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SQLSaturday #354 - Charleston 2014

Start Time (24h) Speaker Track Title
00:00:00 Carlos L Chacon Track 1 "I Know What You Did Last Query" --SQL Server
00:00:00 Chris Hyde Track 2 Becoming Certified In Microsoft SQL Server
00:00:00 Donald Wert Track 2 SQL Window functions in SQL Server 2008 and later
00:00:00 Jorge Novo Track 3 ETL Frameworks Using SSIS Programming
00:00:00 Gene Webb Track 1 Learn How To Build A Golden Record for Any Subject Over Lunch!
00:00:00 Janis Griffin Track 3 Don't Panic, DBAs! Databases on VMware made easy.
00:00:00 Jeff Reinhard Track 2 Sliding Window Table Partition Intro
00:00:00 Brian Kelley Track 1 What You Absolutely Must Know about SQL Server Security
00:00:00 Kevin Kline Track 3 Top 10 Admininistrator Mistakes on SQL Server
00:00:00 Michael Wharton Track 1 PowerShell Basics for SQLServer
00:00:00 Rob Volk Track 3 Revenge: The SQL! - Director's Cut
00:00:00 Melissa Coates Track 2 Administering Managing the Power BI Environment
00:00:00 Tony Scotto di Carlo Track 2 Data center migrations – a focus on the ‘Data’
00:00:00 Wayne Sheffield Track 1 SSMS Tips Tricks
00:00:00 Kevin Klein, Melissa Coates, Chris Hyde, Ryan McKnight Track 3 Push your career to new heights: A Panel Discussion on Career Planning and Professional Development

SessionID: 11201

"I Know What You Did Last Query" --SQL Server

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 1

Speaker: Carlos L Chacon

Title: "I Know What You Did Last Query" --SQL Server

Abstract:

Starting with the 2005 release, SQL Server captures information about the workload on an instance, which you can use to monitor the system, gather performance metrics, and validate system settings. This information is available via Dynamic Management View and functions and officially they "return internal, implementation-specific state data." This session gives an introduction to these concepts, how they make DBA life much sweeter and we discuss many of the different community queries available to help you get jump started in your environment. We also open up the floor for ideas of how you are using these views/functions.

SessionID: 11525

Becoming Certified In Microsoft SQL Server

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 2

Speaker: Chris Hyde

Title: Becoming Certified In Microsoft SQL Server

Abstract:

Chris Hyde has been working with the Microsoft SQL Server stack for over thirteen years and has completed certification exams in SQL versions 2012, 2008, 2005, and 2000. He is a Senior Consultant with Leidos Health specializing in the healthcare market, which he particularly enjoys as he gets to tackle different types of data problems at each client. He is currently on the board of the Albuquerque chapter of SQL PASS.

SessionID: 13257

SQL Window functions in SQL Server 2008 and later

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 2

Speaker: Donald Wert

Title: SQL Window functions in SQL Server 2008 and later

Abstract:

"Just what the heck is a window function and why should I care?" Have you ever needed to provide a running subtotal or average in your dataset? Need to provide a total by customer or a grand total on each row? Need to assign row numbers or counts that change when a certain value in your data changes! Window functions to the rescue! That's why you should care.

SessionID: 13995

ETL Frameworks Using SSIS Programming

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 3

Speaker: Jorge Novo

Title: ETL Frameworks Using SSIS Programming

Abstract:

On this session we are going to build an ETL framework that dynamically create SSIS templates according to metadata information. This methodology can be used to enforce standard, reduce development time and simplify ETL processes.

SessionID: 14443

Learn How To Build A Golden Record for Any Subject Over Lunch!

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 1

Speaker: Gene Webb

Title: Learn How To Build A Golden Record for Any Subject Over Lunch!

Abstract:

Attend the lunch demo and see how you can use Master Data Services and Maestro to:

• Create a golden record for any subject area in a matter of minutes Leverage your Microsoft licenses, skills and infrastructure to lower license costs and FTE costs, and reduce the complexity of an MDM environment? • Understand how to implement workflow and business process solutions around the management of MDM, without having to write complex custom coding for everything? • Tackle data quality, consistency and control by empowering business and subject matter experts, without needing heavy IT resources and writing complex code or scripting • Improve data quality, data stewardship, workflow, and data sharing with any of your enterprise

SessionID: 15746

Don't Panic, DBAs! Databases on VMware made easy.

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 3

Speaker: Janis Griffin

Title: Don't Panic, DBAs! Databases on VMware made easy.

Abstract:

More and more companies are virtualizing with VMWare, and databases are the next logical step. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of monitoring databases running in a VMWare environment because it can be much different than when running on a physical machine. You will learn business and technical benefits of virtualization, master new terms and concepts, pick up useful planning tips and tricks, and cover best practices for maintaining optimum performance in a VMWare environment.

SessionID: 16281

Sliding Window Table Partition Intro

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 2

Speaker: Jeff Reinhard

Title: Sliding Window Table Partition Intro

Abstract:

A walk-through of creating a sliding window table partition on an AdventureWorks table.

