TSQL (Toronto SQL Server) User Group

What is this group?

·         What does TSQL stand for? Both Toronto SQL Server user group and Transact-SQL.

·         We are created by former members of TSSUG. We are in process of merging with TSSUG.

·         We are a: User Group, On-Line Group, Study Group, Community

·         We are not accepting: head hunters, spam.

How Can I join the group?

To subscribe send message to: tsql-subscribe on server yahoogroups.ca (just put @ sign in between).

Who(m) should I contact for help?

·         Dejan Sunderic is currently group moderator (send him an email on dejans on hotmal.com. Put TSQL in subject.).

·         You can also use email TSQL on server YAHOOGROUPS.COM (just put @ sign in between).

Why does the group exist?

For intermediate & advanced discussions about all aspects SQL Server architecture, design and development:

·         Languages: SQL, TSQL, XML, CLR…

·         Versions: We are interesting in discussing all versions of SQL Server (2000, 7, Yukon, 2005, Beta, EE, SE, MSDN, Express, 6.5, 6.0)

·         Tools: SQL Server native tools, other Microsoft tools like Visual Studio and Visual Basic

·         Jobs: Contracting/work issues. Members are allowed to post job posting from organizations that they are associated with, but spamming by job hunters is not allowed.

Where do we meet (and When)?

·         Virtual World – just use the facilities on the web... We are using private and non-listed tsql group on yahoogroups.com

·         Real WorldMicrosoft Canada (Events Entrance; 1950 Meadowvale Boulevard - MPR; Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L5N 8L9) or Head Office of The Printing House Ltd (TPH on 1403 Bathurst St.).

How can I contribute?

·         You can post questions, issues for discussions, or references to material about any technology subject.

·         Most members of the group find it easiest to read the posts in context using the Yahoo Groups Web Interface via the Thread method of viewing the messages (shortcut: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/TSQL/messages/?threaded=1 ).

·         We need you to suggest, prepare and give presentations.

·         We also have email list called TSQLADMIN on the same server. It is dedicated to help administrators and

·         We need participation from you, you are the Group.

·         The more people post messages/ask questions the easier it becomes for all to participate.

·         Please become involved, I promise, you will learn something.

·         Please post your ideas in the board and let’s do something great ;-)

 

How can I manage my subscription?

·         Visit the Yahoo! Groups web site to modify your subscriptions: http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/mygroups

·         If you do not wish to belong to TSQL, you may unsubscribe by sending an email to TSQL-unsubscribe at yahoogroups.ca

How can I get started?

·         Update your member profile, to give other members more info of who you are, maybe even a picture so we can recognize you at the meetings ;-)

·         Check out the LINKS, FILES and CALENDAR sections on the web for additional resources.

·         To start sending messages to members of this group, simply send email to TSQL at yahoogroups.ca

How can I invite someone to join?

·         You can invite someone to join the main list by telling him to email TSQL-subscribe on server yahoogroups.ca. However, this is only for “qualified” candidates

Advertising

TBD.

Job Posts

From 'qualified' members only. (Job hunters are not considered 'qualified' members.) However, abuses will not be tolerated.

Miscellaneous Notes

·         Note: messages containing flames will be removed from the list. The offending member will be warned, and if flaming continues the member will be removed from the group.