Sql Server Radio

On show 5, we have our first guest – Kevin Kline! We talk with Kevin about various topics, covering professional development, the direction of Microsoft, SQL Server 2014, the role of the DBA, and more. Specifically, we cover: How well Microsoft is keeping up with the competition What Kevin thinks about SQL Server 2014 and where Microsoft going in the database market How to take the leap from being a good DBA to being a manager Why it’s important to have a mentor His history at PASS, how he and the other founders envisioned it when they founded it, and what he wants to see PASS doing today How the DBA role is going to change in the next few years DBAs and Chauffeurs Kevin’s biggest mistake And more.. About Kevin: Kevin is a renowned database expert and software industry veteran, a long-time Microsoft SQL Server MVP and noted leader in the IT industry. Kevin is a founder and former president of PASS and the author of popular IT books like SQL in a Nutshell. Kevin is also a top-rated speaker at industry trade