Concentrated Technology's Don Jones

Don JonesDon Jones has more than fifteen years of IT experience, and is one of the world's leading experts on the Microsoft business technology platform. He's the author of more than 35 books, including Windows PowerShell: TFM, Windows Administrator's Scripting Toolkit, VBScript WMI and ADSI Unleashed, PHP-Nuke Garage, Special Edition Using Commerce Server 2002, Definitive Guide to SQL Server Performance Optimization, and many more.

Don is a top-rated and in-demand speaker at conferences such as Microsoft TechEd, Windows Connections, and TechMentor, and is an accomplished IT journalist with features and monthly columns in Microsoft TechNet Magazine, Redmond Magazine, and on Web sites such as TechTarget and MCPMag.com. Don is also a multiple-year recipient of Microsoft's prestigious Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award.

Don's broad experience includes work in the financial, telecommunications, software, manufacturing, consulting, training, and retail industries. He's one of the rare IT professionals who can not only "cross the line" between administration and software development, but also between IT workers and IT and business management. Don has worked in nearly every aspect of the IT hierarchy, from the help desk to director-level positions managing and entire IT business unit.

Don is an accomplished instructional designer, and has chaired conferences such as SQL Connections, TechMentor, Windows Connections, and more. He has designed and written courseware for companies like Micro Endeavors, Inc., Microsoft, SAPIEN Technologies, and more. He has designed and written certification exams, designed and analyzed technology industry surveys, and has lectured in front of audiences ranging from IT professionals to technology executives and officers.

Don's business and technology customers include Idera, SAPIEN Technologies, Microsoft, Quest Software, 1105 Media, Penton Media, and many others.

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