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 TimeSQL Development - Room: Room 3Business Intelligence - Room: Room 1SQL DBA - Room: Room 2
8:45 AMJason Burton

Getting Started with SQL Express*

Level: Beginner
  
10:00 AM Rafael Salas

Dimensional Modeling, why should you care?

Level: Beginner
Rob Schoenborn

Scaling SQL Server for Large Datamarts

Level: Intermediate
11:15 AMLee Johnson

SQL Server 2005 Auditing Using the CLR*

Level: Intermediate
John Welch

Patterns for SSIS Configurations

Level: Intermediate
 
01:15 PM John Welch

Using Data Profiling to Improve ETL

Level: Advanced
David Darden

Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008

Level: Intermediate
02:30 PM Rob Schoenborn

Performance Point 2007 Server Data Integration

Level: Intermediate
Whitney Weaver

Dynamic Management Views Will Save Your Life

Level: Intermediate
03:45 PM Tejas Patel

Implementing Smart Reports with MS BI Platform

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
Dimensional Modeling, why should you care?Rafael SalasBeginner
Dimensional Modeling; Why should you care?Rafael SalasBeginner
Dynamic Management Views Will Save Your LifeWhitney WeaverIntermediate
Entity Framework - What's not to love?Scott KleinIntermediate
Getting Started with SQL ExpressJason BurtonBeginner
Guaranteeing ROI For Your BI InvestmentJennifer CunninghamBeginner
Implementing Smart Reports with MS BI PlatformTejas PatelBeginner
Migrating to Reporting Services 2008John WelchBeginner
Patterns for SSIS ConfigurationsJohn WelchIntermediate
Performance Point 2007 Server Data IntegrationRob SchoenbornIntermediate
Protecting Your SQL Server from Treasure SeekersBrian KelleyBeginner
Resource Governor in SQL Server 2008David DardenIntermediate
Scaling SQL Server for Large DatamartsRob SchoenbornIntermediate
SQL Server 2005 Auditing Using the CLRLee JohnsonIntermediate
SQL Server 2008 XMLScott KleinIntermediate
Trigger Happy Database SecurityBrian KelleyIntermediate
Unit Testing SSIS PackagesJohn WelchIntermediate
Using Data Profiling to Improve ETLJohn WelchAdvanced


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
Auditing using SQL Server 2005 and the CLRIntermediate
Business Intelligence SolutionsAdvanced
Implement Data-Mining Reports using CLR SProcsBeginner
Implement Data-Mining Reports using CLR SProcs Beginner