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SQLSaturday Orlando

September 18, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

UpSearch at SQLSaturday Orlando

We proudly support PASS SQLSaturday Orlando events. UpSearch team members volunteer time to help plan the events and travel from across the country to make presentations. Since 2012, UpSearch has also been a lead event sponsor.

Sponsorships (Upcoming & Past)

SQLSaturday #442 – Orlando, FL – October 10, 2015
SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando, FL – September 27, 2014
SQLSaturday #232 – Orlando, FL – September 14, 2013
SQLSaturday #151 – Orlando, FL – September 29, 2012

Special Mentions

PASS SQLSaturday Orlando events are brought to you by the joint effort of the MagicPASS SQL Server Users Group and the Orlando SQL Server Users Group, Orlando’s official PASS chapters. Both groups meet monthly and feature food, professional networking and learning opportunities. Find both user groups on Twitter at @MagicPASS and @PassOrlando.

SQLSaturday #421 – Columbus 2015

July 10, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #421

UpSearch proudly sponsored PASS SQLSaturday #421 – Columbus 2015. The event was held July 11, 2015 at Mount Vernon Nazerene University – New Albany, 150 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Columbus, OH 43081. UpSearch’s Allen White, Brian Davis, and Colleen Morrow volunteered to make 5 presentations.

Co-Sponsored Lunch Session

Brian Davis led a co-sponsored presentation between SQL Sentry and UpSearch titled Better Managed Services Through Monitoring with UpSearch & SQL Sentry.

Presentations

The UpSearch team also supported SQLSaturday #421 – Columbus 2015 by making five presentations:

Allen White presented on how to use SQL Server Service Broker.

Allen White also presented on how to use PowerShell to maintain SQL Server performance.

Brian Davis presented on how to automate SQL Server installs.

Brian Davis & Adam Belebczuk presented SISS Grab Bag of Best Practices.

Colleen Morrow presented What Changed? Auditing Options in SQL Server 2014.

Special Mentions

Thank you to the Columbus SQL Server Users Group for hosting SQLSaturday #421 – Columbus 2015. If you live in the Greater Columbus, OH area, consider getting involved with the Columbus SQL Server Users Group.

SQLSaturday #383 – Rochester 2015

May 16, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #383

UpSearch proudly sponsored PASS SQLSaturday #383 – Rochester 2015. The event was held May 16, 2015 at Rochester Institute of Technology, 1 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623. UpSearch’s Kendal Van Dyke and Colleen Morrow volunteered to make 4 presentations.

Co-Sponsored Lunch Session

Kendal Van Dyke led a co-sponsored presentation between SIOS & UpSearch titled Implementing a SANLess Cluster in Under an Hour.

Presentations

The UpSearch team also supported SQLSaturday #383 – Rochester 2015 by making four presentations:

Kendal Van Dyke presented Transactional Replication: Architecture, Setup, and Monitoring.

Kendal Van Dyke presented Transactional Replication: Tuning and Troubleshooting.

Colleen Morrow presented Enterprise-level Auditing on a Standard Edition Budget.

Colleen Morrow presented So you want to be a Database Administrator.

Special Mentions

Thank you to the Rochester SQL Server User Group for hosting SQLSaturday #383 – Rochester 2015. If you live in the Greater Rochester, NY area, consider getting involved with the Rochester SQL Server User Group.

SQLSaturday #387 – Madison 2015

April 11, 2015/0 Comments/in SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #387

UpSearch proudly participated at PASS SQLSaturday #387 – Madison 2015. The event was held April 11, 2015 at The Pyle Center, University of Wisconsin-Extension 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI 53706. UpSearch’s Brian Davis made 2 presentations.

Presentations

The UpSearch team supported SQLSaturday #387 – Madison 2015 by volunteering their time to make two presentations:

Brian Davis presented how to automate SQL Server installs.

Brian Davis & Adam Belebczuk presented
SISS Grab Bag of Best Practices.

Special Mentions

Thank you to the five Wisconsin SQL Server User Groups team effort for hosting SQLSaturday #387 – Madison 2015. If you live in Wisconsin, consider getting involved with the Northeast Wisconsin SQL Server Users Group, Madison SQL Server Users Group or find them on Twitter at @MADPASS, Microsoft BI Professionals – Wisconsin SQL Server Users Group, Western Wisconsin SQL Server Users Group, or Wisconsin SQL Server Users Group.

Highlights included the #ssmsshowdown and that “cattywampus” is a technical term!

SSMS Showdown with @grrl_geek and @SQLJudo. MC @SQLBek #SQLSatMadison pic.twitter.com/c25i16Q4ni

— Riley Major (@RileyMajor) April 11, 2015

"cattywampus" is a technical term! – @SQLJudo #SQLSatMadison @grrl_geek pic.twitter.com/1tAhMWcToS

— Andy Yun (@SQLBek) April 11, 2015

SQLSaturday #371 – Tampa 2015

February 28, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

SQL Server Team - blog - August 2014

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #371

UpSearch proudly sponsored PASS SQLSaturday #371 – Tampa 2015. The event was held February 28, 2015 at USF College of Business, 12212 USF Maple Drive, Tampa, FL 33620.

