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SQLSaturday #248 - Tampa BI 2013

Start Time (24h) Speaker Track Title
00:00:00 Brian Mitchell (4) Big Data Getting Started with HDInsight
00:00:00 David Dye (1) ETL Dealing With Errors in SSIS 2012
00:00:00 Jason Carter (5) DBA/Misc 5 TSQL Commands I've been missing
00:00:00 Jon Bloom (4) Big Data Hadoop On-Premise
00:00:00 Jen Underwood (3) Presentation Best Practice Data Visualization
00:00:00 James McAuliffe (3) Presentation Report With Power: New Data Tools, New Insights
00:00:00 John Welch (4) Big Data Moving Big Data - SSIS, Pig, and Sqoop
00:00:00 John Welch (2) Analysis Tuning Analysis Services Processing Performance
00:00:00 Jorge Novo (1) ETL ETL Frameworks using SSIS
00:00:00 Jorge Novo (1) ETL ETL Data Warehouse loading.
00:00:00 Jason Virtue (4) Big Data HDInsight: What’s all the Hadoopla about Big Data
00:00:00 Kathi Kellenberger (1) ETL SSIS 2012
00:00:00 Mark Kromer (4) Big Data Big Data Microsoft SQL Server in the Real World
00:00:00 Mike Davis (2) Analysis Introduction to Business Intelligence
00:00:00 Michael Simon (5) DBA/Misc Intro to MDX
00:00:00 Michael Antonovich (2) Analysis Introducing Cube World To Users From Flat Table Land
00:00:00 Michael Antonovich (3) Presentation Using Excel 2010 as Your Analysis Services Client
00:00:00 Paul Rizza (1) ETL ETL not ELT! Common mistakes and misconceptions about SSIS
00:00:00 Peter Evans (5) DBA/Misc Heterogeneous Data Environments
00:00:00 Pam Shaw (3) Presentation When Reporting is More than Reporting
00:00:00 Rob Mandeville (5) DBA/Misc Virtualizing our Environment
00:00:00 Steve Abraham (5) DBA/Misc SQL Server Performance Tuning
00:00:00 Jon Bloom (2) Analysis Introduction to PowerBI with Office365
00:00:00 Todd Davis (5) DBA/Misc SELECT job FROM firm WHERE hired = 'Yes' 2.0
00:00:00 Kevin Boles (5) DBA/Misc SQL Server 2012 Column Store Index
00:00:00 Thomas Spetnagel (4) Big Data Forget "Big Data" ! How About "Smart Data" Instead?
00:00:00 Tim Mitchell (1) ETL Make Your SSIS Packages Run Faster: 15 Quick Tips
00:00:00 Tim Mitchell (1) ETL Handling Errors and Data Anomalies in SSIS
00:00:00 William E Pearson III (2) Analysis Design and Implement BI like Edison!
00:00:00 Wes Springob (3) Presentation Introduction To Reporting Services
00:00:00 Balaji Padmanabhan (2) Analysis Analytics and Big Data at USF
00:00:00 Alexander Nykolaiszyn (2) Analysis A Matter of Time... In SSAS
00:00:00 Mark Tabladillo (2) Analysis Secrets of Enterprise Data Mining
00:00:00 Andy Warren (5) DBA/Misc PCI For The SQLDBA
00:00:00 Clinton Daniel (3) Presentation SharePoint BI

SessionID: 10757

Getting Started with HDInsight

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (4) Big Data

Speaker: Brian Mitchell

Title: Getting Started with HDInsight

Abstract:

Let's get rid of the barriers to getting started with Hadoop. in this session we will walk through how to setup a HDInsight service cluster in the cloud and how to set up a HDP cluster in VMs.

SessionID: 13006

Dealing With Errors in SSIS 2012

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: David Dye

Title: Dealing With Errors in SSIS 2012

Abstract:

This session focuses on error handling in SQL Server Integration Services 2012. Different techniques and strategies will be introduced for error handling in control flow, data flow, and script tasks as well as how to dynamically handle errors.

