Job Skills

In this article we cover what a typical day looks like for a business intelligence developer using the Microsoft Data Platform stack.

In this article we cover technical skills and soft skills that are typically found in successful BI developers.

Take a look at some of these DBA request examples and things you could do to improve your request process.

In this article we cover the new Microsoft Learn website and some of the features to help you learn about different platforms like Azure, SQL Server and more.

Learn how to prepare for technical meetings including knowing your environment, being calm, business values, solution focus and more.

In this tip we look at other ways to learn more about SQL Server.

We've all been there. You're in a project where things aren't going as planned and tensions are rising. Read the tip to learn more.

During our webinar, 15 Traits of Top Performers, we received a number of questions we didn't have time to address. Check out our answers!

During our webinar, 15 Traits of Top Performers, we received a question around how to remain positive during frustrating professional times. Read this tip to learn how.

Keeping your skills fresh and marketable, especially in the IT world, is a never-ending job. Learn some skills to ensure you retain what you're learning.

I am starting as a junior DBA and I'd like to know how I can grow my DBA career successfully down the road?

I am a SQL Server Professional and I am looking for some resources to help enhance my career. I can use help across the board and I am not sure where to start. Can you give me some pointers?

A number of hiring managers have asked me the following question over the years: what key qualities should I look for in a SQL Server DBA? Often times the key qualities needed are very specific to the customer. Perhaps they have a large replication inst

According to a recent study cited in a Microsoft website, cumulative data will grow 44 times over the next decade. That surge in data growth can only increase the demand for data professionals. More and more people will be needed to fill that demand. Th

In many organizations the SQL Server DBAs are among the unsung heroes in the IT Department and overall organization. Often times their contributions are unknown and overlooked. It this tip I would like to outline some of the value I have seen SQL Server

I've been working remotely (also known as Telecommuting) for over 8 years now. While it sounds great: Hey I get to work from home! telecommuting effectively takes a great deal of work. You can't just phone it in (sorry I could not resist the pun). B

Over the last few months I have heard the terms 'typer' and 'clicker' related to how SQL Server DBAs manage SQL Server. Working with one specific customer, the customer came right out and asked me 'if I was a typer or a clicker'. I was surprised to hear

Among many other things, the Internet is a great resource and has revolutionized many things including troubleshooting SQL Server issues. Based on my observations, more often than not, when a SQL Server issue occurs DBAs, Developers or Network Administra