SQLSaturday #94 - Salt Lake City 2011
Event Date: 09/10/2011 00:00:00
Event Location:
- Neumont University
- 10701 South River Front Parkway
- Salt Lake City, Utah
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Sessions
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Title: Visual Report Design: Bringing Sexy Back
Abstract: Do your users have the same old, mundane table reports they’ve been using for decades? Stop living in the past and make your reports pop. Learn to use design patterns, best practices and visuals that pack more usable information into fewer, more usable reports. Use Reporting Services and other Microsoft BI tools to create dynamic, browse-able reports that answer important business questions at a glance and then let them explore the details to gain business insight and take action.
Sure, Business Intelligence is all the rage but you don’t have to invest in an entire BI platform to have fresh, usable reports. These design techniques apply to enterprise analytic solutions and smaller-scale operational reporting.
Speaker(s):
- Paul Turley
Track and Room: Room 309 - N/A
Title: Devs are from Mars, Report Servers are from Venus
Abstract: Do you remember what it was like to fall in love? Wasn’t it wonderful? Lately it just hasn’t been the same. You’ve been stuck in the same old routine, doing the same old charts and tables. Maybe Reporting Services doesn’t tell you what’s wrong. Maybe you’re even thinking about seeing other reporting products (!) In this session made for report developers, Doug will re-ignite your passion for RS by showing you how to design for better performance, explaining what RS has been trying to tell you through logs (but you haven’t been listening), and demonstrating some new – and easy – tricks you may not have known RS can do. After this session, you’ll want to spend some time alone with your new old flame.
Speaker(s):
- Doug Lane
Track and Room: Room 308 - N/A
Title: Parallel Processing Database Architecture
Abstract: If you want to architect a parallel processing system, Data Vault should be your preferred architecture. In this session I will introduce you to the Data Vault design pattern and demonstrate the major performance advantages of this architecture. Data Vault hub, link and satellite tables allow for vertical and horizontal partitioning of data. When properly implemented, your database tables will provide the most index coverage of any indexing system and provide the fastest possible disk scan access. I will provide a real world example of a parallel manufacturing execution system that we developed at Abound Solar which implements the Data Vault architecture.
Speaker(s):
- Jeff Renz
Track and Room: Room 309 - N/A
Title: Utility Database
Abstract: If you were asked what average runtime was of your slowest stored procedure, could you provide the answer? What if you needed to provide that information for last month? Do you review your error logs each day? Do you know the growth percentages of your databases for the past year or even the past month? If your database has an unusual growth event will you know about it?
In the utility database that we create during this session we will track stored procedure information along with information about the hard drives such as free space. We will look at how you can have the errors in your error logs emailed to you each day. The goal of this session is to help you automate and centralize as many of your day-to-day tasks as you can.
Speaker(s):
- Christopher Shaw
Track and Room: Room 300 - N/A
Title: SQL Server Security and Intrusion Prevention
Abstract: Is your data secured? Are you a victim of SQL Injection? You’ll discover some commonly overlooked practices in securing your SQL Server databases. Learn about physical security, passwords, privileges and roles, and preventative best practices. I’ll demonstrate auditing and we will take a quick look at some .Net code samples to use on your applications. Get up to speed on the new security features in “Denali”, the next version of SQL Server. Takeaway the 20/20 vision to identify SQL Injection and other database vulnerabilities and how to prevent them.
Speaker(s):
- Gabriel Villa
Track and Room: Room 308 - N/A
Title: Attribute Discretization in Analysis Services (BI)
Abstract: Attribute discretization is an oft-overlooked feature in Analysis Services that allows us to automatically create a manageable number of groups of attribute values that are clearly separated by boundaries. Discretization can help us to make it easier for information consumers to work with large numbers of possible attribute member values. In this session, Microsoft BI Architect and SQL Server MVP Bill Pearson discusses the varied options, the design (and other) considerations involved, and best practices surrounding the use of this capability.
