Schedule

Here is our schedule for the upcoming event. We've done our best to provide a good mix of topics and skill levels, we hope you'll find something of interest throughout the day. Our thanks to the speakers listed below for volunteering their time, we couldn't do it without them. If there are schedule changes we will make them here as they happen. We encourage you to check back a few days before the event just in case we have had to move one of your favorite sessions.

Note: Session titles with an '*' have a download available.

No sessions have been assigned to the schedule. Sessions submitted so far are show belown.


Submitted Sessions

Here is the list of sessions submitted so far. Our goal is to feature as many different speakers and topics as possible, but space limitations prevent us from accepting every session. This list is also a great way for those thinking about speaking to see what might be on the agenda and enter a session that doesn't collide with an existing one.

TitleSpeakerLevel
(SQL,SSIS,MDS) Adv Fuzzy Matching Roll Your OwnIra WhitesideIntermediate
A Complete BI Solution in About an Hour! Aaron KingBeginner
Administering the BI StackJosh FennessyIntermediate
Anatomy of a JoinLuke JianIntermediate
Asynchronous programming with Service BrokerSanil MhatreIntermediate
Attribute Discretization in Analysis Services (BI)William E Pearson IIIBeginner
Automate Policy-Based Management using PowerShellAllen WhiteAdvanced
Becoming DAX: An Introduction ... William E Pearson IIIIntermediate
Beyond Plateaux: Optimize SSAS with Best PracticesWilliam E Pearson IIIIntermediate
BLITZ! One Hour SQL Server TakeoversBrent OzarBeginner
Bridging the Chasm: BI Theory vs. PracticeWilliam E Pearson IIIIntermediate
Contained DB? Did it do something wrong?Warren SifreBeginner
Creating a Metadata Mart w/ SSIS - Data GovernanceIra WhitesideIntermediate
Data Quality Services--Finally!Julie SmithBeginner
Database Crime Scene InvestigationBrent DragooIntermediate
Database Development using SQL Server Data ToolsAaron LoweBeginner
Design and Implement BI Like Edison!William E Pearson IIIBeginner
Entity Strategies: Structuring Your ConsultancyWilliam E Pearson IIIBeginner
Gather SQL Server Performance Data with PowerShellAllen WhiteIntermediate
Get Ready for SSIS in SQL Server 2012!Dave FacklerIntermediate
Getting Started with MDXWilliam E Pearson IIIBeginner
How Not to Be a Cranky DBAMike HillwigBeginner
How to Defuse Problems Like a ConsultantBrent OzarIntermediate
Introduction to FileTables in SQL 2012Warren SifreBeginner
Introduction to SQL Server Service BrokerAdam BelebczukBeginner
Introduction to the new Data Alert feature in SSRSLudwig ArmbrusterBeginner
LinkedIn for SQL Server ProfessionalsCraig PurnellBeginner
Little in the middle but got much [Write]BackJosh FennessyIntermediate
Looking to the future - Tabular Mode SSASJosh FennessyBeginner
Manage SQL Server 2012 on Server Core w/PowerShellAllen WhiteAdvanced
Many-to-Many: Multiple Calendars in a Single CubeWilliam E Pearson IIIAdvanced
Merge Replication for Offline Data MobilityTed KruegerBeginner
MS Access with SQL Server Strategies and TipsJuan SotoBeginner
My Favorite SSIS Tips and TricksDave FacklerIntermediate
New Server in an Hour? No Problem!Mike HillwigIntermediate
Optimizing SQL Server I/O with Solid State DrivesLuke JianIntermediate
Overcoming Barriers and Avoiding Mistakes with BIWilliam E Pearson IIIIntermediate
Overview of PowerPivot (for the Uninitiated ...)William E Pearson IIIBeginner
Parameter sniffing - make it work for you !Sanil MhatreIntermediate
Performance Troubleshooting Sql ServerJoe McTaggartIntermediate
Performance Tuning 2012 SSIS Data LoadsHope FoleyIntermediate
PowerPivot & BISM in SQL Server 2012Hope FoleyBeginner
PowerPivot for ExcelWilliam E Pearson IIIBeginner
PowerShell, the New SQL HammerNorman KelmBeginner
Professional Networking for IT ProsCraig PurnellBeginner
Project Deployment Model and SSISDB in SSIS 2012Ludwig ArmbrusterBeginner
Project Deployment Model and SSISDB in SSIS 2012Ludwig ArmbrusterBeginner
Read Dirty to Me - Isolation Levels/User ImpactWendy PastrickBeginner
Revenge: The SQL Part 2: The Sequel!Rob VolkIntermediate
Revenge: The SQL!Rob VolkIntermediate
SAN Basics for DBAsBrent OzarBeginner
Serene Velocity: Reporting Services and SSAS DataWilliam E Pearson IIIIntermediate
Seven SQL Agent Jobs You Should be RunningMike HillwigBeginner
Source Control in a SQL Server WorldEnrique LimaBeginner
SQL Agent MSX Server: One Process, Many ServersMike HillwigIntermediate
SQL Azure Andy ThiruBeginner
SQL Azure Scalability with FederationsScott KleinIntermediate
SQL Azure vs. Azure Tables –Clearing The ConfusionScott KleinIntermediate
SQL Server 2012 AlwaysOn Readable SecondariesAdam BelebczukIntermediate
SQL Server and Disk IOJoe McTaggartAdvanced
SQL Server and Sharepoint: Best FrienemiesJoe McTaggartIntermediate
SQL Server Health in a SharePoint environment.Enrique LimaIntermediate
SQL Server Security H@ck3ryNorman KelmIntermediate
SRS Report Builder for Business IntelligenceDavid EichnerBeginner
SRS Report Builder for Business IntelligenceDavid EichnerBeginner
SSIS 2012 New FeaturesNorman KelmBeginner
SSIS: The DBA MultiplierTed KruegerBeginner
Tame Your Unruly Data...With Constraints!Rob VolkBeginner
The Script Task, powerhouse of SSISNorman KelmBeginner
Transactional Replication 101Wendy PastrickBeginner
Understanding SSIS PerformanceDave FacklerIntermediate
Unit Testing made easy for Database Development Sanil MhatreBeginner
Upgrade Roadmap: Let’s delve into SQL Server 2012 Craig PurnellIntermediate
Using MS Access as a BI Tool with SQL ServerJuan SotoIntermediate
What's this cache and how did it get so big?Douglas BrendleIntermediate
Writing Professional Database CodeAaron LoweIntermediate
Your First Performance Tuning ClassBrent OzarIntermediate
Your First SQL Internals ClassBrent OzarIntermediate


Suggested Sessions

Thinking about participating as a speaker but no ideas for the topic? Often our attendees will have an idea for you! Or, submit a suggestion of your own.