SessionID: 18030

What You Absolutely Must Know about SQL Server Security

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 1

Speaker: Brian Kelley

Title: What You Absolutely Must Know about SQL Server Security

Abstract:

There are so many security tips out there for SQL Server. Almost all of them are rated as a best practice.What do you listen to? What do you focus on? In this session we'll break down what you absolutely must know about securing SQL Server. We'll look at the things to look for within SQL Server, including some of the nooks and crannies an attacker might use but what are rarely audited. You'll leave with a checklist of what to investigate and a set of scripts to run on your own systems.

SessionID: 18224

Top 10 Admininistrator Mistakes on SQL Server

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 3

Speaker: Kevin Kline

Title: Top 10 Admininistrator Mistakes on SQL Server

Abstract:

SQL Server is easier to administrate than any other relational database on the market. But “easier than everyone else” doesn’t mean it’s easy, nor does it mean is problem free. After all, many apps are growing from small, home-grown applications every year, with green IT professionals encountering issues that others had tackled and solved years ago. Why not learn from those who first blazed the trails of database administration, so that we don’t make the same mistakes over and over again. There is a short list of mistakes that, if you know of them in advance, will make your life much easier. Once you apply the lessons learned from this session, you’ll find yourself performing at a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness than before.

SessionID: 21262

PowerShell Basics for SQLServer

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 1

Speaker: Michael Wharton

Title: PowerShell Basics for SQLServer

Abstract:

Overview of PowerShell and how to perform SQL scripts using PowerShell

SessionID: 23339

Revenge: The SQL! - Director's Cut

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 3

Speaker: Rob Volk

Title: Revenge: The SQL! - Director's Cut

Abstract:

Pop quiz DBA: Your developers are running rampant in production. Logic, reason, and threats have all failed. You're on the edge. What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO?

Hint: You attend Revenge: The SQL!

This session will show you how to "correct" all those bad practices. Everyone logging in as sa? Running huge cursors? Using SELECT * and ad-hoc SQL? Stop them dead, without actually killing them. Ever dropped a table, or database, or WHERE clause? You can prevent that! And if you’re tired of folks ignoring your naming conventions, make them behave with Unicode…and take your revenge!

Revenge: The SQL! is fun and educational and may even have some practical use, but you’ll want to attend simply to indulge your Dark Side. Revenge: The SQL! assumes no liability and is not available in all 50 states. Do not taunt Revenge: The SQL! or Happy Fun Ball.

SessionID: 24942

Administering Managing the Power BI Environment

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 2

Speaker: Melissa Coates

Title: Administering Managing the Power BI Environment

Abstract:

Power BI for Office 365 is Microsoft's new self-service BI offering. Just because it emphasizes self-service doesn't mean a system administrator isn't an important role! In this session we will discuss the overall system components and how a Power BI site in SharePoint Online differs from an on-premises SharePoint BI site. We will walk through how to best handle setting up connectivity to data sources, when a gateway is needed, and what data refresh capabilities exist. We will also consider how and when to create OData feeds from your corporate on-premises data sources, and how those OData feeds affect Enterprise Data Search functionality.

SessionID: 27044

Data center migrations – a focus on the ‘Data’

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 2

Speaker: Tony Scotto di Carlo

Title: Data center migrations – a focus on the ‘Data’

Abstract:

Data center migrations are all the rage these days and the SQL Server DBA is one of the most important accessories to success. I find that approximately 10-20% of all Windows Servers in the business enterprise are SQL Servers. When an organization makes the decision to move from one data center to another, of all the very important servers that will be migrated, the ones with the company data will be the most watched. Just like any other project, a good plan followed by good execution is required. In this session you’ll learn about the research, design, planning, process, and execution that go into migrating SQL Servers from one data center to another. I’ll go over some lessons learned and discuss whether you go it alone or brings in some help. I’ll discuss the big options and decisions on migration techniques and methodologies and the pros and cons. You’ll also hear about the big decisions like keeping the same server names, production downtime, data synchronization more.

SessionID: 27744

SSMS Tips Tricks

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 1

Speaker: Wayne Sheffield

Title: SSMS Tips Tricks

Abstract:

Almost everyone uses SSMS to write queries and to browse around on the server - but do you use all of the features that SSMS offers to increase your productivity? Come to this session, consisting mostly of demos, to see features built-in to SSMS that will improve your experience and productivity. Time permitting, we'll also go into some 3rd party products that also increase your productivity in SSMS.

SessionID: 34770

Push your career to new heights: A Panel Discussion on Career Planning and Professional Development

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Event Date: 13-12-2014 - Session time: 00:00:00 - Track: Track 3

Speaker: Kevin Klein, Melissa Coates, Chris Hyde, Ryan McKnight

Title: Push your career to new heights: A Panel Discussion on Career Planning and Professional Development

Abstract:

Research has proven that professionals who spend time deliberately planning their career achieve greater successes and accomplishments. Have you thought much about your career as an IT pro? Or have you drifted from one opportunity to the next without much forethought? Now is the time to change your approach. Join our panel discussion with noted bloggers, MVPs, and IT pros who can answer your questions and help you get onto a better career trajectory. These sessions are always fun and packed with wisdom. So don't miss out!