June 2009 - Posts

Live Meeting: Creating a Star Schema and OLAP Cubes
25 June 09 08:06 PM | sqlartist | 1 comment(s)

Hi,

I just finished my first live meeting for the UK SQL Server user group on the subject of creating a star schema and OLAP cubes. I think it went well, it was recorded so Ill let you all be the judge of that - presentation to follow.

I spoke way too fast, Tony Rogerson told me I sound "well Cockney" - but depressing as in my own head I sound like Hugh Grant. I spoke way too fast as I am inclinded to do but even though I got through most of my content I defintely forgot loads and apologies to anyone for that. I will follow it up by slowing the next one down and spending much more time on each subject.

 

 ps. I found out today my Neurologist wants to move my brain implant (not joking) to somewhere else in my body - scheduled for the 14th August

 

Thinking outside the box - impressive
07 June 09 10:13 PM | sqlartist | 1 comment(s)

 

 I cant believe I have missed this blog for so long but I came across a site last night that is just plain exciting for people who love Transact-SQL.

"Thinking outside the box" - http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/peterl/Default.aspx has some of the best and unique examples of working with sql I have seen (Itzik quality)

I think Peter even won the recent String Grouping competition with his submission. I loved that Celko even posted comments on one of the articles dismissing the way Peter had solved the problem. Who cares :)

 Definatley one to check out.

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