When it comes to big data solutions, it’s time to start thinking outside the box. And that’s because there’s no perfect solution for each and every situation; different circumstances and needs require different techniques. Teaching T-SQL classes means that I often get questions about this. Most of the time I simply tell people that the “best technique”...

In 2015, CompTIA released the SK0-004 version of its vendor-neutral Server+ exam. In addition to the inclusion of newer topics like virtualization, it provides a comprehensive look at key concepts like server planning, use, maintenance, and security. This certification is highly regarded, endorsed, and even required by many successful companies in the...

Let’s face it, minor updates and changes to our most beloved apps tend to go unnoticed. Much like meeting up with the same Tinder match for the 10th time in a row, they eventually lose their appeal, they start randomly showing up at the most inopportune moments and they rarely have anything novel to offer. Thankfully, the landscape of the language appears...

Let’s face it, minor updates and changes to our most beloved apps tend to go unnoticed. Much like meeting up with the same Tinder match for the 10th time in a row, they eventually lose their appeal, they start randomly showing up at the most inopportune moments and they rarely have anything novel to offer. Thankfully, the landscape of the language appears...

Tests. Quizzes. Exams. Have the nervous jitters yet? Cold sweats? Butterflies? Relax. No test terror here–just a friendly, accurate check. Meet our new course assessment feature, Learning Checks. Available immediately, Learning Checks help you (or your team) better gauge where you are in your understanding of key concepts before, during and after...

Cyber attacks flooded headlines in 2015. While the attention on these hacks caused companies to take a second look at their own security procedures and possible vulnerabilities, it doesn’t mean companies are in the clear. Hackers will continue to find new ways to expose and steal data–with mobile becoming a major target in 2016. If your organization...