A month or so ago I was tagged in a blog post by SQL Batman to share my professional resolutions for this year, 2009. It might seem a little late to be thinking about this sort of thing, but honestly, there is a method to my madness. I like to use the entire month of January to review what goals I made the previous year, make tentative goals for the new year, and give those resolutions a test run for a month. After that month, I've got a pretty good idea what's feasible, and I can define a bonus goal that requires me to stretch to reach. So, cutting the chatter.....
Certification: For my own personal gratification I'd like to get my MCITP: DBA this year. I need both 70-443 and 70-444 Bonus goal: Take a third exam.
Blogging: Make a blog post at least once a week. Bonus goal: More than once a week.
Reading: Read a technical book on SQL Server or PowerShell once every two months. Bonus goal: Once a month.
Technology: I've chosen PowerShell as the new technology that I'd like to become fluent in. This is a difficult goal because it doesn't really have a clear definition of when the goal is reached. It's more like a technological mission statement. Bonus goal: SQL Server Integration Services
Scripting: Write or find 1 script or query a week to add to my 'toolbox' that assists me in my administration tasks. Bonus goal: Two or more per week.
Learning: Attend my local PASS user group meeting at least once this year. This one is always tricky since the nearest group is an hour or more away and starts at the unholy hour of 4:30 PM. Also, I must attend the PASS summit again this year. It is imperative. Bonus goal: Only The Shadow knows.
Since this blog theme is well past its freshness date, I'll let it rest.