Speaker(s):
- William E Pearson III
Track and Room: Room 302 - N/A
Title: Documentation – you know you love it
Abstract: We will discuss some of the most important things that you as a Data Professional can document to make your job much easier, ensure information consistency between groups, and better prepare your organizations for raising the bar on your day to day business. Think of this as a sort of Database Library that allows you to finally detail the processes you follow currently to perform repetitive tasks. This Library will also allow you to simply document your systems for your and others knowledge. Some of the documents and processes we will review are:
Speaker(s):
- TJay Belt
Track and Room: Room 300 - N/A
Title: See the Future with Visual Predictive Analytics
Abstract: Expand the value of your Business Intelligence infrastructure by delivering powerful forecasts and predictions using SQL Server Reporting Services visual capabilities. Using proven predictive models that forecast future buying patterns, foster care placement success, or customer income and net worth, you will see how to create appealing charts, graphs and maps that allow business users to include predictive analytics in their decision making process. In this session, Carlos Bossy will show you how to combine the visual features of SQL Server Reporting Services with the power of Data Mining and Analysis Services to take your organization’s BI competency to the next level.
Speaker(s):
- Carlos Bossy
Track and Room: Room 309 - N/A
Title: Business Intelligence with SRS Report Builder
Abstract: Learn how easy it is to utilize the free download from Microsoft that allows users to create charts, dashboard objects and reports against any kind of data easily without having to use Visual Studio.
Speaker(s):
- David Eichner
Track and Room: Room 308 - N/A
Title: Data File Sizes – How much is enough, if you don’t
Abstract:
We often run a fine line between how much space we need, and how much space we have for our databases. Having too much drive space can be a waste of resources; however, running out of space is an obvious issue. Let’s find a way to straddle the line and determine just how much space we really need, give ourselves a bit more than that, and make it a regular process to baseline, then continue to monitor, make adjustments along the way if needed, and ultimately plan for just enough space to get us through the year on budget.
We’ll talk about a stand-alone tool that I used to determine space use for baseline, continued monitoring of the space used, and ensuring we have enough but not too much space.
Speaker(s):
- TJay Belt
Track and Room: Room 302 - N/A
Title: Beyond Plateaux: Optimize SSAS with Best Practices
Abstract: Whether we inherit our Analysis Services environments from predecessors or create them - learning as we go - ourselves, we often conclude that performance (processing and / or querying) and functionality can be enhanced. In this session, Microsoft BI Architect and SQL Server MVP Bill Pearson overviews ways to launch new capabilities, and to propel performance beyond its current plateau, using design best practices to better meet consumer performance and functional needs. This is the initial session of a set of detailed Best Practices presentations.
Speaker(s):
- William E Pearson III
Track and Room: Room 308 - N/A
Title: Totally Tabular – Exploring Denali SSAS Features
Abstract: This session provides an overview of the new tabular modeling features introduced in SQL Server CTP 3 code name “Denali”. We will look at some of the key concepts in tabular model design including: relationships, calculated columns, measures, KPIs, and hierarchies.
Speaker(s):
- Jason Horner
Track and Room: Room 302 - N/A
Title: Managing and Auditing SQL Server Permissions
Abstract: When your boss asks you who has access to your databases, do you break out into a cold sweat? Or, instead, are you worried about those other people who might have ‘sa’ access to your server and might be causing trouble on your server? Either way, as DBAs we need to be able to audit our SQL Server security. This presentation will give you a general overview of the different types of roles that you can use to manage access, what they mean, and how we look at the security gremlins hiding under the covers of our databases.
Speaker(s):
- Michael Fal
Track and Room: Room 309 - N/A
Title: Index Management
Abstract: This session will look at the basics of indexes in SQL Server, and will discuss strategies and techniques for managing indexes in large databases with high uptime requirements, including how to automate online and offline index maintenance operations, and how to collect and analyze index usage statistics to see which ones are helping your database’s performance, and which ones are hurting it.
Speaker(s):
- Martin Miller
Track and Room: Room 308 - N/A
Title: Introduction to Integration Services
Abstract: Just getting started with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)? Not sure where to start? Or have you been using SSIS for a little while now and are still trying to figure out the basics. The biggest barrier to learning something new is figuring out the first few steps. We will discuss what SSIS is, some lessons learned and some new features that are around the corner with the release of Denali.
Speaker(s):
- Marc Beacom
Track and Room: Room 309 - N/A
Title: Easily Manage your Servers with CMS and PMB
Abstract: In this session, you will learn how to setup and implement Central Management Server (CMS) to run queries against multiple SQL servers in your environment. We will also cover Policy Based Management (PBM) and how to use out of the box best practices and create custom policies to maintain your environment. We will then look at using both CMS and PBM in conjunction with each other to monitor your environment.
