I am fortunate enough to be speaking to a user group with a really cool name - Atlanta.MDF (Microsoft Database Forum). Although I visit Atlanta often, it usually involves running from one councourse to another and rarely do I get the chance to visit the user group. I have made it to the user group on several occassions in the past, but it has been several years. This will be my first presentation to the group.
I will be speaking about Database Consolidation - something I have been doing for years. Here is my abstract:
SQL Server Consolidation Strategies - There are many approaches to SQL Server Consolidation. Each
organization has unique business rules that impact the decision on which
approach fits their needs best. This session will discuss the various
approaches from Instance Stacking / Virtualization to Appliances and where they
"fit". There will also be a discussion on the methods for data
collection from Perfmon to Powershell and the Microsoft MAP Toolkit. Data
Collection is only part of the process. Strategies to uncover the business
rules are also discussed as these will be the true limiting factors of how far
a consolidation effort can go.
Please register at http://atlantamdf.com/
Please join me if you can; I'd love to see you!