I have been thinking a lot about what where I wanted to focus next year and have been writing things down as they came to me. I have a lot of personal goals I want to accomplish next year like reading more non-technical books, but I am going to keep this list related to SQL Server. I did a lot of things last year that I deemed personal accomplishment like writing my first book, presenting at my first SQL Server event, and even becoming an MVP. This year I am going to focus more on hard-core learning and continue branching out and trying new things. I tend to add and remove things from my list throughout the year as they become relevant or irrelevant, but here is what I am starting out with.
- Finish writing the Pro SQL Server 2008 Policy-Based Management
Book for Apress – This one is pretty much a given, but I still have to put in quite a bit of work on the editing process this year.
- Give an Online presentation – Every presentation I have done so far has been in front of a group of people. I want to venture out and experience the world of virtual presentations.
- Present at one of the national SQL Server events – I started to put a goal here to submit a presentation for a national event, but how hard is it really to submit something. I think the ultimate goal would be to actually get accepted and present. My first thought is that I had no control over whether I was accepted or not. Then I realized I was wrong. I know there is certain criteria, and I can do my best to meet it.
- Present at a minimum of four local events – SQLSaturday, User Groups, Code Camps, etc.
- Record a series of videos for SQLShare.com – I think recording videos would be another good way to sharpen my presentation skills.
- Finish Reading Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Internals
- Read Professional SQL Server 2008 Internals and Troubleshooting
- I know some other books will come up that I will read next year, but this one is next on my list.
- Learn PowerShell – This is kind of a broad goal, but I know little about PowerShell now. I plan measuring this by reading a book on PowerShell next year. Right now, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration with Windows PowerShell
is my top candidate right now because it focuses on SQL.
- Read all the whitepapers from the MCM Pre-Reading List - There are several links here that point to blog categories. I want to knock out all of the whitepapers first and if I have time, I will circle back around to the blogs.
- Get SQL 2008 Certifications
- MCITP: Database Administrator
- MCITP: Database Developer
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