This is part of "continuous learning" value I believe in. It does not just apply to your job. It means being engaged in your job and in the...

I read that most businesses do not use analytics. Depending on how this works I could see it replacing tons of workers whose jobs are not optimized because there...

I liked what Steve and Aunt Kathi wrote. I would add one more thing: Your integrity is the most important thing you have. I have made many...

I am debating going. I work on an ERP system so our shop is small with only 1 real SQL Instance. Not sure if there is enough bang...

That sounds like Auditors who know their stuff. I have been through audit after audit the last few years and have found from an IT perspective the auditors don't...

No they copied the code once it was approved to a network location. Since I never saw their process I don't know if they checked the firmware but I...

I've worked with companies that have computers with NO USB devices. It was a high end Mutual Fund type company. When we brought code to their system the...

For me this was an UBER important question. I have never had to do this but am in charge of DR at our company for the databases.

I agree this is critical to IT success. Just need to remember that the body is as critical as the mind and it needs exercise too!

I use Win 8 and Win 7 at home and Win 8 at work. I don't have touch screens except on the Surface Pro I use. Win 8...

I'd like to also see your planning for cloud failure. This would be very interesting for me. I have read about cases where a cloud provider goes out...

I store all of my code outside the server. But I no longer use source control. We use Appasure for backups and it works remarkably like other source...

I read your question and laughed. The question could have been how I failed in my career and lived a better life?

When I was 23 or 24 I interviewed...

We've been on SQL 2008R2 for about 3 years. I don't see us upgrading for a long time. The licensing costs alone are expensive not to mention in...

I actually got the email on the 31st! I was totally fooled until I read the article. You should have had some advertising on that article page. ...