With Thomas Kejser, November 23^rd 2012, Dublin

Cost - €799 or €599 for registrations received on or before October 5^th 2012

Registration: http://www.prodata.ie/events/2012/SQL-super-scaling.aspx

This course is not for the faint-hearted…. In fact you could describe it as performance tuning on steroids. In one intense day, Thomas will take participants beyond indexes to the next steps in optimising the performance of their SQL Servers. It aims to take you beyond best practices, below the surface into the realm of measurement and KNOWLEDGE about why your implementation works or doesn’t.

Formerly of the SQL CAT Team, Thomas is now CTO of Fusion IO. Building multi-terabyte- sized data warehouses, setting up OLTP systems for extreme scale and tuning world record data movement speed are some of Thomas’ recent achievements.

The course is level 400+ and targets the sweet spot between designing for performance and maintaining performance and is therefore relevant to Architects, Developers and DBAs alike, and as for Consultants… you will be guaranteed a brand new power-tool in the tool box

with Klaus Aschenbrenner , November 14^th – 16^th 2012, Dublin

Cost – €1,799 or €1,500 for registrations received on or before October 5^th 2012.

Registration: http://www.prodata.ie/events/2012/SQL-Performance_tuning_workshop.aspx

We all know the situation only too well, Friday evening and the weekend is flirting with you promisingly ….. then the dreaded email arrives telling you that your SQL Server has enormous performance problems.

What can you do to identify the problem and resolve it quickly? Which SQL Server tools will help you rescue your free time, or in the absence of a good weekend plan, can help you free up time for more fulfilling and proactive tasks?

This course is delivered by Klaus Aschenbrenner, author of Pro SQL Server 2008 Service Broker.  Over the course of this 3-Day workshop Klaus will:

- Delve into the most prominent performance bottlenecks inside SQL Server

- Show you the different tools at your disposal to enable effective SQL Server performance troubleshooting.

- Teach you how to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks quickly

SQL Master Class series begins again in Ireland

The SQL master class series is designed to bring the highest level of SQL knowledge to Irish SQL Professionals in an affordable and accessible way.  Internationally recognised experts, Bob Duffy, Chris Webb, Gavin Payne & Klaus Aschenbrenner have each agreed to deliver one or more sessions over the coming months.

The season is off to a start on Friday October 5^th with Chris Webb presenting a ½ day session on Business Intelligence in Office 2013.

This years’ master class curriculum consists of 6 classes, individually priced at €100 or collectively at €350.  The dates and sessions are:

FREE Training on Windows Server 2012

Here’s your chance to learn all about Windows Server 2012 – heralded by industry analysts as the most impressive Windows Server update since Windows Server 2000.

At this deep dive into Windows Server 2012 event, you will experience the new features and functionality enhancements of Windows Server 2012.  With Windows Server 2012, you will have access to the most innovative and efficient server and cloud operating system for years to come.  Thanks to sweeping enhancements in Virtualisation, Storage, Networking and Management, Windows Server 2012 is cloud-optimised as a highly dynamic, available and cost-effective server platform.

Attending this deep dive session is the perfect way to elevate your skills and propel your career to new heights.  Sessions include:
• Management and Automation: in box management tools to manage single server or groups of servers with Server Manager
• Virtualisation: explore Hyper-V Scale, Shared Nothing Live Migration, Hyper-V Replica and what it can do for your organisation
• Storage: bringing storage and SAN capabilities to everyone with Storage Spaces, thin provisioning, continuous availability file systems and SMB3

Register for one of the local deliveries:

Dublin 16th October

Dublin 17th October

Belfast 18th October

See you in October,

Big Year,  Big Changes – Are you   ready?

This year has already been one of the most transformational periods in Microsoft’s history and there’s more to come!

Come and join us at one of our 4 roadshow events during the 1st week of October to hear more about how we’re reimagining our solutions, discuss opportunities to transform and grow your Microsoft business and share your thoughts on how we should be interacting with our Microsoft Partner community. 

13:00 – 13:30 – Registration and networking lunch

13:30 – 13:50 – Microsoft Ireland Strategy Update / Q&A

13:50 – 14:20 – Dynamics CRM Online and Office365 – Better Together

14:20 – 14:40 – Partner Marketing Update

14:40 – 15:10 - The Microsoft Cloud story – where are the opportunities for your business?

15:10 – 15:30 - Coffee

15:30 – 16.00 – Windows 8

16.00 – 16:30 – Windows Server 2012

16:30 – 17:30 – Roundtables / Q&A

Register at your preferred location by clicking on one of the links below.

Locations:

1^st October Merchant Hotel, Belfast – Register Here

2^nd October Microsoft Sandyford Offices (Building 3), Dublin – Register Here

3^rd October The Clarion Hotel, Cork – Register Here

4^th October Carlton Hotel, Galway – Register Here 

If you encounter any issues with registration, please contact plcsup@microsoft.com or call the PLC TEAM on +49 541 40664 701.

“Nothing from Microsoft, and I mean literally nothing, has ever been this ambitious”

—Jason Perlow, ZDNet

Windows Sever 2012 is a game changer! It is designed to help organisations of all sizes embrace private and hybrid cloud computing in order to move faster, save money and compete more effectively. Bringing you the best of Microsoft unmatched experience in operating public clouds and data centres at scale, Windows Server 2012 delivers a new breed of agility, flexibility, and efficiency.

Join a select group of Microsoft customers, MVPs, and partners for an early opportunity in Dublin or Belfast to see Windows Server 2012 in action.

Places are limited, so register ASAP.

Belfast

Thursday 20th September 2012 (8:30 am – 16:00)

The Hilton Hotel Belfast

Dublin

Tuesday 25th September 2012 (8:30 – 16:00)

The Berkeley Court Hotel Dublin

See you then..