SLC and UC SQL Server User Group September Meeting

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Two awesome presentations!
John Craig - Formatting SQL for Readability: the DFCO Approach

Abstract: What is Delimiter-First/Column-Oriented formatting and why does it matter? How does it relate to the principles of readability? We'll answer those questions along with working through some examples comparing so-called “Pretty Printing” to DFCO formatting and look at straightforward ways to adjust formatting when changes break the DCFO pattern. We’ll also do some general discussion of formatting standards and why they are important.

Bio: John has a degree in Linguistics which has been useful on about 2 projects in his 35+ years working in the computing field. He first worked with SQL Server in 1991 (back when it was a Sybase product). John worked for many years in library automation (as in books, not collections of software routines), including substantial work training librarians to use SQL—which led to the development of DFCO formatting as an important learning aid. His primary work at Henry Schein One involves using Pentaho tools in conjunction with the Dentrix Ascend OLTP database and a separate reporting database.

Jason Horner - Azure Analytics Platform Quickstart
Abstract: Are you struggling to get your analytics and data projects started on Azure? Overwhelmed by where to start or which services to choose? This hands-on session is for you. We will start with a brief overview of the Azure platform, followed by a complete guide through getting an environment set up. Along the way we'll answer your questions, talk about specific pitfalls and decisions, and ensure you are able to continue to build on your newly acquired knowledge.

Bio: Hi, my name is Jason. I spend most of my day helping clients solve business problems mostly in the Data and Advanced Analytics spaces. Sometimes this involves various and sundry cloud technologies including Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Data Synapse, Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Data Bricks, HDInsight and Azure SQL Database. I'm fluent in several languages including: SQL, C#, Python, and PowerShell. I'm a Microsoft Certified Master of SQL Server (MCM) and have been recognized for my technical excellence and evangelism efforts by Microsoft by being awarded the Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for the last 5+ years. In my off hours I like to snowboard, karaoke, ride roller coasters and play arcade games