SessionID: 15791

5 TSQL Commands I've been missing

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Jason Carter

Title: 5 TSQL Commands I've been missing

Abstract:

Being a full-stack .NET developer, I have written my fair share of T-SQL, but not until I became an accidental DBA did I find a new world of T-SQL options available to me. In this session, I will go over a five T-SQL commands available since SQL Server 2005 and up that I have been completely missing. We will evaluate the usefulness of CTE, OUTPUT, MERGE, APPLY, and RANKING FUNCTIONS and how each of these can replace common cases you see everyday.

SessionID: 16041

Hadoop On-Premise

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (4) Big Data

Speaker: Jon Bloom

Title: Hadoop On-Premise

Abstract:

Hadoop is becoming the industry standard for processing Big Data. Learn about Hadoop offerings from Hortonworks On-Premise. You’ll see both the Linux and Windows versions and get familiar with some of it’s functionality.

SessionID: 16515

Best Practice Data Visualization

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (3) Presentation

Speaker: Jen Underwood

Title: Best Practice Data Visualization

Abstract:

This fun and informative session covers best practices for data visualization and even infographics using Microsoft BI: Excel, Power View, the Office 2013 Web Apps Framework, Reporting Services, Visio and other open source and third-party data visualizations.

SessionID: 16971

Report With Power: New Data Tools, New Insights

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (3) Presentation

Speaker: James McAuliffe

Title: Report With Power: New Data Tools, New Insights

Abstract:

By now, we have heard a lot about the new Power* tools. PowerPivot, PowerView, PowerQuery and the tabular data model. But what does it all mean? How can you put these tools to work for you, where you live and work every day? This session provides examples of powerfully combining data from lots of different sources in creative ways that were simply not possible in the past. This session will walk you through real life scenarios, using these tools to fill in missing and move from “if only” to “what if”, and valuable insight...

SessionID: 17205

Moving Big Data - SSIS, Pig, and Sqoop

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (4) Big Data

Speaker: John Welch

Title: Moving Big Data - SSIS, Pig, and Sqoop

Abstract:

Wondering about Hadoop, and how all that big data is going to be moved around? Or how you are going to move any of it into your SQL Server environment? Come to this session, and learn about some of the familiar and not so similar tools you can use for moving big data. We’ll compare the options, discuss how they can work with your existing Microsoft technologies, and provide some guidance on when to use each of the tools.

SessionID: 17207

Tuning Analysis Services Processing Performance

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: John Welch

Title: Tuning Analysis Services Processing Performance

Abstract:

You’ve got your Analysis Services cube created, and deployed in production. However, you notice that every night, the cube is taking longer and longer to process, and users are starting to complain about their data not being ready when they arrive in the morning. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, or want to avoid being in it in the first place, come to this session. We’ll cover how to benchmark processing performance, track down bottlenecks, and how to tune things to get the best performance for processing your cube.

SessionID: 17370

ETL Frameworks using SSIS

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: Jorge Novo

Title: ETL Frameworks using SSIS

Abstract:

On this session we are going to cover how to create ETL frameworks using Metadata using SSIS.

The introduction would start from standard ETL File loading using BCP, Bulk Copy, File Delimited and Fixed Width. Finally we will create a single framework to track and deliver the File (s) to any destination within your organization while maintaining company standards and code consistency.

SessionID: 17371

ETL Data Warehouse loading.

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: Jorge Novo

Title: ETL Data Warehouse loading.

Abstract:

On this session we are going to cover the Type I (Data Refresh) and Type II Slowly changing dimension processes to successfully load and track your historical changes on a SQL Server warehouse and how to keep track of the Raw data for data quality and auditing.

