Good stuff here on the suggestions. Here is an odd one from me that I didn't try, but I think it would work similar to Eirikurs.

Create a data flow using...

Coming from the Linux side of things, you can't really compete with fine-tuned Linux stacks in other areas such as web servers and languages like Python, Ruby and the lot....

I currently work for a major digital marketing agency. I get to work with a wide variety of industries, but mostly retail.

Prior to working in the agency life, I worked...

I too use MySQL Workbench for SQL Server. It's actually a damn fine tool to use that's free for modeling. Sublime, UltraEdit and Notepad+ have all been amazing text editors...

I'm by far not an expert as I'm still pretty new to the DW world myself, but I did design a system similar to yours just with less fields. I...

It's also difficult to walk away from a job where you are the sole person to making everything work. Although it's not wise from a business perspective, sometimes a business...

Jeff Moden (2/1/2015)

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The bottom line (I think) here is that there's really no way to actually know what will happen during the interview and you have to be prepared for...

Jeff Moden (1/31/2015)

Opinion respected and all of that is greatly appreciated but if the interviewer has to pull everything out of you rather than you volunteering some extra information to...

Well, that escalated quickly! :hehe:

I read your epic post(s), so I figured I would chime in too.

Jeff Moden (1/31/2015)

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The real question behind every question that an interviewer asks is "What...

From my opinion as a newbie to the scene with only 2 years of SQL Server experience under my belt, I think the issue is more with narrow specialized focuses...

Good stuff.

Pivot was actually the first bit of SQL I learned. Unfortunately, the pivots I had to play with are the ones we will not speak of. But, it quickly...

Thanks for the review. Looking forward to trying it out.

I don't what these other guys are doing, but I would think the first step is finding Mr. Daniels a home before anything else. 😛

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (1/23/2015)

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xsevensinzx (1/23/2015)

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That's a pretty bold and general statement about open source that as someone said, depends on the situation. I mean, I use open source...

Steve Jones - SSC Editor (1/22/2015)

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chrisn-585491 (1/20/2015)

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From my view point FREE and OPEN SOURCE translates into more hours spent in development. Most of the time it is to create the...