Category: Presentations

These are conferences that I attended or presented at.

Custom Maintenance Plans using Ola Hallengren Scripts

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I am looking forward to my first live presentation for the PASS Database Administration Virtual Chapter next week. If you are interested in the topic, please register for the webinar on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Noon, Eastern Standard time. Registration is required and you will be automatically entered in a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card. Topic: Designing Custom Maintenance Plans using the Ola Hallengren Scripts Abstract: Have you ever received a call from a client asking for help when their SQL Server database is corrupted? You suggest…

Stamford – SQL Server User Group

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I am delighted about the opportunity to present to the Stamford SQL Server User Group on December 16, 2013. I have not had the pleasure in visiting UCONN’s campus in Stamford, CT. In fact, I have not been in that city since SQL Saturday New York last August. I am looking forward to seeing Tim Harkin and meeting members of his group. To finish the night, I will definitely be stopping at the Southport Brewing Company Restaurant before I go home. Here is the gritty details of the presentation that…

Hartford – SQL Server User Group

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I am driving to the Insurance City to present to the Hartford SQL Server User Group on November 19, 2013. To-date, I have not been to Microsoft building in Farmington, CT. It should be quite an adventure. I am looking forward to seeing John Flannery and meeting members of his group. Here is the gritty details of the presentation that I will be covering that night. Topic: How isolated are your sessions? Abstract: Have you ever executed a T-SQL program that crashed due to an integrity error? Upon inspecting the…

Providence – SQL Server User Group

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I am driving thru America’s Renaissance City, Providence Rhode Island, to present to the Southern New England SQL Server User Group (SNESSUG) on November 13, 2013. I always love the home team advantage by knowing the audience very well. It makes for a relaxing environment to teach and attendees to learn. Here is the gritty details of the presentation that I will be covering that night.     Topic: How isolated are your sessions? Abstract: Have you ever executed a T-SQL program that crashed due to an integrity error? Upon…

Portsmouth – SQL Server User Group

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I am delighted about the opportunity to present to the Seacoast SQL Server User Group on October 28, 2013. I have not been to New Hampshire since SQL Saturday #146. It will be great to see Mike/Jack again and chat with the user group next week. Topic: Effective Data Warehouse Storage Patterns Abstract: Many companies start off with a simple data mart for reporting. As the company grows, users become dependent on the data mart for monitoring and making decisions on Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Unexpected information growth in your…

Charlotte – Pass Summit 2013

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I just returned to New England after 4 days in Charlotte at Pass Summit 2013. I analogize the conference to going out to eat every hour, some presentations I truly enjoyed; Others did not suit my pallet. Overall, I would rate the event as a total success. Here are some presentations I viewed in chronological order that were definite highlights during my trip.

  I do have a few grips about the event. Most can not be helped by the event organizers. First, the conference hotel rate was all…

Providence – SQL Saturday #213

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I want to thank the SNESSUG SQL Saturday committee for their hard work in organizing the SQL Saturday #213 event. I know it will be a hit like last year. I will be the master of ceremonies for this event. There is an awesome line up of speakers this day. It should be a good time to network with other professionals in the field and learn some new things about the product. I hope you have time to attend cool event on September 21st, 2013. Below are the details of…

New York City – SQL Saturday #235

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I want to thank the selection committee for having the opportunity to present at SQL Saturday #235 in New York City. There is an all-star line up of speakers this day. It should be a good time to network with other professionals in the field and learn some new things about the product. I will definitely be listing to Lovin Spoonful’s “Summer In The City” on the drive down. I learnt from last year to wear shorts since it is hot in the city! Below are the details of the…

SNESSUG – User Group

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I am thrilled about presenting to the Southern New England SQL Server User Group (SNESSUG) on June 12, 2013. I always love the home team advantage by knowing the audience very well. It makes for a relaxing environment to teach and attendees to learn. Here is the gritty details of the presentation that I will be exploring during the 90 minute talk.       Topic: Effective Data Warehouse Storage Patterns Abstract: Many companies start off with a simple data mart for reporting. As the company grows, users become dependent…

Boston – SQL Saturday #203

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I am totally excited about the awesome speaker lineup for this event. I am thankful for the opportunity to present at SQL Saturday #203 in downtown Boston. The presentation slides as well as T-SQL code is enclosed below for your review. I hope you have time to attend cool event on April 6th, 2013! Topic: How to audit and prevent unwanted user actions Abstract: Typical corporations are composed of small departments located in different countries and time zones. Adding offshore resources and vendors to the mix make the coordination IT…