SessionID: 17807

HDInsight: What’s all the Hadoopla about Big Data

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (4) Big Data

Speaker: Jason Virtue

Title: HDInsight: What’s all the Hadoopla about Big Data

Abstract:

Are you keeping up with buzz around big data? Are you wondering what opportunities and changes big data may bring to your data warehouse architecture? In this session you will learn about HDinsight, Microsfot’s big data platform, capabilities and tool set. We will address common myths and develop recommendations to successfully bring big data capabilities to your data warehouse and business intelligence implementation. After this presentation you will better prepared to make architectural and functional design decisions when considering Microsoft HDInsight as part of your solution.

SessionID: 18416

SSIS 2012

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: Kathi Kellenberger

Title: SSIS 2012

Abstract:

Microsoft revamped SSIS with the 2012 release. Attend this session to learn about the new project deployment model, parameters, the SSIS catalog and more!

SessionID: 19676

Big Data Microsoft SQL Server in the Real World

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (4) Big Data

Speaker: Mark Kromer

Title: Big Data Microsoft SQL Server in the Real World

Abstract:

Let's go beyond the hype of Big Data and the Microsoft story around Big Data and talk about a real-world actual implementations of Big Data Big Data Analytics solutions. In this session, I'll talk about implementing SQL Server, Big Data Analytics engines, Hadoop and Big Data visualizations tools using specifics of a customer implementation which I was responsible for.

SessionID: 19968

Introduction to Business Intelligence

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: Mike Davis

Title: Introduction to Business Intelligence

Abstract:

In this session Mike shows how a complete BI solution is built from the transactional system to the finished Cube and reports. He will go over the steps involved in planning a BI solution and how to make your project successful. You will get an understanding of the roles SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS play in building a BI solution.

SessionID: 20370

Intro to MDX

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Michael Simon

Title: Intro to MDX

Abstract:

Come see how to write queries against a multidimensional database! We will be covering: How to Think About Writing an MDX Query, Basic Terminology, and Build From Simple to More Powerful Query Components. This will be a great launch into

SessionID: 20481

Introducing Cube World To Users From Flat Table Land

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: Michael Antonovich

Title: Introducing Cube World To Users From Flat Table Land

Abstract:

This session explores the tabular approach to building cubes in SQL Server Analysis Services 2012 for those DBAs and developers who are more comfortable working with relational databases than cubes. Starting with a ‘normal’ relational database, the attendee will learn how to build a basic model by loading data from several data sources, establish relations between these data sources, define measures and dimensions, build hierarchies, create KPIs and deploy functional cubes that can be used to answer management’s questions about what is really going on with their data. For users already familiar with PowerPivot, this session provides a good transition into the world of SSAS as both use essentially the same techniques.

SessionID: 20483

Using Excel 2010 as Your Analysis Services Client

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (3) Presentation

Speaker: Michael Antonovich

Title: Using Excel 2010 as Your Analysis Services Client

Abstract:

Self service BI can be a snap even when you build your data models in SQL Server Analysis Services by using PowerPivot for Excel to compress, query and report on the data. This session will begin by showing how to create a cube in Analysis Services and then connect that cube to PowerPivot for Excel. Once in PowerPivot, we will see how to connect this data to other data sources and augment the cube data with calculated DAX expressions. We will close by showing from a user's point-of-view how easy it is to manipulate the data to create a variety of different reports and charts with no code.

SessionID: 21790

ETL not ELT! Common mistakes and misconceptions about SSIS

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: Paul Rizza

Title: ETL not ELT! Common mistakes and misconceptions about SSIS

Abstract:

Explore some of the mistakes and misconceptions DBAs tend to have about SSIS. Also look at the performance and scalability of ETL vs ELT with real world examples and sample code.

SessionID: 21943

Heterogeneous Data Environments

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Peter Evans

Title: Heterogeneous Data Environments

Abstract:

Analyzing data across multiple sources for a 360 degree view of your business

Not only is the size of data growing, but so are the number of data sources and the number of requests from the business to analyze it. Today’s data professionals are now required to access a myriad of relational and non-relational sources, mash it up together and provide in-depth reports and visualizations, and usually without a lot of time. In this session, product evangelist Peter Evans will show you how Toad can dramatically reduce time spent on accessing relational and non-relational data, simplify data integration, and how to collaborate with other users for a 360 degree view of your business.

