Allen White : User Group Meetings

T-SQL Tuesday #41 - Presenting and Loving it!

AllenMWhite — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:56:00 GMT

For this T-SQL Tuesday Bob Pusateri asked us to share how we came to love presenting. Before I ever got involved in computing technology I had (and still have) a love for the theatre, specifically musical theatre. When I was little the majority of albums...(read more)

[Speaking] Manage SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server Core with PowerShell

AllenMWhite — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:26:00 GMT

This evening I'll be presenting a brand new session on installing and managing SQL Server 2012 with PowerShell. Here's the abstract: Windows Server 2008 introduced Server Core, the operating system without the Graphical User Interface. SQL Server 2012...(read more)

Speaking about Performance and PowerShell

AllenMWhite — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:37:00 GMT

I'll be presenting at the South East Michigan SQL Server User Group (SEMSSUG) tonight. The session will be Gather SQL Server Performance Data with PowerShell . We all know how important it is to keep a baseline of performance metrics that allow us to...(read more)

We Are SQLFamily

AllenMWhite — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:14:00 GMT

On Monday, Tom LaRock ( b /@sqlrockstar) presented his #MemeMonday topic as What #SQLFamily Means To Me . The #sqlfamily hash tag is a relatively new one, but is amazingly appropriate. I've been working with relational databases for almost 20 years, and...(read more)

[Speaking] Lots of Speaking Engagements in September and October

AllenMWhite — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:38:00 GMT

As Adam Machanic said, Fall is the busy season for speaking, and it will be for me. Here's a brief list of what's coming up: On Saturday, September 17 I'll be in Kalamazoo, Michigan for SQL Saturday #84 , where I'll be presenting my Automate Policy-Based...(read more)

[OT] On Community

AllenMWhite — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:47:00 GMT

Last fall, and winter, and spring I was part of the PASS Election Review Committee . It was interesting, sometimes fun, sometimes frustrating, but a very rewarding experience. My first PASS conference was in the fall of 2003, and I've attended every one...(read more)

[Speaking] Let Service Broker Help You Scale Your Application

AllenMWhite — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:09:00 GMT

I'll be presenting at tomorrow's PASS DBA Virtual Chapter. Here's the abstract: How your business applications interact with the corporate database directly can have a dramatic impact on how successful you are, and one of the biggest issues is performance...(read more)

PASS Summit Session Selection is Open

AllenMWhite — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:08:00 GMT

This year the Program Committee decided to open up the selection process to the community. I'm anxious to see how well this is received, since it'll be the people who are actively online and aware of the process who'll influence the sessions that are...(read more)

Build Your Personal Network

AllenMWhite — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:06:00 GMT

Recently a few people have approached me privately about their careers, and how they can make the changes to allow them to do the kind of work they'd like to do, be it consulting or in a full-time role. (In every case, I was flattered and surprised, as...(read more)

The Team Behind SQL Saturday 60 In Cleveland

AllenMWhite — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:31:00 GMT

Last July I asked the assembled group at the Ohio North SQL Server Users Group meeting if they'd be interested in putting on a SQL Saturday. Enthusiastically, they said yes! A great group of people came together and met, first monthly, then every other...(read more)

SQL Rally Voting Open

AllenMWhite — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:28:00 GMT

The voting for sessions for SQL Rally has been going on for a couple of weeks now. This week the Enterprise Database Administration & Deployment sessions are up for voting. I didn't go into politics because I don't feel comfortable telling people...(read more)

The SQL Server Community

AllenMWhite — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:39:00 GMT

In case you weren't aware of it, I absolutely love the SQL Server community. The people I've gotten to know have amazing knowledge, and they love sharing that knowledge with anyone who wants to learn. How can you not love that? It's inspiring and humbling...(read more)

PASS PowerShell PreCon was a Success

AllenMWhite — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:19:00 GMT

I'd like to thank everyone who attended my pre-conference session at PASS on Using PowerShell to Get the Most Out Of SQL Server. It was a huge success, and (at the last count I heard) I had 63 people in attendance. The demos for the session have been...(read more)

PASS Summit 2010 - SQL Server and PowerShell

AllenMWhite — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:10:00 GMT

Next week is the eagerly anticipated PASS Summit 2010 . I've attended every year since 2003, but this one is special, because I'm presenting both a Pre-Conference session and a Spotlight session! In addition to these, I'll be a contestant in Monday evening's...(read more)

Speaking about SQL Server and PowerShell

AllenMWhite — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:39:00 GMT

I'll be presenting my session on Use PowerShell to Get the Most out of SQL Server twice today. This session is a one-hour intro to PowerShell and how to use it to connect with and manage SQL Server. Here's the full abstract: PowerShell is the new scripting...(read more)