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SQL Saturday #287 - Madison, WI

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SQL Saturday is coming to Madison on March 29, 2014. This is a free training event for SQL Server professionals and those wanting to learn about SQL Server. Steve Jones and many others will be presenting, so make sure you register early to secure your place.

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2014-03-13

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SQL Saturday #275 - Copenhagen

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SQL Saturday is coming to Denmark on March 29, 2014. This a free event of SQL Server training and networking. The full schedule is up (and it's full of great speakers) on the SQL Saturday site and make sure to say hello at the Red Gate booth while you're there.

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2014-03-07

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SQLSaturday #269: SQL South West, Exeter, UK

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SQL South West user group are running their second SQL Saturday on March 21st and 22nd and have another spectacular schedule of technical content from SQL Server professionals from the UK, Europe and USA including SQL Server MVPs and Microsoft staff. All the session details and how to register for the full-day pre-con sessions or the free-to-attend Saturday:

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2014-03-04

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San Jose, CA - SQL in the City Seminar - Deployment Stairway

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The day before SQL Saturday Silicon Valley, SQL Server MVP Steve Jones will be hosting a free seminar in San Jose on March 14 2014. Join fellow database professionals to learn best practices and practical tips for SQL Server version control, continuous integration and deployment.

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2014-02-25

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SQL Saturday # 276 - Silicon Valley, CA

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March 15, SQLServerCentral's Steve Jones and many others (including Kalen Delaney, Kevin Boles, and Karen Lopez) will be presenting at SQL Saturday Silicon Valley. This is a free, one-day learning event about SQL Server, Microsoft Business Intelligence, and Big Data. Register soon while spots are available.

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2014-02-24

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SQL Saturday #280 Vienna, Austria

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SQL Saturday is coming to Vienna on March 6 with a full-day of technical training and networking, featuring international speakers. With over 20 sessions on SQL Server, the event is aimed at all those interested in SQL Server - from pros to beginners.
In 2014 the event is held for the first time in Austria, Vienna, organized by PASS Austria.

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2014-02-21

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