SQL Server, PASS, and other data mishaps
April Houston SQL Server Users group meeting
In Houston? Hungry for lunch? Want to learn SQL Server from an expert? Head over to the Microsoft office and learn the top SQL mistakes and how to avoid them from Kevin Kline
Not in Houston? or hungry? there’s always the live meeting option!
Here are the details from the HASSUG Site:
Houston Area SQL Server User Group Monthly Meeting Reminder
When: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 – 11:30am-1:00pm
Where: Microsoft Houston Office
2000 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. S. #350
Houston, Texas 77042-3615
Pizza and drinks provided by Idera.
LiveMeeting Link:
https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/usergroups/join?id=HASSUG_APR2010&role=attend
Conference Call for audio – 1-888-320-3585 (passcode 76027128)
Topic: Top 10 Mistakes on SQL Server
Speaker: Kevin Kline, Technical Strategy Manager, Quest; Immediate Past President of PASS (blog | twitter)
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