Oracle/MySQL Conferences
MySQL conference schedule
I am one of the crazy individuals(*) that will be speaking at both the regular O’Reilly MySQL Conference and the IOUG Collaborate conference both being held in the second week of April.
Read moreOTN MySQL conference slides
2010 has been the first year I have re-presented any of my developed MySQL presentations. Historically I have always created new presentations, however Paul Vallee gave me some valuable advice at UC 2010.
Read moreMySQL Best Practices for DBAs and Developers
This is one of the MySQL presentations I’m doing on the OTN LAD Tour in South America, starting today in Lima, Peru. MySQL Best Practices for DBAs and Developers Learn the right techniques to maximize your investment in MySQL by knowing the best practices for DBAs and Developers.
Read moreOTN Interview about MySQL
I was interviewed by Justin Kestelyn the OTN Senior Director about MySQL at Oracle Open World this week. Some highlights of the questions asked: 0:55 Since the close of acquisition has there been any change in direction?
Read moreMySQL South America tour
DISCLAIMER: This post contains no technical MySQL content however it is good news for the MySQL Community. MySQL content will be included for the first time with the LAOUC (Latin American Oracle Usergroups Council) Oracle tour that is being organized in conjunction with OTN (Oracle Technology Network).
Read more2011 MySQL Conferences
Next year will mark a significant change for the MySQL community. At least three major conferences will have dedicated MySQL content that is great for attendees getting the best information on how to use MySQL from the experts in the field.
Read moreUpcoming MySQL Conferences
Unlike previous years when the number of conferences with MySQL content diminishes after the O’Reilly MySQL and OSCON conferences (Open SQL Camp excluded), this year has a lot on offer.
Read moreSpeaking at Oracle Open World 2010
I will be one of 18 MySQL speakers at Oracle Open World 2010 at the first ever
Read moreUpcoming Conferences with dedicated MySQL content
We recently held a dedicated MySQL Track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 conference for 4 days. This is the first of many Oracle events that will begin to include dedicated MySQL content.
Read moreImproving MySQL Productivity – From Design to Implementation
My closing presentation at the dedicated MySQL track at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 discussed various techniques and best practices for improving the ROI of developer resources using MySQL. Included in the sections on Design, Security, Development, Testing, Implementation, Instrumentation and Support were also a number of horror stories of not what to do, combined with practical examples of improving productivity.
Read moreMySQL Idiosyncrasies That Bite
The following are my slides that I presented at ODTUG Kaleidoscope 2010 . This presentation talks about the MySQL defaults including a non-transactional state, silent data truncations, date management, and transaction isolation options.
Read moreStill room at Kaleidoscope for MySQL attendees
Today I received notice that next week’s Velocity conference is at maximum capacity. With just under 2 weeks before the start of ODTUG Kaleidoscope in Washington DC we still have room for late registrations.
Read moreI’ll have a MySQL shot to go!
Wednesday night of the MySQL track of ODTUG Kaleidoscope will include an evening with Last Comic Standing comedian, John Heffron . It should be great way to unwind after day 3 of the conference.
Read moreThe code word is?
For ODTUG readers, the code word is “Wombat”. Hope to meet many of you next month.
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