Or red. Or whatever color is “in” right now. (My wife says I should stay far away from fashion analogies.) Anyway: You’ve probably noticed that virtualization is very hot topic right now (and given the economic events of the last couple of weeks...

Share this post : Heads-up, SQL experts: the PASS Community Summit is coming up, here in Seattle from Nov 18-21. But you knew that already, didn’t you? After all, this is the single largest SQL Server community event of the year. But—did you know this...

Frequently Asked Questions during our first week Q) How did all of those MCPs and MCTs get their blogs listed over there on the left? A) We swiped the list from Trika. Q) What do I have to do get my blog added to the list of MCP/MCT blogs? A) Ask...

Okay, all you Seattle-area passionate certification enthusiasts, here’s an opportunity to show your pride to a worldwide audience! We’re shooting a video to support our upcoming “value of Microsoft certification” featuring real MCPs with real success...

Wow—thanks for all of the feedback you sent--and are still sending (one just came in as I type)—about our MCP and MCT benefits. Most of you are providing great, detailed suggestions… and you’re also illustrating the challenge we face in reaching community...

Hi all, My name is Tjeerd, that's a strange name even in The Netherlands where I'm from and pronounced as 'Cheered', and I just earned the dubious 'Last to join the blog team' Award... I work on the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) program and...

Today (Wed Sep 24) at 9am Pacific time (yes, that’s only one hour from when I post this) Not strictly certification-related, but a hugely valuable opportunity for those of you who focus on Windows Vista nonetheless: the latest in a series of virtual roundtables...

So let’s talk about those lapel pins, because, well, you already are . And not just here—lapel pins come up pretty frequently when we talk to you guys about what you’d like to see offered as part of our certification benefits. Frankly, I’m kind of nonplussed...

in Beautiful Riverview Florida. I know my last post was a bit of a short one, but Ken was offering treats for the first post and who doesn't like treats, especially caffeinated ones. So as The Ken mentioned in his post about who we are, I am in...

(To quote the bard)   Heads up, team! Looks like Trika outed us : we’ve got readers, and better yet—we’ve got vocal ones (my favorite flavor)! It’s time to open all the windows and doors so our friends can keep us company while we work. Ready? Great...

I love the " I am a PC " ad! :D After seeing the two previous ads with BillG and Seinfeld , this ad makes me smile. It's simple, lively and right to the point - Microsoft is connected to millions of people in the world. I am proud to be a PC~~ In the...

Hi I was going to ask you today to help me shape the next look and feel of the MCP Welcome Kits through a survey, yet, alas, it will have to wait a few days. To rewind -- for those who may not know, let's talk about why we are changing the certificates...

Just got a preview of the new “I’m a PC” commercials at the company meeting today… I still don’t understand why we had to run the Seinfeld commercials first, but I have to say: these new ads deliver the goods. Check them out on TV tonight, or here tomorrow...

Today is Company Meeting day! I love Company Meeting day--no scarasm at all here: what's not to love about 90,000 geeks assembled in a baseball stadium (or gathered around their LiveMeeting screens)? Yeah, we'll be sitting in uncomfortable Safeco...

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<Got your attention! And the wit ends promptly now.> First of all, as you can see, Ken is a fabulous writer! Enjoy reading his posts. They are surely going to be colorful. I know I will come back to read J . However, this is my post. I am more...

This is Bill Chapman MCT Readiness New guy on the team I will add more as it happens. Rught now the big thing is Tjeerd and myself getting the MCT Summits 2009 up and rolling. More on this really really soon, like watch for the MCT Flash tomorrow...

Couldn't ask for a more ringing endorsement to kick things off! (Best of luck, Trika--we miss you already!) So: Hi. If you're a Microsoft Certified Trainer , we probably know each other already, since I've been an active member of that community...