Search results matching tags 'Community', 'Events', 'User Group Meetings', and 'SQL Community'

September 12 in San Fran

RickHeiges — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 02:04:00 GMT

Just a reminder that I will be speaking at the SF UG SQL Server User Group on Sep 12. Here is a link with all of the details. If you are in the area, It would be great to see you!

Presenting at the San Francisco SQL Server User Group - 12-Sep-2012

RickHeiges — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:25:00 GMT

I have a business trip scheduled out far enough in advance for a change. I was able to schedule a presentation at the San Francisco SQL Server User Group on Sep 12 about SQL Server Consolidation Strategies. If you will be in the SF area on Sep 12, I invite you to attend ar just drop by to say hello. You can find out more about the group at http://www.meetup.com/The-San-Francisco-SQL-Server-Meetup-Group/

Hope to see you there!

Speaking at Atlanta.MDF on March 12

RickHeiges — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:55:00 GMT

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!

SQL Saturday - March 6 in Charlotte

RickHeiges — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:09:00 GMT

I've been working on my presentation for SQL Saturday in Charlotte - http://www.sqlsaturday.com/33/eventhome.aspx. I will be presenting a session on using the basics of Perfmon to monitor your environment. There is a great line-up of speakers. If you are in the area (or you can find a cheap flight to CLT), don't miss this event.

SQL Saturday #33 in Charlotte!

RickHeiges — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:35:00 GMT

SQL Saturday is coming to Charlotte next month! If you are in the area, come on by. We have a great line-up of speakers. Find out more information at http://www.sqlsaturday.com/33/eventhome.aspx

Attend a SQL Server User Group Meeting - Today (Nov 12) - From Virtually Anywhere

RickHeiges — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:27:00 GMT

I posted earlier that we are holding an organizational meeting in a virtual world called "Second Life". Second Life is a Virtual World where you interact with others by voice or typing or gestures. Here are the details:

Where: Microsoft User Group Island (Classroom 1) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Microsoft%20Island/190/73/22

When: November 12, 2008 @ 12:00pm Pacific Time

What: Organizational Meeting for a SQL Server User Group

Leader: Rick Heiges, Director of (not-so) Special Projects for PASS (www.sqlpass.org)

If you are new to second life, it is free to join and to create yor own avitar. Come Join us in establising a Virtual Chapter in a Virtual World.

Virtual User Group

RickHeiges — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:56:00 GMT

Are you interested in SQL Server? Have you heard about User Group Meetings (perhaps in your area), but it is difficult to get there? Do you like the idea of webcasts, but get bored due to little interaction? Come join us in establishing an Official PASS Chapter in the Virtual World of Second Life. Second Life is a Virtual World where almost anything is possible. Get “In-World” for FREE at www.secondlife.com.

Where: Microsoft User Group Island (Classroom 1) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Microsoft%20Island/190/73/22

When: November 12, 2008 @ 12:00pm PT

What: Organizational Meeting for a SQL Server User Group

Leader: Rick Heiges, Director of (not-so) Special Projects for PASS (www.sqlpass.org)

If you are new to Second Life, go ahead and create "yourself" before next Wednesday.

I recently created my own avatar a few months ago when this was on the horizon. I sat in on a Microsoft Office User Group Meeting and found the content informative and the interaction similar to what I found at other User Group Meetings. The down side was there was no FREE food. :-) I encourage you to explore this world - especially Microsoft isalnd - and join us next Wednesday!

PASS Website Overhaul

RickHeiges — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:25:00 GMT

PASS has launched its new website. There has been a lot of hard work behind the scenes over the past year to be ready for this. Nothing ever goes as planned, but I believe that you will agree with me that the improvements made are huge.

If you are not a member, membership is now FREE at www.sqlpass.org. The summit will be held once again in Seattle this November. There are many other SQLBloggers speaking and attending this year. If you are unfamiliar with the caliber of content at the PASS Community Summit, the recorded sessions are now available for PASS Members for the 2005 and 2006 events. Check it out - it's FREE!

Did you know that PASS has SIGs (Special Interest Groups)? The SIGs are also free to join and have monthly webcasts for FREE!

Another area that is new is PASSTips. Here members of the PASS commnity can submit 5 minute videos on a "tip" that you can use the next day at work. Everyone has some little trick/tip that makes their work easier. Share it!

This is just a couple of new items now featured at the new PASS website. I hope that you find it useful!

This past Tuesday Night at the Triad SSUG

RickHeiges — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:46:00 GMT

This past Tuesday, I was finally able to attend my local user group meeting. My travel schedule never seemed to match up with the meeting dates this year. It was good to see old friends and meet new faces. John Welch, SQL Server MVP, from Mariner presented on SSRS 2008. The audience had some good questions which made for a great presentation. John will be speaking at the PASS Community Summit in November. This was his second time presenting to this group as he lives just over an hour away in Charlotte. With the price of gas, this is even more appreciated by everyone.

I had started up this group back in 2002 and handed over the reigns to a great team in 2004 as I was going to travel quite a bit with a new position with Scalability Experts in 2005. The group now has an elected Board of Directors and have grown ties with local sponsors and other related user groups in the area. I was happy to see the growth and how it has changed. If you haven't attended a local user group meeting in a while, you are missing out on building your own network , learning something new, and probably FREE Pizza. :-)

Conferences Gearing Up!

RickHeiges — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:44:00 GMT

It seems to be that time of year. The time of year when conferences and speaking opportunities abound. I have some events coming up. If you are in the area, please drop in.

March 20 - 7pm - Triad SQl Server User Group - www.triadsql.com. I will be delivering a session entitiled BI for the Relational Guy

April 3-4 - Dublin, Ireland - http://imtc.firstport.ie. I will be delivering 2 sessions - one on Express and one on 64-bit SQL.

April 20-23 - Orlando, FL - www.sqlconnections.com. I have 3 sessions at this conference located near the happiest place on earth.

May 12-16 - Toronto - www.sqlteach.com. I have 3 sessions at this conference that will be in Toronto for the first time in the spring!

One thing that is prevalent is that SQL 2005 content is the norm. SQL 2000 content is pretty much gone which is understandable. The only content that is related to 2000 has to do with DTS to SSIS conversion. Even though SQL 2008 is now officially launched (we had the party), many folks are still on SQL 2000 and are deciding on whether to move up to SQL 2005 now or wait for SQL 2008.