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SQLSaturday #231 - Cocoa Beach 2013

Start Time (24h) Speaker Track Title
00:00:00 Brian Knight BI Real World Lessons from Starting a Software Company
00:00:00 Christopher Price BI MDS in Practice: An Integrated Approach
00:00:00 David Dye SQL Suite Dealing With Errors in SSIS 2012
00:00:00 David Ortiz DBA Exploring The Microsoft Reporting Technologies
00:00:00 David Pless DBA Leveraging PAL for SQL Server Perfmon Analysis
00:00:00 Ed Watson SQL Suite Backup Strategies are for Losers!
00:00:00 Jorge Novo SQL Suite SQL Automation Using SSIS
00:00:00 Richie Rump DBA The T-SQL Features in SQL Server 2012 You Can't Ignore
00:00:00 Josh Luedeman SQL Suite SSRS: On Premises or Azure? What's the difference?
00:00:00 Karen Lopez BI Model-Driven Database Design
00:00:00 Devin Knight BI Excel 2013: BI for the Masses
00:00:00 Michael Wells DBA DBA Task Automation: Unleash the PowerShell Hero in You!
00:00:00 Pam Shaw SQL Suite Tips Tricks for dynamic SSRS Reports
00:00:00 Chad Churchwell SQL Suite Introduction to SQL Server Replication
00:00:00 Tim Radney DBA You Inherited a Database, Now What?
00:00:00 Andy Warren DBA PCI For The SQLDBA
00:00:00 Anthony Sammartino BI A Balanced BI Approach (Self-Service Corporate)

SessionID: 10517

Real World Lessons from Starting a Software Company

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: BI

Speaker: Brian Knight

Title: Real World Lessons from Starting a Software Company

Abstract:

While starting Pragmatic Works and other companies, Brian (as with others) made a lot of naïve mistakes. In this session, he will share with you the pitfalls he found when starting a business and managing a team of developers and consultants. Learn how to create a culture in your organization or team that will help you retain employees and help your team stand out. Learn some of the mistakes that most leaders make when starting a company. Finally, learn how to turn your idea into reality and grab your first customers.

SessionID: 11905

MDS in Practice: An Integrated Approach

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: BI

Speaker: Christopher Price

Title: MDS in Practice: An Integrated Approach

Abstract:

Businesses depend on reliable, consistent and correct data that can be managed effectively and shared through-out the enterprise. Master Data Services provides a powerful, feature-rich platform for arriving at this destination but the successful journey to this end requires a proven integrated approach. This session will discuss how MDS fits in the overall EIM architecture within your organization including real-world strategies for integrating (cleansing, matching and loading) Master Data into MDS and for making it available organization-wide.

SessionID: 12952

Dealing With Errors in SSIS 2012

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: SQL Suite

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: 13377

Exploring The Microsoft Reporting Technologies

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: DBA

Speaker: David Ortiz

Title: Exploring The Microsoft Reporting Technologies

Abstract:

The Microsoft BI Stack provides many different options when it comes to choosing a presentation layer. From PerformancePoint to PowerView the options are plentiful; however each option presents different benefits and is intended for different use cases. In this session I will cover the different presentation options provided by Microsoft and more importantly dive into when and where it is proper to use the different options. I will also demonstrate ways to integrate the different options like including a Reporting Services report in a PerformancePoint dashboard.

SessionID: 13408

Leveraging PAL for SQL Server Perfmon Analysis

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: DBA

Speaker: David Pless

Title: Leveraging PAL for SQL Server Perfmon Analysis

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SessionID: 13700

Backup Strategies are for Losers!

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: SQL Suite

Speaker: Ed Watson

Title: Backup Strategies are for Losers!

Abstract:

Every company has a backup strategy. That backup strategy is worthless and will cause your business to fail miserably while losing valuable customer data and more importantly you will lose my order of chicken wings! In this session you will learn why backup strategies are for losers, what can I do to keep from being a loser, and how can I build a winning strategy!

SessionID: 17368

SQL Automation Using SSIS

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: SQL Suite

Speaker: Jorge Novo

Title: SQL Automation Using SSIS

Abstract:

In this session we are going to cover how to find patterns within your processes and how to used ssis to automate standard ETL processes within your organization from basic file loading to complex ETL extracts and Imports.

