Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Apr 22, 2010
Here’s a matrix of all the videos up on YouTube for the 2010 O’Reilly MySQL Conference and Expo. The matrix includes the title, presenter, slide link (if it exists), video link, and link to the official conference detail page, where you can rate the session and provide feedback that the presenter will see. They are grouped mostly by topic, except for the main stage events (keynote, ignite) and interviews.
If there’s a detail missing (ie, slides, or there are other videos you know about), please add a comment so I can make this a complete matrix. Read the rest of this entry . . .
Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Apr 20, 2010
Here’s a sneak peek at a video matrix — this is all the videos that include Pythian Group employees at the MySQL conference. I hope to have all the rest of the videos processed and uploaded within 24 hours, with a matrix similar to the one below (but of course with many more sessions).
Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Apr 13, 2010
Chief Corporate Architect at Oracle, been at Oracle since 1986, technology and architecture decisions, responsible for all open source at Oracle. Company-wide initiatives on standards management and security — http://en.oreilly.com/mysql2010/public/schedule/detail/12440.
Where MySQL fits within Oracle’s structure.
Oracle’s Strategy: Complete. Open. Integrated. (compare with MySQL’s strategy: Fast, Reliable, Easy to Use).
Most of the $$ spent by companies is not on software, but on integration. So Oracle makes software based on open standards that integrates well.
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Posted by Paul Vallee on Apr 8, 2010
I’m looking forward to traveling to San Jose for this year’s MySQL Conference. If there’s anything that can trump the drama of conf two years ago, where we observed how Sun would handle its new property, and then the drama of last year, where we observed how Oracle would handle the pending acquisition, it’s going to be the drama around this one — the first MySQLConf since the Oracle/Sun merger has been finalized and approved.
I think there is some finality to the changing of the guard this time, since there aren’t really that many companies that could conceivably swallow up Oracle itself! (Maybe I shouldn’t say that — next thing you know they’ll spin it off heh.) But regardless, I am looking forward to getting to know Edward Screven and getting a sense from the keynote and other communications exactly what he’s planning to … DO … with MySQL.
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Posted by Paul Vallee on Mar 24, 2010
Here’s what Pythian is cooking up for MySQL Conference this year.
Monday, April 12
8:30am: Get out of bed lazy bones and head to Ballroom B
… because you’re going to want to attend Sheeri K. Cabral‘s tutorial in two parts:
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Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Feb 22, 2010
Just the facts:
What: MySQL user community dinner
Who: me, you, and many MySQL community members
When: Monday, April 12th – Meet at 6:30 at the Hyatt Santa Clara or at 7 pm at the restaurant
Where: Pedro’s Restaurant and Cantina – 3935 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054
How: Comment on this blog post to add your name to the list of probable attendees
I was sad that last year there was no community dinner, and I missed the one the year before when Jonathan Schwartz and Rich Green made an appearance. This year I am determined not to miss it, and so I am calling for a community (pay-your-own-way) dinner on Monday, April 12th, at Pedro’s – a Mexican restaurant that has vegetarian and vegan options. I think Monday is a better time because many folks arrive Sunday evening, or even Monday morning (there are tutorials on Monday, but not everyone attends).
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Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Apr 21, 2009
All the sessions for all the MySQL Camp days can be seen at, but here is today’s schedule in a nutshell (all sessions in Bayshore, on the mezzanine level of the hotel):
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Posted by Augusto Bott on Apr 17, 2009
I’m very proud to share with you a few things: Sheeri K. Cabral, Nick Westerlund, Paul Vallée, Peter Ling, and I (Augusto Bott) will be in Santa Clara, CA for the MySQL Conference and Expo, MySQL Camp, and the Percona Performance Conference, next week.
Nick and I will be presenting a session called Proactive Operational Measures on the Percona Conference, and another session called 8 Rules for Designing More Secure Applications at the MySQL Camp.
Sheeri will be presenting Understanding How MySQL Works by Understanding Metadata with Patrick Galbraith ; Agile Environments and DBAs with Laine Campbell; and Connect and Replicate Securely: How to Use MySQL with SSL.
Last but not least, Sheeri will be presenting a keynote on Wednesday: How to be a MySQL Community Superhero.
Please introduce yourself when you see us—we’d love to meet you!
Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Apr 5, 2009
The Sunday before the MySQL User Conference is always full of trying to meet up with new or old friends, even if your flight lands after dinnertime. With that in mind, the very first event of the week is MySQL Camp’s “Games Day”.
From 12 noon until midnight on the Mezzanine of the Santa Clara Hyatt Hotel (adjoining the Santa Clara Convention Center), there will be an informal games day. The list of games that are definitely appearing are on the MySQL Forge at:
http://forge.mysql.com/wiki/MySQLConf2009SundayNotes
There is still one game I would like to see appear (Set), though there is plenty to keep folks busy — board games, a puzzle, decks of cards, even building toys. I’ll probably be knitting, so if you are the crafty sort and can bring your craft with you that’s encouraged too!
The goal of the Games Day is to be a place where you can drop by, meet folks, and have some fun. You do NOT need to be attending the conference! Just stop by when you have settled in. If you are looking for people to hang out with on Sunday, this is the place!
Posted by Sheeri Cabral on Feb 19, 2009
As many of us know, the 5th annual MySQL Conference and Expo is happening April 20-23rd, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. The theme is Innovation Everywhere, and this year the conference organizers have taken an innovative page from OSCon and decided to host a free “camp” during the conference.
As far as I know, MySQL Camp is the only free, non-commercial programming occurring. We already have a fantastic lineup of speakers and last week I was surprised with another bounty — MySQL Camp has been extended to Thursday!
While you are making your travel and lodging arrangements, remember that on Sunday April 19th on the mezzanine of the conference hotel there will be a Games Day from 12 noon – 12 midnight. Stop by, play a game (bring your own if you want), or just watch. Find a dinner buddy, meet up with old friends or just start meeting new people before the conference starts on Monday. If you want to find me, I will be the one who’s trying to knit and play a game at the same time.
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