Introduction I could run through the abstract for my submission to the SQLRally pre-con – and I will include much of it in this post. But Wait There’s More! It’s difficult to convey in writing my passion for SQL Server Integration Services. I like the platform – a lot. I love sharing SSIS with others for …
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Article: An Example of Test-Driven Development
Today, SQLServerCentral republished the first article in my Test-Driven Database Development series: An Example of Test-Driven Database Development. (Thanks SSC!)
PASS Summit 2010 Fun
Introduction The PASS Summit 2010 is fast approaching, and I’m honored to present two sessions and participate in several events. I look forward to meeting lots of SQL Server professionals – some of whom I already know via Twitter! Tuesday, 9 Nov 2010 12:00 PM Birds of a Feather – I’ll be hosting a table to …
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#SSIS Training Live and In-Person
Introduction I had a great time in Boston earlier this month delivering the three-day version of From Zero To SSIS! – the only SSIS class written cover-to-cover by me. The feedback was very positive, which made me feel really good about spending a year designing a course to thoroughly instruct developers and DBAs in SSIS …
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SQLRally Pre-Conference Voting Is Open!
SQLRally The SQLRally team has been working overtime and you can now vote on the pre-conference session you’d most like to see. What a great idea. This is a much better way to select pre-cons. This way, the SQL Server Community wins. I submitted a pre-conference session called A Day of SSIS. You can cast your vote …
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Presenting Part 4 of Building a Scalable, Enterprise-Class Data Warehouse for SQL Server 20 Oct 2010
I am honored to present Part 4 of 4 of Building a Scalable, Enterprise-Class Data Warehouse for SQL Server Wednesday, 20 Oct 2010! This presentation features a demo of expressor 3.0 studio by Steve Frechette, expressor’s Vice President of Engineering. It’s going to be fun and I hope to see you there! :{>
Bridge Architecture
Introduction This post is the twenty-fifth part of a ramble-rant about the software business. The current posts in this series are: Goodwill, Negative and Positive Visions, Quests, Missions Right, Wrong, and Style Follow Me Balance, Part 1 Balance, Part 2 Definition of a Great Team The 15-Minute Meeting Metaproblems: Drama The Right Question Software is …
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Presenting at SQLLunch Today!
I’m honored and excited to present SSIS Design Patterns 1c: Variables, Events, and Automated Custom Logging Patterns for SQLLunch today (11 Oct 2010)! In this talk, I cover building a custom logging solution in SSIS. I hope to see you there! :{>
Richmond Code Camp X Recap
Introduction The tenth Richmond Code Camp was held today at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College campus on Parham Road. It. was. awesome! With 40 sessions and over 400 registered, this #RichCC was arguably the best one yet! There’s a lot that goes into planning an event of this magnitude. I commend the Code Camp …
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Richmond Code Camp X Recap
Introduction The tenth Richmond Code Camp was held today at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College campus on Parham Road. It. was. awesome! With 40 sessions and over 400 registered, this #RichCC was arguably the best one yet! There’s a lot that goes into planning an event of this magnitude. I commend the Code Camp …
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