On Tuesday, I delivered a new talk to the Birmingham, AL SQL Server Users Group (a PASS chapter): Configuring and Managing FILESTREAM and FileTable in SQL Server 2012. We had a good turnout, and despite having some trouble pasting UNC paths in Windows 8's Windows Explorer, I think I got some important points about FILESTREAM … Continue reading Steel City SQL Server Users Group Presentation
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For those interested in upgrading SSIS packages to SQL Server 2012 and who weren't able to make it to my session (or to TechEd at all), the recording is now available on Channel9: http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/TechEd/NorthAmerica/2012/DBI329 The slide deck is also there for download. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post them … Continue reading TechEd North America 2012 Session Recording Available
My TechEd session, DBI329 - Upgrading SSIS Packages to Microsoft SQL Server 2012, is scheduled for today, June 11, at 3 PM in room S230A. If you'd like to connect with me afterwards to discuss Integration Services in SQL Server 2012, I having included my Technical Learning Center (TLC) booth staffing schedule below. I'll be … Continue reading TechEd North America 2012 TLC Booth Staffing Schedule
In less than a week, I'll be presenting DBI329 - Upgrading Packages to SQL Server 2012 at TechEd North America 2012 (which is sold out by the way!). I have my session and demos prepared, but I am very interested in hearing from developers and DBA who have already migrated to SSIS 2012 what their … Continue reading Request for Comment: Upgrading Packages to SSIS 2012
It's the start of June, and for the past few years that has meant SQL Saturday in Pensacola, FL. For some reason, this year it's not the first Saturday in June, but the second one: June 9, right before TechEd North America 2012. I am scheduled to deliver two sessions at the event. 2:00 PM: … Continue reading SQL Saturday #132 in Pensacola, FL Around the Corner
I am excited to have three sessions accepted for SQL Saturday #112, Birmingham 2012. This will be my third year attending the Birmingham edition of SQL Saturday and I am very much looking forward to it. The Steel City SQL Users Group is sponsoring the event, and they have the same great location as previous … Continue reading My SQL Saturday #112 (Birmingham 2012) Sessions
Yesterday's SQL Saturday in Atlanta was another wonderful event. Thanks so much to the organizers (whom rumor has it aren't exactly sure who I am...), the sponsors and the attendees. I had a great time interacting. Next up is SQL Saturday #112 in Birmingham. But before that, below are the slides and demo code from my … Continue reading SQL Saturday 111 Atlanta 2012 Wrap-Up
I am very sorry to have to write this blog entry... but due to low registration numbers (we leveled off around 60 people registered), it was decided to postpone the code camp indefinitely while we can evaluate the attractiveness of the location (make no mistake, I think the venue -- Sorrell College of Business at … Continue reading Alabama Code Camp 9 Postponed Til Further Notice
If you haven't already done so, check your calendar for Saturday, April 14, 2012 and attend SQL Saturday #111 in Atlanta, GA. The event this year will be held again at Georgia State University's Alpharetta location. Follow the latest news on Twitter using hashtag #sqlsat111. Despite almost insurmountable odds, one of my submitted sessions was … Continue reading SQL Saturday #111 (Eleventy-one) in Atlanta
UPDATE: 2012-03-02: Due to low registrations, the event was postponed. Read more here. The ninth edition of the Alabama Code Camp is less than one month away! It will be held at Troy University's Sorrell College of Business in Troy, AL on Saturday, March 10, 2011. I remember (OK, just vaguely) attending and presenting at my … Continue reading Alabama Code Camp 9: March 10, 2012
