List of upcoming MSDN webcasts on SQL Server 2008 R2 (StreamInsight) and SQLAzure platform.:
MSDN Webcast: Overview of SQL Server StreamInsight (Level 200)
Wednesday, December 02, 2009 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
In this webcast, we explore how you can build event-driven applications to gain insight from high data rate event stream sources with very low latency. We provide an overview of the new Microsoft platform for complex event processing (CEP) called Microsoft SQL Server StreamInsight, and then we discuss the following scenarios: formulating declarative queries to express powerful analytics over event streams, programming against the object model of the CEP engine, and writing adapters for event stream data sources. Attendees learn how familiar development tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft .NET, C#, and Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) can be used for developing their event-driven applications.
Presenter: Torsten Grabs, Senior Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation
View other sessions from: SQL Server 2008: Develop Strong Database Applications
If you have questions or feedback, contact us.
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032432286&culture=en-US
Cloud Computing Webcast Series - 'Why Microsoft has the best cloud computing story.'
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Join us for a live webcast to hear 'Why Microsoft has the best cloud computing story'!
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032433504&culture=en-US
TechNet Webcast: Thrive Live! SQL Server Locking and Blocking Made Simple (Level 200)
Monday, December 07, 2009 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
A good working knowledge of how Microsoft SQL Server makes use of locking and transaction isolation levels can help you greatly improve an application's performance. In this webcast, we explore the SQL Server locking methodology and share techniques for enhancing query response times.
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032432983&culture=en-US
MSDN Webcast: SQL Server 2008 R2 Support for Up to 256 Logical Processors (Level 200)
Wednesday, December 09, 2009 1:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 introduces support for greater than 64 logical processors, supporting up to 256 logical processors on the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system. In this webcast, we discuss the importance of being able to scale to 256 logical processors, examine the methodology Microsoft employed to validate performance and scalability of SQL Server 2008 R2, and provide details on SQL Server scalability tests and the hardware platforms the tests ran on. We also discuss architectural innovations that made it possible for SQL Server 2008 R2 to scale beyond 64 logical processors and share SQL Server best practices.
Presenters: Madhan Arumugam, Program Manager, Microsoft Corporation and Fabricio Voznika, Senior Software Development Engineer, Microsoft Corporation
Madhan Arumugam is a program manager on the SQL Server Engine team at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington, where his responsibilities currently cover base diagnostic and execution infrastructure technologies like SQL Server Operating System (SQLOS). Before joining Microsoft, Madhan worked as a software engineer at Intel developing functional models for multi-core cache coherency protocols and other interconnects.
Fabricio Voznika is a developer on the Microsoft SQL Server team where he currently works with synchronization primitives, scheduling, and eventing infrastructure. Prior to Microsoft, he worked for Ericson, designing a network performance monitor in Berkeley, California, and he worked for Objective Solutions in Curitiba, Brazil. Fabricio holds a master's degree from the University of Washington and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (PUC-PR).
View other sessions from:
SQL Server 2008: Develop Strong Database Applications
If you have questions or feedback, contact us.
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032433593&culture=en-US
Cloud Computing Webcast Series - 'The Business Value of Online Services'
Monday, December 14, 2009 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Join us for a live webcast to discuss 'The Business Value of Online Services'!
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032433505&culture=en-US
To continue the story about SQLBits V conference and list of sessions that I have submitted, here is news for you to participate in voting.
If you are registered on the site you can now vote on the sessions you want to see at the next SQLBits.
Voting is Open
Have your say on what sessions are chosen for the Saturday. Go to the Community Day Sessions and vote
Its vital that you vote so that you get the sessions. If you don't we've no idea it you would prefer index tuning or piano tuning
Why it is important for every user to vote?
Every vote counts even though you arenot attending. By any reason if you are not able to attend the conference you can follow the session at a later time by the way of recordings (depending upon speaker's discretion).
Help us to help you by spending sometime to browse through the submitted sessions, not only that exciting thing is if you are coming on Friday and Saturday its even more important you vote as we have some scope to repeat sessions if they are very popular!
Another exciting news from Scottish Area SQL Server User Group meeting on October 08th 2009 [Thursday] with the topic: SQL Server Performance Analysis Tools and Powershell.
The topic itself is very interesting in terms how DBAs will tackle the performance issues and give you a glimpse of tools that are available with SQL Server 2008 where you can perform your own analysis, also a glimpse of Powershell for a DBA.
The evening can get you a starter of how it will for upcoming SQLBits V conference.
