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Next Meeting
Thu, January 12, 2012
6:30pm - 8:30pm PST
Joshua Lewis:
XML for the DBA - A Series (part 1)
XML has been a feature available in SQL Server for a long time, but the capabilities were limited, and it was never very easy to use. This was always a huge disappointment to me, because XML in itself should be any DBA’s best friend when it is used properly. What we typically see in applications is not the prettiest example of XML; it is typically used by developers to accomplish things very quickly when it comes to data.
For the most part, XML is a heap of data that can get very large, doesn’t store well, and isn’t easily indexed. But consider this: What if a very data-centric person were the one dictating the XML (like a DBA)? XML, when used properly, can be a very powerful tool in data storage and presentation.
About Josh:
Joshua is a Database Professional, with over 10 years’ experience in Configuration / Administration of Data Infrastructures, Performance tuning, Development, and Business Intelligence Architecture, using Microsoft’s suite of SQL Server Products.
Over the years, and in varied industries, he has supported and optimized large DataCenters, developed multiple ETL platforms for handling client eligibility / enrollment / claims, and designed security policies and procedures to meet various industry security certifications (Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, and CISP).
LiveMeeting Information:
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Meeting ID: GW2GD2
And don't forget
Bring your ugly code!
Got something interesting that you've worked on? Would you like some feedback? Bring an ugly code sample and share with the group. Let's get the group involved in helping fix your ugly code!!
Thanks to Julie Rasnick for this great idea!
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