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SQLSaturday #115 - Portugal 2012

Start Time (24h) Speaker Track Title
00:00:00 Etienne Lopes 4. SQL Azure + Extras Security enhancements in SQL Server 2012 (Denali):
00:00:00 Klaus Aschenbrenner 2. DBA The Turbo-Booster in SQL 2012: Columnstore Indexes
00:00:00 Virgílio Esteves 4. SQL Azure + Extras SQL Server vs. SQL Azure - FIGHT!
00:00:00 Rui Quintino 3. BI More Agile Business Intelligence with Microsoft BI
00:00:00 Alexandre Mendeiros 4. SQL Azure + Extras Exceed your business with SharePoint Server 2010
00:00:00 Allan Mitchell 3. BI Making Data Fit for Business using DQS
00:00:00 Bruno Basto 2. DBA SQL Internal Storage
00:00:00 Eladio Rincon 1. Dev New TSQL features in SQL12 with OVER clause and ..
00:00:00 Hugo Kornelis 1. Dev Advanced indexing
00:00:00 Hugo Kornelis 1. Dev All about MERGE
00:00:00 Niko Neugebauer 1. Dev T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2012
00:00:00 Jen Stirrup 4. SQL Azure + Extras Business Intelligence in Azure: SSIS SSRS focus
00:00:00 Jen Stirrup 3. BI Power View from the Data Visualisation Perspective
00:00:00 João Loureiro 2. DBA Mission-Critical Solutions Using AlwaysOn
00:00:00 Luís Canastreiro 2. DBA SQL Server 2012 Extended Events
00:00:00 Mark Broadbent 2. DBA Enter the Dragon: SQL 2012 on Server Core
00:00:00 Miloš Radivojević 1. Dev Parameter Sniffing Problem with Stored Procedures
00:00:00 Neil Hambly 2. DBA Effective Data Management using Data Compression
00:00:00 Pedro Lopes 1. Dev SQL Server 2012 SHOWPLAN - What's new?
00:00:00 Pedro Perfeito 3. BI First look to SSIS 2012
00:00:00 Alejandro Leguizamo 3. BI Hidden gems in BISM Tabular models for Power View
00:00:00 Alejandro Leguizamo 4. SQL Azure + Extras The H Hour:Hadoop, the awakening of the BigData I
00:00:00 Andro Moreira 3. BI SSAS 2012: Tabular and Multidimensional

SessionID: 13975

Security enhancements in SQL Server 2012 (Denali):

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. SQL Azure + Extras

Speaker: Etienne Lopes

Title: Security enhancements in SQL Server 2012 (Denali):

Abstract:

There are several enhancements regarding security and auditing in SQL Server 2012.

This session will cover some of them in the following (new) topics:

anf if time permits: - Sql server audit enhancements: T-SQL Stack Information; User-defined audit event

SessionID: 18488

The Turbo-Booster in SQL 2012: Columnstore Indexes

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA

Speaker: Klaus Aschenbrenner

Title: The Turbo-Booster in SQL 2012: Columnstore Indexes

Abstract:

Do you want to improve your DWH query performance by 100 times by just adding one additional index? Not possible? Wrong! SQL Server 2012 provides you the new Columnstore Index which changes the paradigm for DWH queries completely. In this session we will look at the details of the new Columnstore Index, when it makes sense, when not, and what are the current restrictions of it. We will look into Row Store vs. Column Store, how to change data in tables that have a Columnstore Index defined, we talk about Segment Elimination, Batch Mode Execution, about Query Memory Grants, and finally about how you can make sure that SQL Server will use your Columnstore Index as effective as possible.

SessionID: 22621

SQL Server vs. SQL Azure - FIGHT!

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. SQL Azure + Extras

Speaker: Virgílio Esteves

Title: SQL Server vs. SQL Azure - FIGHT!

Abstract:

SQL Server is the guy being around for quite some time and SQL Azure is the new kid on the block. What would a fight between the two look like? What would each of them bring to the arena? In this session will get a look at the resources that SQL Server, as well as SQL Azure, would get to the fight arena and also see how a team-up between them would leverage a set of scenarios.

SessionID: 23575

More Agile Business Intelligence with Microsoft BI

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. BI

Speaker: Rui Quintino

Title: More Agile Business Intelligence with Microsoft BI

Abstract:

This session will focus on more agile patterns techniques applied to the usual Microsoft BI stack. Main topics will be: rapid feedback cycles, test automation, flexible integration processes, analysis services flexible models and some others.