Your own Performance Analysis Toolkit - Rob Carrol
How easy is it to do your own performance analysis. In this session Rob will look at:
- Using SQLDiag to run performance collections
- Analysing Profiler output using SQL Nexus
- Analysing Perfmon data using PAL
Introduction to Powershell for a DBA – Martin Bell
A new feature of SQL Server 2008 is the SQLPS mini-shell in this session Martin will be showing what you can do with this new scripting environment and why you should start using it!
Venue: Microsoft Edinburgh, Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG
Register for Event
If you are in Europe then you don't need introduction about SQLBits- a popular conference for SQL Server users in Europe. This time SQLBits goes west which is the fifth from the series.
So far it has been a good learning experience (me too) to see experts & users in one place, as usual this time I have submitted the following sessions and you might have observed the icon on the top:
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Level: 300 - Intermediate and 400 - Advanced
DBA & KAT (SQL Server 2008 R2)
SQL Server Data Recovery and Troubleshooting - strategy and
standards
DBAs will need to be pro-active,
that means the data should be recovered quickly or be prepared for worst.
How can you be assured that your RECOVERY strategies are best?
How many times you have tested the
backups?
So the action should be quickly,
when you encounter a problem that could lead to a loss of data in a customer
location which terms as "Data Recovery" problem.
SQL Server 2008 brings flavour of
new and enhancements to existing features to correct various problems like DBCC
CHECKDB failing or database being marked as suspect or log file fails to
restore etc. This session covers how to take corrective actions and what
process need to be in place in yoru database platforms.
(Prior DBA knowledge is essential)
400 DBA
SQL Server 2008 Compression features, reduce size of data
not the IT budget!
Data Compression is a buzz word if
you want to reduce the storage of data efficiently, SQL Server 2008 provides
you with native data compression feature for your tables, indexes and
partitions that can significantly reduce the size of your database. Also think
about BACKUP compression, helps in reducing its size of your database to 1/2 or
even to 1/3!
Find out whether its a myth or assumption that a smaller database can lead to
better performance. We will cover the "mission impossible
(MI)" about strategies and standards to sustain
performance for IO bound loads, reduce memory requirement and the manageability
cost (e.g. backup/recovery) of your database.
We will cover from basics to
advanced level having a flavour of demos.
400 Kat
SQL Server End To End Troubleshooting - How to use tools
& techniques?
Its a joy to see majority of SQLBits
sessions concentrates on Performance Troubleshooting.
In this session I'm covering the End-To-End track of how to detect, diagnose,
and resolve performance problems in SQL Server (not a difficult job). Be aware
that it may takes years of on-the-job experience to learn how to use the tools
and techniques that help you detect when a problem is occurring, diagnose the
root-cause of the problem, and then resolve the problem.
The talk details and demonstrates native tools and techniques that can make
your long days shorter and make difficult troubleshooting activities much
faster and easier. This is not for a DBA, every SQL Server user needs to know
how to keep their database platform in pristine condition, and you'll need
these skills to do it.
400 Kat
SQL Server 2008 R2 - What's new with virtualization and
server consolidation?
Answering the question "which
servers needed more horsepower or which ones could be consolidated
together" is not a straight one. The solution depends on deployment and
application availability, some of them may not have good answer and they are
behind in terms of monitoring the platform.
Come to this session to know what SQL Server 2008 R2 features can bring the
advantages to DBAs, SYSAdmins to plan/chalk out process to virtualize or
consolidate the server platform. You don't need a third party tool if you can
apply the technique in right place, at right time - Virtualization for
Databases!
300 Kat
Achieve SQL Server 2008 High Availability and Disaster
Recovery - technical case study
Achieving
maximum availability and near immediate recovery from a disaster is essential
for maintaining our revenue stream. Service Management principles must be
worked hard to eliminate all single points of failure in architecture, and
developed procedures for patching servers, upgrading software, and implementing
application changes that preserve high availability. Based on these efforts,
you can achieve 99.99 percent uptime, including both planned and unplanned
downtime.
This
session covers the decisions and procedures that are employed to maintain
maximum availability with minimal downtime. This information will be of
interest to senior IT managers, project leads, architects, and database
administrators (DBAs). All the content is presented from my own experience and
industry best practices, it will sum up a great deal of procedures to achieve
high availability and disaster recovery.
400 DBA
SQL Server Extended Events - diagnose and resolve production
issues!
This session covers the introduction
and concepts of SQL Server Extended Events Architecture.
Deploying and configuration of Extended Events can dramatically reduce the time
required to diagnose and resolve production issues and also find out deep
visibility into SQL Server internals.
We will also cover the online analysis that brings information about an
incident closer to the incident itself and by using Extended Events lowers time
to resolution for production problems. Let us also dive into best practices in
diagnosing the production problems.