SessionID: 17435

The T-SQL Features in SQL Server 2012 You Can't Ignore

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: DBA

Speaker: Richie Rump

Title: The T-SQL Features in SQL Server 2012 You Can't Ignore

Abstract:

Forget AlwaysOn and Columnstore Indexes the really fun features of SQL Server 2012 are in T-SQL. In this session you'll get the grand tour of these new features. You'll be introduced to the powerful new analytic window functions, discover new ways to generate numeric sequences and explore the awesome new query paging feature. You'll also be enamored with the new error handling features and new string functions such as the awesome Format function. Upon completion you'll have a great understanding of these great new features and how you can utilize them in your environment.

SessionID: 17525

SSRS: On Premises or Azure? What's the difference?

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: SQL Suite

Speaker: Josh Luedeman

Title: SSRS: On Premises or Azure? What's the difference?

Abstract:

With a lot of companies looking to the cloud for cost savings, it helps to know what the differences are between on premises and cloud installations of your IT services. In this session, we'll take a look at SQL Server Reporting Services and the feature differences between deploying in the cloud, and deploying on premises. We'll look at different options for where you can deploy your reports as well. Also, Shannon Lowder will help with the associated costs of each solution, as well as preparing you for some of the gotchas you'll face as you move to the cloud today.

SessionID: 17888

Model-Driven Database Design

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: BI

Speaker: Karen Lopez

Title: Model-Driven Database Design

Abstract:

Model-Driven Database Development: Myths, Magic and Methods. In this presentation, Karen discusses data model-driven database development from the point of view of the Data Architect, the DBA, and the Developer. She will cover topics such as "Who does what?", "Why are we doing this?", "Do I have to Use a GUI?" and "Just who do you think you are?". Demos, too. Finally, 10 tips for making model-driven database development successful in your organization's culture and environment.

SessionID: 18646

Excel 2013: BI for the Masses

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: BI

Speaker: Devin Knight

Title: Excel 2013: BI for the Masses

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SessionID: 20373

DBA Task Automation: Unleash the PowerShell Hero in You!

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: DBA

Speaker: Michael Wells

Title: DBA Task Automation: Unleash the PowerShell Hero in You!

Abstract:

As DBAs, we constantly have to stretch our time and budget resources, and the best way to keep up with demands is through process automation. Workflow and PassThru parameters are just two of the features that will allow you to turn complex tasks into simple, repeatable, automated processes easier than you would have ever dreamed possible. And if you’ve had trouble with PowerShell in the past, the auto-completion and eager loading of modules will make your transition to PowerShell hero even simpler. Come see how mid-tone blue can help take your skills to the next level.

SessionID: 22331

Tips Tricks for dynamic SSRS Reports

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: SQL Suite

Speaker: Pam Shaw

Title: Tips Tricks for dynamic SSRS Reports

Abstract:

In this session we will explore the multitude of ways that you can make your reports adapt to the needs of your users. This will include defining formats based on the data contents. We will explore how to refine layouts based on the data to be delivered. We will demonstrate how to create a parameter driven data source. We will take a look at how creating templates can give your catalog of reports a more professional look. All of this together will empower you to have more control over the reports you create.

SessionID: 24925

Introduction to SQL Server Replication

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: SQL Suite

Speaker: Chad Churchwell

Title: Introduction to SQL Server Replication

Abstract:

With replication being a source for many data warehouse systems, this session will cover aspects regarding your data and business that should drive design decisions when architecting a replication topology. Discussed will be design decisions for snapshot, transactional, and merge replication. Also discussed will be agent profiles and optimizations for replication. What type of replication to use to solve business needs will also be covered.

SessionID: 26719

You Inherited a Database, Now What?

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: DBA

Speaker: Tim Radney

Title: You Inherited a Database, Now What?

Abstract:

You have recently inherited the support of a new or existing database, what are the things you should immediately check and start monitoring and what are the things that you should address over the next few weeks. When taking over support of a database or system, you cannot ASSUME anything. At the end of this session you will have a nice checklist of things you should check and be doing on ALL your databases not just the one you inherited. Whether you are a seasoned DBA or just starting out, this session should be informative and something you can relate to.

SessionID: 9582

PCI For The SQLDBA

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: DBA

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: 9899

A Balanced BI Approach (Self-Service Corporate)

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Event Date: 27-07-2013 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: BI

Speaker: Anthony Sammartino

Title: A Balanced BI Approach (Self-Service Corporate)

Abstract:

In this session I will cover how PowerPivot and BISM Tabular complement each other in the domains of self-service and corporate BI. Let's face it, The Finance department does not have the expertise to model a database for reporting, and IT doesn't have the expertise in advanced financial calculations that the executive team is interested in. To bridge the gap from a large requirements process with the risk of functionality lost in translation, I will show you how you can roll out a PowerPivot model for business units in your organization and when it makes sense to centralize it in a BISM Tabular model.