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!

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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  

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...