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SQLSaturday #130 - Jacksonville 2012

Start Time (24h) Speaker Track Title
00:00:00 Bradley Ball 2. DBA (Auditorium 2) Page Row Compression How, When, Why in SQL 2012
00:00:00 David Liebman 3. Personal Dev Azure BI in the Cloud
00:00:00 Brian Knight 1. BI (Auditorium 1) Develop Faster with SQL Server 2012
00:00:00 Chris Albrektson 1. BI (Auditorium 1) Building your First Cube with SSAS
00:00:00 Christina Leo 2. DBA (Auditorium 2) SQL Server Internals: It's What's for Dinner!
00:00:00 Christopher Daily 3. Personal Dev Azure I am a DBA! Why do I care about Scrum?
00:00:00 Christopher Price 4. BI Data Warehouse Integrating DQS, MDS and Your Data Warehouse
00:00:00 David Eichner 6. BI SRS Report Builder for Business Intelligence
00:00:00 Dmitri Korotkevitch 5. DBA Deep Dive into Indexes (Part 1)
00:00:00 Dmitri Korotkevitch 5. DBA Deep Dive into Indexes (Part 2)
00:00:00 Dustin Ryan 4. BI Data Warehouse MDX 101: An Introduction to MDX
00:00:00 Eric Wisdahl 5. DBA An Introductory Look at Execution Plans
00:00:00 Jason Hofferle 6. BI PowerShell for Beginners
00:00:00 Jason Thomas 6. BI Advanced Charting Techniques in SSRS
00:00:00 James McAuliffe 5. DBA It’s In There Somewhere!
00:00:00 John Welch 4. BI Data Warehouse Handling Advanced Data Warehouse Scenarios in SSIS
00:00:00 Jonathon Moorman 3. Personal Dev Azure Surviving Your Sql Developer Interview
00:00:00 Jorge Novo 6. BI SSIS Programming Using .NET
00:00:00 Jorge Segarra 2. DBA (Auditorium 2) SQL University: Back That Thang Up!
00:00:00 Devin Knight 1. BI (Auditorium 1) Choosing a Microsoft Reporting Technology
00:00:00 Kyle Walker 4. BI Data Warehouse Performance Tuning your SSIS packages
00:00:00 Mike Davis 1. BI (Auditorium 1) The New SSIS in SQL 2012
00:00:00 Gareth Swanepoel 2. DBA (Auditorium 2) The Fangorn Forest - ColumnStore Indexes
00:00:00 Mike Maglin 3. Personal Dev Azure Jax IT - Trends, Demand Landing the Job
00:00:00 Michael Antonovich 4. BI Data Warehouse Hello, My Name Is DAX
00:00:00 Mike Milligan 6. BI SQL Server 2012 Data Mining Add-ins for Office
00:00:00 Troy Gallant 4. BI Data Warehouse Indexing your Data Warehouse
00:00:00 Pam Shaw 6. BI Taking the Scary out of Monster Reports
00:00:00 Rob Volk 5. DBA Lego Sets: Relational Building Blocks
00:00:00 Shawn Harrison 3. Personal Dev Azure Into to SSIS
00:00:00 Chad Churchwell 2. DBA (Auditorium 2) SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn for HA and DR
00:00:00 Thomas LaRock 2. DBA (Auditorium 2) Monitoring Databases in a Virtual Environment
00:00:00 Tom Brenneman 3. Personal Dev Azure Job Common Sense 101 - Don't be that Guy!!
00:00:00 Kevin Boles 5. DBA SQL Server 2012 TSQL Enhancements and Additions
00:00:00 Adam Jorgensen 1. BI (Auditorium 1) Fast Track to BISM Tabular and PowerView

SessionID: 10134

Page Row Compression How, When, Why in SQL 2012

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA (Auditorium 2)

Speaker: Bradley Ball

Title: Page Row Compression How, When, Why in SQL 2012

Abstract:

Page and Row Compression are powerful new tools. Vardecimal shipped with SQL 2005 SP2, Page Row with SQL 2008 RTM, and Page Row with Unicode Compression with SQL 2008 R2. In SQL 2012 we add Spatial Data Types. Get an overview into how each version of compression works internally. Learn how your Allocation Units will determine if your data is a candidate for compression. Understand how your tables Update and Scan pattern’s affect the compression types you should consider. And what you should you take into consideration for additional overhead.

