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SQLSaturday #2 - Tampa 2008

Start Time (24h) Speaker Track Title
00:00:00 AJ Warnock Room 3 TSQL Basics for Developers
00:00:00 Andy Warren Room 2 Transactional Replication For Beginners
00:00:00 Brian Knight Room 1 Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services
00:00:00 Brian Knight Room 1 Performance Tuning SQL Server Integration Services
00:00:00 Brandon Kelly Room 4 SMO (SQL Management Objects) for SQL Server 2005
00:00:00 Bayer White Room 5 Persisting and Tracking Workflows Using SqlServer
00:00:00 David Hayden Room 4 SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques
00:00:00 Jeffrey Garbus Room 5 Index Selection for Performance Tuning
00:00:00 Jeffrey Garbus Room 5 Writing Determinate Functions
00:00:00 Jessica Moss Room 1 Migrating DTS Packages to SSIS
00:00:00 Jessica Moss Room 3 Logging in SQL Server Integration Services
00:00:00 Jim Blizzard Room 2 Database Change Management with Team System
00:00:00 Mark Landry Room 4 20 Things You Need to Know About Analysis Services
00:00:00 Patrick Thompson Room 5 Normalization and all that
00:00:00 Pam Shaw Room 3 Tips and Tricks for Reporting Services
00:00:00 Rushabh Mehta Room 1 Introduction to Master Data Management (MDM)
00:00:00 Rushabh Mehta Room 1 Managing SSIS Packages
00:00:00 Robert Hatton Room 3 Designing an Analysis Services cube
00:00:00 Ronald Dameron Room 2 Comparing Python and PowerShell DBA Scripting
00:00:00 Shawn Weisfeld Room 2 SQL Server CLR
00:00:00 Terry Bomberger Room 5 Getting With it With With (and Over On It, Too)
00:00:00 Xidan Zhou Room 3 SQL Server 2005 Reporting Solutions

SessionID: 34920

TSQL Basics for Developers

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 3

Speaker: AJ Warnock

Title: TSQL Basics for Developers

Abstract:

A quick and basic introduction to TSQL with a few tips thrown in.

Finished with a few stupid developer tricks that cause you problems.

THIS WILL BE VERY BEGINNER and DEVELOPER ORIENTED.

If approved, i will provide a better and more complete session description.

SessionID: 34935

Transactional Replication For Beginners

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 2

Speaker: Andy Warren

Title: Transactional Replication For Beginners

Abstract:

Transactional replication is an amazing product that is often ignored because it looks complicated. In this session we'll show you that you can set up replication in as little as 10 minutes, talk about some of the basic configuration options, and then field as many questions as time permits.

SessionID: 34984

Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 1

Speaker: Brian Knight

Title: Introduction to SQL Server Integration Services

Abstract:

In this session, you'll learn the basics of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) by example with a real world ETL example. By the end of the session, you'll know how to use SSIS to load dozens of files quickly in a loop and process them with some basic rules. No previous SSIS experience is needed for this session.

SessionID: 34985

Performance Tuning SQL Server Integration Services

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 1

Speaker: Brian Knight

Title: Performance Tuning SQL Server Integration Services

Abstract:

In this session you'll learn how to performance tune SSIS' data flow. Brian will show you a number of SSIS patterns and how to correct common mistakes. In this session, it is assumed you know the basics of SSIS already.

SessionID: 35026

SMO (SQL Management Objects) for SQL Server 2005

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 4

Speaker: Brandon Kelly

Title: SMO (SQL Management Objects) for SQL Server 2005

Abstract:

SQL Management Objects (SMO) for SQL Server 2005 represent a .Net managed API for controlling almost all of SQL Server's functions. Find out how to manage everything from the Job Scheduler to database schemas with ease in a .Net world. Demos will include live samples that can be used with Northwind or AdventureWorks that each attendee can take home with them.

SessionID: 35053

Persisting and Tracking Workflows Using SqlServer

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 5

Speaker: Bayer White

Title: Persisting and Tracking Workflows Using SqlServer

Abstract:

SqlServer plays an important role for out-of-the-box tracking and persisting workflows. Without persistence, workflows could not handle processes that run over long periods of time. Without tracking information about a workflow as it runs, they can sometimes become black boxes while they run. This session will focus on getting DBA's up to speed with what is happening under the hood and what is required to wire up these services within SQLServer.

SessionID: 35080

SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 4

Speaker: David Hayden

Title: SQL Server Data Access Tips and Techniques

Abstract:

You have optimized and tuned your SQL Server Database and now you need to access the data from your application. Learn and explore the variety of ways you can access the data using ADO.NET, the Data Access Application Block, LINQ To SQL, ADO.NET Entity Framework, ADO.NET Data Services, and the ASP.NET 3.5 Dynamic Data Framework. In this session we will walk-thru and build several examples for each technique as well as discuss tips, strengths, and weaknesses. Come with your questions and explore the wonderful world of data access to SQL Server!

SessionID: 35168

Index Selection for Performance Tuning

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 5

Speaker: Jeffrey Garbus

Title: Index Selection for Performance Tuning

Abstract:

I present everything you wanted to know about index selection, but didn't know who to ask. Questions are welcome. Covered: Index types, how the optimizer selects indexes, forcing indexes.