SessionID: 28591

Exceed your business with SharePoint Server 2010

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. SQL Azure + Extras

Speaker: Alexandre Mendeiros

Title: Exceed your business with SharePoint Server 2010

Abstract:

Want to know what's new in SQL Server 2010 BI stack?Come and see what cool features you can take advantage of SQL Server with SharePoint Server 2010

SessionID: 28631

Making Data Fit for Business using DQS

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. BI

Speaker: Allan Mitchell

Title: Making Data Fit for Business using DQS

Abstract:

There are lots of DQ issues we are going to talk about some of the common issues and later see how we can handle them. Issues such as

  1. Misspelled names
  2. Misspelled addresses – addresses which do not exist, e-mail addresses
  3. Duplication

Pretty much everyone suffers from these problems so come to this session to learn a new way to deal with them in SQL Server 2012 Data Quality Services

SessionID: 29298

SQL Internal Storage

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA

Speaker: Bruno Basto

Title: SQL Internal Storage

Abstract:

This session describes how SQL Server internally stores table data.

Although you can use SQL without understanding the internals of data storage, a deep knowledge of how data is stored will improve the development of efficient applications. This session explores the basic of metadata that keeps track of data and index storage information.

SessionID: 30090

New TSQL features in SQL12 with OVER clause and ..

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. Dev

Speaker: Eladio Rincon

Title: New TSQL features in SQL12 with OVER clause and ..

Abstract:

The complete title is: Open your mind to new Transact-SQL features in SQL Server 2012: OVER clause and Running and Sliding Aggregates

The session will have two speakers (Eladio and Enrique Catalá (ecatala@solidq.com) SQL Server 2012 is closer than ever to fully implement the ANSI Windowing functions. In this session we will get deeply into the OVER clause; you will understand how to use the OVER clause in SQL Server 2008, and what are the improvements in SQL Server 2012. The session will cover practical examples with running and sliding aggregates, running totals, and the new analytical functions; The attendee will learn by practical examples how to dramatically improve the performance in his/her Transact-SQL queries.

SessionID: 30343

Advanced indexing

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. Dev

Speaker: Hugo Kornelis

Title: Advanced indexing

Abstract:

So you know all about heaps, clustered indexes, and nonclustered indexes, but are still not satisfied? Then this is just the session for you!I will explore advanced features such as included columns, indexed views, and filtered indexes. You will find out how they are stored on disk, and how SQL Server uses them to satisfy queries, But I will also show the dangers of using too many indexes, and the tools SQL Server itself hands you to help identify just the right subset of indexes.

SessionID: 30346

All about MERGE

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. Dev

Speaker: Hugo Kornelis

Title: All about MERGE

Abstract:

The MERGE statement was introduced in SQL Server 2008, and it offers a tremendous value.

Most people do know the basic function of MERGE: synchronising imported data with base data by inserting new rows and updating existing rows, all in one go. But MERGE can do much, much more. In this demo-rich session, Hugo Kornelis will present the full syntax of the MERGE statement, explain all the options, and show the possibilities. He will also demonstrate that the introduction of MERGE might have made your existing triggers incorrect, and how to fix the problems.

SessionID: 30375

T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2012

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. Dev

Speaker: Niko Neugebauer

Title: T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2012

Abstract:

SQL Server is an amazing tool, which has all imaginable components for Creating, Editing, Moving, Analizing and Reporting data.

The most important and the most commonly used of them all is the T-SQL, the Transact-SQL implementation by Microsoft. This session will focus on some of the new programability features that will be available in SQL Server 2012, that will make lifes of the developers much easier, like SEQUENCE object, OFFSET functionality, new conversion functions (TRY_CONVERT), new logical and conversion functions like IIF and CONCAT.

SessionID: 30718

Business Intelligence in Azure: SSIS SSRS focus

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. SQL Azure + Extras

Speaker: Jen Stirrup

Title: Business Intelligence in Azure: SSIS SSRS focus

Abstract:

What does Azure offer to Business Intelligence developers, and to those who use Business Intelligence every day? Come to this session to see how you can transfer your skills in SSIS and SSRS to add Azure to your existing Business Intelligence skill set. We will look at:

Come and see the similarities and differences in using Azure SQL Business Intelligence, and learn to avoid some of the 'gotcha!' pitfalls.

SessionID: 30719

Power View from the Data Visualisation Perspective

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. BI

Speaker: Jen Stirrup

Title: Power View from the Data Visualisation Perspective

Abstract:

Power View is Microsoft's Data Visualisation tool. Where does it get it right, and where does it get it wrong? Using demos, we learn about Power View whilst assessing it based on current cognitive research around Data Visualisation principles by luminaries such as Stephen Few, Tufte and others. We will:

Come to this session if you really want to think about the best ways of presenting data to your Business Intelligence data consumers, and see how to apply these principles in Power View.

SessionID: 30889

Mission-Critical Solutions Using AlwaysOn

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA

Speaker: João Loureiro

Title: Mission-Critical Solutions Using AlwaysOn

Abstract:

The session provides an overview of AlwaysOn and introduces the key new features and capabilities that will help businesses achieve the high availability SLA for mission critical applications.

