Monthly Archives: February 2013

Data Warehouse Architecture Presentation Slides

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Thanks to everyone who attended my session “Data Warehouse Architecture” to the PASS DBA virtual chapter.  There were over 200 attendees!  The recording of the session is available here. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: Building an Effective Data Warehouse Architecture Data Warehouse Architecture You’re a … Continue reading →

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Data Warehouse Architecture Presentation

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

I will be presenting the session “Data Warehouse Architecture” this Wednesday, Feb 27th at 11:00am CST to the PASS DBA virtual chapter.  Below is the abstract.  It will be a remote presentation that you can join online.  Details are here.  This … Continue reading →

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I’m presenting at the PASS SQL Saturday in Chicago

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

I have been selected to present at the SQL Saturday in Chicago on April 13th.  This works out nicely as the previous day I will be presenting the same session at the PASS Business Analytics Conference, so if you can’t make that … Continue reading →

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Using Team Foundation Service

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Team Foundation Service (TFS) is the “cloud” version of Team Foundation Server 2012.  Up to 5 users are free, plus for a limited time all use is free (more info). Below is my experience setting up Team Foundation Service and uploading my … Continue reading →

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“DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” Presentation Slides

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation “DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” at the PASS Professional Development Virtual Chapter.  The recording of the session is available here. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role I had some excellent questions … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS) Presentation Slides

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation “Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS)” at the Houston Area SQL Server User Group Monthly Meeting. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS). Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS) … Continue reading →

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“DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” Presentation

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb 13th) at Noon CST I will be presenting the session “DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” at the PASS Professional Development Virtual Chapter.  Below is the abstract.  It will be a remote presentation that you can join online. … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS) Presentation

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb 12th) at 11:30am CST, I will be presenting the session “Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS)” at the Houston Area SQL Server User Group Monthly Meeting.  Below is the abstract.  I will be presenting in person but you … Continue reading →

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24 Hours of PASS: Business Analytics Edition videos online

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

On January 30, BA and BI experts took to the virtual stage for the 24 Hours of PASS: Business Analytics Edition to deliver a series of one-hour webcasts, digging deep into the world of business analytics over five tracks.  All session recordings … Continue reading →

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Installing Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

My experience installing Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 to house my business intelligence projects built in Visual Studio 2010: I am installing TFS 2012 on Windows Server 2012.  I am using Visual Studio 2010.  I will be using the standard installation … Continue reading →

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