1) Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services – Architecture Overview
SQL Server 2008, the report server has been re-architected to remove the dependency on Internet Information Services and provide better control over memory usage. Get an overview of the Reporting Services 2008 architecture and the impact on installation, upgrade, and reporting services management tools.2) SharePoint – follow the Yellow Brick Road to Public Web Sites
Come join us for the second session’s topic as we learn how the largest public SharePoint site in Australia got up and running.
Adam Cogan of SSW will share his experience and lessons learnt on this project. Adam will also show you how to “sexify” the look and feel of your site (or “de-SharePointing with style”)
Adam Cogan is the Chief Architect at SSW, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner specializing in custom .NET, SharePoint and Business Intelligence solutions. At SSW, Adam has been developing custom solutions for businesses across a range of industries such as Government, banking, insurance and manufacturing since 1990 for clients such as Microsoft, Quicken, and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.
Time: gather at 5:30pm, starting at 6:00pm (finishing 8:15pm) – 15min break
Venue: Centre for Innovation, University of Otago (Downstairs seminar room). 87 St David Street, Dunedin
Pizza and drinks are being provided with the kind courtesy of Microsoft.
For more info and event registration, please checkout: http://dot.net.nz/Default.aspx?tabid=1&mid=388&ctl=Detail&xmid=65&xmfid=2

