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Join us for the SQL Server
Loadfest and do a hands-on installation of SQL
Server 2008 with SQL Server expert Andrew Novick.
The Loadfest session starts with a discussion of the
different editions of SQL Server and where each
might be appropriate.
Register for the SQL Server Loadfest!
The slides are available:
Lesson 1 - What is SQL Server
Lesson 2 - Before the Install
Lesson 3 - Installing SQL Server 2008
Lesson 4 - Completing the Install
Lesson 5 - Preparing for Production
Before the installations there
will be a short session on preparation steps:
- Server
sizing
- Preparing
disks for SQL Server
- Security
preparation
During the install process
you’ll receive step-by-step instruction and live
demonstration of the installation process. Several
SQL Server experts will be on hand to help with any
issues that might arise.
The session will follow up with
post-install steps to prepare your SQL Server for
production use. Tasks such as:
- Creating a
backup strategy
- Database
maintenance tasks like index-reorganization and
DBCC
- Managing
database growth
After the Installafest session
the day will continue with breakout sessions:
- SQL Server
Clinic – One-on-one help with installation or
other SQL Server problems.
- Securing
SQL Server – Configuration, encryption,
auditing, and Defense Against the Dark Arts
(hackers).
- Business
Intelligence and Reporting
- Data in the
Cloud – Moving data to the internet
- New
features of T-SQL
So bring your laptop or other
computer and install SQL Server 2008. Plenty of
power will be available. However, a laptop is not a
required. There will be a demo install on a large
screen for everyone to follow.
Register for the SQL Server Loadfest!
Download will be available
shortly before the first presentation on Friday
March 27th, 2009.
Andrew Novick is a
developer/consultant with 25 years in the computer
industry and a focus on SQL Server and Microsoft
.Net. His practice includes designing databases,
query optimization, analysis of performance
problems, and building business applications. His
writings include the books Transact-SQL User-Defined
Functions and “SQL Server 2000 XML Distilled. You
can find additional articles on his web site:
http://www.NovickSoftware.com |
