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SQL Server 2008 Data Mining in the Cloud
27 August 08 05:48 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Try it out - I think you'll like what you see.   Oh, I love this so much - here's a sample result, using the Adventure Works sample data and the Analyze Key Influencers for the Purchased Bike attribute.  Note that I've applied a filter to the Read More...
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Express Yourself
26 August 08 07:06 PM | llangit | 4 Comments   
I am interested in the Express version of our developer products for a couple of reasons: 1. These products provide a gateway to Microsoft developer technologies for free 2. SmartCare (the project that I personally volunteer for in Zambia) uses SQLExpress Read More...
Wow, someone thinks I am a part of a 'Cool SQL People' group
19 August 08 03:47 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Aside from that, there are quite a few of us 'SQL-types' on Twitter. Check out this list from 'StatisticsIO' (what a SQL-like nickname!), otherwise known as Jason Massie http://statisticsio.com/Home/tabid/36/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/217/Cool-SQL-People-that-I-Follow-on-Twitter.asp Read More...
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SQL Server 2008 RTM!!!! Yeah Baby!!!!!
07 August 08 04:53 PM | llangit | 1 Comments   
My colleague, Zain , has a great blog post with links on the what/why/when/where/how of SQL Server 2008 - enjoy!. And, yes, if you are wondering, I am spending day and night working on my SQL Server 2008 BI book these days. The intent is get this thing Read More...
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Introduction to SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence for .NET Developers
05 June 08 06:49 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
Thanks to the LA .NET Developer's user group for inviting me to speak on my favorite topic. Here are the slides from tonight's presentation. | View | Upload your own Also you can search on this blog, using the 'BI' tag for more information. link to BI Read More...
MSDN geekSpeak: T-SQL Tips and Tricks in SQL Server 2008
27 May 08 05:10 PM | llangit | 2 Comments   
Join Mithun Dhar and me next Wednesday, June 4th from 12 - 1 pm PST as we get your toughest T-SQL questions answers by expert guest and MVP Andrew Karcher. We'll also chat about new features in SQL Server 2008. MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: T-SQL Tips and Read More...
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I tell Geoff everything!
22 May 08 10:58 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
When TechZulu showed up to capture the flavor of our recent SQL Server 2008 FireStarter event, they asked local .NET developer Geoffrey Emery to interview me about the event and some of the other technical stuff I do. Results are below. Lynn Langit at Read More...
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I'm on YouTube
08 May 08 09:09 AM | llangit | 3 Comments   
A recent talk that I gave at a SoCal User Group on Data Mining in SQL Server 2008 is on YouTube.  There are a large number of segments here, so you'll have to be persistent if you want to watch the whole presentation! YouTube - adnanmasood's Video Read More...
Lightweight Transactions in SQL Server 2008
04 May 08 06:57 AM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Good read which explains updates to SqlClient's System.Transactions in SQL Server 2008 which results in more light-weight transactions by reducing the 'auto-promotion' behavior ADO.NET team blog : Extending Lightweight Transactions in SqlClient Read More...
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The Mystery of MDX
21 April 08 05:34 AM | llangit | 1 Comments   
As I am 'writing along' I am becoming reacquainted with an old friend - MDX (Multi-dimensional expression query language for SSAS OLAP cubes). It does take a particular mindset to wrap one's head around querying an n-dimensional structure. Days past, Read More...
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SQL Server 2008 Education Day - Saturday, May 17 in Irvine, CA
11 April 08 06:02 AM | llangit | 4 Comments   
We are hosting a FREE day-long event at the Microsoft Irvine,CA office all around SQL Server 2008. We are trying something a bit new in that we'll be providing content for both Developers and for ITPros. If you are interested in attending, please register Read More...
SQL Server 2008 PowerShell SnapIn
20 March 08 10:11 PM | llangit | 0 Comments   
Oh, the things you find when you are writing a book. Now, the problem is to spend less time 'finding' and to spend more time 'writing', isn't it? This feature is new to the downloadable SQL Server 2008 CTP 6. Rob has a nice explanation of how to make Read More...
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