December 2008 - Posts

• Thursday, January 15th, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  When: Thursday, January 15th, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM! Who: Steve Fibich What: SQL 2005 Database Mirroring Abstract: SQL Server 2005 introduces a number of new features, one of which is Database Mirroring. This is the 2nd out of the box technology from Microsoft for SQL Server that allows native configuration of a Hot Standby Server. It has a completely different configuration than its cousin SQL Clustering and opens up a whole host of secondary possibilities for the resourceful DBA. Come by and take a look as we kick the tires on this new but seldom used solution. About Steve: Steve Fibich currently works in Richmond VA at PFGC as the Systems/Database Architect on a Master Data Management project utilizing SQL Server 2005 and SSIS 2005 pulling data from iSeries, Unix, VAX,  and SAP for a massive system integration effort.  He has been working with SQL Server since 6.5 building Data Warehouses,  building integration systems for third party product integration, creating Master Data Management systems , and doing general DBA work for the past 10 years. Where:  Location: Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map] Register: Click here to register! Posted Dec 29 2008, 10:53 AM by fibrock with no comments

• Thursday, December 11th, 2008, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  When: Thursday, December 11th, 2008, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM! Who: Andy Leonard and Jessica Moss What: SSIS Scripting Overview of Presentation: Can't find an SSIS Task that does what you need? Script it! The Script Task and Script Component in SSIS are extremely powerful and flexible. In this session you will learn how to customize SSIS functionality using Script objects, best practices for script development, script troubleshooting techniques, and script lifecycle management. About Andy: Andy Leonard is a Solid Quality Mentor, SQL Server database and Integration Services developer, SQL Server MVP, and engineer. He is a co-author of Professional SQL Server 2005 Integration Services , Professional Software Testing with Visual Studio 2005 Team System: Tools for Software Developers and Test Engineers ,  MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-441): Designing Database Solutions by Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 , and the upcoming e-book Mastering Visual Studio Team System Database Edition . Andy founded and manages VSTeamSystemCentral.com and maintains two blogs there: Applied Team System and Applied Business Intelligence . He also blogs for  SQLBlog.com. Andy's background includes web application architecture and development, VB.Net, ASP, and ASP.Net; SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS); data warehouse development using SQL Server 2000 and 2005; and test-driven database development. About Jessica: Jessica Moss is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP, a business intelligence mentor with Solid Quality Mentors, and an MCDBA and MCTS: SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence. She has been working with SQL Server 2005 since its release and has participated in many warehousing and reporting solutions. Jessica enjoys working with the local community and is a regular speaker at user groups, code camps, and conferences.  You can read about her work on her blog, http://jessicammoss.blogspot.com. Where:  Location: Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map] Register: Click here to register!   Thanks to our Sponsors Posted Dec 23 2008, 05:59 AM by fibrock with no comments Filed under: Meeting Info