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

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

Speaking at Richmond

RickHeiges — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:32:00 GMT

I am honored to be the guest speaker at the Richmond SQL Server User Group on Monday, Sep 15. They usually have their meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month, but they made a special exception. I will be speaking about SQL Server 2008 and Consolidation. If you are in the area, drop by and socialize with other SQL Server Professionals. You can find out more information here: http://richmondsql.org/cs2007/

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!

SQL-Nomics

RickHeiges — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:14:00 GMT

For years, I have been keeping an ear open on the local job market for SQL Server Professionals. I live in the Triad Area of NC (Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem). With many job hunting sites, you can set up alerts to send the various job postings. I have done this just to try to keep my finger on the pulse of the local market. It can also help bring up discussion issues at the local chapter meetings on what's hot. What skills are in demand that are related to SQL Server....

Until about 6 months ago, there seemed to be fairly good demand with anywhere from a low of 3 or 4 postings to a high of 12-15 postings for SQL Server related jobs.Over the past 2-3 months, there are typically only 2-3 postings. The number of job openings that I see on some of the listservs that i subscribe to are also down and some folks are reaching out for job leads on these channels as well.

Networking (the human to human kind) is important for your career. There are local User Group meetings that can help you build relationships with others in your geographic area. There are discussion forums that you can forge relationships on from posting and answering questions. There are events that you can attend to meet others with similar interestes as yourself. Having a network will not fully insulate you from economic downturns, but it may make them more bearble and shorten the length of time that it takes for a job search.

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!