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 About PASS

The PASS community encompasses everyone who uses the Microsoft SQL Server
or Business Intelligence Platforms.
Platforms This includes database administrators,
administrators
application developers, Business Intelligence professionals, information technology
professionals, executives, consultants, educators, instructors, and students.

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 PASS Latest News

Microsoft Kicking Off SQL Server 2008 R2 Launch Tour

• Starting with the European Conference, PASS is partnering with Microsoft to bring
50 regional SQL Server 2008 R2-focused events world wide. More information on
our R2 launch page

PASS Summit 2010 Online?

• Would you be interested in attending a live online track at PASS Summit if you
couldn’t attend in person? Learn more and post your comments on the PASS blog.
 24 Hours of PASS 2010

• 24 Hours of PASS took place on May 19, 2010 and it was a huge
SUCCESS! Thank you to all presenters, moderators and
attendees.

• Stay tuned for details on the September 2010 24 Hours of PASS!

 Featured Top 10 list
Top 10 List for SQL Server Memory: Sankar Reddy
1. Maciej Palecki: Where Is My Memory? Understanding Microsoft SQL Server Memory
Usage and Management (DAT404)
2. Christian Bolton: A walk down memory lane
3. Jonathan Kehayias: Understanding the VAS Reservation (aka MemToLeave) in SQL
Server
4. Jonathan Kehayias: Troubleshooting the SQL Server Memory Leak (or Understanding
SQL Server Memory Usage)
5. Slava Oks: SQL Server Memory Management
6. Glenn Berry: SQL Server 2008 Diagnostic Information Queries
7. Paul Randal: Inside the Storage Engine: What's in the buffer pool?
8. Bob Ward: Come on 64bit so we can leave the mem..
9. How to use the DBCC MEMORYSTATUS command to monitor memory usage on
SQL Server 2005
10. Glenn Berry: Suggested Max Memory Settings for SQL Server 2005/2008
 SQL Server News & Articles

Tech article: 8 Behaviors of Excellent Leaders,

Leaders by Kevin Kline

SQL
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Loop-Based Programmer, by Sam Bendayan (login required)
 Free Virtual Learning for June 2010

Virtualization Live Meeting – virualization.sqlpass.org for more info

PASS AppDev VC Presents - Database Design for Developers June 8 12:00pm EST
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November 8 – 11 Seattle, WA
The Premier Conference for SQL Server Professionals

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Top Reasons to Attend PASS Summit

November 8 – 11 Seattle, WA

• Best networking: Over 2,500 SQL Server/BI pro’s and hundreds of Microsoft
SQL Server and BI employees
• Best learning: 168 technical sessions plus hands-on labs, pre- and post-
conference seminars
• Best advice: Face-to-face, immediate help at the “Ask the Experts” Lounge and
MS CSS First Aid Station
• Best value: Attendees say the cost of attending is more than paid for by the new
skills they can put to use right away
• Learn more: http://www.sqlpass.org/summit/na2010/
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Speakers at PASS Summit 2009:

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