Schedule

Here is our schedule for the upcoming event. We've done our best to provide a good mix of topics and skill levels, we hope you'll find something of interest throughout the day. Our thanks to the speakers listed below for volunteering their time, we couldn't do it without them. If there are schedule changes we will make them here as they happen. We encourage you to check back a few days before the event just in case we have had to move one of your favorite sessions.

Note: Session titles with an '*' have a download available.

Start TimeBI-1 - Room: M209BI-2 - Room: M210DBA-1 - Room: M211DBA-2 - Room: M212DEV-1 - Room: M214DEV-2 - Room: M213Prof Develop - Room: M215
08:15 AMRoss McNeely

Minimal Processing for Large Cubes*

Level: Advanced
Neelesh Raheja

Analysis Services vs. PowerPivot Denali

Level: Intermediate
Eric Zierdt

A Beginners Guide to Execution Plans

Level: Beginner
Zach Mattson

Powershell and Perfmon - A performance story*

Level: Intermediate
Steve Hughes

Beyond Rounded Corners - SSIS Changes in Denali *

Level: Beginner
Mike Benkovich

Diving into the Cloud with SQL Azure

Level: Beginner
(Panel) .

Women in Technology Panel Discussion

Level: Beginner
09:45 AMBrian Larson

Introduction to Data Mining in SQL Server*

Level: Intermediate
Marc Beacom

Introduction to Data Warehousing

Level: Beginner
Tim Plas

High-Availability and DR Options for SQL Server*

Level: Intermediate
Kirby Richter

Intro to Locking and Blocking*

Level: Intermediate
Jeff Krebsbach

Custom assemblies for Reporting Services*

Level: Intermediate
Janis Griffin

SQL Server Service Broker – An Overview*

Level: Intermediate
(Panel) .

SQL Community and Social Networking -Roundtable*

Level: Beginner
11:00 AMTrent Mera

Baselining for SQL Server

Level: Beginner
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Lunch served in commons area

Level: Beginner
Ajay Nangia

Converged SQL Server Solutions from HP & Microsoft

Level: Beginner
    
12:30 PMJin Cho

SQL Denali - What's new for PowerPivot and SSAS!*

Level: Intermediate
Dan Lewendowski, Aaron Bangasser

Securing an SSAS, SSRS, and SharePoint BI Solution*

Level: Intermediate
Gus Siefker

Performance, Scalability and Efficiency

Level: Beginner
Jason Horner

PowerShell for the Reluctant DBA

Level: Beginner
Andy Lohn

TSQL Tips and Tricks*

Level: Beginner
Hans Johnson

SSRS Multi-language & Dynamic DB Connections

Level: Intermediate
Jason Strate

Do SQL Server Certifications Really Matter?*

Level: Intermediate
02:00 PMNatalie Wood

Introduction to Project Crescent

Level: Beginner
Greg Beaumont

Uniting Free Government Data using PowerPivot*

Level: Intermediate
Rowland Gosling

Storage Design and SQL Server Performance *

Level: Beginner
Ted Krueger

Merge Replication for Offline Data Mobility

Level: Beginner
Peter Kral

Building a SQL Listener Job Using Powershell*

Level: Beginner
Marc Beacom

Introduction to Integration Services

Level: Beginner
William E. Pearson III

Entity Strategies: Structuring Your Consultancy

Level: Beginner
03:30 PMDan English

Inside PerformancePoint*

Level: Intermediate
William E. Pearson III

Becoming DAX: An Introduction ...

Level: Intermediate
Janis Griffin

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

Level: Intermediate
Bill Preachuk

Database Restores - Lessons from the Real World*

Level: Beginner
Robert Biddle

Loading a Data Warehouse with SSIS*

Level: Intermediate
Jason Strate

SQL Denali - An Open Window To T-SQL Enhancements*

Level: Intermediate
Brian Larson

Geographic Visualizations Using Maps in SSRS*

Level: Intermediate
04:45 PMSQL Saturday # 99 Committee

Event wrap-up & prize drawings - in commons area.

Level: Beginner
      


Submitted Sessions

Here is the list of sessions submitted so far. Our goal is to feature as many different speakers and topics as possible, but space limitations prevent us from accepting every session. This list is also a great way for those thinking about speaking to see what might be on the agenda and enter a session that doesn't collide with an existing one.

