SSWUG vConference

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Just One of Those Days

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ October 22, 2009 ⋅ 7 comments

This past Tuesday afternoon I flew to Tucson to take part in the SSWUG vConference. I was away for about 33 hours in total. And enough happened in those 33 hours to make it feel like it was 33 days.
Such is the life of a SQLRockstar, I guess. The afternoon flight got me to Tucson [...]

SSWUG vConference Day Two

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ April 23, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Another day, another great showing by the folks at the SSWUG vConference. And I am not just saying that because I had eight sessions today! Seriously, because I really dislike watching myself give a presentation. And I especially dislike watching me flub my way through a simple demonstration, especially of something I have done a [...]

SSWUG vConference, Day One

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ April 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The first day of the SSWUG vConference has come and gone. Despite a handful of technical issues, the day must be considered a rousing success. The quality of the content, the quality of the video, and the quality of the live chat sessions was far above average. Now, since I have participated before, I have come [...]

SSWUG vConference Starts Tomorrow!

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ April 21, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

If you have ever dreamed about having me talk to you on all things SQL, then your chance starts tomorrow. The SSWUG vConference starts tomorrow morning and I have received a discount code for the. You can register for the conference here. And the code you want to use is: SPVTLASP09
If you have never attended [...]

Free Event from SSWUG.org

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ April 6, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

There is an upcoming event being hosted by SSWUG on Friday, April 17th. For more details you can click here or go to:
https://www.vconferenceonline.com/shows/spring09/sql/s09event.asp
And this is also a reminder that the SSWUG vConference is going to take place from April 22nd to the 24th. Yours truly will be presenting on the following topics:
SQL 2008 Performance Data [...]

SSWUG VIP Code

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ February 11, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

I have received a discount code for the SSWUG Virtual Conference. You can register for the conference here. And the code you want to use is: SPVTLASP09
The discount is for $10 off the registration price of $125, and can be used in conjunction with other discounts, such as the Early Bird ($80). So, if you [...]

SSWUG Virtual Conference Presentations

By Thomas LaRock ⋅ February 4, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

Once again I will be taking part in the SSWUG Virtual Conference on April 22-24th. I presented three topics last year and managed to make such a fool of myself that they asked me to come back again and do four talks this time. The talks I have on tap are as follows:
SQL 2008 Performance [...]

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