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NetHack uses a random number generator (RNG) to determine the outcome of in-game events. Probabilities are expressed in d notation, an homage to Dungeons and Dragons.
The RNG is sometimes referred to as the Random Number God. The RNG plays a pivotal role in determining the fate of all characters, and is sometimes considered the deadliest enemy in the game, despite the fact that expert players such as marvin have demonstrated that nearly every game is ascendable.
Technical detailsEdit
Although NetHack relies on the C rand() function, random number generation is not as straightforward as picking a number between 0 and n. Rnd.c holds all of the game's RNG functions, which can return results that depend on your Luck or experience level. Source divers might profit from examining these functions.
It was found recently by a player named Adeon that a sufficiently determined player can find the seed of RNG after starting the game and then use it to his or her advantage - for example, to gain an unlimited number of wishes from a fountain. For demonstration, see his ttyrecs on NAO from 2008-02-28 (starting with http://alt.org/nethack/ttyrecscreen.php?fname=http://alt.org/nethack/userdata/Adeon/ttyrec/2009-02-28.10:31:15.ttyrec). See also Sartak's blog entry Predicting and controlling NetHack's randomness.


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- 25 guestrooms
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- Business center
- Terrace
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- Laundry service
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- Daily housekeeping
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 25 rooms
- Check-in time 5 PM-9 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only) *
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Self parking *
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- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Business center
- One meeting room
- Computer station
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Terrace
- Library
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- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- 26-cm flat-screen TV
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- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
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Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.9 per person, per night
Optional extras
Self parking costs EUR 10 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 8 per night
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of EUR 9.9 per person (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
Good 3.9 /5 from 46 reviews
My wife and I had a great overnight stay at Hotel Des Phares. Ste Addresse seems to be a hip, beachy neighborhood just outside of Le Havre and a 5-minute walk to the beach. We had a large, clean, comfortable, corner room in the main house with a view (in the distance) out towards the sea. Room was modern despite obviously being in an old converted house. No A/C but this was not a problem as we slept with some windows open to maintain air circulation. Good wifi. We had a car but found free street parking right in front of the hotel...but I know the hotel does have parking spaces available for a fee. Would happily stay again.
Nice clean, comfortable room.
Everything was fine but the price quoted for breakfast was a bit too high and it is difficult to find parking nearby.
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- Minimum stay:2-3 nights
- Sleeps:4
- Bedrooms:1
- Bathrooms:1.5
- Property type:Cottage
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Property description
This superb new cottage at Stinson Beach is a splendid retreat for small families with children or for two couples. The detailed design by Berkeley architect Mark Hulbert (Preservation Architecture) features radiant heat, tons of windows, travertine floors and vibrant interior finishes- It's completely equipped so it's ready for you to walk in and enjoy. Less than 200 hundred feet from the beach, the house features beautiful views of the coastal mountains, lovely but filtered views of the ocean and is surrounded by gardens. A lovely deck right off the kitchen and dining room has great views and brings the interior spaces to the exterior. A covered exterior stairs connects the upstairs living area with the downstairs bedroom, adding to the indoor/outdoor feel of the beach cottage. The house is new and about as green as they come- compact and efficient. With radiant heat, a solar array, and LED lighting, we can't consume much less energy. Yet the house is outfitted with the kind of conveniences we all need: satellite television service, HD TV, WIFI, blue ray disc player, and many games- so there'll be plenty for you and your family to do. Whether it's sports, movies or internet, it's there.
We have direct beach access (right next door) and beach chairs and accessories for a great day at the beach. There is a BBQ on the ground level and all manner of other necessary paraphanalia. If hiking is your thing, we're a short ten minute walk from the Dipsea Trail and Steep Ravine- two of the most stunning trails on the west coast. If you're like us and food is a major part of your experience, you'll enjoy our well equipped kitchen or one of several local restaurants. The house is set up with dishes, basic spices, pots, pans, linens and towels and a washer/dryer. We ask you to be very careful with your use of water, as the extreme drought means we may well be rationing by the time of your visit. Rationing by the Stinson Beach Water District may soon be put in place.
