SQL Server Certification Statistics

Saw this interesting statistics today (source: Greg Low) and wow!

I want to emphasize that I am also a believer in real world experiences over certification though, for myself, and for any future persons I may hire

SQL Server related stats from Microsoft:

MCDBA SQL 2000 152086


MCTS
SQL 2005 41665
SQL 2005 BI 2600

SQL 2008 Dev 336
SQL 2008 BI 134

MCITP
SQL 2005 DBA 6695
SQL 2005 Dev 2925
SQL 2005 BI 1088

SQL 2008 DBA 92
SQL 2008 BI 50

MCM
SQL 2005 18
SQL 2008 2

Joke - I think, therefore I am

This is a funny joke on Rene Descartes' famous statement - I think, therefore I am;

Descartes' wife: Rene - did you remember to pick up the milk?

Descartes: I don't think..(Descartes disappears)

Passed 70-444 Exam

In a better than expected snowstorm, I arrived safely and finished the 70-444 exam quickly with perfect score

With 70-444 gone, I'll only have 70-443 left before getting the MCITP: Database Administrator

And one resolution achieved within a week of the new year

Then there is maybe MBA after that.... the never-ending learning in life

Taking my 70-444 Exam tomorrow, in snowstorm

Not too shocked, the day I arranged a month ago to take my 70-444 exam, is the day where there will be 10~12 cm of snow. Great... I don't feel as ready as 70-431 already, and the weather isn't helping

Fingers crossed!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, 2009

I want to wish everybody a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR and a better 2009

New Year Resolutions for my SQL career

• Obtain my MCITP: SQL Server 2005 shortly
• Able to revamp our company backup policy and structure to make it better (smaller, faster, easier)
• Work with Cluster and become an expert
• Improve my management, social, and business skills