A Technical Demo fails for a few predictable reasons, and most of them can be fixed before you start. This guide covers rehearsing on the exact machine, numbered scripts with a reset file, readable screens, an early room check, a recorded backup and what to say when something breaks live.
SQLAuthority News – Authors Visit – K-MUG TechEd Trivandrum on June 27, 2009 – Event Report
My report from K-MUG TechEd Trivandrum on June 27, 2009, where a PASS Chapter was launched, with thanks to the people who made the day a success.
SQLAuthority News – TechEd on Road Ahmedabad June 20, 2009 – An Astounding Success
My recap of TechEd on Road Ahmedabad on June 20, 2009: 200+ attendees, people traveling from all over India, and two back to back SQL sessions.
SQLAuthority News – Summary of TechEd India 2009 – A Grand Event
My summary of TechEd India 2009: Steve Ballmer’s keynote, a talk by the Oscar winning sound designer of Slumdog Millionaire, tech sessions and great community spirit.
SQLAuthority News – TechEd India 2009 – Day 3 – Product Group Meeting – Final Presentations – Meeting Friends
TechEd India 2009 has ended. Day 3 was the best, with a meeting with the SQL Server product group under NDA, final presentations and time with friends.
SQLAuthority News – TechEd India 2009 – Day 2 – In-Person Meeting with Industry Leaders – Community Party
Day 2 of TechEd India 2009 was even better: talks with industry leaders, Vinod Kumar’s session on data compression in SQL Server 2008, and a community party.
SQLAuthority News – TechEd India 2009 – Day 1 – Authors Tech Session – SQL Server Cheat Sheet – Meeting Great People
The first day of TechEd India 2009 was a blast: Steve Ballmer’s keynote, my tech session with the SQL Server cheat sheet, and meeting great people.