Red Gate rocks. If you didn’t know that already, you know it now. The latest evidence to support this claim is the publication of the schedule for US SQL in the City events. They are: 9 Oct – Pasadena 11 Oct – Atlanta 14 Oct – Charlotte Registration for these events opens 24 May. :{>

For the past two years, I have had the honor and privilege or authoring SSIS Design Patterns alongside Jessica Moss, Michelle Ufford, Tim Mitchell, and Matt Masson. Publication of the book – like many projects of this scope – has been delayed. The current publication date is 27 Aug 2012 and I have high confidence in this date. I take ...

Introduction This isn’t a trick. It’s not a gimmick. It’s not bait-and-switch. It is selfish; please allow me to explain: I Am Here To Help™ This has been my motto for the past few years. How can I serve you today? Are you thinking about starting a User Group and don’t know where to begin? I can help. Are you planning an event and encountering ...

I am honored to present Designing an SSIS Framework to Hampton Roads SQL Server and SharePoint Users Group tomorrow, 20 Jul 2011! You can register here. Details: Infotec 100 Constitution Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM (ET) If you read this blog and will be there, introduce yourself! I’m the fat ...

Introduction My friends in North Carolina have decided to create a new event called SQL Solstice. Details: 18 - 20 Aug 2011Holiday Inn Brownstone & Conference Center1707 Hillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC 27605Toll Free 800-331-7919 18 Aug - A Day of Deep Dives ($259) Day-long presentations delivered by folks with real-world, ...

Introduction I was honored to sit at the blogger's table during the keynote sessions at the PASS Summit 2010! Our official job was to promote the Summit keynotes via social media and our blogs. Our unofficial job was to pick on each other. Rob's response? ''Realised is spelled with an 's', not a 'z'.'' Goals Are Good In the kickoff session ...

Introduction I got to attend SQL Saturday #48 2 Oct 2010 and was honored to present. ''I'm Andy, and I'm a session-hopper.'' There. I said it. When I'm not presenting, I often wander between sessions. I want to learn a little something from everyone. Here are some sessions I wandered through and some notes from them: Alejandro Mesa - ...

Introduction I got some cool responses to my post Blog (Durnit!). This includes at least one blog, Adventures In SQL, by David Levy (Blog / Twitter), started as a result! Wow, how cool! Reading comments and email, I realize I left out one important part, where to... Get Started First, you need to decide whether you're going to host your own ...

Introduction The past few days I've read several blurbs from folks expressing why they don't blog. The reasons range from ''I have nothing interesting to say'' to ''I don't know enough'' to ''Everything I want to write about has been blogged already.'' Pfffft (to quote @RachelAppel) Come on. Seriously? If you think, you can blog. I Have ...

I'm honored to present Database Design for Developers to the Southern Maryland .Net Users Group! I'll be there Monday evening, 14 Dec 2009, and the meeting starts at 6:30. If you read this blog and attend, be sure to introduce yourself! :{> Andy