A Mix of Returning and New Technical Leaders for 2013

We have a great mix of returning and new speakers coming our way in 2013 for SQL Cruise. We’ve broadened our focus to also add a Business Intelligence aspect to SQL Cruise for a first time as well.

You’ve Been Asking for Business Intelligence and We Have Listened

As SQL Server continues to mature Database Administrators finds themselves supporting OLAP environment as well as OLTP instances that are either the source of; or the unplanned destination of ETL into an Enterprise’s data warehouse initiative. Because understanding core BI concepts are crucial for success in today’s data environments we have Stacia Misner joining us to give us an introduction to Business Intelligence as well as a well-needed dive into dimensional data modeling.

The Return of Microsoft’s Buck Woody

We also have Microsoft’s own Buck Woody joining us again in Alaska to conduct Professional Development workshops similar to what he did when he joined us in Alaska in 2011. Professional Development is a cornerstone of SQL Cruise both in formal class time and in our networking, open office hours, and panel time. Buck was a great addition to SQL Cruise 2011 Alaska and I’m looking forward to him coming aboard again in 2013.

Returning Technical Leaders

Also joining us again will be Allen White (in Miami) to present two sessions on Powershell for the DBA and Aaron Bertrand from SQL Sentry will be on our Alaska cruise to conduct workshops on using 2012 enhancements wisely as well as the good and bad processes being employed by Database Administrators.

New Technical Leaders Joining Us in 2013

Rounding out our lineup will be Sean McCown, SQL Server MCM and MVP who will be on the Miami cruise conducting a two-part workshop on leveling-up to being an Enterprise Database Administrator, and both Ryan Adams (former SQL Cruiser and brilliant DBA for Verizon Wireless) and Neil Hambly (former SQL Cruiser and active MCM test candidate) who will be guiding us on the subjects of Active Directory, DNS, Central Management Server, Policy Based Management, and a Deep Dive into memory operations in SQL Server 2012.

Where to Get More Information on Training for Each 2013 SQL Cruise

Please visit our Technical Leaders page for complete bios, links, and certification information for each of our 2013 Leaders and for a detailed line up of each 2013 SQL Cruise visit our Training page.

Last but Not Least

Oh, and of course yours-truly, Tim Ford will be there as well presenting on metadata, performance tuning, and working better by working smarter in today’s new economy where we need to do more with less.

Certainly all the other content you have come to expect on SQL Cruises will be back in 2013 as well:

• Networking
• Free Consulting Time with our Technical Leaders (aka Office Hours)
• Team-building Events
• Contests, Prizes, and Excellent Goodies

Do you want to get more SQL Server training with a side of fun, networking, and rejuvenation? Then join us in 2013 for SQL Cruise 2013!

Photographs Last A Lifetime – Career Decisions Make a Life

You are ready to take your career to the next level; to add value to yourself for the benefit of both you and your organization.

You realize that it’s important to have the technical “chops” to get things done in your company or for your customers, but you’re also savvy to the importance creativity, communication, listening, and thinking wisely play in success as a professional in today’s information industries.

You have you been waiting for SQL Cruise registration to open and are a tad jealous those who have been on a SQL Cruise before have had a chance to get their seat before you.

You have sat on the shore now for three years and five SQL Cruises watching others take these steps, learn these things you know are critical…

and you’re finally ready to do the same.

Well now you can join us at the only training experience that melds technical training, professional development workshop, educational retreat, and boundary-pushing adventure into a single event.

Those who have come before you understand what SQL Cruise is about and have seen the benefits.  Isn’t time you come along for the ride of your lifetime career?

Registration is open.  Join us.

SQL Cruise: Learn, Network, Relax, Grow.  Just Add Water.

We have officially closed our abstract selection process.  While we make the challenging choices of selecting those who will join us as Technical Leads in the Caribbean and Alaska in 2013 you can view the listing of those sessions we will be chosing from on our Submitted Abstracts page.  We expect to announce the lineup of Technical Leads once the selection process is complete and the individuals have been notified.

Registration is now open for our 2013 SQL Cruise Season. Visit our Registration page for details.

I would like to thank all of those who submitted abstracts.  The process will take some time as I am going the extra step to be able to provide feedback for each submission so as to inform each individual why they were (or were not) selected for SQL Cruise 2013.