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SQL SERVER – Next Version of SQL Server ‘Denali’ is Officially Named as SQL Server 2012

Posted in Pinal Dave, PostADay, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL PASS, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on October 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Recently I attended SQLPASS 2011 and it had few announcements and some of them really important. I am going to write in detail in future all the announcements. However, there is one announcement needs special attention and blog post. The official name of the next version of the SQL Server. So far we were all addressing the next version of the SQL Server as SQL Server ‘Denali’.

Microsoft VP Ted Kummert announced the official name of the next version of the SQL Server – SQL Server 2012. The version of the SQL Server will be 11. The release date is estimated in the first half of the year 2012. Here are two important updates which are related to SQL Server 2012.

  • Apache Hadoop will power Azure Cloud Services and Windows Deployments.
  • New touch-based data exploration capabilities will be extended to other devices.

Additionally, SQL Server Crescent project also got new name as Power View. A new Data Explorer tool will be also released that will make it easier to browse and use data from public-cloud data sources. There is a blog post from SQL Server Team on roadmap on big data.

Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)

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SQL SERVER – SQLPASS Memory Lane of 2009 and 2010

Posted in Pinal Dave, PostADay, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL PASS, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, T SQL, Technology on October 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »

Today is the last day of the SQLPASS 2011 and I will be soon posting SQL Server 2011 experience over here.

We all change, life change, event changes, experiences change and but memory hardly changes. I have quite commonly noticed that we all remember the good memories for long time and no matter how bad the memories are we often forget the same.

Here is my experience of my earlier experience of attending SQLPASS.

SQLAuthority News – SQLPASS Nov 8-11, 2010-Seattle – An Alternative Look at Experience

SQLAuthority News – Notes of Excellent Experience at SQL PASS 2009 Summit, Seattle

Every year SQLPASS is getting better for me and I am learning a lot more than earlier year.

I am extremely overwhelmed with the love and support showed by community towards my SQL Server Wait Stats book [Amazon] | [Flipkart] | [Kindle].

I thank you from my bottom of the heart!

Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)

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SQLAuthority News – SQLPASS – Today FREE 100 SQL Wait Stats Book Print Copy – Book Signing

Posted in About Me, Database, Pinal Dave, PostADay, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL PASS, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL Wait Stats, SQL Wait Types, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on October 13, 2011 | 2 Comments »

“If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” ~Toni Morrison

I wrote book on SQL Wait Stats. [Amazon] | [Flipkart] | [Kindle]

I really wanted to learn about SQL Wait Stats. There was no real book available so I wrote the book myself. Since I wrote this book, I feel I can now more 100 pages to what I had contributed. I am very fortunate that my SQL Wait Stats book is very well accepted in community. Every author who authors book has dream that his book is well received and well read. In the recent internet era eBooks and PDF copies are everywhere and the job of reading print book and using bookmark is getting faded. Just like the same every author wants to have their books book signing event. I am so fortunate that during this SQLPASS the similar opportunity has presented to me.

I will be also doing book signing but here is interesting twist – you do not have to purchase the books (USD 11.99) – this book will be FREE for you.

Here are further details:

Event: SQL Server Wait Stats Book Signing
Date: October 13, 2011 Thursday
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM
Location: SQLPASS Exhibitors Booth #300

Thanks to kind people at expressor Studio for kindly helping me to with this arrangement.

Read the review of the book on SQLConcepts and on flipkart.

See you tomorrow!

Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)

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SQLAuthority News – SQLPASS – 100 SQL Wait Stats Book Print Copy Giveaway – A Book Every Minute for an Hour Tomorrow

Posted in About Me, Database, Pinal Dave, PostADay, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL PASS, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQL Wait Stats, SQL Wait Types, SQLAuthority Author Visit, SQLAuthority News, T SQL, Technology on October 12, 2011 | 7 Comments »

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well” – Voltaire

“The greatest of all gifts is the power to estimate things at their true worth” – Francois De La Rochefoucauld

Please Note: The date and time are Thursday 13 at 1 PM (not Wednesday) – there are few emails asking for the same.

