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“DBA: Transitioning to a BI Role” Presentation Slides

James Serra's Blog Posted on February 14, 2013 by James SerraApril 21, 2013

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

James Serra's Blog Posted on February 12, 2013 by James SerraFebruary 12, 2013

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

James Serra's Blog Posted on February 12, 2013 by James SerraFebruary 10, 2013

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

James Serra's Blog Posted on February 11, 2013 by James SerraFebruary 10, 2013

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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PASS Business Analytics Conference Presentation

James Serra's Blog Posted on January 23, 2013 by James SerraMay 17, 2013

I am fortunate enough to have been selected to give a presentation at the PASS Business Analytics Conference in Chicago on April 10-12.  Below is my presentation abstract along with more info about the conference.  My session will be on … Continue reading →

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

James Serra's Blog Posted on December 20, 2012 by James SerraFebruary 12, 2013

Thanks to everyone who attended my “Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS)” for the Data Architecture Virtual Chapter.  The recording of the session is available here. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS) I had some … Continue reading →

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

James Serra's Blog Posted on December 17, 2012 by James SerraDecember 17, 2012

I will be presenting the session “Introduction to Microsoft’s Master Data Services (MDS)” at the Data Architecture Virtual Chapter on Thursday, Dec 20th, at Noon CST.  Below is the abstract.  It will be a remote presentation that you can join online.  Details … Continue reading →

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Data Warehouse Architecture Presentation Slides

James Serra's Blog Posted on November 14, 2012 by James SerraFebruary 12, 2013

Thanks to everyone who attended my “Data Warehouse Architecture” presentation to the South Florida PASS chapter. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: Data Warehouse Architecture Data Warehouse Architecture – comparing Kimball and Inmon methodologies You’re a DBA and your boss asks you to … Continue reading →

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Data Warehouse Architecture Presentation

James Serra's Blog Posted on November 12, 2012 by James SerraNovember 14, 2012

I will be presenting the session “Data Warehouse Architecture” to the South Florida PASS chapter on Wednesday, Nov 14th, at 5:30PM CST.  Below is the abstract.  It will be a remote presentation that you can join online.  Details at South … Continue reading →

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Presenting Tips

James Serra's Blog Posted on June 6, 2012 by James SerraJuly 24, 2014

Having done a number of presentations, I have accumulated a list of items to go over before each presentation to make sure I am full prepared: Bring my laptop that has my PowerPoint presentation, mouse, powercord If the in-person session … Continue reading →

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SQLSaturday in Houston Presentation

James Serra's Blog Posted on April 21, 2012 by James SerraFebruary 12, 2013

Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation “Scaling SQL Server to HUNDREDS of Terabytes” at Houston SQLSaturday. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: Scaling SQL Server to HUNDREDS of Terabytes Scaling SQL Server to HUNDREDS of Terabytes Learn how SQL Server 2008 can … Continue reading →

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SQLSaturday in Houston

James Serra's Blog Posted on April 16, 2012 by James SerraApril 21, 2012

I will be speaking at the Houston SQLSaturday this upcoming Saturday (April 21st).  Below is info on my session, which is at 4pm.  I hope you can be there! Scaling SQL Server to HUNDREDS of Terabytes Learn how SQL Server … Continue reading →

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Houston Area SQL Server User Group Presentation

James Serra's Blog Posted on March 13, 2012 by James SerraFebruary 12, 2013

Thanks to everyone who attended my presentation “Scaling SQL Server to HUNDREDS of Terabytes” at HASSUG. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: Scaling SQL Server to HUNDREDS of Terabytes As a followup to a question from the presentation about clustering the appliances, I … Continue reading →

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Please vote for my SQLRally session

James Serra's Blog Posted on February 21, 2012 by James SerraApril 21, 2012

I’m hoping to do a presentation at SQLRally in Dallas on May 10-11, but I need your help! There is a Community Vote for the remaining 20 sessions, so I would greatly appreciate it if you would go to http://www.sqlpass.org/sqlrally/2012/dallas/CommunityChoice.aspx and vote … Continue reading →

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Houston Area SQL Server User Group Presentation

James Serra's Blog Posted on January 10, 2012 by James SerraJanuary 13, 2014

Thanks for everyone who attended my presentation “How To Make a LOT More Money as a Consultant” at HASSUG. Here is the PowerPoint presentation: How To Make a LOT More Money as a Consultant How to make a LOT more money … Continue reading →

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I work at Microsoft as a big data and data warehousing solution architect where I have been for most of the last eleven years.  Prior to that I was an independent consultant working as a Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence architect and developer. I am a prior SQL Server MVP with over 40 years of IT experience. The views and opinions on this blog are mine and not that of Microsoft. Check out my book Deciphering Data Architectures: Choosing Between a Modern Data Warehouse, Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Data Mesh. 

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