SessionID: 10479

BI in the Cloud

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. Personal Dev Azure

Speaker: David Liebman

Title: BI in the Cloud

Abstract:

In this session we will take a look at some strategies for building Business Intelligence solutions on the Windows Azure platform. We’ll see methods for transferring on-premises data to the cloud, report deployment to Windows Azure Reporting Services and options for performing ad-hoc analysis. We’ll look at some of the challenges faced when moving BI into the cloud, such as high-performance ETL, schema management and transient fault handling.

SessionID: 10505

Develop Faster with SQL Server 2012

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. BI (Auditorium 1)

Speaker: Brian Knight

Title: Develop Faster with SQL Server 2012

Abstract:

Learn about some of the new developer features in SQL Server 2012. Brian will start by showing you the new SQL Server Data Tools (AKA Juneau) that allows you design, troubleshoot and deploy data changes easier. Then, learn what's changed in the SQL Server 2012 T-SQL and data types that allow you to store amazing new data in SQL Server like files.

SessionID: 11155

Building your First Cube with SSAS

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. BI (Auditorium 1)

Speaker: Chris Albrektson

Title: Building your First Cube with SSAS

Abstract:

So now that your data warehouse is complete now what? In this session Tom will show you how to create your first fully functional Cube in 1 hr. In this session we will cover all of the basics including some best practices to get you up to speed when working with analysis services. This session was designed for someone with little to no experience with SSAS.

SessionID: 11608

SQL Server Internals: It's What's for Dinner!

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA (Auditorium 2)

Speaker: Christina Leo

Title: SQL Server Internals: It's What's for Dinner!

Abstract:

Ever wondered what happens under the hood when you query your SQL Server database? Well, it’s somewhat like asking for a special meal for dinner. During this session, I will use a cooking analogy to describe the life cycle of a query and the journey it takes through SQL Server’s working parts. By comparing the concepts of SQL Internals to a familiar idea, you will have a clear understanding of the underlying processes involved in returning data from a SELECT query. Once we’ve established a frame of reference for a simple read operation, we’ll look at an UPDATE statement and consider the additional factors associated with a write operation. By session's end you should have a clear overview of what happens when a query hits your server.

SessionID: 11651

I am a DBA! Why do I care about Scrum?

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. Personal Dev Azure

Speaker: Christopher Daily

Title: I am a DBA! Why do I care about Scrum?

Abstract:

This session will provide an overview of Scrum and answer the reason why a DBA should care about Scrum.

SessionID: 11965

Integrating DQS, MDS and Your Data Warehouse

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. BI Data Warehouse

Speaker: Christopher Price

Title: Integrating DQS, MDS and Your Data Warehouse

Abstract:

With SQL Server 2012 it has never been easier to empower your data stewards and give them greater control over the data management process. Dive in as we integrate Master Data Services and Data Quality Services into a data warehouse. We will explore how Master Data Services and the new plugins available in 2012 can facilitate the management of your organization’s master data. A look at Data Quality Services will highlight how it can be leveraged to provide value to the data management process through its cleansing and matching capabilities. Finally, we evaluate the options available to integrate back into the data warehouse.

SessionID: 12694

SRS Report Builder for Business Intelligence

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 6. BI

Speaker: David Eichner

Title: SRS Report Builder for Business Intelligence

Abstract:

Learn how easy it is to utilize the free download from Microsoft that allows users to create maps, charts, dashboard objects and reports against any kind of data easily without having to use Visual Studio.

SessionID: 13272

Deep Dive into Indexes (Part 1)

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 5. DBA

Speaker: Dmitri Korotkevitch

Title: Deep Dive into Indexes (Part 1)

Abstract:

No system ever performs well even on the most powerful hardware unless the database is efficiently indexed. But what does "efficient indexing" mean? Database Professionals impress customers by use of magic buzzwords such as “Indexing strategies” and “Performance tuning” and happily contribute to the myth about complexity of the subject. But with all complexity involved it’s not Rocket Science – the key point is to understand how SQL Server works with indexes and look at them from SQL Server standpoint. This session dives into the internals of SQL Server and covers various topics such as index physical structure, how and when indexes are used, how to design efficient indexing strategy and perform the index tuning of the system.

