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A Comedy of Errors Andrew Whettam
Error handling in T-SQL stored procedures
A Look at 3 Big Data Tools Allan Mitchell
This session will look at SQOOP, PIG and HIVE. Three tools which are essential in your Big Data Toolbox. We'll look at what they do, how they do it and why you would want to use them
Advanced Reporting Techniques & Managing Reports Dr. Subramani Paramasivam
What are the techniques to implement linked reports, subscriptions, report history, snapshot options, editing report using browser based Report Builder? Find out in this session.
Building Your T-SQL Tool Kit: Window Function Fundamentals Christina E. Leo
Sets are king when it comes to SQL Server, but sometimes you need to see data row by row. Window Functions help you get the best of both worlds. Learn when and where these functions can help you get what you need without compromising performance.
Dive into the Query Optimizer-Undocumented Insight Benjamin Nevarez
This 500 level session will focus on using undocumented statements and trace flags to get insight into how the query optimizer works and show you which operations it performs during query optimization.
Inside Ola Hallengrens Maintenance Solution Ola Hallengren
In this session I will talk about backup, integrity check, and index and statistics maintenance, and how you can use my maintenance solution (http://ola.hallengren.com) in an enterprise environment.
Intro to R Steph Locke
R was originally for doing stats, but it now does database CRUD, reporting, documentation, and even websites. It can be awkward to know where to start, so this session fast tracks you to the sections you need to know about.
Latches, Spinlocks, and Lock Free Data Structures Klaus Aschenbrenner
Join this session to make a deep dive into how SQL Server implements physical locking with lightweight synchronization objects like Latches and Spinlocks.
Power BI, zero to expert Peter ter Braake
PowerBi is hot. This session starts with an empty Excel workbook and walks you via Power Pivot and Power Query to Power View and Power Map.
Query Progress Tracking in SQL Server Matan Yungman
It's 18:00 o'clock on Friday. You execute a process that usually takes a few minutes and start packing in order to start the weekend. You are already with your bag on your back, but the process doesn't finish. What should you do now?
Revenge: The SQL! Rob Volk
Are you a frustrated DBA? Ready to snap? Before you do, come see Revenge: The SQL! and learn a kinder, gentler form of vengeance.
T4 Templating within SSDT using SQL Server 2014 Geoff Clark
T4 templating will be a first class citizen in SSDT for SQL Server 2014. This session will show why you should use this technology for SQL code generation and how you can automate the process. The session will be demo rich.
The dangerous beauty of Bookmark Lookups Klaus Aschenbrenner
Join me in this session to get a basic understanding of Bookmark Lookups, and why they can be dangerous in SQL Server.
The SSDT way or the highway (sqlproj) Craig Ottley-Thistlethwaite
So you have heard of SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), you have started using it but not entirely sure how to use it to it's full potential. This session is perfect for adopters of SSDT and how to get the most out of it.
Things You Can Find in the Plan Cache Matan Yungman
The plan cache is one of SQL Server's fundamental components. Getting to know it can take you a few steps ahead in optimizing your system. In this session we will demonstrate ways the Plan Cache can help us identify performance problems.
T-SQL : Bad Habits & Best Practices Aaron Bertrand
Come to this session to learn how bad habits develop, the problems they lead to, and how you can avoid them.
T-SQL Tips and Tricks Itzik Ben-Gan
The purpose of this session is to have some fun with T-SQL and to learn practical tips and tricks that will help you improve and optimize your solutions.
Understanding Parameter Sniffing Benjamin Nevarez
This session will show you how parameter sniffing works and in which cases could be a problem. How to diagnose and troubleshoot parameter sniffing problems and their solutions will be discussed as well.
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