Kirk Haselden's Kirkapedia

Fairfield/Westchester.Net User Group

KnightReign — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:22:00 GMT

Last week I had the opportunity to speak to a user group about SQL Server and in particular Integration Services. It was a nice opportunity to clear out the cob webs and talk about one of my favorite topics. https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=122496...(read more)

Surprise! MDM Technology Preview available tomorrow

KnightReign — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:49:00 GMT

In a recent post I stated that we planned to have a technology preview available in February, '08. Most folks aren't used to hearing these words in the same sentence, but here goes: We're shipping early. Tomorrow I'll be sending out email to customers...(read more)

Microsoft Master Data Management website is now live

KnightReign — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:53:00 GMT

Just thought I'd share the newly minted MDM website here: http://www.microsoft.com/mdm There are some whitepapers, case studies, links and other resources there. Over time we'll add to the content. We'll continue the whitepaper series, add more information...(read more)

Roger Wolter's insider view

KnightReign — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:24:00 GMT

I was about to write a post to clarify some of the disinformation that's been going around about the Stratature acquisition and our roadmap. It's an interesting place to be right now, where Roger and I are. There are analysts out there writing things...(read more)

Compliments from Donald

KnightReign — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 01:11:00 GMT

Donald Farmer from SQL Server talks a bit about MDM at Microsoft. Especially appreciated, is the last note. Thanks Donald, that means a lot to me. Universe.Earth.Software.Microsoft.Office.MDM.KirkHaselden Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg...(read more)

Chatting with Colin White

KnightReign — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:07:00 GMT

Colin was gracious enough to let me take some of his time at the recent TDWI in Boston to chat a bit about our master data management strategy. It was great to hear that Colin had similar ideas, and it wasn't entirely a surprise given the great whitepaper/case...(read more)

Microsoft completes Stratature acquisition

KnightReign — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:56:00 GMT

It's been quite a while since I've been in the blogging scene. Since writing the SSIS book, I've been very busy on a new project building a strategy for MDM at Microsoft. After 14 months of studying, thinking, discussing, presenting, reviewing, approving,...(read more)