SessionID: 13273

Deep Dive into Indexes (Part 2)

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 5. DBA

Speaker: Dmitri Korotkevitch

Title: Deep Dive into Indexes (Part 2)

Abstract:

No system ever performs well even on the most powerful hardware unless the database is efficiently indexed. But what does "efficient indexing" mean? Database Professionals impress customers by use of magic buzzwords such as “Indexing strategies” and “Performance tuning” and happily contribute to the myth about complexity of the subject. But with all complexity involved it’s not Rocket Science – the key point is to understand how SQL Server works with indexes and look at them from SQL Server standpoint. This session dives into the internals of SQL Server and covers various topics such as index physical structure, how and when indexes are used, how to design efficient indexing strategy and perform the index tuning of the system.

SessionID: 13499

MDX 101: An Introduction to MDX

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. BI Data Warehouse

Speaker: Dustin Ryan

Title: MDX 101: An Introduction to MDX

Abstract:

The MDX query language is a powerful tool for extracting data from your cube but can often seem confusing and overwhelming to the untrained eye. But have no fear! It's easier than you might think. In this session, attendees will learn the basic MDX query syntax, how to navigate a hierarchy, how to create dynamic time calculations, and more.

SessionID: 14027

An Introductory Look at Execution Plans

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 5. DBA

Speaker: Eric Wisdahl

Title: An Introductory Look at Execution Plans

Abstract:

In this session we will look at some introductory execution plans, both estimated and actual, to help determine what the query optimizer will do, or has done, with the query presented. It should be noted that this session is not intended to be an in depth look at performance tuning, but rather a cornerstone in learning to use a tool appropriate for tuning.

SessionID: 15784

PowerShell for Beginners

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 6. BI

Speaker: Jason Hofferle

Title: PowerShell for Beginners

Abstract:

PowerShell is Microsoft's automation engine, which includes a command-line shell and scripting language. Since its initial release in 2006, it has become an essential tool for managing Microsoft technologies and products from vendors such as VMware. This session will explain what PowerShell is, demonstrate the fundamentals, and provide some reasons why everyone working with Microsoft products should know the basics.

SessionID: 15895

Advanced Charting Techniques in SSRS

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 6. BI

Speaker: Jason Thomas

Title: Advanced Charting Techniques in SSRS

Abstract:

SSRS 2008 R2 has been a game changer for SQL Server in terms of visualization techniques. With a wide range of available options for charting, BI professionals struggle to get familiar with even the basic functionalities of most charts.

This session will talk about the basic functionalities of all the charts as well as some advanced tips and tricks around them. Come to this session and take your charting skills to the next level.

SessionID: 16987

It’s In There Somewhere!

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 5. DBA

Speaker: James McAuliffe

Title: It’s In There Somewhere!

Abstract:

Focus: FileTable and Statistical Semantic Search In SQL 2012

It’s like having the biggest junk drawer EVER. That’s often what our “Document Repositories” become. You know you have that golden nugget of information that you’re searching for, and it’s in there somewhere, but you can’t find it. This session explores a new feature of SQL 2012 called Statistical Semantic Search. It's like having a closet organizer on staff at all times. While full-text search lets you query the words in a document, semantic search lets you query the meaning of the document. New scenarios we will look into will include automatic tag extraction, related content discovery, and hierarchical navigation across similar content.

SessionID: 17187

Handling Advanced Data Warehouse Scenarios in SSIS

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. BI Data Warehouse

Speaker: John Welch

Title: Handling Advanced Data Warehouse Scenarios in SSIS

Abstract:

So you’ve used SSIS to populate a simple star schema data mart, and everybody’s happy. But now you have new requirements that require more advanced data warehouse approaches, like late arriving dimensions, bridge tables, parent child dimensions, and Type 3 or Type 6 slowly changing dimensions (SCD). How do you handle those in a scalable, efficient way in SSIS? This session will present some common patterns for handling these scenarios. You’ll learn when to use each advanced approach and the pros and cons associated with each pattern. You will learn how to implement these patterns in SSIS, and how to tune them for high performance.

SessionID: 17348

Surviving Your Sql Developer Interview

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. Personal Dev Azure

Speaker: Jonathon Moorman

Title: Surviving Your Sql Developer Interview

Abstract:

This session will describe what to expect when interviewing for a sql server developer position. The session will include tips to strengthen your interviewing techniques and pit falls to avoid. The session will explain why "I don't know." is a perfectly acceptable answer and when it's okay to brag.

SessionID: 17374

SSIS Programming Using .NET

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 6. BI

Speaker: Jorge Novo

Title: SSIS Programming Using .NET

Abstract:

Learn the secrets of how to build SSIS Packages using the .NET Library.

