Saturday, June 25, 2016

SG SQL UG Meetup - June 2016

Date: June 23rd 2016
Agenda:
June 23rd - 6:45 PM to 7 PM - Registration and Snacks
7 PM to 8 PM - Topic 1 - Presentation by Dharmendra Keshari
8:00 PM to 8:15 - Break
8:15 PM to 9:15 - Topic 2 - Presentation by Sarbjit Singh Gill
Location: Microsoft Office, One Marina Boulevard, Conf Room SINOMB 22CF-15
Topic 1: SQL Server - Extended Events – Part1
Synopsis: Extended Event is a new method of collecting diagnostic data from SQL Server in a way that you could never get detailed information before using the previous features available. The presentation will talk about; how easily you can replace your existing SQL Trace file with extended events, why SQL Trace need be replaced. It will include in-depth two detailed demos
Speaker Profile: Dharmendra Keshari
Dharmendra Keshari has strong and in-depth experience in Database Management and its internals. Currently, working as Senior Database Administrator in one of the best organization in Singapore. He is an avid, regular mentor on social media, helping several enthusiast in solving problems related to Database management. He has completed certification for “Microsoft SQL Server® 2008, Implementation” and “Maintenance & Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Database”
Topic 2:  Integrating SQL data into web platform such as SharePoint.
Synopsis: The topic will discuss on what are the possibilities of making your data available to users via a platform such as SharePoint (both SharePoint Online and on-premises). The idea behind this is to be able to take data out, run thru a business process system and integrate with other data.
It is useful for a SQL DBA to understand how his/her data will be used. This is just one of the methods of this data is used.
Speaker Profile: Sarbjit Singh Gill
I bring 24 years of IT experience spanning consulting, architecture and training for Microsoft technologies such as Lync, Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Windows Server, Active Directory, System Center range of products. I am also experienced in carrying out a Microsoft IO (Infrastructure Optimization) and Implementation of the MS MOF (Microsoft Operations Framework).
Since 2005, I have been a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) with Technical Expertise in Lync, SCOM and SharePoint.
I have participated as a speaker and proctor in numerous conference and forums and co-authored a book on MS Exchange monitoring using SCOM. As a MVP, I am founder of Singapore Lync User Group and an active member of other MS Technologies User Group communities. 
I hold a FIA International "C" racing license and I race actively in Japan and Malaysia in touring cars endurance and club races.
I am an active Scuba Diver with interest in underwater videography.
Download Link for the Slides: here

Monday, June 20, 2016

SQL Saturday Singapore 2016 - Speaker List

Dear All,

We are extremely happy to announce our list of speakers for the first ever SQL Saturday Event in Singapore!!!


Topic
Speaker
SQL Server 2016 Stretch Database: top to bottom
SQL Server 2016 – The Evolution of In-Memory Technologies
Secrets of SQL Server - Database Worst Practices
Security with SQL Server - Things you never knew
Know What Your Code is Doing to SQL Server!
Data Warehouse load performance with SSIS and SQL Server
Data Storage and Analytics with Azure Data Lake
Creating High Performance Tabular Models
Bleed Blue for the clouds – SQL Azure
Think & work like a Data Scientist with SQL 2016 R
Automated and Repeatable Test Cases for SQL Server Development.
Index Internals
To Be Announced
 Dharmendra Keshari
To Be Announced
 Khilitchandra Prajapati
To Be Announced
 Sarbjit Singh Gill

A terrific line up of world class speakers and interesting topics indeed!!! Great opportunity for the Singapore SQL Community to learn, network and interact with the stalwarts of SQL World. Go ahead and register for the event at https://www.sqlsaturday.com/549/registernow.aspx
 

Sunday, June 5, 2016

SQL Saturday Singapore 2016 - Speaker Announcement - Vinod Kumar

Dear All,
 Here we go for the second speaker announcement for SQL Saturday Singapore.



 We are very proud to announce, Vinod Kumar from Microsoft, India as the second speaker of the first ever "SQL Saturday” event @ Singapore. Vinod Kumar has worked with SQL Server extensively since joining the industry over more than 17 years back. Working on various versions from SQL Server 7.0, Oracle 7.3 and other database technologies - he now works with Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) as Technology Architect. With extensive database, BI and application background, he currently helps customers maximize on the investments on technologies to solve real world business and technology integration problems. Speaker in major conferences like TechEd India (12 yrs.), TechNet, MSDN, Azure Conference etc.

Vinod will be delivering a session on the topic “Security with SQL Server - Things you never knew” for our event.
On behalf of Singapore SQL Server Pass chapter, we extend a very warm welcome to Vinod Kumar.

 It is golden opportunity for Singapore SQL Community to gain in depth technical knowledge directly from an expert from Microsoft. A chance surely not to be missed. Go ahead and register ASAP at
https://www.sqlsaturday.com/549/registernow.aspx. Do signup for lunch and snacks which comes at a nominal fee of S$ 12. Attendees signing up for lunch, get a complementary T shirt and are also eligible for other freebies too. Please support our event by signing
up for lunch. Thanks!!!

 Regards,
 Singapore SQL Pass Chapter – Singapore SQL Saturday organizing committee.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

SQL Saturday Singapore 2016 - Speaker Announcement - Joe Yong

Dear All,

Here we go for the first big announcement of SQL Saturday Singapore 2016.



We are very proud to announce, Joe Yong as the first speaker of our first ever "SQL Saturday Singapore" . Joe Yong is a Senior Program Manager from Microsoft Corporation, Redmond managing Stretch SQL feature of SQL Server 2016.Joe Yong will be delivering a deep dive 90 minute session on the topic "SQL Server 2016 Stretch Database: top to bottom".
On behalf of Singapore SQL Server Pass chapter, we extend a very warm welcome to Joe Yong.

It is golden opportunity for Singapore SQL Community to gain in depth technical knowledge directly from Microsoft Product Team experts. A chance ought not to be missed!!!!. Go ahead and register ASAP at https://www.sqlsaturday.com/549/registernow.aspx. Do signup for lunch and snacks which comes at a nominal fee of 12$. Attendees signing up for lunch, get a complementary T shirt and are eligible for other freebies too. Please support our event by signing up for lunch. Thanks!!!
Regards,
Singapore SQL Pass Chapter – Singapore SQL Saturday organizing committee