TitleSpeakerLevel
A Beginners Guide to Execution PlansEric ZierdtBeginner
Advanced PerformancePoint Dashboard DesignGreg BeaumontAdvanced
An Overview of PowerPivot William E. Pearson IIIBeginner
An Overview of PowerPivot in SharePointWilliam E. Pearson IIIIntermediate
Analysis Services vs. PowerPivot DenaliNeelesh RahejaIntermediate
Attribute Discretization in Analysis Services (BI)William E. Pearson IIIBeginner
Baselining for SQL ServerTrent MeraBeginner
Becoming DAX: An Introduction ... William E. Pearson IIIIntermediate
Beyond Plateaux: Optimize SSAS with Best PracticesWilliam E. Pearson IIIIntermediate
Beyond Rounded Corners - SSIS Changes in Denali Steve HughesBeginner
Building a Data Professional Tool Box for FreeChad BurdetteBeginner
Building a SQL Listener Job Using PowershellPeter KralBeginner
Converged SQL Server Solutions from HP & MicrosoftAjay NangiaBeginner
Custom assemblies for Reporting ServicesJeff KrebsbachIntermediate
Data Warehousing and Data Integration ArchitectureChad BurdetteIntermediate
Database Restores - Lessons from the Real WorldBill PreachukBeginner
Denali:BI Semantic Model in BIDS- New FeaturesPaul DoyleIntermediate
Design and Implement BI Like Edison! William E. Pearson IIIBeginner
Devs are from Mars, Report Servers are from VenusDoug LaneBeginner
Discovering the Plan CacheJason StrateIntermediate
Diving into the Cloud with SQL AzureMike BenkovichBeginner
Do SQL Server Certifications Really Matter?Jason StrateIntermediate
Documenting Your Integrated Microsoft BI SolutionWilliam E. Pearson IIIIntermediate
Don't Panic, DBAs! Databases on VMware made easy.Janis GriffinIntermediate
Eating the Elephant: SQL Server Table PartitioningMichael FalBeginner
Entity Strategies: Structuring Your ConsultancyWilliam E. Pearson IIIBeginner
Event wrap-up & prize drawings - in commons area.SQL Saturday # 99 CommitteeBeginner
Extended Events, Work Smarter Not HarderJason StrateIntermediate
From Report Model to Tabular ModelSteve HughesIntermediate
Geographic Visualizations Using Maps in SSRSBrian LarsonIntermediate
Get the most out of both Crescent & PowerPivotPaul DoyleIntermediate
Getting Started with MDXWilliam E. Pearson IIIBeginner
Getting to Know Index Operation StatsJason StrateIntermediate
Getting To Know Your IndexesJason StrateIntermediate
High-Availability and DR Options for SQL ServerTim PlasIntermediate
I've set up my SSIS package - Now what?Jeff KrebsbachBeginner
Inside PerformancePointDan EnglishIntermediate
Intro to Locking and BlockingKirby RichterIntermediate
Introduction to Analysis ServicesMarc BeacomBeginner
Introduction to Data Mining in SQL ServerBrian LarsonIntermediate
Introduction to Data WarehousingMarc BeacomBeginner
Introduction to Integration ServicesMarc BeacomBeginner
Introduction to Project CrescentNatalie WoodBeginner
Loading a Data Warehouse with SSISRobert BiddleIntermediate
Looney Tuner? No, there IS a method to my madness!Janis GriffinIntermediate
Lunch served in commons area. .Beginner
Managing SQL Server PermissionsMichael FalBeginner
Many-to-Many: Multiple Calendars in a Single CubeWilliam E. Pearson IIIAdvanced
Merge Replication for Offline Data MobilityTed KruegerBeginner
Minimal Processing for Large CubesRoss McNeelyAdvanced
Monitoring Performance of the SQL Server StackRowland GoslingBeginner
Performance Monitoring and Tuning in SSASSteve HughesIntermediate
Performance Monitoring and Tuning in SSASSteve HughesIntermediate
Performance, Scalability and EfficiencyGus SiefkerBeginner
PowerPivot for ExcelWilliam E. Pearson IIIBeginner
Powershell and Perfmon - A performance storyZach MattsonIntermediate
PowerShell for the Reluctant DBAJason HornerBeginner
Query Tuning for Developers and DBAsTed KruegerBeginner
Securing an SSAS, SSRS, and SharePoint BI SolutionDan Lewendowski, Aaron BangasserIntermediate
Serene Velocity: Reporting Services and SSAS DataWilliam E. Pearson IIIIntermediate
SQL Community and Social Networking -Roundtable(Panel) .Beginner
SQL Denali - An Open Window To T-SQL EnhancementsJason StrateIntermediate
SQL Denali - Bringing your Data to Life!Dan EnglishIntermediate
SQL Denali - What's new for PowerPivot and SSAS!Jin ChoIntermediate
SQL Server Service Broker – An OverviewJanis GriffinIntermediate
SSIS: The DBA MultiplierTed KruegerBeginner
SSRS Multi-language & Dynamic DB ConnectionsHans JohnsonIntermediate
Storage Design and SQL Server Performance Rowland GoslingBeginner
Sustainable (and Green) IT: A Different ViewChad BurdetteBeginner
The Creepy DBA, How to Stalk Your UsersJason StrateIntermediate
The Fabulous Query Plan PrimerMichael FalIntermediate
TSQL Tips and TricksAndy LohnBeginner
Uniting Free Government Data using PowerPivotGreg BeaumontIntermediate
Using Spatial Data TypesRoss McNeelyBeginner
What Are You Waiting For? Jason StrateIntermediate
Women in Technology Panel Discussion(Panel) .Beginner
XQuery Basics for the DBAJason StrateIntermediate
Your first SSAS data cubeJeff KrebsbachBeginner


Suggested Sessions

Thinking about participating as a speaker but no ideas for the topic? Often our attendees will have an idea for you! Or, submit a suggestion of your own.

Suggested Session TitleSkill Level
Advanced PerformancePoint Dashboard DesignAdvanced