South African SQL Server Usergroup – October meeting

18 Comments

1. TVR 9 October 2009 at 09:31

   +3 thanks Gail

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2. Felicity 9 October 2009 at 11:25

   Hi Gail,
   I hope u don’t mind some new attendees – Me and a colleague would like to join!
   Thanks
   Felicity

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   1. Gail 9 October 2009 at 13:58

      I love having new people. The more the merrier. Look forward to meeting you.

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3. DEVAN NAIDOO 9 October 2009 at 21:30

   Devan Naidoo would attend & like to be part of the SQLSA Usergroup..c/o SADPMR

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   1. Gail 9 October 2009 at 23:19

      Excellent. Look forward to seeing you there.

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4. Ruari 12 October 2009 at 10:06

   I plan to be there 🙂
   Ok work peeps you hear, no sudden work commitments now, I plan to be at this meeting!!!

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5. joe 16 October 2009 at 11:26

   Hi Gail,

   Me and mareo will be attending.

   Regards
   Joe

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6. Felicity 16 October 2009 at 16:08

   Hi there, it seems that neither me or my colleague can make it this month – but we do want to join – if you’re having one next month!

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7. Gail 16 October 2009 at 18:42

   There’ll be a meeting next month. Watch my blog for details around the first or 2nd week of November.

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8. Paul Els 20 October 2009 at 16:33

   C U tonight.

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9. Michael de Almeida 3 November 2009 at 18:26

   Hi Gail,

   thanks so much for pioneering this user-group. Its a great opportunity to network, and learning path!

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10. David Coats 4 December 2009 at 18:38

    Hi Gail – I linked to your blog from SSC and to my surprise found that you are working in South Africa. Its been a long time dream of mine to move to Africa but thought I would have to give up my DBA job to do so. WOuld love to get your perpective on the job market over there. If you would be willing…please send any thoughts/experiences you have had as a DBA in South Africa…I would love to know. (). Thanks so much and I’ve really gotten a lot from your articles on Indexing too!!! Take care – David C

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    1. Gail 8 December 2009 at 12:06

       Hi David

       Well, I’m not a DBA, never have been, so thought come from a slightly different area. From what I’ve seen, there’s good opportunity for skilled and experienced people. There are a lot of DBAs looking for work, but most that I’ve encountered are average at best.

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11. David Coats 8 December 2009 at 17:38

    Ok…thanks a lot Gail! Just encouraging to know there are opportunities there.

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12. David Coats 8 December 2009 at 17:46

    Not sure I believe you on the “I’m not a DBA” line….Jack of all Trades, Master of SQL I guess?

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    1. Gail 8 December 2009 at 19:51

       I’m not a DBA. Never have been. I’m a former database developer, currently a database consultant. I can do the admin side, but not full time. It would drive me insane.

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13. Dlozi 19 June 2012 at 09:16

    Hi all,

    My name is Dlozi Nzuke.I’m SQL DBA but I’m getting introduced to SQL BI and I’m loving it so far .I would like to join the Group.

    Regards,
    Dlozi Nzuke

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14. Gail (Post author)19 June 2012 at 15:28

    Usergroup’s website is http://www.sqlusergroupdemo.co.za/default.aspx, no formalities necessary, just come to a meeting.

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