Although my career is focused on SQL Server at 100% since SQL 7.0, I have extensive experience on many Microsoft products. Prior to dedicate my career to SQL, I was a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 1995, I provided training and consultation on - Windows (Server and Workstation), SQL, Visual Basic, Networking, Security, Active Directory, Encryption, and more . Since then, my expertise has developed around SQL Server: I specialize in installation according to best practices, optimal configuration, high availability, optimization (index and performance) as well as the diagnosis of complex problems at about SQL Server.