400 Kat
Query Optimizer and Table Hints - what's best in SQL Server
2008
Hints are a powerful mechanism to
force SQL Server to use alternate query plans. More often than not, the query
optimizer does a fantastic job in creating the most optimized query plan for
data access, but there may be numerous occasions when you would like to use
alternate query plans to boost performance.
Query Hints may adversely affect performance so should be used with care. In
this breakout session, we first alert the DBAs on using Hints as they need to
be sure that there is indeed a problem with the query plan. This session
covers SQL Server Query hints topic to specify that the indicated hints should
be used throughout the query. Let us have a look at different types of
Hints including Query & Table Hints with various concepts on SQL Server
query processing architecture are also explained wherever relevant, to ensure
that the audience gets the most out of the session.
We will also cover the best practices, how-to and when-to tricks on using query
hints and optimizer.
400 DBA
SQL Server 2008 R2 new features for efficient multi-server
management
SQL Server 2008 R2 Application and
Multi-server management helps the database platform deployment in a pro-active
manner. You can manage environment efficiently at scale through centralized
visibility, resource utilization and streamlined manner of consolidation for
your application lifecyle. Come to this session to know more about control
point explorer, resource optimization (consolidation & improved service
levels) and improved efficiencies of database deployment.
400 Kat
Make your DBA life better using SQL Server technologies -
notes from field & best practices
This session details a typical DBA's
day demonstrating the new improvements of the Management Platform made for
Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
We will concentrate on how best you can make use of tools (pre-installed) of
Microsoft, as they pertain to efficient systems management, multi-server
management, performance tracking, and policy implementation. Take advantages of
detection and enforcement of security policies & design practices in your
database environment using both graphical and command-line tools. We cover
everything from the new Management interface in SQL Server and Management Data
Warehouse that also have a practical demonstration of PowerShell integration in
SQL Server administration tasks, not to mention about best practices.
400 Kat
SQL Server 2008 - Unstructured Data Storage Solutions and
Best practices
This session helps you to build a
strategy and learn how the SQL Server 2008 new feature is addressing the needs
of storing large volumes of unstructured data, while still retaining relational
control over it. These solutions enable you to reduce both capital and
operational costs for large stores of unstructured data. In this session we
also cover the best practices in such storage kind of projects.
400 DBA
Build a strategy for database backup and Disaster Recovery -
SQL Server
Planning for a disaster is not
enough, unless you have tested it! Also it's a topic that not many people like
to think about it! Let us have a look at how SQL Server technologies can help
to build a strategy that is essential to your Business, before you need it.
With SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008, there are many features that will
help you to successfully weather the storm with minimal loss of data and time.
Make sure you're aware of all of the tools available to help you sleep easier at
night.
300 Kat
Take your time to register and vote for your favourite topic.
Hope to see you there, as I will be speaking on SQL Server 2008 R2 topic (Friday) and on Free Community day (Saturday).
Lastly don't forget to visit my talk from last conference: SQL Server Upgrade 2000 - 2005 - 2008 Best practices & notes from field.
Do you have any data management strategies within your environment?
Would like to be part of a conference that can help build upon the knowledge you already have, as well as demonstrating how to get the best from Microsoft SQL Server for data management and business intelligence?
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As the amount of data created increases every year, a re-think about how it's stored and managed within an organisation is clearly needed.
That's why we're excited to invite you to the first Microsoft SQL Server Data Management Conference on 29 September 2009, at Inmarsat, London. You'll see first-hand how Microsoft SQL Server can help to increase business value and reduce costs through the delivery of more effective and efficient data management. Learn how to tackle the key data management challenges that face organisations like yours, including scalability, performance 'to the limits', data warehousing, virtualisation and business intelligence.
Whether you're a SQL Server, or alternative database platform specialist, we are confident that the conference will be an informative experience that will build upon the knowledge you already have, as well as demonstrating how to get the best from Microsoft SQL Server for data management and business intelligence.
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Hear from technical experts including:
- Mark Whitehorn, Consultant and Academic - Databases, Data Management and Business Intelligence
- Donald Farmer, Principal Program Manager, Microsoft SQL Server Development Team
A more detailed agenda is available when you register.
Come and discover how other information managers, enterprise architects, database administrators and developers are re-thinking their strategies on data management, and learn more about Microsoft SQL Server solutions for data management and business intelligence.
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UK Technical Launch at Wembley Stadium and see how technical experts like you are using innovations in Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Microsoft Exchange Server 2010:
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Hope you had a chance to visit SQLBits site about speaker submissions which is a popular conference for SQL Server in Europe!
Now the news is registration is open and here is what organisers are placating your SQL Server knowledge palate:
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The Biggest SQL Server Conference in Europe
Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales
19th- 21st November 2009
Registration is Now Open
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The events are always well attended so if you have not been before now is your chance.
