Jeff Taylor
Principal Data Consultant
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Jeff Taylor is a Principal Data Consultant, Redgate Community Ambassador, and Octopus Insider with over 27 years of experience specializing in performance tuning and critical data issues. He currently organizes the Jacksonville SQL Server Users Group and SQL Saturday Jacksonville and is the Jacksonville Development Users Group co-organizer.
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Temp Tables - The Good, Bad and The Ugly
This session provides an in-depth look at the use of temporary tables in SQL Server, exploring their benefits and drawbacks. Attendees will learn about the different types of temporary tables, common use cases, and the potential performance and maintenance challenges associated with them. The session also covers best practices for using temporary tables effectively, including when to consider alternatives like table variables. Practical examples and SQL code snippets will be provided to illustrate key concepts. By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to leverage temporary tables while minimizing their downsides.
Microsoft Fabric - SQL Database
In this session will discuss the new Microsoft Fabric SQL Database, which is now in public preview.
Deploy Your App & Database From The Beach
In this session we will show you how easy and fast it is to set up your application and database deployments, human error-free, using Octopus Deploy and Redgate.
What's New In SQL Server For The Developer
In this session, we will explore the latest functions, time-saving code enhancements, and performance improvements in T-SQL for SQL Server, spanning versions 2012 to 2022. Developers will gain insights into each new feature, with provided scripts and live demonstrations of their outputs.
Top 10 Things DBA’s Should Know About Their Infrastructure
This session covers the top 10 things DBA’s should know and configure for their database servers infrastructure.
How To Tune A Multi-Terabyte Database For Optimum Performance
This session will cover how to tune a multi-terabyte database or any large database on the SQL Server platform. We will look at your infrastructure and how to test it, review data types and sizes, file groups and locations, manage index changes, and move large amounts of data and compression options.
Database Backups 101
In this session, we will be covering the basics of SQL Server backups. This includes an overview of the different types of backups, how they work, and their differences. We will also discuss backup strategies, performance optimization, and ways to improve backup processes. Additionally, we will delve into topics such as compression, TDE (Transparent Data Encryption), and setting up alerts. Furthermore, we will explore free and paid backup solutions that are available for ease of use.
Azure Data Factory (ADF) - Your New SSIS
In this session, we will explore the essential features, tasks, and integrations of Azure Data Factory (ADF). Discover how ADF can effortlessly meet your data requirements and be a compelling alternative to SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). We'll compare the costs of implementing ADF on both large and small scales, and showcase a project that integrates data from Eventbrite and Sessionize for our SQL Saturday data conference.
Networking Tips & Tricks
This session guides on effective networking for career growth, knowledge sharing, and support. Tips include setting goals, targeting audiences, using in-person and online methods like LinkedIn, crafting an elevator pitch, active listening, and following up. It also covers etiquette, online resources, overcoming shyness, and time management. Success stories highlight networking’s impact, ending with preparation tips, confidence, and a call to action to meet new people.
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Jeff Taylor
Principal Data Consultant
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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