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The Agenda

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SQLBits encompasses everything from in-depth technical immersions to the enhancement of valuable soft skills. The full agenda will be announced in the spring; in the meantime check out the timetable and content we cover below.

2024 Training Days

Presenting 2024’s selection of training days, encompassing a deep dive into a range of subjects with some of the best data trainers in the world.

  • 08:00 Registration opens and breakfast served.

  • All training days run simultaneously across the venue from 09:00 – 17:00 with co-ordinated breaks.
  • All training days include regular refreshment breaks and a lunch stop to rest, recharge, and chat to fellow delegates.
  • No evening events planned, but if you’re staying over the night beforehand, why not join us in the Aviator on Monday night to meet the training day speakers for an informal drinks reception.

SQL Server on Linux--A Brave New World

Description

With the brave new world of SQL Server on Linux, it is important for SQL Server professionals to have good understanding of the platform so they can best advise their employers. Even though it is early days for SQL Server on Linux. In this all day session you will learn about the Linux operating system, how to use it, and how to master it, and how to best deploy SQL Server on the Linux platform.

You will learn about topics including:

  • Operating system architecture
  • Security Model
  • File manipulation
  • Common commands and using them together
  • Bash and Korn shells
  • Shell scripting
  • File systems and Volume Managers
  • Clustering in Linux
The SQL Server specific topics that you will learn about include:

  • Monitoring O/S performance 
  • Proper SQL Server configuration
  • Automating deployment
  • Deploying High Availability and Disaster Recovery
If you have limited Linux experience and want to to come up to speed, this session will be perfect for you. Attendees will take home lab manual to take the learning home.

Learning Objectives

Previous Experience

Tech Covered

high availability