I have two online classes starting on November 1st that I recorded on the SSWUG.org vClass platform. The first is “Introduction to SQL Server Replication” and is a 12 session class on all things replication. Cost is $199……for more information or to register, click here: http://www.vconferenceonline.com/event/home.aspx?id=107 The second class is ...

I recorded a Virtual SSIS Class with the good folks over at SSWUG and the first airing of the class will by May 15th. This is 100% online so you can do it on your own time and from anywhere. The class will run monthly and I will be available for questions through out. You get the following 12 sessions on SSIS, each about an hour. Session 1: The ...

Two I did for TechTarget: Using the Pivot Transformation in SQL Server Integration Services: http://searchsqlserver.techtarget.com/video/0,297151,sid87_gci1374920,00.html Using package configurations in SQL Server Integration Services: http://searchsqlserver.techtarget.com/video/0,297151,sid87_gci1369995,00.html

In case you missed Kalen's post, we're excited to announce that she will be joining us here on the East Coast in October to deliver her SQL Server 2005/2008 Internals and Query Tuning seminar. This is, to my knowledge, the most advanced public SQL Server course to be offered in the Boston area in the last 5 years, and this is the first time that ...

I am very excited to be part of a new SQL Server Training Group, which was organized in the UK by 4 SQL Server MVPs (current and former).  I know this is a shameless plug, but I am not apologizing. I am actually going to the UK for the benefit of the SQLKnowHow guys, and I'm just trying to help them out even more by telling you all about ...

I just started working on a LiveLesson DVD for Addison-Wesley tentatively titled "SQL Server Fundamentals for the Accidental DBA". The DVD will focus on the essential skills required to work with SQL Server for people that are not full-time DBAs. I will keep you posted as I have more details. For more information about the LiveLesson ...

I gave my first SQL Server 2008 presentation yesterday, and also spoke at a Launch Event for the first time. It was a terrific experience, primarily because it forced me to really start digging into SQL Server 2008. I had been doing so much 2005 training recently, I just really hadn't had a chance to really USE 2008, although I have dutifully ...