Andy Leonard : SQL Server Community

SQL in the City Event Dates Announced!

andyleonard — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for...(read more)

Presenting at Seacoast SQL Server Users Group in New Hampshire 17 May 2012!

andyleonard — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

I am honored to present Using BIML as an SSIS Design Patterns Engine to the Seacoast SQL Server Users Group 17 May 2012! This presentation is based on one of my favorite chapters in the upcoming book: SSIS Design Patterns scheduled for release this summer....(read more)

Presenting at Ohio North SQL Server User Group 1 May 2012!

andyleonard — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:01:00 GMT

I am honored to present Using BIML as an SSIS Design Patterns Engine to the Ohio North SQL Server User Group 1 May 2012! This presentation is based on one of my favorite chapters in the upcoming book: SSIS Design Patterns scheduled for release this summer....(read more)

MicroTraining: Managing Connections in SSIS 2012 24 Apr 2012 10:00 AM EDT

andyleonard — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:00:00 GMT

Linchpin People is honored to present another (free!) microTraining event: Managing Connections in SSIS 2012 24 Apr 2012 10:00 AM EDT SSIS 2012 offers new functionality for managing SSIS Connections. In this presentation, I will demonstrate many ways...(read more)

OT: Thank You, Microsoft

andyleonard — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:36:00 GMT

cross-posted from AndyLeonard.me … Each April 1st for the past five years, I have been honored to receive an email from Microsoft informing me I have been recognized as a SQL Server MVP. Tomorrow will be different. Back in January – when I wrote this...(read more)

Co-Presenting A Day of SSIS with Matt Masson at SQL Saturday #111 in Atlanta 13 Apr 2012!

andyleonard — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

I am excited to co-present A Day of SSIS at the Atlanta SQL Saturday #111 13 Apr 2012! The SQL Saturday event will be Saturday 14 Apr 2012, but the precons (there are three!) will be Friday 13 Apr 2012. Matt Masson ( Blog | @mattmasson ) is co-presenting....(read more)

Presenting at the NJ SQL Server User Group Tuesday 21 Feb 2012!

andyleonard — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT

I am honored to present “Building Your First SSIS Package in SQL Server 2012” at the NJ SQL Server User Group Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012 starting at 6:00 PM! If you read this blog and will be in the area, please stop by and introduce yourself! I’m the fat guy...(read more)

Presenting at MADPass Wednesday 25 Jan 2012!

andyleonard — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT

I am honored to present Building Your First SSIS 2012 Package to the Madison Professional Association for SQL Server (MADPass) Wednesday, 25 Jan 2012! If you read this blog and will be in the Madison, Wisconsin area Wednesday, stop by and introduce yourself!...(read more)

microTraining: SSIS Precedence Constraints - Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012!

andyleonard — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:29:00 GMT

Join me for a microTraining session on SSIS Precedence Constraints ! When? Wednesday, 11 Jan 2012, 10:00 AM EST Where? Please register here ! What? SQL Server Integration Services Precedence Constraints provide many ways to control work-flow in the Control...(read more)

SQLPeople News and SQLPeople Wants You!

andyleonard — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

It’s true! Everyone has a story, and SQLPeople is one place to share yours. “How, Andy?” I’m glad you asked. Browse on over to our Become a SQLPerson page and answer the questions. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter , and join our LinkedIn...(read more)

MicroTraining Updates: SSIS Frameworks Redux and Mailing List

andyleonard — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

I am still learning. I attempted to capture my SSIS Frameworks Magic presentation yesterday. I partially succeeded with video and no audio, durnit! I am going to deliver the presentation again Tuesday, 27 Dec 2011 at 10:00 AM ET. I hope to capture video...(read more)

Happy Birthday, SQLPeople!

andyleonard — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

One year ago today, I began sending out batches of SQLPeople interview emails to friends in the SQL Server Community. Since then, Brian Moran ( Blog | @briancmoran ) and Matt Velic ( Blog | @mvelic | SQLPeople ) have joined the effort, we have published...(read more)

“Do Philanthropy Where You Are”

andyleonard — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT

That call to action from Microsoft Leadership struck a chord with many in the SQL Server MVP Community. The response? SQL Server MVP Deep Dives , released at the PASS Summit 2009. Proceeds from the sale of that book continue to go to War Child International...(read more)

My PASS Summit 2011 Schedule

andyleonard — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:45:00 GMT

The PASS Summit next week ! Taking a cue from my friend Aaron Bertrand ( blog | @AaronBertrand ), I thought I’d post my schedule so my faithful readers (both of you, except Mom who isn’t attending PASS this year…) would know where to catch me if you want...(read more)

#SQLGive

andyleonard — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:00:00 GMT

The SQL Server Community is a giving community. Don’t believe me? Look at all the volunteers who facilitate SQL Server User Group meetings, organize and present at SQL Saturday events, answer #sqlhelp questions on Twitter and forums, and work behind the...(read more)