SessionID: 35169

Writing Determinate Functions

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 5

Speaker: Jeffrey Garbus

Title: Writing Determinate Functions

Abstract:

Determinate functions (also called characteristic functions) were originally used before SQL introduced the case statement. They allow you to make decisions mathematically, rather than with logic, which can make code dramatically faster. This session is not for people afraid of simple algebra.

SessionID: 35189

Migrating DTS Packages to SSIS

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 1

Speaker: Jessica Moss

Title: Migrating DTS Packages to SSIS

Abstract:

Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 can be a major challenge for companies, but migrating your DTS packages to SSIS packages doesn't have to be. This session will walk you through the steps needed to migrate your packages, including using the Upgrade Advisor and the Package Migration Wizard. We will discuss the items that the Wizard can handle, how to adjust for items that the Wizard can handle, and when it is best to throw the Wizard out the window.

SessionID: 35190

Logging in SQL Server Integration Services

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 3

Speaker: Jessica Moss

Title: Logging in SQL Server Integration Services

Abstract:

Logging events and information about an SSIS package is an essential part of package management. SSIS comes with many options to allow you to view the run-time information of your packages. This session will discuss the different log providers available to you and an explanation of the data that is stored. We will show queries to retrieve relevant data and custom logging options.

SessionID: 35197

Database Change Management with Team System

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 2

Speaker: Jim Blizzard

Title: Database Change Management with Team System

Abstract:

Ever make a bunch of changes to your database then lose track of what you’ve changed? Frustrated with trying to come up with consistent, “meaningful” test data to test your applications? Wish you could unit test your database? Ever forget to make a backup copy of your stored procedure before you made that one line change (that happens to crash the system)? Tired of feeling like you’re not part of the team? Come see how you can take control of your database development with Team System.

SessionID: 35327

20 Things You Need to Know About Analysis Services

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 4

Speaker: Mark Landry

Title: 20 Things You Need to Know About Analysis Services

Abstract:

Topics covered include:

What is Analysis Services? Why do you need it? Basic Cube Concepts: Hierarchies, Measures, Tuples Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) Capabilities Security Architecture Resources

SessionID: 35341

Normalization and all that

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 5

Speaker: Patrick Thompson

Title: Normalization and all that

Abstract:

SessionID: 35380

Tips and Tricks for Reporting Services

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 3

Speaker: Pam Shaw

Title: Tips and Tricks for Reporting Services

Abstract:

This session will show methods to make your reports both easier to create and more flexible. We will cover data driven layouts and formatting. We will see how templates make it easier to have more consistent report formats and how to setup data sources that are more portable. We will review emailing reports and how this can be integrated into your current application.

SessionID: 35389

Introduction to Master Data Management (MDM)

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 1

Speaker: Rushabh Mehta

Title: Introduction to Master Data Management (MDM)

Abstract:

This session will provide an overview of the Master Data Management and also introduce the business value of MDM.In addition, we will look at Microsoft's master data management software.

SessionID: 35390

Managing SSIS Packages

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 1

Speaker: Rushabh Mehta

Title: Managing SSIS Packages

Abstract:

The key to long term success of SSIS based systems is a planned approach to configuration management and deployment. A carefully architected approach can simplify the management of the many variables within an organization that affect the functioning of these packages. These variables include server name, database names and file system, among others. In this session on management and deployment of SSIS, we will identify most of these variables that support our packages. Later, strategies for man

SessionID: 35395

Designing an Analysis Services cube

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 3

Speaker: Robert Hatton

Title: Designing an Analysis Services cube

Abstract:

Designing an Analysis Services cube is a completely different undertaking than designing a relational database. This presentation will cover the steps needed to design a cube, as well as the fundamental concepts needed for a good design.

SessionID: 35407

Comparing Python and PowerShell DBA Scripting

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 2

Speaker: Ronald Dameron

Title: Comparing Python and PowerShell DBA Scripting

Abstract:

This session will discuss how DBAs can use scripting languages like Python, IronPython, and PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks across multiple database servers.

SessionID: 35430

SQL Server CLR

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 2

Speaker: Shawn Weisfeld

Title: SQL Server CLR

Abstract:

In this talk we will talk about all the things that the CLR can do in SQL Server (Stored Procedures, Triggers, Functions, etc.).

SessionID: 35464

Getting With it With With (and Over On It, Too)

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 5

Speaker: Terry Bomberger

Title: Getting With it With With (and Over On It, Too)

Abstract:

While CTEs and Analytic functions were new features in SS2005, this talk will rather focus on the utility of these features focusing on uses gleaned from the speaker's experience. We will cover performance enhancements, clarity of code, and problems to which the recursive capabilities of WITH can be applied as well as some ways to apply analytic functions to better performance.

SessionID: 35519

SQL Server 2005 Reporting Solutions

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Event Date: 16-02-2008 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Room 3

Speaker: Xidan Zhou

Title: SQL Server 2005 Reporting Solutions

Abstract:

In this session we are going to discuss how to create reports with parameters and the different ways to setup report parameters, including multivalued parameters. Then we'll look at how to create a Mailing Label report using SQL 2005 Report Server.