Learning from people is how a craft travels. Conferences, local meetups and mentors teach what no course can: questions, mistakes and the hallway conversations between sessions. Here is how to get real value from each one.
SQLAuthority News – SQLPASS Nov 8-11, 2010-Seattle – An Alternative Look at Experience
SQLPASS 2010 in Seattle was the best summit ever. Instead of the usual event report, here is an alternative look at my trip, travel stats and fun moments.
SQL SERVER – History of SQL Server Database Encryption
Michael Coles, co-author of Expert SQL Server 2008 Encryption, let me share his history of SQL Server database encryption, starting from SQL Server 2000.
SQLAuthority News – Author Visit – SQL Server 2008 R2 Launch
I traveled from Ahmedabad to Mumbai for the SQL Server 2008 R2 Launch event on June 11, 2010, with a laser show, PowerPivot demos and great networking.
Getting Started in the SQL Server Community
Join the SQL Server community through user groups, online events, helpful answers, and a first short talk built from real practice.
SQLAuthority News – Notes of Excellent Experience at SQL PASS 2009 Summit, Seattle
My notes from SQL PASS 2009 Summit in Seattle: why I went, from networking to putting faces to names, and links to my posts from all four days.
SQLAuthority News – SQL PASS Summit, Seattle 2009 Day 4
PASS Summit Seattle 2009 Day 4: Kevin Kline honored for 10 years of service, a great keynote by Dr. David DeWitt, eight meetings and lots of swag.