If you’ve been a DBA for a while, you’ve heard people talking about PLE. PLE stands for Page Life Expectancy; most DBAs (and really anyone that works with SQL Server for more than 5 seconds) called it PLE. I think …
Twenty something years ago when I started my SQL Server career there was an amazing tool called Query Analyzer. Honestly I’d say if Microsoft did nothing more than bring this tool back and call it Azure Data Studio I would …
Online learning has come a long way since the correspondence courses of the mid-19th century. These days, it’s possible to take courses on just about anything you can imagine from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re looking to save …
SQL is one of the most powerful data-handling tools around. In SQL Superstar, we give you actionable advice to help you get the most out of this versatile language and create beautiful, effective queries. If you’re running without a data warehouse or separate …
Hobbies can be a fun way to augment your IT or programming skill set. Whether you’re starting out, continuing your education, or seeking a change in profession, hobbies can benefit your career in several ways. While certain hobbies can serve …
In The Future of Work, we explore how companies are transforming to stay competitive as global collaboration becomes vital. We will feature stories from both builders and leaders who manage these transformations to illustrate workplace trends and what’s coming next. The …
Earlier this year, Microsoft launched its added a whole new string to its certification bow, adding extra, career-focused badges to its stable of product specialist certifications. The new crop of certifications is intended to equip professionals to take on tech’s …
It’s been 26 years since the launch of the Microsoft MVP program. Since its inception, the program has toasted thousands of ardent Microsoft professionals and users. The highly valued and often elusive accolade is a mark of honor for Microsoft …
Over the past decade, the way companies hire has evolved. The days of going door to door with a wallet of printed resumes are long gone (despite what the baby boomers in your life might insist), especially in the tech …
Microsoft Rolls Out Role-Based Certifications in 2019 In 2019, Microsoft announced a whopper of a change to its certifications. Until about November 2019, you could browse Microsoft exams and find exactly what you’d expect — a list of technologies, certifications, …