Comments on: How I Passed the SQL Server 2008 MCM Exams https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/ Thomas LaRock is an author, speaker, data expert, and SQLRockstar. He helps people connect, learn, and share. Along the way he solves data problems, too. Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:51:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: On Speaking - Thomas LaRock https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-16177 Tue, 31 Oct 2017 20:52:44 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-16177 […] We flew home and I dove deep into the world of SQL Server. I read everything I could, starting with the SQL Server Unleashed books. I joined forums, blogged, wrote a book, and did tech reviews for other books. At some point I decided to earn some certifications, eventually earning my MCM. […]

]]> By: Why I'm Learning Data Science https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-16061 Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:15:53 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-16061 […] this certificate means more to me than my SQL Server MCM. However, I liked the structure of this course so much that I wish Microsoft would construct […]

]]> By: PASS Summit 2015 Preview - Thomas LaRock https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-13270 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 15:09:41 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-13270 […] and you will find that many folks in the PASS Community are there to help each other become a Master Builder. It’s typical for many of us to sit in a room and think that our skills aren’t as good […]

]]> By: Things I Didn't Do For the MCM Lab Exam | SQLRockstar | Thomas LaRock https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-7709 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:40:30 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-7709 […] taking the time to know what works best for the individual.That’s how I shared my MCM prep tips last week; I told you what worked for me. I have no idea if they will work for you.What occurred to me this […]

]]> By: Matt Slocum https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-7692 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:14:00 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-7692 In reply to ThomasLaRock.

Agreed, being able to put your hands on it helps tremendously! One of my favorite quotes is “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” Until you put your hands on it, it’s just theory.
Teaching also comes into play in a big way as well. You learn so much more when you have to explain it to someone else than if you just pushed through it just enough to just Git R Done! It takes a higher level of understanding to explain something to someone else than to just muddle through it on your own. Personally, I learn a lot more about topics when I blog on them.

]]> By: ThomasLaRock https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-7685 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:17:00 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-7685 In reply to Anup Warrier.

Thanks, and best of luck to you on your journey!

]]> By: Anup Warrier https://thomaslarock.com/2012/12/how-i-passed-the-sql-server-2008-mcm-exams/#comment-7684 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 20:18:00 +0000 http://thomaslarock.com/?p=9763#comment-7684 Huge congrats to you,this is really motivating,I’m looking forward to reach this level and will try hard for that !

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