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  • RE: Using a column name in a COUNT function

    Charles Kincaid (10/15/2013)


    What I would actually like to see is COUNT() to mean to count the number of rows.

    I would like to only have to type COUNT() instead of COUNT(*)...

  • RE: Using a column name in a COUNT function

    Although yes this should just be a common knowledge thing the article doesn't present something that newbies sometimes don't understand and may be looking for the answer why even though...

  • RE: Competence trumps a good cultural fit

    I think this was a very good perspective that there a re a lot of exteremely amazing candidates getting overlooked simply becuase they can't mesh with a group. I have...

  • RE: What does certification achieve?

    krowley (9/11/2013)


    Nadrek (9/11/2013)


    To sum up:

    Your resume is untrusted.

    Your previous performance reviews are untrusted*.

    Your certifications are untrusted.

    Your references are untrusted*.

    Interviews not done in person are untrusted.

    No, this really doesn't help anyone,...

  • RE: What does certification achieve?

    Jim P. (9/10/2013)


    And if you worked for a company that did annual performance reviews, include those as well (as appropriate).

    Never considered that, that is a very good thought.

  • RE: What does certification achieve?

    krowley (9/10/2013)


    So if I wanted to apply for a job with you how do I get in the door with no certifications, and experience I have but can't prove I...

  • RE: What does certification achieve?

    Nadrek (9/10/2013)


    Stephanie J Brown (9/10/2013)


    Certifications present a certain set of information. As I see it, the two main problems are:

    ...

    2. Hiring managers assuming the certificate guarantees things which...

  • RE: What does certification achieve?

    The brain dump sites really borke the process even with adaptive tests. People study for the answers versus the work reality. But people do that in school as well, so...

  • RE: The Loss of Trust

    Haha I feel vindicated as people would always call me a consipiracy theorist on these things and there are few I subscribe to but.....

    I have always said the government...

  • RE: Would You Choose SQL Server?

    chrisn-585491 (8/14/2013)


    As for SQL Server, keeping up with the constant churn of products features and licenses requires constant education, which isn't respected by companies except in salary, which is usually...

  • RE: Would You Choose SQL Server?

    You have to be very carefull to read the EULAs of the OSS options as many will be free and are great for limited experience systems due to limitations although...

  • RE: The Command Shell

    OK, let's be honest here, bullet proof security models only are good against bullets, but if the hacker throws a grenade instead they can get through. Contrary to what I...

  • RE: Algorithm Secrecy is not Security

    Actually I am big on this idea. But I think companies should be required to disclose not just password encryption but sensitive data as well such as SSN, Credit Cards,...

  • RE: Hidden Tricks To SQL Server Table Cleanup

    OK, I am not sure I am on board as the example is written. If you know you are going to be cleaning up the database regularly I would personally...

  • RE: The Cost of Storage

    Right off I don't recall, but when working under a project we get all the figures for this. Yes cost for the storage size itself goes down but there is...

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