Join us as SQL Server MVP, Author and noted expert, Kevin Kline presents "Should I Virtualize SQL Server."

Abstract: In recent years, interest has surged in server virtualization technologies -- fueled by their potential to dramatically lower IT costs. This presentation will explore the needs of IT organizations with large SQL Server deployments and how they might benefit from a virtual infrastructure.  See how you can dramatically lower your IT costs by virtualizing your SQL Server environment. With a special focus on IT organizations with large SQL Server deployments, MVP Kevin Kline will discuss:

• Benefits of virtualization and some of the decisions you must make
• Best practices in planning, deploying, and managing a virtual infrastructure for SQL Server 2005
• Ways to leverage storage, network, and computing resources to control costs and maximize return on investment of current infrastructure
• How SQL Server virtualization differs from multi-instancing

Prerequisites: This is a Level 200 presentation and the prerequisites are a basic understanding of SQL Server architecture and administration..

Speaker's Bio:

Kevin Kline is the technical strategy manager for SQL Server Solutions at Quest Software. A Microsoft SQL Server MVP since 2004, Kevin is a founding board member and past president of the international Professional Association for SQL Server (PASS). He has written or co-written several books, including "SQL in a Nutshell" (O’Reilly & Associates), "Pro SQL Server 2008 Relational Database Design and Implementation," and "Database Benchmarking: Practical Methods for Oracle & SQL Server" (Rampant). He is a top rated speaker at such worldwide conferences as Microsoft TechEd; the PASS Community Summit; Microsoft IT Forum; DevTeach; and SQL Connections. Kevin has been active in the IT industry since 1986.

Kevin contributes to SQL Server Magazine and Database Trends & Applications and blogs at SQLBlog.com and SQLMag.com.

Agenda:

5:30 PM Networking and Pizza

6:15 PM Presentation

8:00 PM Meeting end

The meeting is being held in a different room at the Microsoft Offices. Click for directions. Left building, far entrance, MPR room. The entrance and the room is marked on the linked map above. Thanks to Bing maps!