Welcome to MSBIC! March 2015

MSBIC Who are we ? We are a PASS chapter focused on Business Analytics. Who is PASS ? While has its roots as a professional association focused on SQL Server, today it is expanding its horizons to serve the entire spectrum of Data Professionals associated with the Microsoft Data Platform to – Connect, Share and Learn. Who is leading this group? Jeff Johnston – MSBIC President, Practice Lead at Artis Consulting Greg Taylor – MSBIC Director, Practice Director at Slalom Consulting Sri Sridharan – MSBIC Director, MVP, PASS - Board of Director, NTSSUG – Chapter Leader We get a lot of support from Microsoft and our local MS sponsor - Bryan Smith along from PASS Regional Mentor – Ryan Adams. Why ? Business Analytics is changing at a rapid pace – need a forum for collaboration We want to grow and serve the BI community in the North Texas area

MSBIC - Logistics Schedule 2 nd Tuesday of EVERY month. Time – 5:00 – 7:00pm Next Meeting: April 14, 2014 Distribution List Get on the MSBIC distribution list Details on the website Follow us on Spread the word Let your friends in the BI community know about our community! Volunteers Needed! There are a number of opportunities that we need your help on. If you are interested in volunteering please let us know!

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Want to upskill & grow your knowledge in the data world? Ready to learn from the world’s top analytics experts in over 60 sessions? Use discount code LABA12 for $150 off registration Share with your friends & colleagues! The discount code cannot be combined with other BA Conference discount & cannot be used retroactively. passbaconference.com REGISTER TODAY

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Select Virtual Chapter Meetings VIRTUAL CHAPTERMEETINGTOPIC DBA FundamentalsMar 3 11:00-12:00 (GMT-06:00)I’ve Got a SQL Database, Now What? presented by Denny Cherry Global SpanishMar 4 12:00-13:00 (GMT-05:00)SQL Server 2014 Delayed Durability visto desde una aplicatiόn presented by Alejandro Cordero Data ScienceMar 6 13:00-14:00 (GMT-08:00)Introduction to R and Statistics for the Rookie – 5 week series, Part 3 presented by Jen Stirrup High Availability & Disaster Recovery Mar 10 12:00-13:00 (GMT-06:00)How to Configure Quorum in SQL Server presented by Kendra Little VirtualizationMar 11 12:00-13:00 (GMT-05:00)Benefits of Cisco Unified Computing System for Consolidated SQL Server Workloads presented by Frank Cicalese Professional Development Mar 11 17:00-16:30 (GMT 00:00)Presentation Design. Why you should care? DBA FundamentalsMar 17 11:00-12:00 (GMT 00:00)Building the Right Back-up Strategy presented by Paul Randal

Upcoming SQLSaturdays North AmericaInternational Mar 21 #381Richmond Mar 28 #375Silicon Valley Apr 11 #387Madison Apr 11 #389Huntington Beach Apr 18 #364Boston Apr 25 #366Ottawa Mar 28 #382Brisbane Apr 18 #376Budapest Apr 18 #368Costa Rica Apr 25 #372Exeter Apr 25 #361Joinville Visit to register for a event near you!

SQL Saturday #396 BI Edition! Visit to register for an event near you! When: Saturday May 2, 2015 Where: Microsoft – Irving, TX Tracks: 1.Power BI 2.Business Analytics & Visualizations (tools & techniques) 3.Big Data & Advanced Analytics (Hadoop, predictive, prescriptive & cloud-based) 4.Information Delivery (SSIS, EDW/APS, MOLAP, On-Prem)

Volunteering Opportunities PASS would not exist without passionate, dedicated, and hardworking volunteers from around the globe. Volunteer today!! For local opportunities please visit volunteer.sqlpass.org For PASS HQ related activities, please update the “MyVolunteering” section of your MyPASS profile.

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