Quotes listed above are really relevant to the news of the day. Regular readers of my blog knows that I have published SQL Server Wait Stats [Amazon] | [Flipkart] book. I am glad to say that this book has become extremely popular since it has been published. It has ran out of stock in India two times thus far. In USA, we could manage the inventory efficiently. This book is now available on Kindle (at a price less than that of a coffee).

Recently, the kind people at expressor Studio have previously gave away few copies of my book. The same folks have sent me email that they got excellent feedback for the book from the readers who received the book. They have decided to give away 100 copies of my Wait Stats Print Book on Thursday October 13, 2011 between 1.00 and 2.00 PM at SQLPASS exhibition at Booth #300. I am just speechless at their efforts and good will for my book.

Tomorrow, I will be available between 1.00 and 2.00 PM at booth #300 and signing the books personally. Just stop by the booth and pick up the book. We intend to give away 1 book every minute of that hour. Honestly, it will be more than 1 book as there will be 100 books to give away during the short period of 60 minutes (on First come first serve basis!)

See you tomorrow!

Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com)

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SQLAuthority News – Why I am Going to Attend PASS Summit Unite 2011 – Seattle

Posted in Pinal Dave, PostADay, SQL, SQL Authority, SQL PASS, SQL Query, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks, SQLAuthority News, SQLServer, T SQL, Technology on October 11, 2011 | 5 Comments »

For the third year in a row, I am attending the SQLPASS Summit, October 11-14. Every year I have explained my reasons for attending this conference in Seattle, and this year I will state those reasons again.

WHY?


I have written two articles on this subject, which you can read here: 2009 and 2010. My main reason for attending has not changed – I love it!

Why should I attend PASS Summit?

There are not one or two but many reasons why I should be a part of PASS Summit. First, it is a good platform to learn the latest skills and strategies.  This year there are over 170 expert-led technical sessions as well as two days of pre-conference sessions, which will include every aspect of SQL Server. Here, I can sharpen my skills and update myself with the latest SQL Server topics and technologies. This knowledge will help me to optimize SQL Server. It also allows me to stay ahead of the curve as I will be one of the first professionals to learn about the latest advances, roadmaps, and plans for Microsoft SQL Server.

I can learn SQL Server best practices from thousands of SQL Server MVPs, Microsoft team members, authors, experts, and peers who will attend the event.  The highlights of this PASS Summit should be the keynote speakers, Microsoft’s Ted Kummert, Quentin Clark, and David DeWitt. I can even equip myself with the strategies and skills to improve the ROI of my SQL Server environment such as virtualization technologies, performance tuning and scaling, better hardware utilization, simplified management, and need for better business intelligences, to name a few. Furthermore, I can take advantage of the group discount and enhance the knowledge and skills of the entire team.

The four-day event will be marked by a lot of learning, sharing, and networking, which will help me increase both my knowledge and contacts. Every year, PASS Summit provides me a golden opportunity to build my network as well as to identify and meet potential customers or employees. If I am a consultant or vendor who is looking for better career opportunities, PASS Summit is the perfect platform to meet and show my skills to my new potential customers and employers. Moreover, if I am already employed in an organization, here I can get in touch with top-class SQL Server experts who can help me with any future needs. Breakfasts, lunches, and evening receptions, which are included with registration, are meant to provide more and more networking opportunities.

Apart from gaining knowledge and networking, PASS Summit is a good platform to solve high-priority, mission-critical SQL Server issues through Microsoft “Ask the Experts” Lounge and the CSS First Aid Station where I can have direct access to Microsoft developers, service and support, and MVPs.

At PASS Summit, I gain not only new ideas but also inspire myself from top professionals and experts. Learning new things about SQL Server, interacting with different kinds of professionals, and sharing issues and solutions will definitely improve my understanding and turn me into a better SQL Server professional who can leverage and optimize SQL Server to improve business.

Reference: Pinal Dave (http://blog.sqlauthority.com)

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