Microsoft, HP, and PolyServe, in conjunction with AMD and Avanade, are sponsoring SQL Server 2005: Make it Real, an informative half-day event where attendees can learn how to quickly and easily migrate to SQL Server 2005. With proven techniques and technologies around consolidation, simplification and scaling, Microsoft, HP and PolyServe can cut SQL Server management costs by over 50% and enable breakthrough performance from your database. Upcoming locations include Boston, New York, Chicago and Dallas. To register, and for more details, visit www.sqlserverconsolidation.com.
Here is the agenda for the Boston show. The presentations are the same, but the speakers change from city to city.
8:30am - 9:00am
Registration and Breakfast
9:00am - 9:40am
“The Benefits and Features of Migrating to SQL Server 2005”
Alex Onik, ISV Platform Advisor, Microsoft
9:40am - 10:20am
“Finally, a Consolidation Solution for Mission-Critical SQL Server 2005”
Michael Callahan, Chief Technology Officer & Founder, PolyServe
10:20am - 10:35am
Break
10:35am - 11:15am
”Beyond a Better Server – HP BladeSystem”
Steve Tramack, HP Alliance Team, Hewlett-Packard
11:15am - 11:50am
“Accelerating the Time to Benefits for SQL Server Migration”
Allan Hirt, Senior Consultant, Technology and Infrastructure Practice, Avanade
11:50am - 12:00pm
Wrap-up & Raffle Drawing
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
-- Brian Knight