Tag Archives: SQLBits

Why I’m Not Attending SQLBits 2024

Posted on January 4, 2024 by thomasrushton

OK, so I’m jumping on the Steve Jones / Brent Ozar bandwagon of explaining why I’m not attending SQLBits this year… Why am I not going? Covid. No, not because I’ve got Covid, or I’m going to have Covid, or am … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday 194 Exeter Pre-Con – PowerShell 3.0 for SQL Server Administrators and Developers

Posted on February 21, 2013 by thomasrushton

OK, Yes, it’s (yet) another post pimping a SQL Saturday 194 Exeter Pre-Con session. This time, André Kamman (blog|twitter)and his day of PowerShell. I’ve seen André perform at a SQLBits conference, where he gave a session “RoboDBA” about PowerShell, and … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday 194 Exeter Pre-Con – T-SQL and Internals

Posted on February 18, 2013 by thomasrushton

OK, Yes, it’s another post pimping a SQL Saturday 194 Exeter Pre-Con session. This time, a quick look at the Two Daves and their session on T-SQL and Internals. Now, I’ve not had the pleasure of attending a full day … Continue reading →

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SQL Saturday Pre-Con – Mission-Critical Data Platforms on Windows Server 2012

Posted on February 7, 2013 by thomasrushton

OK, my homework for SQL Saturday #194 (Exeter) has slowed somewhat. However, I would like to say a few words about this particular Pre-Con. Christian Bolton & Gavin Payne are just two of the really high-powered consultancy Coeo, a very … Continue reading →

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SQLBits 9 – Looking Back

Posted on October 8, 2011 by thomasrushton

What I did on my holidays The latest SQLBits conference (number 9 – “Query across the Mersey”, a bad joke based on it being in Liverpool) is now long gone, and the only thing left to come from it is … Continue reading →

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SQLBits 9 – Announced

Posted on June 21, 2011 by thomasrushton

I see that the next SQLBits conference has been announced – at least in terms of date and location. The Date: 29 September – 1st October 2011 The Location: The Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. Same format as last time – the … Continue reading →

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SQLBits 8 is nigh!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by thomasrushton

Here we are, on the (almost) eve of SQLBits 8.  I’ve already booked the seminar I’m going to on the Thursday – I had to make that decision when booking my place.  So now it’s time to think about which … Continue reading →

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SQLBits 7 is over…

Posted on October 5, 2010 by thomasrushton

A few thoughts from SQLBits 7 in York. Getting there early was definitely a good idea – it gave me the chance to see the sponsors before they start getting busy.  Thanks to the guys and gals from (in no … Continue reading →

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SQLBits – Learning & Meeting People

Posted on September 20, 2010 by thomasrushton

The count-down to SQLBits – “The 7 Wonders of SQL” has begun. OK, so I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, but I find myself rather looking forward to it.  It comes just as my current contract ends, and, due … Continue reading →

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