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What will I be doing at PASS?
I felt horrible last year when I missed the MVP Deep Dives book signing at PASS. I took part instead in a focus group that ran a little late, and still regret it. So this year I wanted to get a jump on...
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What PASS sessions will I try to attend?
Every year at PASS, I do the same thing. I hmm and haw over which sessions I want to go to, and I end up making some tough choices at game time. This year I believe I'll be pretty busy , so my typical...
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Blogging from the PASS Keynote : 2010-11-09
The keynote starts off with a tine Turner impersonator (or maybe it really was Tina?): Rushabh Mehta (donning the Tina wig) delivers the first segment of the keynote, telling the SQL Server community...
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Blogging from the PASS keynote : 2010-11-11
Rick Heiges comes on stage and talks about the way the Board of Directors works. He sent off Lynda Rab, a director since 2007. He introduces the new Directors-at-Large: Douglas McDowell, Andy Warren,...
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SQLRally slide deck & samples
Yesterday I spoke at SQLRally in Orlando on new engine and tools features in the next version of SQL Server - codenamed Denali . We nearly filled the room with 70+ people, and I got to hand out a slew...
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SQL Server v.Next (Denali) : When will Denali be released?
Every few days I see the following question being asked on #sqlhelp , on forums, or in person at various SQL-related events: Q: When will Denali be released? A barrage of similar questions actually...
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Shameless Plug : Vote for my PASS submissions
I received a lot of grief at SQLRally when it was revealed that I have never submitted to speak at the annual PASS Summit . Well, this year, I did submit. So if you are planning on going, and you'd...
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A less shameless plug : PASS sessions I've voted as "preferred"
Not that my preferences really mean a hill of beans to anyone else, but since I've asked for your vote on my sessions , I'd also like to share the list of sessions that I've marked as "preferred" so...
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A Change of Scenery for the PASS Summit
In 2013, the PASS Summit will move from Seattle, which it has called home in 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, to the warmer climes of Charlotte, North Carolina. ( Read the official PASS...
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PASS Summit 2011 Resource List : What's New in SQL Server 2012
At PASS I am giving a presentation on Denali SQL Server 2012 - What's New in Engine and Tools. In previous blog posts I've compiled a list of resources and, now that CTP3 is out, I thought I'd compile...
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