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SQLSaturday #60 - Cleveland Rocks!

Mike C — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:44:00 GMT

Looking forward to seeing all the DBAs, programmers and BI folks in Cleveland at SQLSaturday #60 tomorrow! I'll be presenting on (1) Intro to Spatial Data and (2) Build Your Own Search Engine in SQL. I've reworked the Spatial Data presentation based on feedback from previous SQLSaturday events and added more sample code. I also expanded the Build Your Own Search Engine code samples to demonstrate additional FILESTREAM functionality.

See you all tomorrow!

A little road music, please! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU0JpyH1gC8

Presenting in Louisville; Meeting in Cincinnati

Mike C — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:15:00 GMT

I'll be presenting "New SQL Server 2008 Features" in downtown Louisville, KY on June 22, in conjunction with the Louisville SQL Server Users Group thanks to group leader Malathi Mahadevan. We'll be giving away some SQL 2008 books and other goodies. I'll post further details (exact time and location) shortly.

Update: The address is for the Louisville meeting is:

Louisville Free Public Library
301 York Street
Louisville, KY 40202

We'll be meeting from 12 noon to 1 PM.

June 23rd I'll be stopping by the Cincinnati .NET User Group (for the UG meeting and a Geek Dinner -- hopefully at Skyline Chili! ;-) ) thanks to Mike Wood, director of the Cincy .NET Users Group. We'll be having an informal discussion of SQL Server and .NET technology and features after the main meeting, having some good food, and giving away a few more books! Visit http://cinnug.org for more info.

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

Initially, it wasn't going so well. I've found that the audiences vary for these events drastically. The closer one gets to Redmond, the more up to date the audience is on newer technologies. So, it's good to do a gut check sometimes and find out if what I'm saying is actually making sense to the audience. In this case, I was talking about what's new in SQL Server Integration Services 2008 and Master Data Management. Well, as I started talking about what's new, the audience began to get the glazed look on their faces.

So, I asked some more questions and it became apparent quite clearly why that was. When I asked how many were currently using SSIS, only a few hands went up. But, when I asked how many were using DTS, I believe every person in the room raised their hand. I'd had an off by one version error.

Super, so I switched gears and gave a talk that I've been giving for ~4 years. What's new in SSIS 2005.

Suddenly, lights went on in people's eyes. The guy over on the far left woke up. People started asking questions, real questions.

Overall, it was a fun experience. It's always cool to rub elbows with folks that are using the product and give constructive feedback and encouragement.

Leonardo Junquera runs that group and does a great job. Thanks for the opportunity to speak Leo!