First up, let’s get the disappointment out of the way: I’m really disappointed that I can’t meet up with people and network at Ignite. The benefits of speaking to attendees, vendors and Microsoft staff are immeasurable at the in person event. Also, it is far easier to avoid the inevitable distractions of work when you Read More
Category: Community
Ignite 2019 – Summary
This has been my 4th Ignite and I have to say, this year has been the best, not because of the announcements – there are always announcements – but because it has been building on what has been achieved over the last five years. One of my biggest complaints in previous years has been the Read More
The wonders of community
Being back in the office on a Monday after attending a SQL Saturday Exeter is always fun because that is when I get to use some of the information that I have gained. There are always nuggets of information to be had from sessions that I have attended, and also from talking with other speakers, Read More
Golden nuggets – SQL Saturday Exeter 2014
I returned yesterday from attending SQL Saturday 269 in Exeter. As always the SQL community has pulled together to provide a fantastic day of free training for the attendees. I always consider an event like this a success if I achieve two things: I come away with a “Golden Nugget” of learning I meet some Read More
SQLBits X: A Welcome Information Overload
Recently I had the pleasure of attending SQL Bits X in London. If you have never been to a SQL Bits conference and you have an interest in SQL Server or Business Intelligence then you are missing out on the best free resource in the country. SQL Bits consists of three days: Thursday – A Read More