SQL Server Connections

In the Spring 2012 SQL Server Connections conference we're going to bring you our dynamic mix of industry-recognized speakers with real-world experience backing their sessions. With SQL Server 2012 seeing the launch of the next version, we've got some in-depth non-marketing sessions that explore the major new features in the database engine and BI stack. We'll also have sessions that focus on showing you how to get the most out of existing SQL Server installations as you face ever-increasing demands for performance and availability. We'll show you how to avoid common problems and how to mitigate problems you may already have. Primary emphasis will be on real-world lessons learned and best practices for security, monitoring, performance troubleshooting, Reporting Services, SSIS, and much more.

In addition to our conference sessions, dive deeper by adding on pre-conference and post-conference workshops. Paul and Kimberly will be presenting their fast-paced and demo-laden day packed full of maintenance, performance, and operations guidelines for "involuntary" DBAs, plus a full day of SQL Server 2012 features and tools, and a more advanced workshop on performance tuning. There will be four other workshops from Brent Ozar (on SANs), Peter Myers (on BI in SQL Server 2012), Jonathan Kehayias (in Extended Events and advanced monitoring), and Allen White (on PowerShell).

SQL Server Connections spring 2012 is packed full of top speakers giving you valuable information that you can take back to work and put into practice immediately - our aim is to maximize the ROI from your conference experience. An educated DBA is extremely valuable. The knowledge gained in such a short period doesn't seem measurable but returning attendees constantly remind us that previous shows have improved their performance, availability and/or helped to reduce the overall management needed on their servers. Their servers are running better - as a direct result from attending our show. This is priceless!

SharePoint Connections

What does SharePoint 2010 offer my business? How can I deploy or upgrade successfully? What can I do to ensure my environment is secure, compliant, and manageable? What tools and features allow me to build better solutions on top of SharePoint? SharePoint Connections brings the experts and the community together, with three days and over 30 sessions for IT professionals and developers as well as no-code solutions for business managers using SharePoint 2010.

Microsoft ASP.NET Connections & Silverlight Connections

Come to Microsoft ASP.NET Connections to hear from the best and brightest in the industry on ASP.NET and Visual Studio 2010! Our speakers include ASP.NET co-creator and Vice President at Microsoft, Scott Guthrie, as well as Microsoft Program Managers and leading ASP.NET gurus outside of Microsoft. Interested in enhancing your HTML 5 development skills? Join us at DevConnections in Las Vegas for three days of in-depth sessions presented by the best speakers in the industry!

MGM GRAND HOTEL

MGM GRAND Las Vegas offers unmatched luxury, fine dining, renowned entertainment, personal service, and gaming excitement and indulge in the hottest nightlife on the Strip. This is where all the conference sessions and events will take place.

Space is limited so reserve your room early by calling the conference hotline. Call the conference hotline at 800-438-6720 or 203-400-6121 to reserve your room today!