SQL Server Certifications 2017

I will be in Atlanta this weekend to talk about SQL Server certifications. However, I know many of you will not be able to attend….


Passed Economics

Well look at that. I am a competent manager when it comes to Global Economics. I’ll be honest it was more difficult than I was…


InspireBot

Do not go to this website… Unless you want to waste an entire afternoon. InspireBot is an artificial intelligence that randomly creates inspirational quotes and…


Schedule is live

Stayed up way too late working on the SQL Saturday Schedule. But it is now posted. Such an awesome group of speakers from all over…


SQL Hall of Shame

The other day a twitter discussion between Adam Machanic, Brent Ozar, and Klaus Aschenbrenner arose about the most useless features is SQL Server. Which if you…


Cheaters Beware

Great post! Seriously, don’t cheat on exams. And I’m definitely one of the last people you should tell. I worked very hard to earn my…


Monuments For All

Happy 111th anniversary Antiquities Act. I try to avoid political blog posts, especially in today’s heated environment. But ever since I was a boy scout…


Docker and Containers

One of the important new features in Windows Server 2016 is the option to deploy containers. By deploying containers, you can provide an isolated environment for…


My Server Admin Book

I’m teaching the 20740B Server 2016 Administration course today and as I was reviewing the material,  I remembered the book I started about two years…