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 | Introduction to SQL Server Analysis Services 2008 OLAPSpeaker(s): Kristin Ferrier
After a brief overview of the OLAP concepts of star schemas, measures, and dimensions, learn how to implement them in SQL Server Analysis Services 2008.
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| How to Design a Data-Driven Application that will ScaleSpeaker(s): Boyd Evert
We will discuss best practices for database design including an overview of normalization, what it is and why it’s important. We’ll also consider common mistakes and why they should be avoided. This will be a hands-on discussion, so bring your laptops. The sample data and code will be available for download prior to the presentation.
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| Real-Time Business Intelligence Using SQL Server StreamInsightSpeaker(s): Evan Hoff
CANCELED - Evan was sick... Get well soon!
One of the most exciting new features in SQL Server 2008 R2 is Microsoft's new Complex Event Processing (CEP) engine. In this session, we will be reviewing a high level overview of CEP architecture, it's implementation within SQL Server, and how you can leverage it for low-latency business intelligence and high throughput KPI monitoring. Specific topics will include integration with message buses and brokers, adapters, and CEP engine hosting.
At the end of this session, you will have a high level understanding of both CEP and StreamInsight.
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| How to Write T-SQL Code that will ScaleSpeaker(s): Boyd Evert
We will discuss best practices for writing T-SQL code. As in every other programming langue, there are several ways of coding the same task, but not all will scale. We will discuss how to determine what will scale best and why. We’ll also consider common mistakes and why they do not scale. This will be a hands-on discussion, so bring your laptops. The sample data and code will be available for download prior to the presentation.
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| Open ForumSpeaker(s): Boyd Evert
Bring your questions!
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