Upgrading To SQL Server 2005 & 2008: Notes & Best Practices

In this session we will cover SQL Server Upgrade options, methodology, tools and planning, technical and non-technical considerations along with common issues, myths and mistakes.

Also coverage towards the exhaustive list of all upgrade issues with an end-to-end coverage or in-depth drilldown of all SQL Server 2005 & 2008 features.

A pre-requisite from the attendee is operational familiarity with SQL Server 2000/2005 along with basic knowledge of SQL Server 2008.

Speaker focus

Satya Jayanty

Knowledge is the power and you will gain by sharing it;
Solutions Architect and Consultant for database solutions with over 18+ years of experience in Software Engineering and Database applications using industry famous technologies & software, having awarded MVP since the year 2006. Active member, Contributing Editor & Moderator for MSDN and other popular SQL Server related forums, in addition to regular participation as a Speaker & Subject-Matter-Expert in the major events such as Microsoft Tech-Ed, SQLBits, SQLPASS and other European based conferences. Founder & Writer of www.sqlserver-qa.net [knowledge sharing network] and writer for sqlblogcasts.com/blogs/ssqanet/default.aspx site.

Satya Jayanty's blog http://sqlserver-qa.net/blogs/Bloggers.aspx

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