Monthly Archives: September 2011

Create a Login – Basic Skill #3

Posted on September 12, 2011 by way0utwest

This post is part of a series based on my presentation The Top Ten Skills You Need for SQL Server. This post is part of Skill #3 – Setup Security. I wrote about the basic security model for SQL Server, … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice

Posted on September 9, 2011 by way0utwest

It used to be that most serious developers went to college and studied CS. Those people that wanted to make a living programming computers became grounded in theory, struggled through assembler class, and understood the classic waterfall development technique. They … Continue reading →

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Prepping for Certification

Posted on September 8, 2011 by way0utwest

Having prepped for, taken, and then failed the MCM exam this year, perhaps I’m not the best person to give you advice for certification preparation. However the MCM is a hard test, I did better than I expected, and I … Continue reading →

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The 80/20 Rule – Top Ten SQL Server Skills

Posted on September 7, 2011 by way0utwest

Over the years that I’ve worked in technology, I’ve found that the 80/20 rule seems to apply pretty well to all the different areas that one can specialize in. It doesn’t matter whether you build PCs, work on the help … Continue reading →

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