SessionID: 31524

SQL Server 2012 Extended Events

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA

Speaker: Luís Canastreiro

Title: SQL Server 2012 Extended Events

Abstract:

The three main topics of this session are:

  1. Perform a brief introduction what Extended Events are and the basic concepts/objects behind this feature.
  2. Talk about the what's new in SQL Server 2012 and show the new UI and how to use it
  3. Present some tipical scenarios where Xevents can help on the troubleshooting of different kind of issues

SessionID: 31571

Enter the Dragon: SQL 2012 on Server Core

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA

Speaker: Mark Broadbent

Title: Enter the Dragon: SQL 2012 on Server Core

Abstract:

In 1982 the Dragon 32 entered the home computer market but unfortunately there was one small problem ...lower-case letters were almost impossible to access. Two years later, Dragon was no more. In 2008 MS released Server Core providing a fast streamlined edition of Windows with minimal GUI support. As of SQL 2012, installation to W2008R2 Core is now a supported option and means the biggest administrative change to a DBA since the release of SQL 2005 ...or will it?

We will demonstrate OS configuration through Cmd line utils and PowerShell, SQL installation, Remote Admin and Clustering on Core. Will the lack of GUI support send Server Core in the same direction as the Dragon 32 or spell a bright new future for SQL Windows Server computin

SessionID: 31912

Parameter Sniffing Problem with Stored Procedures

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. Dev

Speaker: Miloš Radivojević

Title: Parameter Sniffing Problem with Stored Procedures

Abstract:

In this presentation it will be clarified when and why parameter sniffing is a problem in SQL Server stored procedures. Of course we will offer several solutions for this problem and discuss which solution is applicable in which scenario.

SessionID: 32055

Effective Data Management using Data Compression

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA

Speaker: Neil Hambly

Title: Effective Data Management using Data Compression

Abstract:

This session will explain the basic principles of SQL Server's data compression feature, how it functions, what options you can choose, and how it performs under differing workloads. We will look at how to integrate data compression into your current schema designs and the challenges you will likely encounter, examining the all-important performance aspects and the configuration changes to consider along with SKU editions requirements.

I present this session @ Red Gate SQL-in-the-City Conference (London - July 2011) will also be presenting this @ SQLSaturday #105 Dublin event

SessionID: 32195

SQL Server 2012 SHOWPLAN - What's new?

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. Dev

Speaker: Pedro Lopes

Title: SQL Server 2012 SHOWPLAN - What's new?

Abstract:

This demo driven session will show some of the most outstanding from SQL 2008R2 to 2012 in terms of differences in information output by SHOWPLAN, which may prove helpfull when you are troubleshooting or performing query tuning.

SessionID: 32319

First look to SSIS 2012

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. BI

Speaker: Pedro Perfeito

Title: First look to SSIS 2012

Abstract:

In this session will be shown a first look to the new SSIS 2012 version. This new version has lot of enhancements and new features. New environment, new tasks, new approaches to deal with packages, and several other stuff that I evaluated during last months of writing a SSIS book for the Packtpub publisher.

SessionID: 9197

Hidden gems in BISM Tabular models for Power View

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. BI

Speaker: Alejandro Leguizamo

Title: Hidden gems in BISM Tabular models for Power View

Abstract:

You have seen Power View, and you have seen the new SSAS BISM Tabular models in SQL Server 2012. But are you really a master of the unknown? Come to this session, and join the ranks of those who leave the darkness, and uncover the integration between Power View and BISM Models. Weapons, demos, and techniques will enlighten your way.

SessionID: 9199

The H Hour:Hadoop, the awakening of the BigData I

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. SQL Azure + Extras

Speaker: Alejandro Leguizamo

Title: The H Hour:Hadoop, the awakening of the BigData I

Abstract:

News of increasingly Bigger and Bigger data are coming from different countries and cities around the world. Lisbon is not an exception. Our biggest fears have come true. Big Data is here to stay.

We are calling for a secret meeting to everyone: DBAs, Network admins, developers, EVERYONE! . We need you in this war!. Join us in a session that will describe the strategy , the tactics and the plans to deal with this threat to the very existence of your servers: Operation HADOOP!

SessionID: 9400

SSAS 2012: Tabular and Multidimensional

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Event Date: 17-03-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. BI

Speaker: Andro Moreira

Title: SSAS 2012: Tabular and Multidimensional

Abstract:

In this session we will travel through the two SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services modes: Tabular and Multidimensional. We will focus on the advantages and business scenarios of the new Tabular mode and we will discuss real-life situations in which we should apply tabular or dimensional approaches, focusing on the main differences and features in each mode.This session will be co-presented with Andre Santana.