Date: February 23, 2011 

Noon Eastern time -- http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?month=2&day=23&year=2011&hour=12&min=0&sec=0&p1=179

Topic:  Tips and tricks for Writing Better Queries– sponsored by Idera.

Presenter: Joe Webb

Abstract:  

Transact-SQL is not a very difficult language to learn. As long as the syntax is correct, it can be quite forgiving. However to truly get the best performance from your SQL Server, careful consideration should be given to the structure and logic of the queries. In this session, we’ll discuss some Transact-SQL tips and tricks that can be employed to help you write better queries, allowing your server to perform better.

Bio:

Since its inception, Joe Webb has served as Chief Operating Manager for WebbTech Solutions, a Nashville-based consulting company. He has over 15 years of industry experience and has consulted extensively with companies in the areas of business process analysis and improvements, database design and architecture, software development, and technical training.

In addition to helping his consulting clients, Joe enjoys writing and speaking at technical conferences. He has spoken at conferences in Europe and the North America and has authored or co-authored three books including “SQL Server MVP Deep Dives”,  “The Rational Guide To: SQL Server Notification Services”, and  “The Rational Guide To: IT Consulting”.

Joe served for six years on the Board of Directors for the Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS), an international user group with 30,000 members worldwide. Joe culminated his tenure on the board by serving as the Executive Vice President of Finance for the organization. Joe also volunteers his time by serving on the MBA Advisory Board for Auburn University and the Computer Science Advisory Committee for Nashville State Community College.

Joe received a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), both from Auburn University. He has also earned Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) accreditations as well as other non-Microsoft certifications such as the Linux Professional Institute Level I (LPIC-1).

Joe is a seven time recipient of the prestigious Microsoft MVP Award for demonstrating a willingness to share his expertise with the SQL Server Community.

Joe can be reached at joew@webbtechsolutions.com.

Door Prize: There will be a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift certificate. You can attend the meeting without registering but if you want to be entered in the drawing for the door prize, you must register at:  Registration: https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/8000181573/Registration.aspx?pageName=5q9h8zrqprh12w09 no later than 5:00 PM Eastern on February 22nd.

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