This year Data Education is offering a few more classes with Itzik Ben-Gan, the world's foremost T-SQL instructor. Our first offering has just been announced: Atlanta, May 13-17. Neither Itzik nor his class needs much introduction, but click through for a full outline and other details. We think that Atlanta is a great city, with an amazingly ...

Introduction As you read this I am enjoying a few days away with Christy (Blog | @ChristyLeonard) – our anniversary is 1 Jun! When I return I’m on the road for a few days (more in a bit) and then I’m delivering another From Zero To SSIS! course in Farmville 6-10 Jun 2011 (there are seats available as I type, if you're interested!). Speaking of ...

Introduction I’m going to be talking about SSIS a lot in June! From Zero To SSIS! Need to learn SQL Server Integration Services? Got a week? I’m delivering From Zero To SSIS! in Farmville Virginia 6-10 Jun 2011. Class size is limited to 8 students. Five full days of SSIS goodness. And, Christy’s catering lunch!  Email me if you’re ...

April in the Boston area means many things. The Boston Marathon, the beginning of baseball season, and -- hopefully -- a bit of a respite from the ridiculously cold and snowy winter we've been having. This April will mean one more thing: A full-day, free SQL Server event featuring 30 top-notch sessions. SQL Saturday 71 will be the third ...

I am honored to present at SQL Saturday #46 in Raleigh 18 Sep 2010! I get to deliver two talks: Building Your First SSIS Package (Beginner) Database Design for Developers (Intermediate) If you read this blog and will be attending SQL Saturday #46, introduce yourself!  :{> Andy

It's Official  With the recent publication of the schedule, it's official: I am presenting at SQL Saturday #21 in Orlando on 17 Oct 2009! My talk is based on my series of articles An Example of Test-Driven Development at SQLServerCentral.com. I'm looking forward to making it back to Florida and getting meet new friends ...