Pinal Dave is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP and a prominent expert on SQL servers. He has written over 1000 articles on the subject on his blog at http://blog.sqlauthority.com . He is a dynamic and proficient Principal Database Architect, Corporate Trainer and Project Manager, who specializes in SQL Server Programming and has 7 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and a number of certifications, including MCDBA and MCAD (.NET). He was awarded Regional Mentor for PASS Asia and is also mentor for Solid Quality India (http://www.solidq.in).