Speaker(s):
- Mitchell Bottel
Track and Room: Room 302 - N/A
Title: Want a promotion? It’s up to you!
Abstract: Self-promotion is often times the best promotion you can get. In this session, we will talk about how to promote yourself, your brand and your career without looking like “That Guy”. We will discuss Social Medias, communities, volunteering and other ways to get your name out… What are the first steps? Come find out.
Speaker(s):
- Mitchell Bottel
Track and Room: Room 302 - N/A
Title: MySQL Vs SQL Server Are they really different?
Abstract: I hear all the time that someone should upgrade from MySQL to SQL Server. Is it really an upgrade or just the same animal with a different face, we will discuss the differences between the engines, tools, administration and indexes. If you’d like to really find out how similar these two animals are you won’t want to miss this.
Speaker(s):
- Pat Wright
Track and Room: Room 300 - N/A
Title: But it worked great in Dev! Performance for Devs
Abstract:
If you’ve ever found yourself stating the above, this session is for you. For many developers, writing T-SQL that works is not the challenge. But too often, functional T-SQL is not the same as good T-SQL. In this session, we will examine why “SQL that works” is not good enough. Understanding indexes, exectuion plans, sargability, and more are all critical to writing good T-SQL. We will also examine several real-world examples of T-SQL that “worked great in dev” but caused major issues when it hit production.
Speaker(s):
- Randy Knight
Track and Room: Room 300 - N/A
Title: SQL Server PowerShell with SQLPSX
Abstract: Everyone wants to be in the on the PowerShell sweetness, right? This session will cover in depth the options that you have for using PowerShell with a set of modules that already exist in a very robust package. SQLPSX is the name and it is diverse but powerful. From Database backup, to database maintenance and index maintenance, SQLPSX is there for you. Join me for a power packed session and get up to speed really fast in SQL PowerShell.
Speaker(s):
- Ben Miller
Track and Room: Room 300 - N/A
Title: Understanding SQL Server XML Features
Abstract:
The XML Functionality embedded into SQL Server 2005 and 2008 is one of its most powerful yet least understood features. This seems to be primarily because DBA’s shy away from it and developers prefer to work with XML in their code. In this session we will explore the XML features of SQL Server and how we can bridge these two worlds. Topics covered will include retrieving relational data as XML, storing XML in the database using the XML Datatype, XML indexes, and the XQuery functions included in SQL Server. We will also look at using XML as stored procedure parameters as a way to pass large amounts of complex data between client and server.
Speaker(s):
- Randy Knight
Track and Room: Room 302 - N/A
Title: Table Fission - An Introduction to Partition|ing
Abstract: Partitioning technology distributes data in a single table among several individual filegroups. When implemented carefully, this allows DBAs to instantaneously move large amounts of data from one table to another. After this session, attendees will understand how partitioning works, when it is beneficial, and how to implement a basic setup. We will also illustrate partitioning in a practical “sliding window” demonstration. This will be a broad, high-level introduction to the technology.
Speaker(s):
- Chad Crawford
Track and Room: Room 300 - N/A
Title: Getting to Know your DB
Abstract: In this session we will explore some practical scripts to help create database documentation. We will be looking at how to make some of those documentation tasks easier, while giving you greater insight into your database(s). Attendees will be able to leave with some additional tools for their toolbox and through the use of these scripts the attendee will be able to perform these tasks faster.
Speaker(s):
- Jason Brimhall
Track and Room: Room 309 - N/A
Title: .NET for the DBA
Abstract: With the introduction of SQL CLR DBAs are being thrust into the world of .NET. This session wil look at the basics of .NET and relate them to equivalent concepts in T-SQL. This session will help you to decipher the code that you are being asked to review so you can decide if it meets your quality bar before you apply it to your database.
Speaker(s):
- Scott Golightly
Track and Room: Room 308 - N/A
Speakers
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Chad Crawford
Twitter: - @DBAChad
LinkedIn: Chad Crawford
Chad Crawford is an MCM and Principal Database Engineer with 19 years’ experience in database architecture, development, and administration. He has worked in the manufacturing, health care, and consulting industries, primarily focusing on design, performance, and high-availability of customer facing SAAS systems. He loves teaching and sharing new ideas, and created a custom training course that helped dozens of coworkers prepare for certification exams. He speaks regularly for users groups and SQLSaturday, and leads the Utah County SQL Users Group. When he isn’t optimizing a query or analyzing performance tests, you will find him running, tweaking a ham radio, or looking for a new strategy board game.
