All, ** 2/6/2011 updated link below ** Since SQL Server Reporting Services 2005 came out, I have been working very close within the BIDS environment and every other aspect of Reporting Services to include the architecture. With the many changes that we saw between 2005 and 2008 R2, I have compiled a boot camp style presentation and have delivered it many times to completely filled (and some even hanging out along the sides, backs and the doorways of many) SQL Server community events. I have poli...
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This past weekend, I had a talk on SQL Server Reporting Services down in Tampa Florida for SQL Saturday 62. It was a great event organized by Pam Shaw. My talk was right after lunch and the lunch sessions were running a little bit late, so when I arrived, I was setting up quickly while people were still piling into the room. Before I was even done setting up, all of the seats (approx 50) were taken up and about 20-25 more were along the sides and back of the room. It was packed! :) The session w...
Yesterday, I posted a blog about my year in review for 2010 . So, I thought that it would be a good idea to post my aspirations for 2011. If at the very least to keep myself motivated and focused on my personal goals. J Writings Since I wrote so many blogs and articles in 2010, this year may be a little tough to keep up with 2011. Even with 4 extra months to blog, I don’t think that I will be able to hit 100 this year. However, I will definitely shoot for 75 postings, but will save some of my ti...
While in Cincinnati for the first time since September of 2007, I heard on several occasions that I work too much and need to slow down to "smell the roses" or "enjoy the fruits of my labor". In fact, I've even heard that quite a few times from others as well, but I thought what a great way to see how much I do by writing a blog to review my work over the last year. As such, this blog is solely meant as a year in review of my presentations, articles and blogs that I have provided to the SQL Serv...