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  • I am giving a presentation this week at the local PASS meeting. I had a couple of topics lined up, but none of them seem right. So I am curious about some extra topics to help get me out of this "writers" block with the presentation.

    Anybody have some good ideas?

    Should I just go with what I have and hope it works out or try to change this late in the game?

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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  • What do you have lined up? I think that changing at the last minute can easily wind up with broken demos and people wondering if they should come back. It's good to have something you've worked on a bit before presenting it.

  • Deadlocks was the primary goal.

    The Backup plan was to discuss an inventory solution. More lessons on getting to know your data better. I feel more comfortable with this one.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
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    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
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  • Go with the one you feel comfortable with. You'll deliver it better, and I bet you get more questions on it.

  • I know this is a bit off topic, but somehow relates..

    Except for Gail's workshops every now and then, are there any other and more regular events in South Africa for SQL Dev's / DBA's?

    I know there are alot of us in this country, but it seems the USA is far more "advanced" in having these sessions and presentations.

    Maybe I just dont know about them, but would be a great help if more of us came together.

    Would love to attend Summit, but travel costs to USA is on the expensive side, and not always possible.

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  • Steve Jones - Editor (1/11/2010)


    Go with the one you feel comfortable with. You'll deliver it better, and I bet you get more questions on it.

    Heh, that is the way I would normally go. It seemed like they really liked the last one I did - and I have that feeling like I need to do better this time.

    Than again - I am probably over analyzing it.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • Henrico Bekker (1/11/2010)


    I know this is a bit off topic, but somehow relates..

    Except for Gail's workshops every now and then, are there any other and more regular events in South Africa for SQL Dev's / DBA's?

    I know there are alot of us in this country, but it seems the USA is far more "advanced" in having these sessions and presentations.

    Maybe I just dont know about them, but would be a great help if more of us came together.

    Would love to attend Summit, but travel costs to USA is on the expensive side, and not always possible.

    Try this link

    http://www.sqlpass.org/PASSChapters/AustraliaNewZealandandAfrica.aspx

    or

    http://www.sqlserver.co.za/b2/blogs/index.php

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
    Learn Extended Events

  • Thank you, will have a look.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • Thank you, will have a look.

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    This thing is addressing problems that dont exist. Its solution-ism at its worst. We are dumbing down machines that are inherently superior. - Gilfoyle

  • Henrico Bekker (1/11/2010)


    I know this is a bit off topic, but somehow relates..

    Except for Gail's workshops every now and then, are there any other and more regular events in South Africa for SQL Dev's / DBA's?

    Every now and then? The SQL usergroup meets monthly, 3rd tuesday of every month at Microsoft JHB.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass
  • There are only two PASS Chapters in Africa. The one I run in JHB and one up in Senegal (North West Africa)

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass
  • GilaMonster (1/12/2010)


    Henrico Bekker (1/11/2010)


    I know this is a bit off topic, but somehow relates..

    Except for Gail's workshops every now and then, are there any other and more regular events in South Africa for SQL Dev's / DBA's?

    Every now and then? The SQL usergroup meets monthly, 3rd tuesday of every month at Microsoft JHB.

    I'm sorry Gail, I only heard about your sessions, but now that I now, I would love to attend.

    Where can I obtain more info?

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  • My blog (see link below post), or the usergroup's website. http://www.sqlusergroup.co.za/

    For some reason it doesn't display in firefox, I'm assured that it is being worked on. Jan meeting's not announced because we are still working on it. It will be up on my blog and the site later this week.

    If you want to be informed of future meetings, register on the site, and drop me a mail. I'm still doing notifications manually because of some teething problems, but those should be resolved soon.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass
  • Thanx Gail, sent the mail.

    Looking forward to the sessions.

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  • Never got any mail. Did you send it via the forum? Can you try a PM?

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

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