Presentations

The UpSearch team (pictured left to right: Kendal Van Dyke, Allen White and Shawn Upchurch) also supported SQLSaturday #371 – Tampa 2015 by making four presentations:

SQLSaturday #371 Tampa - February 28 2014 (9)

Allen White presented how to manage databases in multiple environments.

Allen White also presented how to use PowerShell to maintain SQL Server performance.

Kendal Van Dyke presented Transactional Replication: Architecture, Setup, and Monitoring.

Kendal Van Dyke also presented Transactional Replication: Tuning and Troubleshooting.

Special Mentions

We appreciate the University of South Florida, the three Tampa Bay SQL Server User Groups and the event sponsors for hosting SQLSaturday #371 – Tampa 2015. If you live in the Tampa Bay, FL area, consider getting involved with The Pinellas SQL Server User Group, The Hillsborough SQL Server User Group or The Tampa Bay SQL Business Intelligence User Group. Find them on Twitter at @TBSSUG.

Great turnout today at #sqlsattampa – and still the best lunch (Cuban) at any #sqlsaturday ever! pic.twitter.com/P9SnyXgs03

— Kendal Van Dyke (@SQLDBA) February 28, 2015

One of my favorite parts of #sqlsattampa pic.twitter.com/nggnAAvc0U — Julie Smith (@JulieChix) February 28, 2015

SQLSaturday #357 – Cleveland 2015

February 7, 2015/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

SQLSaturday #357 - Cleveland 2015

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #357

UpSearch proudly sponsored PASS SQLSaturday #357 – Cleveland 2015. The event was held February 7, 2015 at Hyland Software, Building 1, 28500 Clemens Rd., Cleveland, OH 44145. UpSearch’s sponsor raffle giveaway was a FREE SQL Server Health Check, a $2,000 value.

Sponsor Raffle Winner

Congratulations Nancy Schwartz and Buyers Products Company.

Nancy Schwartz won UpSearch’s sponsor raffle. Her organization receives a FREE SQL Server Health Check.

Presentations

The UpSearch team (pictured left to right: Brian Davis, Kendal Van Dyke, Colleen Morrow, Shawn Upchurch and Allen White) also supported SQLSaturday #357 – Cleveland 2015 by making two presentations:

SQLSaturday #357 - Cleveland 2015

Kendal Van Dyke presented Transactional Replication: Tuning and Troubleshooting.

Colleen Morrow presented Enterprise-level Auditing on a Standard Edition Budget.

Special Mentions

We appreciate Hyland Software the Ohio North SQL Server User Group’s effort to host SQLSaturday #357 – Cleveland 2015. If you live in the Greater Cleveland, OH area, consider getting involved with ONSQL.

Welcome to Hyland, #SQLSat357!

— OnBase by Hyland (@OnBase) February 7, 2015

End of the day at #SqlSat357 #SqlFamily pic.twitter.com/NjjTcqv51f — Dave Mattingly (@blackwyrm) February 7, 2015

At #SqlSat357 @SQLDiablo and @UpSearchSQL face off in an Epic Rap Battle. #SqlFamily #ClevelandRaps pic.twitter.com/8ObXALQEEY — Dave Mattingly (@blackwyrm) February 7, 2015

SQLSaturday #347 – Washington DC 2014

December 6, 2014/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

SQL Server Team - blog - August 2014

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #347

UpSearch proudly participated at PASS SQLSaturday #347 – Washington DC 2014. The event was held December 6, 2014 at Microsoft MTC 5404 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. UpSearch’s Allen White volunteered to make 1 presentation.

Presentations

The UpSearch team supported SQLSaturday #347 – Washington DC 2014 by volunteering to make one presentation:

Allen White presented how to keep your data warehouse updated using SQL Server Service Broker messages from your OLTP database.

Special Mentions

Thank you to the Washington DC SQL Server Users Group’s team effort for hosting SQLSaturday #347 – Washington DC 2014. If you live in the Greater Washington DC area, consider getting involved with the Washington DC SQL Server Users Group.

About PASS SQLSaturday

The PASS SQLSaturday program provides the tools and knowledge needed for groups and event leaders to organize and host a free day of training for SQL Server professionals.

To learn more about PASS SQL Saturday visit http://www.sqlsaturday.com/about.aspx.

About UpSearch

UpSearch provides as needed Microsoft SQL Server DBA Services across the globe. We specialize in helping leaders protect, unlock and optimize data’s value.

To learn more about UpSearch visit https://upsearch.com.

SQLSaturday #315 – Pittsburgh 2014

October 4, 2014/0 Comments/in SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

SQL Server Team - blog - August 2014

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #315

UpSearch will proudly sponsor PASS SQLSaturday #315 – Pittsburgh 2014. The event will be held October 4, 2014 at the Pittsburgh Technical Institute, 1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071. UpSearch’s sponsor raffle giveaway will be a FREE SQL Server Health Check, a $2,000 value.

