The ABCs of BDCs: Big Data Clusters for Beginners with Bob Pusateri

In an attempt to help #FlattenTheCurve & keep every one safe we will now be hosting this meeting online. Connectivity details to follow.

Meeting kicks off at 6:30 with a few announcements and we'll go immediately into Denny's session.

Abstract: Big Data Clusters are a highly anticipated feature of SQL Server 2019, but what exactly are they? Attend this session to learn the basics of this hot new technology that adds HDFS and Spark to SQL Server. Topics covered will include SQL Server Big Data Cluster components, architecture, and demonstrations of queries that combine relational and non-relational datasets. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how Big Data Clusters differ from a standard SQL Server deployment, the advantages and capabilities they offer, and which scenarios benefit most from their utilization. Big data is only getting bigger and it's a tremendous skill area for career growth - join us for a great introduction to a powerful new feature of SQL Server!

SPEAKER BIO

Bob Pusateri (Lead Database Engineer, Salesforce) is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP, Microsoft Certified Master, DBA, and systems architect with over 15 years experience on SQL Server. His interests involve internals, performance optimization, and cloud technologies. He is very active in the Chicago data platform community, and a frequent speaker at local, national, and international events.

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