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Tag: speaking

  • SQL Saturday #132 Files

    Uploaded here if you need them. These are the PPT deck and the code.

    UnstructuredData.zip

    EncryptionPrimer.zip

  • Back to Pensacola and SQL Saturday #132

    This will be my fourth trip to Pensacola for SQL Saturday #132. I’ve enjoyed going every time and I usually take a day or two off from work on the trip to spend with my daughter. Last year we both got shirts, and had a good time at the event, and at the beach.

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    This year I’m giving three talks, which is a lot, but they’re spread out throughout the day. I have the Early Bird morning session, at 7:30, which is really there for the people that arrive early. I’ll be talking about Unstructured Data in SQL Server, going over the Filestream and Filetable options you have for storing binary data.

    At lunch I’ll be doing a Preparing for Disaster Recovery talk at the vendor session where I’ll talk about how some of the Red Gate tools can help you prepare for disaster.

    In the afternoon, I’m then talking Encryption at 4:30. It’s a beginner session, but I’ll show the various options you have and how they work in SQL Server. There’s a ton to learn about encryption, and I scratch the surface, but if you want to know what’s available, come see.

    If you’re anywhere near Pensacola, I’d urge you to register and come by on June 9th. This is a free day of training on all different parts of SQL Server and you get the chance to improve your career for the price of a car trip and a little time on a Saturday.

    If you’re not coming, cancel so others can atttend. It’s not sold out yet, but attendance is always good at this event.

  • I’m Going on Tour

    I’ve done quite a bit of speaking over the last few years, which has required a lot of travel. I had 15 events that I attended last year, only one of which was in Denver, so I spent quite a few days on a plane.

    sqlinthecitylogoThis year I’ve cut back a bit, with only 3 events so far this year, but it will get busy this fall. The SQL in the City events last year in London and LA were a big success for my employer, Red Gate Software, and this year we’ve decided to expand and build a mini-tour of events.

    We are back in London this July, for two dates this time on July 13, and 14. Friday is booked, but you can still register for Saturday, July 14 and come attend a free training event, which will talk about SQL Server issues and include information about how Red Gate’s products make you more efficient and effective at your job.

    This fall, we are going on a 5-cities-in-11-days tour all over the US. We have booked the following dates:

    In addition, we’ve added a sixth event in Seattle, on Monday, Nov 5, just before the PASS Summit.

    sqltoolbeltThese are free events, and we’ll have some tool tracks, talking about how to better get value from Red Gate tools, but we’ll also have tracks that talk about real issues you encounter as DBAs. I’ll be speaking, along with Brad McGehee and Grant Fritchey on writing better T-SQL, database maintenance, disaster recovery, and more.

    This tour is something we’ve talked about for a few years, and we’ve finally gotten the time, money, and permission for a tour. So look for us to be traveling through your part of the US. I’m not sure if we’ll have a real tour bus to travel in style.

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    With quite a few people coming over from the UK, and a frugal boss, our budget might end up supporting a tour in something like this.

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    In any case, if you will be in one of the cities on any of the dates above, register today. It’s an exciting experiment, and one that I hope will be valuable for you and us, and something we’ll get to do every year in different cities.

  • Rocky Mountain Tech Trifecta 2012

    My fourth visit to the Rocky Mountain Tech Trifecta will be tomorrow where I’ll deliver two talks:

    Branding Yourself for a Dream Job – 9:30am, Rm 1130

    Unstructured Data in SQL Server – 3:15, Rm 1402

    There’s still time to register if you’re in the Denver area, and you will get a full day of free training on SQL Server, .NET Mobile, Office, Kinect, Windows, and more. There are quite a few other professional development talks you can attend as well.

    Pass the word and visit the site for more information or to register.