SessionID: 22327

When Reporting is More than Reporting

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (3) Presentation

Speaker: Pam Shaw

Title: When Reporting is More than Reporting

Abstract:

Is your day full of repetitive tasks that you would like to hand off? Maybe you can push them back to the source. SSRS can empower you to empower your users. By pass the UI team and do it yourself. We will discuss options and considerations you should know about to create a report process to populate data your users are asking you to populate with validation and defaults.

SessionID: 23362

Virtualizing our Environment

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Rob Mandeville

Title: Virtualizing our Environment

Abstract:

This session will describe our journey to convert our cluttered, underutilized, power draining physical hosts to a sleek virtualized environment. This session will also provide some VMware high level architecture, terms and concepts, and a look at vSphere (VMware admin console). I'll discuss the differences between virtual and physical host metrics and issues surrounding them. We'll discuss some virtualization shortcomings and then show a little about Confio's Ignite and how it can help DBAs achieve virtualization and not lose visibility of their physical layer.

SessionID: 25669

SQL Server Performance Tuning

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Steve Abraham

Title: SQL Server Performance Tuning

Abstract:

In this session, we will explore the basic architecture of SQL Server including how data is stored and accessed within SQL Server. Next, we will dive into the practical by discussing how to identify performance bottlenecks at a system level and then again at the query level and we will wrap things up by walking through the tuning of a specific problematic query.

SessionID: 26014

Introduction to PowerBI with Office365

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: Jon Bloom

Title: Introduction to PowerBI with Office365

Abstract:

Want to take Self Service BI to the next level. Learn how the new Microsoft PowerBI works in the Cloud. You'll see how to set up Gateways, Data Sources as well as connect using Excel Power Query.

SessionID: 26060

SELECT job FROM firm WHERE hired = 'Yes' 2.0

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Todd Davis

Title: SELECT job FROM firm WHERE hired = 'Yes' 2.0

Abstract:

Find out what hiring managers really want to see throughout the hiring process. This session will walk through the basics that every successful candidate should know: Resume tips, Job search and Interview tips. Yes, recruiters and hiring managers view your LinkedIn page; but, did you realize they also view your twitter account, your blog, your Facebook and that webpage you designed freshman year in college? If you are in a job search, considering one or just want to be prepared for one, then this session will be a great opportunity to find out what "they" are really looking for.

SessionID: 26212

SQL Server 2012 Column Store Index

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Kevin Boles

Title: SQL Server 2012 Column Store Index

Abstract:

Take your relational data warehouse query performance all the way to ELEVEN!! The Column Store Index is a new feature that allows for stunning performance. We will cover how it works, why it is so fast as well as the v1.0 limitations and gotchas.

SessionID: 26539

Forget "Big Data" ! How About "Smart Data" Instead?

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (4) Big Data

Speaker: Thomas Spetnagel

Title: Forget "Big Data" ! How About "Smart Data" Instead?

Abstract:

There’s no denying that Big Data is here to stay, and that society will ultimately be transformed in many ways as a result of its impact. But while Big Data might be 'the next big thing', most companies, no matter what size, would probably do better to focus first on fully utilizing non-big-data BI to address the core challenges of any company, which include: leadership, management, and motivation. In this presentation, I’ll be reviewing three uses of "traditional BI" that are often under-employed and which can be transformational for a business in their own right. For this, I'll be sharing examples, practical tips, and stories from my own experiences at my organization, coupon-giant Valpak.

SessionID: 26604

Make Your SSIS Packages Run Faster: 15 Quick Tips

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: Tim Mitchell

Title: Make Your SSIS Packages Run Faster: 15 Quick Tips

Abstract:

When reviewing your ETL processes, the No. 1 question is always, "Does it work as expected?" Closely following that question is the ubiquitous, "How fast does it run?" This session’s tips are targeted at improve the latter.

