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.

Start TimeAdministrative / Platform - Room: University of IowaApp Dev I - Room: University of IowaApp Dev II - Room: University of IowaBI / Relational Theory - Room: University of Iowa
9:00 AMTim Plas

High-Availability Options for Microsoft SQL Server

Level: Intermediate
Janis Griffin

Tuna Helper - A Proven Process for Tuning SQL

Level: Intermediate
Alex Kuznetsov

Defensive database programming

Level: Beginner
 
10:00 AMAaron King

The Benefits of SQL Azure

Level: Beginner
Jason Strate

ABCs of CTEs

Level: Beginner
Zakir Durumeric

SQL Server 2008: The New and Cool...

Level: Beginner
Jessica Moss

Building Reports in SQL Server Reporting Services

Level: Intermediate
11:10 AMZakir Durumeric

Introduction to Database Mirroring

Level: Intermediate
Jason Strate

Extended Events, Work Smarter Not Harder

Level: Advanced
Alex Kuznetsov

2 Years of Database Unit Testing: Lessons Learned

Level: Beginner
Jessica Moss

Extract, Transform, and Load your Data Warehouse

Level: Intermediate
1:00 PMZakir Durumeric

Service Broker: A Brief Introduction

Level: Intermediate
Keith Dahlby

Introduction to PowerShell

Level: Beginner
Chuck Heinzelman

SQL Server 2008 - Practical Uses for New Features

Level: Intermediate
Jessica Moss

Introduction to SSAS Dimensions

Level: Intermediate
2:00 PMTimothy Ford

Tips Tricks For Administering SQL Server

Level: Beginner
Jason Strate

Drive Your Way to the DMV

Level: Intermediate
Chuck Heinzelman

SQL Server 2008 R2 - Moving to the Next Level

Level: Intermediate
Louis Davidson

Database Design

Level: Intermediate
3:10 PM Jason Strate

Improving Daily Imports with Partitioned Tables

Level: Advanced
Chris Sutton

An Introduction to ASP.NET MVC

Level: Beginner
Louis Davidson

Database Design Patterns

Level: Intermediate


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
2 Years of Database Unit Testing: Lessons LearnedAlex KuznetsovBeginner
ABCs of CTEsJason StrateBeginner
An Introduction to ASP.NET MVCChris SuttonBeginner
Building Reports in SQL Server Reporting Services Jessica MossIntermediate
Database DesignLouis DavidsonIntermediate
Database Design PatternsLouis DavidsonIntermediate
Defensive database programmingAlex KuznetsovBeginner
Drive Your Way to the DMVJason StrateIntermediate
Extended Events, Work Smarter Not HarderJason StrateAdvanced
Extract, Transform, and Load your Data WarehouseJessica MossIntermediate
High-Availability Options for Microsoft SQL ServerTim PlasIntermediate
Improving Daily Imports with Partitioned TablesJason StrateAdvanced
Introduction to Database MirroringZakir DurumericIntermediate
Introduction to PowerShellKeith DahlbyBeginner
Introduction to SSAS DimensionsJessica MossIntermediate
Service Broker: A Brief IntroductionZakir DurumericIntermediate
SQL Server 2008 - Practical Uses for New FeaturesChuck HeinzelmanIntermediate
SQL Server 2008 R2 - Moving to the Next LevelChuck HeinzelmanIntermediate
SQL Server 2008: The New and Cool...Zakir DurumericBeginner
The Benefits of SQL AzureAaron KingBeginner
Tips Tricks For Administering SQL ServerTimothy FordBeginner
Tuna Helper - A Proven Process for Tuning SQLJanis GriffinIntermediate


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.

Suggested Session TitleSkill Level
Error Handling for SQL ServerBeginner
Indexing Strategies in 2008Intermediate
New Features in SQL Server 2008Beginner
PowerShellBeginner
Protecting Sensitive Data: Data ClassificationIntermediate
Protecting Sensitive Data: Schema Design OptionsIntermediate