Christopher Shaw
Contact: http://chrisshaw.wordpress.com
Chris started his database career while in the Marine Corps working with Lotus Ami Pro databases somewhere in 1993. From there he went on to companies such as Wells Fargo, Pulte Mortgage and Yellow Pages Inc., and later consulted with insurance companies including Anthem Blue Shield. Chris has enjoyed writing and speaking about SQL Server over the last 10 years at events such as SQL Connections, Pass and SSWUG Ultimate conferences. Chris received the Microsoft MVP award.
David Eichner
Twitter: - @ICANSoftware
LinkedIn: David Eichner
David Eichner is a licensed CPA and is also CEO of ICAN Software Corporation, a Microsoft Dynamics amp; Acumatica ERP partner firm that sell and implements ERP and CRM software, develops software solutions and provides technology consulting. He is the host of a radio show called Business In The Cloud that airs weekly on KLAY 1180AM. He is skilled in building integrated cloud app solutions. His career spans more than 20 years in various technical/managerial positions within industries as diverse as military service, engineering/construction, municipal government, consulting and certified public accounting. Additionally, he holds various national certificates in technology (MCDBA, MCSE, CNE, CITP, Dynamics CRM and ERP, Acumatica CRM and ERP)
Randy Knight
Twitter: - randy_knight
LinkedIn: Randy Knight
Contact: http://www.sqlsolutionsgroup.com/blog
Randy Knight is a data professional who has worked with Microsoft technology for over 25 years, focusing on SQL Server since 1997. He has worked in a variety of settings, including 6 years as a database architect for match.com. In 2010, he founded SQL Server Solutions Group LLC, a boutique SQL Server consultancy. A Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) in SQL Server, he speaks often at events all over the country including the PASS Summit, SQLIntersections, and numerous SQLSaturday and User Groups.
Jeff Renz
Twitter: - jeff_renz
LinkedIn: Jeff Renz
Contact: http://www.revgen.com
Jeff Renz is a Senior Architect at RevGen Partners, currently working as the design architect and implementation lead on several projects for a Fortune Top 50 company. Jeff has worked with SQL Server and BI for 15+ years and has 10 years’ experience with data warehouse design and implementation. In addition to consulting, he is joining the University of Denver adjunct faculty and is expected to begin teaching in the ICT program starting in June. He received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, his master’s degree in Operations Research from Colorado School of Mines, and will be graduating from the Harvard Business Analytics Program in December.
Marc Beacom
Twitter: - http://www.twitter.com/MarcBeacom
LinkedIn: Marc Beacom
Contact: http://www.DawaBI.com/blog.aspx
Marc Beacom is Principal Architect of DawaBI, a Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Consultancy firm focusing on Making Data-Driven Decisions Possible. He has been working with SQL Server for over a decade delivering scalable solutions for organizations of all sizes. . Marc is an active member of the community and has served 5 years on the board of two Colorado SQL Server UGs, 1 year as a Regional Mentor for PASS. Currently he is on the boards of CO GiveCamp and Camp To Belong CO.
Jason Brimhall
Twitter: - sqlrnnr
LinkedIn: Jason Brimhall
Contact: http://jasonbrimhall.info
Jason Brimhall has more than 20 years of experience and has worked with SQL Server 6.5 through SQL Server 2019. He has experience in performance tuning, high transaction environments, and large environments. He is currently a consultant specializing in performance tuning, server analysis, and problem resolution. Jason is a Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) and a Data Platform MVP.
Scott Golightly
Contact: http://www.grokdev.com/blogs/scott
Scott is a Microsoft Regional Director with over 15 years experience helping clients to create solutions to business problems with various technologies. He is an experienced speaker and trainer. He has taught classes around the globe on various technical and business related topics. Scott has presented at numerous code camps, Tech Ed break out sessions, and Tech Ready. Scott has held many certifications including Certified PowerBuilder Developer, Certified Sybase Instructor, MCP, MCSD, and MC
Mitchell Bottel
Twitter: - @SacSQLDude
Contact: http://www.mitchespitch.com
Mitchell Bottel is a senior database administrator with Sutter Physician Services, owner of Innovative IT Consulting and President of the Sacramento SQL Sevrer User Group. He has 14 years of IT experience, focusing on SQL Server for the last ten years with an emphasis on database administration and high availability solutions. He has authored blog posts on the SQLServerPerformance website and written White Papers on using Dynamic Management Views.
