November 2009 - Posts

• December 10th, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  When: December 10th, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM!   Who:  Kevin Boles Kevin is a SQL Server expert, working exclusively with the product since version 6.5. He holds pretty much every SQL Server certification including MVP.  His primary focus is the relational engine and his passion is performance analysis and tuning.  He teaches occasionally, is a great mentor and has been a successful independent consultant for the past dozen years. SQL Server and SANs - Let's dig into both the fundamentals and some details of how SANs work and how we can best utilize them to improve SQL Server's IO performance and reliability.  The more you know about SANs the more you are able to stand up to those bullying and very protective SAN admins! :-) Where:  Location: Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map] Register: Click here to register! This Months Sponsor: Posted Nov 28 2009, 06:52 PM by fibrock with no comments

• When: November 12th, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

  When: November 12th, 2009, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Social Time starts at 6:00 PM!   Who:  Kevin Viers Database Platform Technology Specialist with Microsoft   What: SQL 2008 R2- Come learn about the new and exciting roadmap for the SQL Server platform.  SQL Server 2008 R2 is the next generation of the Microsoft SQL Server database platform, planned for release in the first half of calendar year 2010. The R2 release brings significant new capabilities and enhancements that can help your business keep pace with today’s growing and changing data management needs. Increase productivity and reduce data management costs by taking advantage of an even more scalable platform with comprehensive database and application management tools. SQL Server 2008 R2 helps users to build rich analysis and reports and helps organizations improve the quality of their data.  Learn a little more about: ·Powerpivot (formerly project codemane Gemini)·Master Data Services·Application and Multi-Server management·Parallel Data Warehouse (formerly project codename Madison)·New SKUs and Pricing    Where:  Location: Markel Plaza 4600 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 [map] Register: Click here to register! This Months Sponsor: Posted Nov 07 2009, 06:18 AM by fibrock with no comments Filed under: Kevin Viers