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Do I Need to Master PowerShell?

Do I Need to Master PowerShell?

By Kendra Little on September 12, 2017

As a SQL Server DBA, do you need to be a master of PowerShell scripts?

In this 9 minute episode, I talk about how much you need to know about PowerShell, and examples of ways I personally use (and struggle with) PowerShell.

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SQL PASS Summit 2017: Tips on Attending

SQL PASS Summit 2017: Tips on Attending

on September 7, 2017

I’ll be attending and presenting at the SQL PASS Summit in Seattle Washington this year from Oct 31-Nov 3. In this week’s 19 minute episode, I share why I’m excited about going and why I’ve purchased a seat for a pre-conference session. I also give my tips on how to get the most value out of a big conference like the PASS Summit.

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How Do You Stay Motivated? (Dear SQL DBA Episode 47)

How Do You Stay Motivated? (Dear SQL DBA Episode 47)

on September 1, 2017

Over the years, readers have asked me: “How do you stay motivated?” Sticking with a learning plan, blogging, or becoming a public speaker isn’t easy.

In this 15 minute episode, I share how I think about motivation and what keeps me going.

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You faked your resume... now what? (video with transcript)

You faked your resume... now what? (video with transcript)

on August 25, 2017

This week’s question from a reader: “How do I deal with interview questions asking about real-world scenarios when I’ve faked three years of experience on my resume?”

Hear my answer in this 14 minute video.

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Recruiters, Nerves, and Saying No in Interviews (video with transcript)

Recruiters, Nerves, and Saying No in Interviews (video with transcript)

on August 17, 2017

In this episode of “Dear SQL DBA”, I talk about three articles written by members of the SQL Server community on interviewing that I can’t stop thinking about.

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The Story of an Interview Flop

The Story of an Interview Flop

on August 8, 2017

Some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about interviewing come from an interview experience that meant a ton to me – and all my dreams came crashing down.

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Why I am Inspired to Start Up Live Webcasts Again

Why I am Inspired to Start Up Live Webcasts Again

on May 26, 2017

For a while now, I’ve been indulging in what feels like a huge guilty pleasure: an almost meeting-free existence. I’ve been living life scheduled on my own terms. I commit to appointments for workouts, volunteering, haircuts, and medical appointments, but not much else. I’ve been publishing pre-recorded videos and online courses which I can make whenever it feels right.

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