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 TimeMain Auditorium - Room: Main AuditoriumBreakout Room #1 - Room: Breakout Room #1
08:30 AMJC Armand

Keynote: SQL Server 2008

Level: Beginner
 
09:45 AMPlamen Ratchev

T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2008

Level: Intermediate
Joe Salvatore

SQL Server BI: Beyond the Buzzwords

Level: Beginner
11:00 AMMike Davis

SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

Level: Intermediate
 
12:00 PMIdea Integration

Lunch

Level: Beginner
 
01:00 PMDale Fountain

What's New in SQL Server 2008 Analysis Services

Level: Beginner
Mike Davis

Upgrading DTS to SSIS

Level: Beginner
02:15 PMMike Mollenhour

SQL 2008 Performance Data Collector

Level: Intermediate
Vikas Hawaldar

SQL Server 2008 Data Mining

Level: Intermediate
3:30 PMBrian Knight

Performance Tuning SSIS in SQL Server 2008

Level: Advanced
David Lapides

SQL 2008 Column Level/Transparent Data Encryption

Level: Advanced
4:45 PMBrian Knight

Closing and Prize Giveaway

Level: Beginner
 


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
Closing and Prize GiveawayBrian KnightBeginner
Keynote: SQL Server 2008JC ArmandBeginner
LunchIdea IntegrationBeginner
Performance Tuning SSISBrian KnightAdvanced
Performance Tuning SSIS in SQL Server 2008Brian KnightAdvanced
SQL 2008 Column Level/Transparent Data EncryptionDavid LapidesAdvanced
SQL 2008 Performance Data CollectorMike MollenhourIntermediate
SQL Server 2008 Data MiningVikas HawaldarIntermediate
SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Mike DavisIntermediate
SQL Server BI: Beyond the BuzzwordsJoe SalvatoreBeginner
T-SQL Enhancements in SQL Server 2008Plamen RatchevIntermediate
Upgrading DTS to SSISMike DavisBeginner
What's New in SQL Server 2008 Analysis ServicesDale FountainBeginner


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.