Jeff,

My point on memorizing the answers to the questions was that it naturally happened as a result of repeatedly taking the practice tests. However, it was not my goal and...

I used Transcender with the SQL 2000 exams also. At that time, I passed the first one and then had to do a double take on the second one.

Maybe that...

I barely passed 70-432 this morning with a 700. I too used the Transcender Practice Exams. I was getting in the 90% repeatedly on the Random Question Exams in about...

Sorry, I missed a boundry value.

IF LEN(CAST(DATEPART(MI,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))) < 2

select CAST(DATEPART (HH,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))+':0'+ CAST(DATEPART(MI,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))

ELSE

select CAST(DATEPART (HH,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))+':'+ CAST(DATEPART(MI,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))

select CAST(DATEPART (HH,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))+':'+ CAST(DATEPART(MI,@date) AS VARCHAR(2))

While there are some aspects of being a DBA can be learned in a vocational manner, I believe that in general, a four year degree provides a solid foundation on...

Sorry, I could not resist. I am actually surprised that no one else beat me to it.

In actuality, I work in Atlanta. I park in the buildings where my clients...

A few years ago, I was working at a software company in California. I was getting tired of the job, the company and the boss. So one day I decided...

There are two sides to this debate. First, should I just be a DBA or should I also learn the other technologies as well and become a generalists or just...

Bully Managers are the about the worst with Micro Managers one step better. Given that as a DBA I tend to have a rather strong personality, when I encounter a...

I tend to keep old database backups on hard drives, USB Keys, CDs and/or DVD’s. I recently had a client ask me about something we designed eight years ago. I...

It depends upon the client that I am at. If I can eat at my desk and leave earlier, then I am happy. My current contract requires a full one...

My favorite question to ask at the end of a technical interview that I am conducting is: If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be and...

My reality is what I can make it and believe me I have had a lot of realities in the past 20 years.

I agree that Corporation will go...

I am not suggesting that we need government intervention to protect our jobs. I think a good old market correction is already in process. Don’t bother with Congress, the only...