Build your packages using Metadata tables without the need of Integration Services. Create standard templates, add or modified existing Components on the fly. Create Custom SSIS Components for your organization.

SessionID: 17385

SQL University: Back That Thang Up!

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA (Auditorium 2)

Speaker: Jorge Segarra

Title: SQL University: Back That Thang Up!

Abstract:

In this session we cover backups and restores from beginning to end. Want to know how to do point-in-time restores? Don't understand what the different recovery models mean? How do you handle backups for different size databases? All of these questions and more will be answered in this session.

SessionID: 18633

Choosing a Microsoft Reporting Technology

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. BI (Auditorium 1)

Speaker: Devin Knight

Title: Choosing a Microsoft Reporting Technology

Abstract:

The Microsoft BI stack is fairly complex, especially on the front-end. In this session, we will cover when to use PerformancePoint, Reporting Services, Power View, PowerPivot or Excel Services. Brad and Devin will also show a little of each of these tools in action.

SessionID: 18884

Performance Tuning your SSIS packages

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. BI Data Warehouse

Speaker: Kyle Walker

Title: Performance Tuning your SSIS packages

Abstract:

In this session, you will learn valuable techniques on how to performance tune your SSIS packages. As many of you know, creating ETL to carry out a specific task is one thing, but optimizing that ETL to run in an acceptable amount of time is a whole different animal. You will learn about methods and properties that aren’t really mentioned in your introductory or even mid-level SSIS courses, as well as some unconventional tricks that I’ve picked up along the way. To get the most out of this session, you will need to have previous knowledge and experience with SQL Server Integration Services (Not an intro session).

SessionID: 19386

The New SSIS in SQL 2012

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. BI (Auditorium 1)

Speaker: Mike Davis

Title: The New SSIS in SQL 2012

Abstract:

Learn about the awesome new features in the new release of SQL Server 2012. Mike will cover the new tasks and transforms. He will also explain the new SSIS catalog and how to configure and run your packages using T-SQL.

SessionID: 20028

The Fangorn Forest - ColumnStore Indexes

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA (Auditorium 2)

Speaker: Gareth Swanepoel

Title: The Fangorn Forest - ColumnStore Indexes

Abstract:

In the fantasy world of Middle-earth live the Ents. The Ents are tall tree-people who help the Fellowship by parallelizing the fight against Saruman. Come and learn how the new SQL 2012 feature, ColumnStore Indexes, can parallelize your Data Warehouse aggregations in the same way. I will be doing a deep dive into the inner workings of ColumnStore indexes.If you are a production DBA who needs to find out about some of the additional hot features that have been included with CSI's, like batch mode processing and data segments or if you are a BI developer who needs to find out how CSI's can increase the performance of your aggregations and star-joins by up to 40 times, then this session is for you.

SessionID: 20436

Jax IT - Trends, Demand Landing the Job

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. Personal Dev Azure

Speaker: Mike Maglin

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SessionID: 20470

Hello, My Name Is DAX

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. BI Data Warehouse

Speaker: Michael Antonovich

Title: Hello, My Name Is DAX

Abstract:

For anyone doing serious work with PowerPivot, you know that you must sometimes create additional columns calculated from the data in your existing data sources. If your data source is SQL Server, you could do this in SQL directly by jusst connecting to a custom view. However, for most other data sources (and for those users without develo9pment access to SQL Server) the best alternative is building expressions in PowerPivot to define new columns. This session will explore DAX functions and expressions and how they differ from Excel expressions.

SessionID: 20985

SQL Server 2012 Data Mining Add-ins for Office

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 6. BI

Speaker: Mike Milligan

Title: SQL Server 2012 Data Mining Add-ins for Office

Abstract:

Take advantage of SQL Server predictive analytics in Office Excel 2010 and Office Visio 2010.!

•Table Analysis Tools for Excel: Provides easy-to-use tasks that leverage SQL Server 2012 data mining models within Excel 2010 using either your spreadsheet data or external data accessible through your SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services instance. •Data Mining Client for Excel: You can create, test, explore, and manage data mining models within Excel 2010 using either your spreadsheet data or external data accessible through your SQL Server 2012 Analysis Services instance. •Data Mining Templates for Visio: Enables you to render and share your mining models as annotatable Visio 2010 drawings.

