Infrastructure Blog

My new role - DPE Infrastructure Architect Evangelist for IT-Pro

Petra Korica Pehserl — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:33:10 GMT

Dear all!

I recently changed my role to Infrastructure Architect Evangelist especially for IT-Pro audience at Developer & Platform Group (DPE) in Microsoft Austria. If you are interested in news about Cloud, Infrastructure, SQL you can now follow my posts at http://blogs.technet.com/b/austria/ and http://www.codefest.at/

Cheers,

Petra

PASS: New SQL Server/Oracle Virtual Chapter

Petra Korica Pehserl — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:14:27 GMT

SQL PASS has installed a new SQL Server/Oracle Virtual Chapter! The goal of the Chapter is "... to provide a conducive environment where through the use of online webinars( from both the SQL Server and Oracle Camps), web based articles and cross product/ cross pollination of concepts and ideas, our members are able to prosper and to pass the knowledge on to others."

SQL Server/Oracle Virtual Chapter looks like a promising place to connect SQL and Oracle DBAs!

Check out http://oracle.sqlpass.org/ for information and link to live meetings!

Business Intelligence Conference in New Orleans

Petra Korica Pehserl — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:01:00 GMT

Last week Business Intelligence Conference in New Orleans took place. There have been lots of very interesting sessions regarding virtually every aspect of Business Intelligence!

In the Keynote Ted Kummert, Senior Vice President of Microsofts Business Platform Division gave a very interesting presentation including some cool demos with new functionality of PowerPivot (for example KPIs!!!) and SharePoint...

Be sure to check it out at: http://www.msteched.com/2010/NorthAmerica/Keynote02

Enjoy!

SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services - what's new???

Petra Korica Pehserl — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:18:00 GMT

In the new SQL Server 2008 R2 release it is the Reporting Services component that really changed a lot! For example one can now publish report parts (eg chart, table) which can be reused in different reports, or now you can also use SharePoint list as data source...

MSDN offers a great overview on new functionality: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms170438.aspx

Here you can download the new version of authoring tool Report Builder 3.0: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f78b6b1e-8ccb-407a-bc3e-7955d60e1a6c&displaylang=en

SQL Server R2 RTM is out!!

Petra Korica Pehserl — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:42:00 GMT

Check it out here:

www.sqlserverlaunch.com

Enjoy!

Kimberly L. Tripp gives a talk about Index Internals to SQL Server User Group Austria!

Petra Korica Pehserl — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Date: 29.04.2010

Start: 17:00

Location: bwin Event Zone, City Point, Marxergasse 1b, 1030 Vienna (U-Bahn (U3, U4)/Schnellbahnstation Landstraße)

Registration: sqlserverug@live.at

Title: SQL Server 2005/2008: Index Internals

Session length: 60 Minutes with Q&A at the end

Speaker: Kimberly Tripp

Language: English

Abstract: Understanding SQL Server indexes is an integral part of performance tuning. From initial base table strategies to long term workload performance tuning – indexes are at the heart of both the analysis and the solution. The real question is why? Why are indexes so critical and what do you need to know as either a developer or a DBA which will help you to build better indexes and move toward better indexing strategies overall. And, what are the most common pitfalls and problems? Where do most applications go wrong? And, what can you do to solve this in existing systems as well as build better solutions moving forward. Come to this fast-paced, demo-packed session to find out.

About the speaker: Kimberly L. Tripp (http://www.sqlskills.com/blogs/Kimberly) is a SQL Server MVP and a Microsoft Regional Director and has worked with computers since 1985. Since 1995, Kimberly has worked as a Speaker, Writer, Trainer and Consultant for her own company SQLskills.com. Working for SQLskills, Kimberly enjoys the ability to work on different types of projects – from consulting to speaking to writing to presenting. In terms of some of these projects, Kimberly is a writer/editor for SQL Server Magazine; authored multiple whitepapers on SQL Server 2005; authored the Index Internals chapter of the new MSPress release SQL Server 2008 Internals and acted as an editor for the new SQL Server MVP Deep Dives title. In presenting, Kimberly has presented lectures and seminars at Microsoft Tech*Ed, SQLConnections, SQLPass, and other SQL Server-related events since 1996 and is consistently top-rated both on quality of technical content and presentation style. In consulting, Kimberly helps customers tackle their availability and performance problems as well as design and architect appropriate solutions. Currently, Kimberly is focused on SQL Server 2008 content for conferences and workshops around the world. For a more detailed bio, please see http://www.sqlskills.com/AboutKimberlyLTripp.asp.

24 Hours of PASS: Celebration SQL Server 2008 R2

Petra Korica Pehserl — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:31:00 GMT

Be sure to check out and registrate for free for 24 hours of PASS online event - starting on May 19th you can watch online various webcasts (BI, Multi server managment, Security,...) for 24 hours in a row!

SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit March 2010 Update

Petra Korica Pehserl — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:27:00 GMT

March 2010 Update for SQL Server 2008 R2 for Developers Training Kit has been released! The kit is available as a free download from the MS Download center at the following URL:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9710868

Guidance for Developing SharePoint Applications v2.0 Released

Petra Korica Pehserl — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Microsoft's Pattern & Practices group has released a new, updated version of guidance for building collaborative applications that extend your LOB systems.

This guidance helps architects and developers design and build applications that are both flexible and scaleable and it focuses on four key areas – 1) using SharePoint capabilities to build more powerful applications; 2) building SharePoint applications that are easier to scale, maintain and grow; 3) improving application quality through testing and 4) improving and accelerating team productivity.

Important PowerPivot links

Petra Korica Pehserl — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:41:00 GMT

Did you already hear about PowerPivot?

PowerPivot gives users the power to create compelling self-service BI solutions, facilitates sharing and collaboration on user-generated BI solutions in a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 environment, and enables IT organizations to increase operational efficiencies through Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2-based management tools.

Check it out on:

http://blogs.msdn.com/powerpivot/
http://www.powerpivot.com/