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For SQL Server Connections Fall 2009 we decided to focus on sessions and topics that help you to get the most from the system that you have now! You’ll see sessions that focus on best practices and lessons learned which typically apply to SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008. Some sessions focus on upgrade, new features and things to be aware of architecturally in all areas of Administration/Ops, Development and Business Intelligence, and you’ll also see topics that are relevant across disciplines (for example, “minimally logged operations” and “read consistency” are important topics to developers, administrators and people building data warehouses). Additionally, we have a more intimate event than many other conferences; this translates into more interaction to get your tough questions answered! Here are just a few of the cool topics that you’ll see at SQL Server Connections in Las Vegas:

Managing Memory in SQL Server
Understanding Logging and Recovery in SQL Server
Practical Performance Monitoring in SQL Server 2008
Logical Query Processing
Why Data Warehousing Projects Fail (And What You Can Do About It)
Analysis Services 2008 End-to-End
Advanced T-SQL
SQL Server 2005/2008: Indexing for Performance

Are you starting to hear the buzz about SQL Server “Madison” but you aren’t sure how soon your company needs to plan for it? Register early to make sure you have your seat when Microsoft reveals many of the details about SQL Server “Madison” at our event of the year. This year DevConnections features over 200+ sessions and 125+ Microsoft architects and the world’s top independent experts in one place at one time!

LEARN, NETWORK and CONNECT to other developers at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip! Book your hotel early and take advantage of GREAT hotel rates at Mandalay Bay.