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Tech Breakfast - September 2006
18 days to go
Real World ClickOnce
Friday 1st September 2006
8:00am - 11:00am
ClickOnce is a technology that allows developers to write Windows Forms applications that utilise the powerful features of the client, yet are as hassle-free to deploy and update as a Web page. More on Real World ClickOnce Tech Breakfast...
Tech Breakfast - October 2006
53 days to go!
SQL Server 2005: Advanced Indexing Strategies
Friday 6th October 2006
8:00am - 11:00am
In this session we look at a fast-paced collection of indexing tips and tricks based on an already optimised base table structure. How you create your base table - as well as cluster it - has a big impact on that table's performance.
Once the base table structures have been defined and you have to further improve system performance, where do you look and how do you do this?
We will also talk about targeting both the known and finding the unknown performance problems. Once you know where the problems are we'll go through numerous options to improve the performance using indexes.
Tech Breakfast - October 2006
74 Days to go!
Introduction to Microsoft Expression
Friday 27th October 2006
A practical session for the IT Industry exposing attendees to the new Microsoft Expression framework.
Employment Opportunities at SSW
Due to the tremendous growth that our business has experienced over the last few months, we are seeking enthusiastic people to join the SSW team.
Our Company is based in Neutral Bay which is one of the most elegant and scenic areas of Sydney. SSW is an Australian owned progressive consulting firm specialising in building, implementing and maintaining Microsoft .NET software applications.
We are currently looking for:
- .NET (and OLAP) Developer
- IT Marketing Administrator
- Office Manager
- Project Manager
Tips
How can I remove old software which does not appear in Control Panel/Add or Remove Programs"? - answered by: Francois Griffon
When I add or remove columns from a table in SQL Server 2000 or 2005, they don't show up in my view. How do I fix this? - answered by: David Klein
The Cutting Edge
G'Day Developers!
Do you always fix it - or at least report it?
Are your Quality Assurance standards clearly understood? In the course of development and testing, programmers will often encounter bugs or problems. How do you deal with these?
You can either:
- Pretend you didn't see the problem
- Fix it on the spot
- Report it so someone else can fix it
The best solution is to use a combination of 2 and 3. If it's a small problem (less than 15 mins) you should fix it on the spot. If it will take more time, you should email the issue so someone else can fix it. While this can cause unforeseen delays, it's better to get 2 things done at 100% than get 4 things done at 75%! This way of approaching problems ensures that errors are not forgotten.
The question is whether you use the 'Tree Approach' to problems or the 'Straight through to Goal approach'. In the Tree Approach, you branch away from your main task and do 2. and 3. when you see a problem. In the Straight to thee Goal Approach you do 1. and only work on your primary task. At SSW we try to balance short term productivity with long term improvements to our website products and processes; We use the Tree Approach - although as a minimum you should at least report issues that arise. More on Rules to Successful Projects...
Cheers until next time,
Adam
SSW Chief Architect and Microsoft Regional Director, Australia
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Sydney .NET User Group - The best place to learn .NET for free in Sydney
2 days to go!
Sydney .NET User Group
Wednesday 16th August 2006
5:45pm - 9:00pm
Location: Microsoft, Sydney
DotNetNuke
DotNetNuke is a Web Application Framework ideal for creating and deploying projects such as commercial web sites, corporate intranets and extranets, online publishing portals, and customer vertical applications.
Kusal Wijewantha will be presenting different ways of installing DotNetNuke, introducing key components of portal framework and will also demonstrate how to manage the content using built-in modules.
SQL Server 2005: Advanced Indexing Strategies
In this session Adam Cogan will take you through a fast-paced collection of indexing tips and tricks based on an already optimised base table structure. How you create your base table and choose the clustered index, has a big impact on that table's performance. Once the base table structures have been defined and you have to further improve system performance, where do you look and how do you do this?
Adam will talk about targeting both the known and finding the unknown performance problems and once you know where the problems are he will go through numerous options to improve the performance using indexes.
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Queensland MSDN Users Group
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QLDMSDN Users Group
Tuesday 15th August 2006
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Microsoft, Brisbane
This month is a treat. Adam Cogan is coming back to town and presenting a session called "How To Earn More Per Hour as a Developer." He is doing this in conjunction with Steve Herzberg which many of you would have met at Code Camp OZ earlier this year.
In addition Adam will also talk about SQL Server 2005: Advanced Indexing Strategies taking you through a fast-paced collection of indexing tips and tricks based on an already optimised base table structure.
Don't miss it!
Tech Ed 2006 - New Zealand and Australia
Auckland
7 days to go!
Sydney 8 days to go!
Adam Cogan will be presenting 4 sessions:
- Smart Client: Real-World ClickOnce
- Extending Team Foundation Server (with Product Manager Eric Lee)
- SQL Server 2005: Advanced Indexing Strategies (with SQL guru Greg Low)
- Earning More Per Hour as a Developer (with Steve 'Dr Phil' Herzberg)
If you want to catch up with Adam then sing out!
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