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Query Tuning Mastery

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione “Query Tuning Mastery: Zen and the Art of Workspace Memory” tenuta da Adam Machanic.

Abstract

As SQL Server professionals, we often think of memory in vague, instance-level terms: buffer pool, procedure cache, Virtual Address Space, and so on. But certain tasks require a more in-depth focus, and query tuning is one of them. Large, complex queries need memory in which to work –workspace memory– and understanding the how’s, when’s, and why’s of this memory can help you create queries that run in seconds rather than minutes. This session will teach you how to guide the query processor to grant enough memory for top performance, while also keeping things balanced for the sake of concurrency. You will learn advanced monitoring techniques, expert-level application of specialized query hints, and the memory internals needed to put it all together. If you work with large queries and are serious about achieving scalability and consistently great performance, you owe it to yourself to attend this session.

No More Bad Dates

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione No More Bad Dates: Best Practices for Working with Dates and Times tenuta da Kendra Little (Managing Director, Brent Ozar Unlimited).

Abstract

Dates and times seem simple at first. Kendra Little will show you there’s more to it than you think. She’ll give you five best practices that will help you select the right temporal data type, avoid common issues, and use the most effective techniques to aggregate data. She’ll also explain painful problems with query performance and how to avoid them. Choose wisely: the correct types and high performing data access logic will scale like magic.

SQL Server Execution Plans

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione SQL Server Execution Plans (From Compilation to Caching to Reuse) tenuta da Maciej Pilecki (SQL Server MVP, MCM).

Abstract

Execution plan reuse is one of the most important aspects of building well-performing and scalable SQL Server solutions. But it’s also the one that is often overlooked during the design phase and becomes very difficult to troubleshoot later. In this session we will discuss in details the following aspects of SQL Server execution plans: compilation, re-compilation, parameterization, caching, reuse and aging. You will leave this session with full understanding of how to improve your server’s performance by increasing execution plan reuse (and how to avoid reuse in case this is necessary).

Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About SSIS in SQL Server 2012

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About SSIS in SQL Server 2012 tenuta da Matt Masson (SQL Server Integration Services Team).

Abstract

By now you all know about the major SSIS improvements in SQL Server code name “Denali” - the enhanced Developer Experience, the Project & Parameter model, and the new Server based deployment features. This session will cover many of the other major improvements to the product that are sure to bring a smile to your face. With hundreds of customer reported Connect issues fixed, the upcoming release will be the highest quality release to date. Come find out more!

Introduction to Data Mining in SQL Server Analysis Services

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Introduction to Data Mining in SQL Server Analysis Services tenuta da Brian Knight (Owner @ Pragmatic Works).

Abstract

Data mining is one of the key hidden gems inside of Analysis Services but has traditionally had a steep learning curve. In this session, you’ll learn how to create a data mining model to predict who is the best customer for you and learn how to use other algorithms to spend your marketing model wisely. You’ll also see how to use Time Series analysis for budget and forecast prediction. Finally, you’ll learn how to integrate data mining into your application through SSIS or custom coding.

Zero to Cube - Fast Track to SSAS Development

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Zero to Cube - Fast Track to SSAS Development tenuta da Adam Jorgensen (President @ Pragmatic Works Consulting).

Abstract

This session was TOP 3 in its track last year and is always a crowd pleaser. I won a coveted Summit Spolight Session at SQL Rally this year by popular vote and it has been a hit at SQL Saturday’s all over the east coast because it is 100% demo and driven with real world data the attendees can get and use themselves. In this session, the attendees will learn how to drive and build an Analysis Services cube and reports as they rotate through the podium as volunteers. This session will show the crowd how simple it is to begin delivering powerful analysis to your end user community without going through a significant development cycle.

Developing and Managing a BI Semantic Model

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV di YouTube, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Developing and Managing a Business Intelligence Semantic Model tenuta da Cathy Dumas (Program Manager @ Microsoft).

Abstract

Use the new features in SQL Server code name “Denali” to develop and manage a BI Semantic Model in Analysis Services. We will discuss the new capabilities in creating your BI Semantic Models, using PowerPivot as a starting point, and how to troubleshoot your models.

End-to-End SQL Server PowerPivot

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV di YouTube, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione End-to-End SQL Server PowerPivot tenuta Peter Myers (Mentor @ SolidQ).

Abstract

One of the pillars of SQL Server 2008 R2 is Managed Self-Service BI. The SQL Server PowerPivot for Excel add-in is a key offering in this pillar, and delivers an entirely new analytic experience to Excel 2010. The add-in allows analysts to load and prepare large volumes of data from various sources to create a multidimensional model. The model can be enriched with sophisticated calculations. Then the model can then be used as the source for PivotTable and PivotChart reports. And yet that’s not the end of the story. With the SQL Server PowerPivot for SharePoint add-in, the Excel workbooks that host the PowerPivot model can be catalogued in SharePoint and exposed as a data source for other Excel and Reporting Services reports. These SharePoint hosted models can then be managed by IT with scheduled data refreshes from the originating data stores.

Tips and Tricks for Building Rich Reporting Services Reports

Sergio Govoni

Sul canale SQLPASS TV di YouTube, continua la pubblicazione delle sessioni erogate al PASS Summit 2011. Questa settimana è stata pubblicata la sessione Tips and Tricks for Building Rich Reporting Services Reports tenuta da Bob Meyers (Senior Program Manager @ SQL Server Reporting Services Team).

Abstract

Tips and tricks for building reports using SSRS (from 2008 to SQL Server code name “Denali”). In this session, you will see how to create and solve solutions using feature like Tablix, and tips on how best to author reports and how to manage them.