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#SQLPASS Summit 2014 Keynote LiveBlog

Last Updated February 12, 2017

10:03AM – Ranga back onstage to finish things up. Thanking Pier 1 for letting them share the exploratory work. And we’re out! 10:00AM – Power BI adding a new authoring and editing mode. James removes the pie chart and replaces it on the fly. Now that is knowing your audience – nice job. 9:58AM –…

SQL Server Query Store

Last Updated December 19, 2017

Brent Ozar

#SQLPass, Execution Plans, Query Store (QDS), SQL Server

Execution Plan Hell I spend most of my day tuning SQL Server to make it go faster. I’m usually called in after the fact, when the app has become intolerably slow. One of the first things I ask is, “What’s changed?” Nobody ever knows with any sense of accuracy. I understand – until now, SQL Server hasn’t…

What Does the #SQLPASS Board of Directors Do?

Last Updated February 12, 2017

Brent Ozar

#SQLPass, SQL Server

The PASS Board of Directors election is coming up, so I sat down with Allen Kinsel (Blog – @AllenKinsel) to get some insight. Allen knows first-hand. Brent: The PASS Board of Directors election is coming. What exactly do Board members do? Allen: Board Members set the direction and future vision for the organization. In a…

51 Questions About Your Conference Session Submission

Last Updated November 25, 2021

Brent Ozar

#SQLPass, Writing and Presenting

Jeremiah and I presenting in Atlanta Whether you’re just getting started writing a presentation abstract, or whether you want to double-check it, or whether you want to understand why your abstract wasn’t picked, it’s always the right time to step back and ask some big picture questions about your conference submission. The blessing and the…

#SQLPASS Summit Keynote Liveblog Day 2

Last Updated February 12, 2017

Brent Ozar

#SQLPass, SQL Server

Good morning ladies and gentlemen! The conference hall is filling up in Seattle, and it’s time to crank up another blow-by-blow commentary. I’ll be updating this blog every few minutes with what’s happening here at the PASS Summit. For a refresher, check out the liveblog of yesterday’s keynote. PASS Summit Keynote Stage 8:20AM – People…

#SQLPASS Summit Keynote Liveblog – Day 1

Last Updated February 12, 2017

Brent Ozar

#SQLPass, SQL Server

PASS Summit Keynote Day 1 Good morning, folks! Lights, camera, action – it’s time for the first keynote presentation at the Professional Association for SQL Server Summit. It’s the annual international conference for Microsoft database folks. This year it’s in Seattle, Washington again. Over the next two hours, I’ll be expanding this post with minute-by-minute…

Conference Speakers – Check Your Room Size

Last Updated April 21, 2013

Brent Ozar

#SQLPass, SQL Server, Writing and Presenting

When you’re speaking at a conference, try to get the room schedules long before the event day. Right now, the PASS Summit conference schedule is available, and each speaker’s room is listed. Then, check out the building’s floorplan – in this case, the Washington State Convention Center’s floorplans page. Check out the seating capacity for…