Since I got asked about a couple of them this week thought would share a link to my #GitHub site.

It contains various repositories you can use for CI/CD templates for #Azure SQL and #AzureSynapse using #AzureDevOps or #GitHubActions

For example, CI/CD for serverless SQL Pools.

In addition, a lot of the repositories contain Wiki's to help you make the most of them.

https://github.com/kevchant

Covers some recommended certifications for Power BI enthusiasts along with links and advice.

Which should help those who are looking to do certifications as part of their New Years resolutions.

Plus, Power BI certifications are very relevant right now due to an increase in demand for them. From both individuals and enterprises. You can read more about that in the post. #Azure #PL300 #DP500 #PL600 #MicrosoftLearn #PowerBI

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2023/01/09/recommended-certifications-for-power-bi-enthusiasts/

Call for Speakers for Data Toboggan 2023 is open and I've just submitted a last minute session!

If you have an #AzureSynapse topic to share you should too before the end of today

https://sessionize.com/data-toboggan-2023

After waiting long enough I finally decided to take the plunge and update my main laptop to Windows 11 this week.

Just for good measure I finally applied for my #SQLskills badge as well.

For those wondering why I state Newport, Wales in my endorsement; it is because I know a really funny story from when I lived there to do with a mix up between there and Newport in the Isle of Wight.

https://www.visitisleofwight.co.uk/explore/towns/newport

This years #SQLBits conference is in Newport, Wales this year and the Early Bird discount finishes on Friday 13th January.

I am where I am today because of this conference. If you are investing in your future by attending now is a good time to register.

https://events.sqlbits.com/2023/pricing

Published yesterday. Covers recommended #Microsoft certifications for Azure Synapse Analytics.

Includes a suggested route if intending to do both the DP-203 and DP-500 exams. #Azure #AzureSynapse #DP203 #DP500 #MicrosoftLearn #SynapseInfluencer

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2023/01/05/recommended-azure-synapse-analytics-certifications/

Apparently this was my most popular post last year, I hope it proved to be useful #AzureSynapse #SQLServer

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2021/06/28/connect-a-local-sql-server-database-to-azure-synapse/

Call for Speakers for Data Saturday Denmark - 2023 is open and I've just submitted a brand spanking new session for 2023!

https://sessionize.com/datasatdk23

It has been a great year professionally with full of firsts, including first ever training day at a conference.

However, I decided to publish this post instead of my usual annual review to help others prepare for next year #MicrosoftLearn #HappyNewYear

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2022/12/29/advice-if-microsoft-certifications-are-your-new-years-resolution/

Call for Speakers for Data Toboggan 2023 is open and as promised I've just submitted a session! https://sessionize.com/data-toboggan-2023

Published yesterday. Sharing some advice if Microsoft certifications are your New Years resolution.

I want to wish everybody a Happy New Year. In the post there's link for if want to hear me say that in Dutch. #Azure #DP500 #HappyNewYear #MicrosoftLearn

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2022/12/29/advice-if-microsoft-certifications-are-your-new-years-resolution/

In case anybody missed my post about my #FestiveTechCalendar contribution this year #Azure #Databricks #AzureSynapse

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2022/12/14/festive-tech-calendar-2022-contribution/

I am hoping to add some more #sqlserver and #azuresynapse CI/CD templates for #AzureDevOps and #GitHub in the New Year.

However, for now I will leave the link here for anybody interested in any of them

https://github.com/kevchant

In this post I want to explain why I think Microsoft certifications are a slow-moving target.

I share some updates about some exam changes along with some advice. #Azure #Databricks #DP500 #MicrosoftLearn #SQLServer

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2022/12/19/microsoft-certifications-are-a-slow-moving-target/

This post is two years old today and I have just updated it to reflect the fact that Delivery Plans now comes as standard in #AzureDevOps

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2020/12/17/aligning-with-teams-using-azure-devops-by-moving-away-from-spreadsheets/

Updated this post to explain a couple of decisions made about the #FestiveTechCalendar video

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2022/12/14/festive-tech-calendar-2022-contribution/

Hi all, updated the README this #GitHub repository which is a template you can use to perform CI/CD for serverless SQL Pools using #GitHubAction.

Now contains link to MVP series video. #AzureSynapse #mvpbuzz

https://github.com/kevchant/GitHub-SynapseServerlessSQLPool

Covers key points relating to this years Festive Tech Calendar and my contribution towards it. #Azure #AzureSynapse #Databricks #FestiveTechCalendar

https://www.kevinrchant.com/2022/12/14/festive-tech-calendar-2022-contribution/

I also want to add that this years Festive Tech Calendar is raising money for Missing People. Who find vulnerable missing people and help reunite families.

A lot of us community professionals are dedicating our own time to put all the fantastic content coming out this month. So we would all appreciate it if you donated to this great cause by following the below link.

https://lnkd.in/efVExYHz