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Now don't forget about Saturday community day with a |
| Mug Shot Competition, to find the best and most interesting mug shot, that is a picture of a SQLBits mug of course! You have the opportunity to win a free pass to 3 days of unsurpassed content as well as your including accomodation. |
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SQLBits V is the theme, 5th instalment of world class SQL Server event and making it even bigger and better than last time, now spanning 3 days, and still keeping everything that has worked so well at previous events.
SQLBits goes west - will be held at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport South Wales, just off the M4 motorway.
What is the big deal in the announcement?
This is the biggest event yet, with 3 days of top quality SQL Server content. It starts with the pre-conference training day on Thursday 19th (more details coming soon). Based on the previous events feedback about weekday versus weekend this time they have added a paid conference day on the Friday 20th, with a SQL 2008 and R2 theme. Finally the usual free Saturday community day is on too, with speakers from around the world covering all manner of SQL Server topics.
If you are not a member already join SQLBits and we will send you updates about this event as and when they happen. Session submission is now open so get started by creating a speaker profile and then you will be able to submit a session
This bulletin summary lists security bulletins released for May 2009.
The full version of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for May 2009 can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-may.mspx.
With the release of the bulletins for May 2009, this bulletin summary replaces the bulletin advance notification originally issued on May 7, 2009. For more information about the bulletin advance notification service, see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/advance.mspx.
To receive automatic notifications whenever Microsoft Security Bulletins are issued, subscribe to Microsoft Technical Security Notifications on http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx.
Microsoft will host a webcast to address customer questions on these bulletins on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada). Register for the May Security Bulletin Webcast at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/summary.mspx.
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The whole set of tracks have been desinged under work loads (i.e. areas of work) rather than any other theme such as performance, security. Just to simply the work load allows one to choose ones area of focus and attend sessions, get questions answered as well as try oneself at the hands-on-labs provided.
With 28 tracks, 112 sessions covering 3 days, there is less chance that your focus area is missing. In addition to it, the Microsoft India Development Center also is hosting Technology Tents where they would be showcasing the cool and innovative products that they are working on. This gives a very early preview of whats coming up from this team.
In addition if you are community enthusiast, there is a community track that allows members to discuss their specific topics, present sessions, chalk talks etc., and this could be an excellent starting point if you want to get into presenting in technical forums. This would showcase our communith leads, most valuable professions (mvps) and regional directors who have vast experience in Microsoft technologies as well as presenting in technical forums. This definitely inspires the technical speaker in you.
We look forward to seeing you at Tech Ed and lets make it a grand success.
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Not only that I'm speaking in this conference within Unconference, as I was depressed to miss the Tech-Ed Los Angeles conference this week!
New PASS Summit 2009 Dates
Based on survey feedback, PASS also adjusted its conference agenda this year, scheduling both pre- and post-conference seminars instead of leading with 2 days of pre-conference seminars.
"The schedule change gives our attendees more flexibility in their travel schedule," Graziano explains. "They can attend all the breakout sessions without traveling on a weekend, which should make life easier for our East Coast attendees. And they can still regsiter for our popular full-day technical seminars, held Monday and Friday."
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Pre-Conference Seminars: Monday, November 2
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PASS Summit Sessions: Tuesday, November 3 - Thursday, November 5
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Post-Conference Seminars: Friday, November 6
In continuation to Developer Day Scotland session submission & registration get ready to register to attend on May 02nd 2009, that consists with action-packed agenda for all IT professionals.
Click here to register your interest for this event
MSDN Webcast: Building Applications with SQL Server 2008 (Level 100)
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 adds numerous new capabilities for developers, from support for spatial data types to a mechanism to store SQL BLOB data using the NTFS file system and several things in between.
TechNet Webcast: Governing Your Enterprise with Policy-Based Management (Level 300)
Policy-Based Management is an essential new feature to maintain configuration consistency across large distributed environments, enforce strict regulatory requirements, and manage the complexity of Microsoft SQL Server instances throughout the enterprise
TechNet Webcast: SQL Server 2008 Capabilities for Meeting PCI Compliance Needs (Level 200)
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) is a preventative standard intended to reduce the risk of payment card fraud and information theft.
Microsoft Certification Coaching Session: Preparing for your Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam (70-432) (session 1)
Take advantage of this coaching session hosted by a Microsoft Certified Trainer to help prepare for your Microsoft Certification exam.
Microsoft Certification Coaching Session: Preparing for your Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Exam (70-432) (session 2)
Take advantage of this coaching session hosted by a Microsoft Certified Trainer to help prepare for your Microsoft Certification exam.