For all my Orange County readers you might be excited to know that you now have another great option for getting your SQL content. Reza Madani is starting a new Orange County SQL Server Users Group and their first meeting is this Thursday, August 14th. Plus, they are bringing in a heavy hitter for their first meeting in the form of Lynn Langit giving a presentation on Business Intelligence in SQL Server 2008. Here are all the details for the meeting:
SQL Server User Group SIG:
Date/Time:
August 14th, 6:00PM
Presenter:
Lynn Langit, Author, Business Intelligence Expert, Microsoft Certified and Evangelist
Topic:
Business Intelligence with SQL Server 2008
Location:
Microsoft Offices, 3 Irvine Plz, Irvine, CA 92614
Meeting Agenda:
* 6:00p Mixer/Networking/Pizza
* 6:30p Presentation Starts
* 7:15p Break
* 7:30p Presentation Resumes
* 8:45p Raffle
Session Abstract:
In this demo-filled session, Lynn will explain architectural considerations around implementation of OLAP cubes and Data Mining models using the SQL Server 2008 product stack. Here she will demonstrate SSAS, SSIS and SSRS. Her talk will include research for her new book, along with lessons learned from the real world (from her previous practice as BI architect).
Presenter Bio:
Lynn Langit is a developer evangelist for Microsoft. In addition to presenting information about new .NET developer technologies, such as WCF, LINQ and Silverlight, Lynn speaks about SQL Server Data Warehousing and Data Mining. She also speaks about SharePoint. She has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer for 9 years and holds these certifications: MCP, MCT, MCSD, MCSE, MCDBA, MCITP (SQL Admin/Dev/BI) and MSF. In April 2007 Lynn published “Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence (APress)” and plans to publish “Smart Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2008” in November 2008.