Carlos Bossy
Twitter: - @carlosbossy
LinkedIn: Carlos Bossy
Contact: http://www.carlosbossy.com
Carlos Bossy (MCTS, MCP BI, CBIP) is a data and cloud analytics architect with 25 years of experience in software and database development. As a principal of Datalere, Carlos focuses on developing BI, Data Science, and Advanced Analytics solutions, including modeling data warehouses and delivering predictive models, integration, and visualization. He has developed warehouses and BI solutions for a variety of industries and state agencies, including health insurance, solar energy, foster care, telecom, and manufacturing.
Pat Wright
Twitter: - www.twitter.com/sqlasylum
LinkedIn: Pat Wright
Contact: http://www.sqlasylum.com
Pat Wright has been working in the DBA space for 10+ years. Focusing on Performance tuning and ETL/DW projects. He helped found the local SQL Users group(www.slcsql.com) and founded the Not For profit Organization Utah Geek Events(www.utahgeekevents.com) which was founded to help the local community put on events.
Mitchell Bottel
Twitter: - @SacSQLDude
Contact: http://www.mitchespitch.com
Mitchell Bottel is a senior database administrator with Sutter Physician Services, owner of Innovative IT Consulting and President of the Sacramento SQL Sevrer User Group. He has 14 years of IT experience, focusing on SQL Server for the last ten years with an emphasis on database administration and high availability solutions. He has authored blog posts on the SQLServerPerformance website and written White Papers on using Dynamic Management Views.
TJay Belt
Twitter: - @tjaybelt
LinkedIn: TJay Belt
Contact: http://tjaybelt.blogspot.com
TJay Belt is an outdoorsman at heart who enjoys riding dirtbikes, waterskiing, boating, playing racquetball and spending time with his family. When he can’t be out playing, TJay loves to tinker with databases. TJay has been an IT professional for over a decade and a half. Currently serving as a Senior Database Administrator with Imagine Learning. TJay has progressed through several roles in his database career including developer, data guy, database developer, database analyst and DBA.
William E Pearson III
Twitter: - @Bill_Pearson
LinkedIn: William E Pearson III
Contact: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=02C5CD07-7511-4151-A678-3A4A3451F85E
Bill Pearson created Island Technologies Inc. in 1997, and has developed a large and diverse customer base since. Bill#39;s background as a CPA, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, and SQL Server MVP (BI) enables him to provide value to clients as a liaison between Accounting / Finance and Information Services. Bill has implemented enterprise business intelligence systems over the years for many Fortune 500 companies and focuses his practice upon the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence
Gabriel Villa
Twitter: - @extofer
LinkedIn: Gabriel Villa
Contact: https://extofer.wordpress.com/
Gabriel is a skilled leader, architect, and technical expert focusing primarily on Microsoft technologies and is passionate about open-source technologies for integration, automation, and development. Gabriel’s versatility extends from systems, data and development and leverages hybrid/SaaS/Cloud integration, proven software engineering platforms, and best-of-breed data management and business intelligence solutions.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Gabriel lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and kids, where he is an Architect for RevGen Partners, volunteers in the tech community and enjoys the Colorado outdoors.
Ben Miller
Twitter: - DBAduck
LinkedIn: Ben Miller
Contact: https://dbaduck.com
Ben has been a member of the SQL Server Community since 2000. He loves a challenge and has fixed many SQL Servers and helped hundreds of people get more out of their DBA jobs. He is a Data Platform MVP a SQL Server Certified Master (MCM). He has worked at various companies throughout the USA, as well as at Microsoft for 7 years. He is passionate about SQL Server Infrastructure, High Availability, Automation and Integration using SMO and PowerShell. He teaches DBAs how to use PowerShell to do their job and teaches SQL Server Internals. He is @DBAduck all around the web (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Blog) so let’s catch up.
