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Is it still worth it to sponsor PASS Summit?

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Conference planning is underway. Several folks have asked me whether I think the PASS conference is still worth exhibiting. I thought an article would be best to break down my thoughts. I’m in an interesting position, being a marketing leader who also specializes in SQL Server and doesn’t work for Microsoft. I’ve worked directly for several companies in the ecosystem, so I know how difficult reaching the DBA market has been post-pandemic.

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2024-08-30

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Level up your learning in 2024 with PASS Data Community Summit

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Connect, share and learn with the global data community in Seattle this November. Whether you're a DBA, Developer, Architect, Engineer or you're just getting started in your data career, there's a huge range of content for you to choose from (over 150 sessions and counting across 5 different tracks). Speakers this year include Steve Jones, Grant Fritchey, Ryan Booz, Bob Ward, Deepthi Goguri and Jennifer Stirrup. Check out the full program and register before September 18 to secure your ticket at the standard price.

2024-09-16 (first published: )

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Level up your learning in 2024 with PASS Data Community Summit

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Did you know that the general program for PASS Data Community Summit 2024 (November 4-8) was recently unveiled? This year's lineup includes over 150 different sessions being delivered by over 140 speakers!

This year's program also includes 16 incredible full day pre-cons, taking place on November 4 and 5, plus 6 different learning pathways to choose from. Join PASS Summit on-site for a whole week of connecting, sharing and learning with industry experts.

2024-08-05

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PASS Summit Futures Scholarship

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In celebration of their 25th anniversary in 2024, Redgate, as the host of PASS Summit, is thrilled to introduce the PASS Summit Futures Scholarship. This initiative aims to empower the next generation of data professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Applications are open internationally to students and early-career professionals. Each of the 10 lucky winners will be awarded:

2024-07-31

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Save $200 by registering for a PASS Summit 2024 3-day ticket before July 16

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PASS Data Community Summit 2024 is taking place in Seattle from November 4-8. With over 150 sessions and over 140 different speakers, this year's event promises something for everyone, with a broad variety of topics covered by a range of data industry experts.

If you're looking to connect, share and learn with the data community this year, make sure you register for PASS Summit before the next price bump and save $200 on a 3-day ticket. Beat the price bump by registering for your ticket before July 15, 23:59 PM PT.

2024-07-12

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General program for PASS Summit 2024 now available

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Did you know that the general program for PASS Data Community Summit 2024 (November 4-8) was recently unveiled? This year's lineup includes over 150 different sessions being delivered by over 140 speakers!

This year's program also includes 16 incredible full day pre-cons, taking place on November 4 and 5, plus 6 different learning pathways to choose from. Join PASS Summit on-site for a whole week of connecting, sharing and learning with industry experts. Register before July 16 to secure a 3-day ticket at the early bird rate.

2024-07-08

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The Trigger Updated Column(s)

In a trigger, I can use UPDATE() or UPDATED_COLUMNS() to determine which columns were changed. For these functions, which one accepts a column name as a parameter?

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