In this session, we’ll focus on SSIS package performance, quickly reviewing 15 of the most common hotspots for performance issues as well as recommended methods for maximizing throughput. You’ll walk away with some key design patterns and recommendations that you can use today to improve SSIS package performance.

SessionID: 26605

Handling Errors and Data Anomalies in SSIS

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (1) ETL

Speaker: Tim Mitchell

Title: Handling Errors and Data Anomalies in SSIS

Abstract:

Even in the most reliable ETL system, it's eventually going to happen: A package will fail, an output row count won't match what is expected, a data anomaly will force a forensic search of the package infrastructure... In this session, we'll talk about some of the things that can go wrong during package execution - and some of the defenses that can be built into SSIS to help head off those errors (or at least make the errors easier to troubleshoot). From error handlers to package restartability, and from logging methods to row count validation and remediation, we'll cover various ways to keep your ETL flowing when problems arise.

SessionID: 28117

Design and Implement BI like Edison!

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: William E Pearson III

Title: Design and Implement BI like Edison!

Abstract:

As the most prolific inventor in American history, Thomas Edison was a master of “Best Practices!” Edison’s creations were not just novel and commercially successful, but many launched entire new industries including electric light and power, sound recording, motion pictures and industrial cement and concrete manufacture. At the heart of Edison’s remarkable record of innovation was his categorization of the innovation process into “competencies,” or bundles of skills supporting the achievement of success in a particular area of endeavor. In this session, we will look at ways that we can use many of these broad success secrets to bring powerful tools and strategies to the recurring implementation of business intelligence.

SessionID: 28272

Introduction To Reporting Services

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (3) Presentation

Speaker: Wes Springob

Title: Introduction To Reporting Services

Abstract:

In this session we will do an introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). SQL Server Reporting Services provides a full range of ready-to-use tools and services to help you create, deploy, and manage reports for your organization, as well as programming features that enable you to extend and customize your reporting functionality. You will walk away with basic skills to create SSRS reports along with some tips and tricks.

SessionID: 28273

Analytics and Big Data at USF

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: Balaji Padmanabhan

Title: Analytics and Big Data at USF

Abstract:

In this session we will go over some of the breakthroughs that USF has made in Analytics and Big Data.

SessionID: 34548

A Matter of Time... In SSAS

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: Alexander Nykolaiszyn

Title: A Matter of Time... In SSAS

Abstract:

Ever as yourself what time of day it is? Like what time of day does our support desk get the most cases? What are my average sales per hour? When do I need to add more staff, or even perhaps am I over staffed? There are many situations in which being able to slice your data by time of day would be valuable. In this session we will review how to setup a time key and time dimension, configure it in an OLAP cube, and discuss implementing in a tablular model.

SessionID: 34724

Secrets of Enterprise Data Mining

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (2) Analysis

Speaker: Mark Tabladillo

Title: Secrets of Enterprise Data Mining

Abstract:

If you have a SQL Server license (Standard or higher) then you already have the ability to start data mining. In this new presentation, you will see how to scale up data mining from the free Excel 2013 add-in to production use. Aimed at beginning to intermediate data miners, this presentation will show how mining models move from development to production. We will use SQL Server 2012 tools including SSMS, SSIS, and SSDT.

SessionID: 9575

PCI For The SQLDBA

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (5) DBA/Misc

Speaker: Andy Warren

Title: PCI For The SQLDBA

Abstract:

Are you storing or planning to store credit card numbers? If so, you need to learn all you can about the requirements for PCI compliance. We'll cover how PCI works from the requirements to the final audit, and eveything in between that you'll need to know something about. We'll talk about encryption, key management, logging, alerting, administration access, granular permissions, tokenization, and as much more as we can fit into an hour. It's a complex topic, but that just makes it more interesting!

SessionID: 9883

SharePoint BI

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Event Date: 09-11-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: (3) Presentation

Speaker: Clinton Daniel

Title: SharePoint BI

Abstract:

In this session we will go over the most important BI features available in SharePoint.