is always responsible for bringing Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 11:10 AM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: SQL 2005, SQL 2008, Certification, MNSSUG, SQLServerSyndication

• SQL Server Certification Discounts

  I like discounts.  Paying full price when I don’t have to sucks.  It’s a waste of resources, and as a person who’s had to tune databases in the past I’ve grown quite fond of resource management.  And the best resource ever to manage is Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 07, 2009 7:18 AM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: SQL 2005, SQL 2008, Certification, SQLServerSyndication

• Moving to the Head of the Line

  Jobs aren’t a dime a  dozen like they used to be during the dot-com bubble.  These days the unemployment rate is heading to territory that hasn’t been seen in decades.  With some states seeming unemployment rates as high as 15% .  Read More... Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 7:00 AM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: Certification, SQLServerSyndication, Career

• Your 2nd Chance End June 30

  I’ve mentioned the 2nd Chance Certification offer that Microsoft provides in the past.  And if you’ve tuned in at the PASS MN meetings, I’ve thrown the plug out there a few times. 2nd Chance offers test takers the opportunity to take a run at an Read More... Posted Monday, May 18, 2009 10:26 AM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: Certification, SQLServerSyndication

• Exam Resources for 70-432

  Buck Woody put together a list of resources for the exam 70-432 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance .  This is a good list of resources for those looking to take the exam and I do recommend that people do take the exam.  Read More... Posted Thursday, February 26, 2009 12:16 PM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: SQL 2008, Certification, SQLServerSyndication

• 70-432 Certification Certification Coaching Session

  I found this today over at Born to Learn and thought it was worth sharing… March 24:   Microsoft Certification Coaching Session:  Preparing for your Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam (70-432) 7:30 am PT   Read More... Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2009 9:04 AM by Jason | 0 Comments Filed under: Certification, SQLServerSyndication