Jason Horner
Twitter: - jasonhorner
LinkedIn: Jason Horner
Contact: http://blog.jasonhorner.com
Hi, my name is Jason I’m a practice lead at Redapt. I spend most of my day helping clients solve business problems mostly in the Data and Advanced Analytics spaces. Sometimes this involves various and sundry cloud technologies including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Databricks, HDInsight and Azure SQL Database. I’m fluent in several languages including: SQL, C#, Python, and PowerShell.
I’m a Microsoft Certified Master of SQL Server (MCM) and have been recognized for my technical excellence and evangelism efforts by Microsoft by being awarded the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the last 5+ years.
In my off hours I like to snowboard, karaoke, ride roller coasters, and play arcade games
Martin Miller
Contact: http://www.libertybi.com
Martin Miller is a senior BI architect for a large health care organization, and is the founder of Liberty BI Consulting Services. Martin has over 10 years of experience designing and developing large scale, enterprise BI solutions for a wide variety of platforms and technologies, including Oracle, SQL Server and BusinessObjects. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, playing outdoors, and spending time with his wife and 3 kids.
Randy Knight
Twitter: - randy_knight
LinkedIn: Randy Knight
Contact: http://www.sqlsolutionsgroup.com/blog
Randy Knight is a data professional who has worked with Microsoft technology for over 25 years, focusing on SQL Server since 1997. He has worked in a variety of settings, including 6 years as a database architect for match.com. In 2010, he founded SQL Server Solutions Group LLC, a boutique SQL Server consultancy. A Microsoft Certified Master (MCM) in SQL Server, he speaks often at events all over the country including the PASS Summit, SQLIntersections, and numerous SQLSaturday and User Groups.
TJay Belt
Twitter: - @tjaybelt
LinkedIn: TJay Belt
Contact: http://tjaybelt.blogspot.com
TJay Belt is an outdoorsman at heart who enjoys riding dirtbikes, waterskiing, boating, playing racquetball and spending time with his family. When he can’t be out playing, TJay loves to tinker with databases. TJay has been an IT professional for over a decade and a half. Currently serving as a Senior Database Administrator with Imagine Learning. TJay has progressed through several roles in his database career including developer, data guy, database developer, database analyst and DBA.
Paul Turley
Twitter: - paul_turley
LinkedIn: Paul Turley
Contact: http://www.sqlserverbiblog.com
Paul is a Principal Consultant for Pragmatic Works, a Mentor and Microsoft Data Platform MVP. He consults, writes, speaks, teaches blogs about business intelligence and reporting solutions. He works with companies around the world to model data, visualize and deliver critical information to make informed business decisions; using the Microsoft data platform and business analytics tools. He is a Director of the Oregon Data Community PASS chapter user group, the author and lead author of Professional SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services and 14 other titles from Wrox Microsoft Press. He holds several certifications including MCSE for the Data Platform and BI.
William E Pearson III
Twitter: - @Bill_Pearson
LinkedIn: William E Pearson III
Contact: https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile=02C5CD07-7511-4151-A678-3A4A3451F85E
Bill Pearson created Island Technologies Inc. in 1997, and has developed a large and diverse customer base since. Bill#39;s background as a CPA, Internal Auditor, Management Accountant, and SQL Server MVP (BI) enables him to provide value to clients as a liaison between Accounting / Finance and Information Services. Bill has implemented enterprise business intelligence systems over the years for many Fortune 500 companies and focuses his practice upon the integrated Microsoft Business Intelligence
Michael Fal
Twitter: - @Mike_Fal
LinkedIn: Michael Fal
Contact: http://mikefal.net
Mike is a specialist in data management technologies. As a community advocate, public speaker, and blogger, Mike is a practicing thought leader for data and automation. He is passionate about DevOps and data, building platforms to optimize, protect, and use data efficiently.
Since 1999, Mike has been working in the database field, focusing primarily on SQL Server and specializes in automating data solutions to improve the reliability and efficiency of his environments. He has been caught playing trombone in public on more than one occasion.
Doug Lane
Contact: http://www.douglane.net
Doug Lane (MCITP, MCTS) is a consultant with Brent Ozar Unlimited and has over 14 years’ experience with SQL Server. He blogs about SQL Server with emphasis on Reporting Services and professional development.
Sponsors
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