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 ...

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 ...

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 ...