Database

DevOps has great potential; when it’s done right, it offers organizations improved collaboration, quick innovation, better quality, and shorter delivery cycles. But the reality is that some businesses don’t carry…

1. It’s the Back End for 14 Products and Connectors The full list is published here. The key is, a lot of products all leverage this single database, though not…

I was really stoked to deliver a session at Microsoft Ignite with my long-time friend and fellow Head Geek™, Tom LaRock, on the topic of migrating an on-premises SQL Server…

Chances are if you’re reading this, you are (or are thinking about) moving to cloud. While cloud migration isn’t a new term and many people are migrating, there are a…

Leaders can be categorized, somewhat, by their motivation. I recall an offsite meeting a few years ago that began with everyone contemplating the question, “Why do you lead?” There were…

Thanks to 2020, many of us don’t remember the last time we took a holiday or vacation. If you were able to get away from the office, kudos to you.…

I’ve been a Microsoft MVP since 2003-2004. Over the years, the number one question on my personal FAQ is “How do I become a Microsoft MVP?” So, let’s answer that…

Problems—we all have to deal with minor or major problems in our personal or professional lives. Having a consistent problem-solving approach can be very helpful, and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills…

If you start talking about “soft” skills, some IT pros will roll their eyes. Calling them “soft” skills in the first place can seem insulting, but what we’re really talking…

Have you ever gotten a new appliance and tried to get it to function without looking at an instruction guide, only to find it is difficult to use or you…