Sponsor Raffle Winner

Sponsor Raffle Will Be Saturday, October 4, 2014

Presentations

The UpSearch team will also support SQLSaturday #315- Pittsburgh 2014 by making two presentations:

Brian Davis will present on how Hekaton can help you.

Allen White will present on how to use PowerShell to efficiently manage SQL Server.

Special Mentions

We appreciate the Pittsburgh SQL Server User Group’s team effort to host SQLSaturday #315 – Pittsburgh 2014. If you live in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area, consider getting involved with PSSUG.

About PASS SQLSaturday

The PASS SQLSaturday program provides the tools and knowledge needed for groups and event leaders to organize and host a free day of training for SQL Server professionals.

At the local event level, SQLSaturday events:

Encourage increased membership for the local user group
Provide local SQL Server professionals with excellent training and networking opportunities
Help develop, grow, and encourage new speakers

To learn more about PASS SQL Saturday visit http://www.sqlsaturday.com/about.aspx.

About UpSearch

UpSearch provides as needed Microsoft SQL Server DBA Services across the globe. We specialize in helping leaders protect, unlock and optimize data’s value.

To learn more about UpSearch visit https://upsearch.com.

SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando 2014

September 27, 2014/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando 2014

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #318

UpSearch proudly sponsored PASS SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando 2014. The event was held September 27, 2014 at the Seminole State College Sanford, FL 32773. UpSearch’s sponsor raffle giveaway was a FREE SQL Server Health Check, a $2,000 value.

Sponsor Raffle Winner

Congratulations Jennifer Jakubcin and The Walt Disney Company.

Jennifer Jakubcin won UpSearch’s sponsor raffle. Her organization receives a FREE SQL Server Health Check.

Presentations

The UpSearch team (pictured left to right: Brian Davis, Kendal Van Dyke, Shawn Upchurch and Allen White) also supported SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando 2014 by making four presentations:

SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando 2014

Allen White presented on how to manage databases in multiple environments.

Allen White presented on how to use Server Broker.

Brian Davis presented on how Hekaton can help you.

Special Mentions

We appreciate the joint efforts of MagicPASS and OPASS, Greater Orlando’s two SQL Server user groups, to host PASS SQLSaturday #318 – Orlando 2014. If you live in the Greater Orlando, FL area, consider getting involved with MagicPASS and OPASS.

We also have a special soft spot in our hearts for individuals who make the magic happen year after year, including Andy Warren (@SQLAndy), Karla Landrum (@KarlaKay22) and Kendal Van Dyke (@SQLDBA).

SQLSaturday #320 – Raleigh 2014

September 6, 2014/0 Comments/in Events, SQLSaturdays /by Shawn Upchurch

SQL Server Team - blog - August 2014

UpSearch at SQLSaturday #320

UpSearch proudly sponsored PASS SQLSaturday #320 – Raleigh 2014. The event was held September 6, 2014 at the Wake Tech Northern Campus, 6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh, NC 27616. UpSearch’s sponsor raffle giveaway was a FREE SQL Server Health Check, a $2,000 value.

Sponsor Raffle Winner

Congratulations Geetha Namballa and Fujitsu America, Inc.

Geetha Namballa won UpSearch’s sponsor raffle. Her organization receives a FREE SQL Server Health Check.

Presentations

The UpSearch team (pictured left to right: Allen White and Brian Davis) also supported SQLSaturday #320 – Raleigh 2014 by making four presentations:

SQL Server Team Allen White and Brian Davis

Allen White presented on how to use PowerShell to efficiently manage SQL Server.

Allen White presented on how to use Server Broker.

Brian Davis presented on how to use SSIS Templates.

Brian Davis presented on how to automate SQL Server installs.

Special Mentions

We appreciate the Triangle SQL Server User Group’s (triPASS) team effort to host SQLSaturday #320– Raleigh 2014. If you live near Raleigh, N.C. consider getting involved in triPASS and find them on Twitter at @TriPASSNC.

And to all of our SQL Server BFFs, like Paul Turley and Randy Knight, thank you for making SQLSaturdays so much fun!

What happens when you end up a Coke that says BFF. RT @paul_turley: My BFFs at #sqlsatraleigh @randy_knight @SQLRunr pic.twitter.com/XA2LZyezOW

— randy_knight (@randy_knight) September 6, 2014

About PASS SQLSaturday

The PASS SQLSaturday program provides the tools and knowledge needed for groups and event leaders to organize and host a free day of training for SQL Server professionals.

At the local event level, SQLSaturday events:

Encourage increased membership for the local user group
Provide local SQL Server professionals with excellent training and networking opportunities
Help develop, grow, and encourage new speakers

To learn more about PASS SQL Saturday visit http://www.sqlsaturday.com/about.aspx.

About UpSearch

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UpSearch provides as needed Microsoft SQL Server DBA Services across the globe. We specialize in helping leaders protect, unlock and optimize data’s value.

To learn more about UpSearch visit https://upsearch.com.