May-2013 ~ SQL Server Development and Administration Tips and Tricks ~ Roman Rehak

Presenter: Roman Rehak
Topic: SQL Server Development and Administration Tips and Tricks
Downloads: Presentation Materials (.zip)

This presentation will cover many common issues, challenges and problems encountered when developing for, or administering SQL Server as well as examining best ways to modify, script and copy database objects from development to production environment. Session materials for the attendees will include custom utility tools and stored procedures written by the speaker for simplifying SQL Server development and database update deployment.

Biography:

Roman is principal database architect at MyWebGrocer in Colchester, Vt. He specializes in SQL Server development, database performance tuning, ADO.NET and writing database tools. He regularly contributes SQL Server articles to Visual Studio Magazine, SQL Server Magazine and other technical publications and presents at user groups and conferences in the U.S. and Canada.

Apr-2010 ~ Automating Database Deployments Using Visual Studio ~ Scott Abrants

 

Presenter: Scott Abrants of Iron Mountain
Topic: Automating Database Deployments Using Visual Studio

 

Leading your database development solution to a leaner, more automated method of development and deployment is an essential step to implementing a successful Agile/SCRUM based methodology. An existing SQL Server database will be import it into Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Developers GDR version preparing it for an automated continuous integration builds. Learn some of the tips and techniques that will have you well on your way to integrating with an automated build taking advantage of the power of Visual Studio Team Edition for Database Developers.

Biography:

Scott Abrants is a principal database software engineer at Iron Mountain Digital. Having worked with SQL Server since 6.5 days, and close to 15 years IT experience, Scott has always preferred the BI space when it comes to managing data. Scott is one of the founding officers of the Southern New England SQL Server Users Group and severed as a past president. When not focusing on the world of SQL Server I enjoy spending time with my two beautiful daughters and wife Brenda.