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Originally posted by eek View PostThe reason why Azure is essential for SQL/BI developers is that that is where SQL server is being moved towards. And while it does initially look expensive compared to SQL server licences the real world pricing models I've seen for most scenarios show Azure to be far cheaper than a self hosted data center...
I have created an Azure Sql Server, and a database, and I can access it from Sql Server Manager and create databases etc. Am I missing something? What would I have to learn to justify a mention of Azure on my CV?Comment
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Originally posted by JohnJ View PostYes, but what do I have to do to use it, that is different than if my Sql Server was in my local datacenter?
I have created an Azure Sql Server, and a database, and I can access it from Sql Server Manager and create databases etc. Am I missing something? What would I have to learn to justify a mention of Azure on my CV?
With Azure, you need to understand the subscription model too.Comment
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Surely to put Azure on your CV, you need to know the toolset around environment, my analogy being in a VMware environment you at least need to know vCentre etc rather than the technology you deploy eg SQL ServerComment
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Get yourself a Visual Studio Dev Essentials account, you get a $25 pm Azure Subscription so you can play with it to your hearts content.
And also SQL 2016 Developer Edn for free.
qhHe had a negative bluety on a quackhandle and was quadraspazzed on a lifeglug.
I look forward to your all knowing and likely sarcastic and unhelpful reply.
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Originally posted by gables View PostSurely to put Azure on your CV, you need to know the toolset around environment, my analogy being in a VMware environment you at least need to know vCentre etc rather than the technology you deploy eg SQL Server"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...Comment
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Originally posted by gables View PostSurely to put Azure on your CV, you need to know the toolset around environment, my analogy being in a VMware environment you at least need to know vCentre etc rather than the technology you deploy eg SQL Server
Oh, what a lot of acronyms I know......Comment
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Originally posted by quackhandle View PostGet yourself a Visual Studio Dev Essentials account, you get a $25 pm Azure Subscription so you can play with it to your hearts content.
And also SQL 2016 Developer Edn for free.
If you are using Office365 you should also consider the Action pack as it comes with 5 Office365 E3 licenses (the price of the sub is about that of a single E3 license)Comment
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Guys, thank you all for good advice.
Looking back at my posts, I know I look like a W*nker. I'd like to explain that I've worked with Sql Server since the nineties and been through many upgrades, some of which were substantial, and some of which have differences that are hardly visible. All of the clients/agencies want experience of the latest version except when you're at a client, when they want someone else to try it first and work out the wrinkles.
So, I turn my back for a year, and find yet another new version. This time it comes with a ton of new terminology, acronyms and UI's. (where did "blade" come from?). So, in my mind, I'm scrambling around trying to work out what's significant and, deep down, what's different. AND, as you will have realised if you're paying attention I'm an OLD FART, and do I care?. Well, no I don't, but I'd like one last contract, to pay some bills, and I am getting there but slowly, painfully.
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Originally posted by JohnJ View PostSo, I turn my back for a year, and find yet another new version. This time it comes with a ton of new terminology, acronyms and UI's. (where did "blade" come from?). So, in my mind, I'm scrambling around trying to work out what's significant and, deep down, what's different. AND, as you will have realised if you're paying attention I'm an OLD FART, and do I care?. Well, no I don't, but I'd like one last contract, to pay some bills, and I am getting there but slowly, painfully.
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