We are very pleased to welcome back noted speaker Evan Basalik as he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience regarding SQL Azure.

Getting your Mind Wrapped Around SQL Azure by Evan Basalik, Microsoft Escalation Engineer

We will explore the basics of SQL Azure and then dig into the similarities and differences between SQL Azure and SQL Server. We will also discuss ways to configure SQL Server so that you can mimicking SQL Azure, thus allowing you to come closer to matching your Development and Production environments. Lastly, we will touch on how to transfer your existing troubleshooting skills from SQL Server to SQL Azure.

Evan spent 10 years doing R&D for a major textile manufacturer. He joined Microsoft 6 years ago and is currently an Escalation Engineer on the SQL Server team. He specializes in connectivity, database client code, and Reporting Services. In addition, he has been working on SQL Azure since before it was even called SQL Azure. Evan is a also contributing author on the CSS SQL Server Engineers blog on MSDN here http://blogs.msdn.com/b/psssql/

Agenda:

5:30 PM Networking and Pizza

6:00 PM Stump the SQL Experts - open Q&A Forum with CSSUG Members

6:15 PM Main Presentation

7:30 PM Meeting End

7:45 PM Post-Meeting Social Hour - Join Us for Drinks at a venue TBA

Location:

The meeting is being held at the Microsoft Offices in AP1 - the left building as you drive onto the campus.

Sponsors:

TEKsystems® has been a loyal sponsor of the Charlotte SQL Server Users Group. TEKsystems® provides technology staffing and services, helping businesses deploy high-caliber IT and communications expertise. With roots as the nation’s largest IT staffing firm, they’ve become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Visit www.teksystems.com for more info.

SQL Sentry, Inc., is a Charlotte based company and a long time sponsor of the Charlotte SQL Server Users Group. SQL Sentry creates software products to optimize the performance of Microsoft® SQL Server® environments. SQL Sentry software provides unprecedented visibility and control that enables database administrators to monitor their database environment with confidence, and quickly diagnose and solve complex performance problems as they arise. Visit www.sqlsentry.net for more info.

About Our Group:

Charlotte, NC has a dynamic, growing business environment filled with opportunities for SQL Server professionals. The goal of the Charlotte SQL Server User Group is to encourage and support the growth of that environment by providing a venue for user education and peer collaboration. Our group is a certified Chapter of PASS and we recommend all members join that organization.