At PASS I am giving a presentation on Denali SQL Server 2012 - What's New in Engine and Tools. In previous blog posts I've compiled a list of resources and, now that CTP3 is out, I thought I'd compile a much larger list that flows somewhat like my slide deck. Here is the deck and sample files:http://bit.ly/AB-PASS-2012   The second demo ...

I received a lot of grief at SQLRally when it was revealed that I have never submitted to speak at the annual PASS Summit. Well, this year, I did submit. So if you are planning on going, and you'd like to see me speak about SQL Server ''Denali'' or about Bad T-SQL Habits to Kick, please vote for my sessions here (login ...

Every few days I see the following question being asked on #sqlhelp, on forums, or in person at various SQL-related events: Q: When will Denali be released? A barrage of similar questions actually occurs for every major release (and often for service packs of well) of just about every Microsoft product. And the answer never ...

Yesterday I spoke at SQLRally in Orlando on new engine and tools features in the next version of SQL Server - codenamed Denali. We nearly filled the room with 70+ people, and I got to hand out a slew of cool giveaways from the SQL Server team - coffee decanters, umbrellas, backpacks, and this cool recycled notebook modeled by Jason Strate (blog | ...