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PASS Summit 2013 – You Ain’t From Around Here Are Ya?

I know what y’all are thinkin’, what’s Charlotte got to do with SQL Server?  Just hear me out.  There’s a lot more to Charlotte than NASCAR, fried chicken, and rednecks. I assume most of the 5000 attendees have never been to Charlotte, and probably don’t know much about the area.  To help everyone out, I have made a list of useful tips. My history and why you should listen to me. I begged my management for nearly a decade to send me to the PASS Summit, and this year they finally granted my request.  And to top it off even more,...

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SQL Saturday #143 – Washington, DC

Last week, I attended my very first SQL Saturday event in Washington, DC.  Although I don’t live anywhere near Washington, I was able to make the short trek from Charlotte, NC.  It was well worth the time and effort.  I missed the previous one in Charlotte back in October, but  I have to say now I really hate that I did.  I’ve been to SQL Connections in Las Vegas, and SQL Saturday reminded me of a one-day version of it.  I wish I could have attended every single session, but at least I was able to hear the presentations that...

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