SessionID: 21583

Indexing your Data Warehouse

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 4. BI Data Warehouse

Speaker: Troy Gallant

Title: Indexing your Data Warehouse

Abstract:

One of the primary skill sets most database professionals are initially required to “master” is the art of proper indexing in our databases. We learn early on that an effective indexing configuration will go further in making our databases perform efficiently than probably any other single tuning technique. What’s not so commonly discussed though are the varying approaches one may wish to utilize when indexing your SQL Server enterprise data warehouse. This session will hopefully cause you to take a good look at your current indexing to see if indeed it could be operating even more efficiently.

SessionID: 22342

Taking the Scary out of Monster Reports

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 6. BI

Speaker: Pam Shaw

Title: Taking the Scary out of Monster Reports

Abstract:

So the big wigs have come up with a “master” report that shows everything you could ever want on a single report.  It includes grids and charts of varying sizes and complexities.  Did I mention they want it pretty as well?  In this session we will discuss how to use SQL Reporting Services 2008 R2 to bring it all together while avoiding the pit falls and mistakes.  The demonstration will show how to build a multi-page, dashboard style report to manage your report server showing a multitude of grids and charts.  We will discuss the challenges with data reuse and formatting while exploring techniques for getting them to work.  To get the most out of this session, you should be able to build a report in SSRS.

SessionID: 23326

Lego Sets: Relational Building Blocks

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 5. DBA

Speaker: Rob Volk

Title: Lego Sets: Relational Building Blocks

Abstract:

Do your eyes glaze over at the mention of tuples, domains, or even basic SQL terms? Have you moved to SQL Server from MS Access, or Excel, or other non-relational database products? This session will help explain the basics of set theory and relational theory using actual Lego blocks. We will illustrate terms and concepts such as joins, unions, and set-based operations, and how you can translate them into actual SQL. If you're an absolute beginner to SQL, or feel overwhelmed by the baggage of computer data models, or would just like to play with Legos, you'll both enjoy and learn something during this session.

SessionID: 24404

Into to SSIS

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. Personal Dev Azure

Speaker: Shawn Harrison

Title: Into to SSIS

Abstract:

Knowledge of SSIS is essential in the world of BI today. It is a powerful tool for data cleansing and archiving. In this session for beginners, Shawn will cover all the basics of SSIS and package design. Attendees will gain a full understanding of what SSIS is and how to start using it effectively.

SessionID: 24907

SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn for HA and DR

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA (Auditorium 2)

Speaker: Chad Churchwell

Title: SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn for HA and DR

Abstract:

This presentation will focus on the concepts behind AlwaysOn, benefits it provides, and a demo of setting up AlwaysOn Availability groups

SessionID: 25121

Monitoring Databases in a Virtual Environment

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 2. DBA (Auditorium 2)

Speaker: Thomas LaRock

Title: Monitoring Databases in a Virtual Environment

Abstract:

When moving databases to a virtual environment the performance metrics DBAs typically use to troubleshoot performance issues such as O/S metrics, storage configurations, CPU allocation and more become unreliable. DBAs no longer have a clear, reliable view of the factors impacting database performance. Understanding the difference between the physical and virtual server environment adds a new dimension to the DBA tasks. This presentation describes the changes that DBAs need to make in their performance and monitoring practices.

SessionID: 26022

Job Common Sense 101 - Don't be that Guy!!

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 3. Personal Dev Azure

Speaker: Tom Brenneman

Title: Job Common Sense 101 - Don't be that Guy!!

Abstract:

In this session, Tom will go over how to avoid common mistakes when seeking a job. Users will take away how to help better prepare and present themselves in seeking new opportunities.

SessionID: 26321

SQL Server 2012 TSQL Enhancements and Additions

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 5. DBA

Speaker: Kevin Boles

Title: SQL Server 2012 TSQL Enhancements and Additions

Abstract:

The breadth and depth of improvements in TSQL coming out with SQL Server 2012 represent the most significant changes in, well, probably ever! This fast and furious overview will touch on a large range of these goodies, with plenty of sample code for you to take home and review at your leisure!

SessionID: 9130

Fast Track to BISM Tabular and PowerView

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Event Date: 28-04-2012 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: 1. BI (Auditorium 1)

Speaker: Adam Jorgensen

Title: Fast Track to BISM Tabular and PowerView

Abstract:

Come learn how to get your executives and end users excited about analytics you can deliver quickly. The new Tabular features of Analysis Services are quicker and easier to develop and combine with PowerView (Crescent) to make for amazing (AND PORTABLE) visualizations that your end users will be excited about. As usual this will be all demo and you will get hands on exposure and experience with this new technology.