In SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class, conducted by Microsoft SQL Server MVP Kalen Delaney, you will be able to explore needed information about query plans, basic index structures and plan cache management. As Kalen is a foremost authority on SQL Server query processing and optimization, this comprehensive class offering will bring you key information to apply to any work with SQL […]

  When working with SQL Server, as with any relational database, data is king. But data becomes less useful if you can’t gain access to it in a timely fashion. With so much data, being able to spread information across multiple servers allows for backup and quicker access. Replication is a technology available in SQL Server that facilitates the copying […]

  As we build larger and more powerful data centric applications, the need to bring all this information together will become more and more important. Building efficient and intelligent ETL processes will be both a requirement and a skill that will be found to be in high demand. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is one such ETL tool, and because […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class is designed to help you understand all aspects of SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (SSRS), the reporting tool of choice for SQL Server developers. Sherri McDonald, course instructor and support manager for Pragmatic Works, will use a variety of lab exercises and small projects to ensure familiarity in how […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class will provide you with the skills to properly use SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) 2008 in your enterprise. Brian Knight, course instructor and SQL Server MVP, will take you from the ground-up, teaching you the fundamental skills you need to develop and deploy SSAS solutions and present this new […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class is designed to help you use SharePoint 2010 to bring Business Intelligence to the forefront for your users and customers. Mark Stacey, course instructor and founder of Pragmatic Works’ South Africa office, will start by showing how to configure SharePoint 2010 and explaining the parts all interconnect. Then, Mark […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class will provide you with the skills to use MDX with SQL Server Analysis Services in your enterprise. Stacia Misner, course instructor and SQL Server MVP, will start by explaining the basic concepts related to multidimensional expressions and how they are used to enhance cubes with calculations, as well as […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class will provide you with the skills to properly use SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) 2008 in your enterprise. Master Analysis Services Developers must hold unique traits to set themselves and their work apart from others.  This class is designed to take you to the next level in your understanding […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class will provide you with the skills to properly use SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Master Report Developers must hold unique traits to set themselves and their work apart from others.  This class is designed to take you to the next level in your understanding of SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting […]

  In a partnership agreement with Pragmatic Works, SSWUG.ORG’s virtual class is designed to introduce SQL Server DBA’s to the new and exciting features available in SQL Server 2012 . We use a variety of lab exercises to ensure lecture sessions are backed up by hands-on experience.  With the hands-on labs, you will experience how the new features can be […]