This meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009.
Subject:
Lynn Langit - SQL Server 2008 Data Mining - What, Why, When and How
Abstract:
In this demo filled session Lynn will explain data mining concepts and will
demonstrate the implementation of data mining algorithms in SQL Server 2008.
She will cover the majority of the nine available algorithms using BIDS and
will also discuss the client landscape and will show integration with Excel
2007. Lynn will discuss the Cloud direction and current CTP around Data
Mining as well.
About Lynn:
Lynn Langit is a Developer Evangelist for Microsoft, based in Southern
California. She speaks live and online about the latest developer
technologies, such as Windows Azure, Silverlight, and more. Her current
focus is on emerging languages, such as F# and M. Lynn hosts a weekly
series on MSDN Channel 9 called geekSpeak. She is creating a multi-part
screencast series on developing OLAP cubes and Data Mining structures using
SQL Server Analysis Services 2008 now.
Lynn leads the Southern California implementation of Microsoft's DigiGirlz,
which is a free program to give high-school aged girls information about
careers in technology. She is also a trained facilitator for WomenBuild
SeriousPlay with Legos, which is a new type of diversity event hosted by
Microsoft, first launched at PDC08.
!!! Free Stuff this Month !!!
- Free Pizza !!!
- Free Raffled Swag (We have gobs of SQL Programming books)
- Meet fellow SQL Server developers and local recruiters !
- Learn something new about SQL 2008 and BI !
- What more do you need?
Why: Because we love SQL Server !
Where:
Microsoft Facility
9255 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
Click here for a map
When:
Thursday, February 19, 2009, 6:00 PM
Please join us!
Thanks!
-Patrick Dill
Vice President