Contact directly for best rates 415-970-1045 x11 or 925-577-0255
Member since: 2013
Property Type
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- 720 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
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- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
Adults must be at least 27 years old. Additional information including Driver's License or photo ID will be required....moreless
Children Welcome:
Perfect place for children; close to the water; some beach toys and games. Please note that the upstairs sleeping area is separated from the downstairs bedroom by an EXTERIOR stairs. This may not be ideal for the smallest children, at parent's discretion. Adults must be at least 27 years old. Additional information including Driver's License or photo ID will be required....moreless
Non Smoking Only:
Smokers may smoke on the terrace or in the back yard....moreless
Pets Considered:
We are happy to accept ONE animal--dogs up to 30 lbs. We do not accept cats. The dog fee is $75. We do love dogs and they love the beach. They must be well controlled in and around the area of the cottage. Pet waste must be picked up. If you bring a pet without paying the pet fee you will be charged an additional $175....moreless
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen
- Downstairs has Master Bedroom with queen size bed, dresser and closet. Master bath is downstairs, 1/2 bath is upstairs. Living room has queen size sleeper sofa that sleeps two. EXTERIOR stairs from Master to Living, Dining kitchen and comfy pullout queen bed. There is a down mattress topper for the pull-out bed upstairs....moreless
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Other Amenities
- DVD Player
We have a variety of kid's games. Many of the household games that our children grew up with are at the house....moreless
Satellite / Cable:
We have satellite television with 100s of channels. Not sure about the content......moreless
We have a music player on site- not so much a stereo as a good boom box with CD player and radio. But do bring music....moreless
- Away From It All
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- Sports & Activities
- Churches
- Library
- Museums
- Playground
- Restaurants
Local Services & Businesses
- Groceries
- Laundromat
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Photography
- Scenic Drives
- Shelling
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Whale Watching
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Location Type
Beach View:
Located about 200 feet from the beach there is a lovely view of the ocean from the front deck. The beach is separated from all housing by a large berm, so the view is filtered....moreless
The town of Stinson Beach occupies a narrow sand spit formed on a bay between the foot of Mt. Tamalpais and the ocean. There are stunning views of these hills from most rooms of the house. ...moreless
Stinson Beach is a classic California Beach village with good restaurants, several boutiques and galleries and a small bar with jazz on the weekends....moreless
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Paragliding
- Parasailing
- Sailing
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wind-Surfing
- Dining Area
- Seating for 6 people
- Internet
Linens Provided:
All linens and pillows are provided. We have extra blankets in the closet....moreless
- Living Room
Coffee Maker:
The house has a coffee grinder, espresso pot, automatic coffee maker, French press, and teapot...moreless
Dishes & Utensils:
The house is outfitted with service for 8 including glasses, silverware, cups etc. The house has all cooking utensils, bowls etc for most types of meals....moreless
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
Note: there is a conventional oven but no microwave....moreless
Pantry Items:
The house has a panini maker, toaster and blender....moreless
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner on the balcony off the kitchen!...moreless
Lawn / Garden:
The house is surrounded by a combination of Mediterranean plantings and local species....moreless
- Outdoor Grill:
There is a tennis court nearby in Bolinas suitable for pickup matches....moreless
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Nov 1 - Jan 31, 2017
2 night min stay
Sat, Sun
Dec 23 - Dec 25, 2016
3 night min stay
flat fee
New Years
Dec 30 - Dec 31, 2016
2 night min stay
flat fee
Memorial Day
May 26 - May 28, 2017
3 night min stay
flat fee
Fourth of July
Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2017
3 night min stay
flat fee
My Standard Rate
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Additional information about rental rates
- Pet Fee $75
- Refundable Damage Deposit $300
- Cleaning charge $100
- Tax Rate 13%
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Parkside Cafe
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Bolinas Beach
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- 6.8 miles to rental
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Stinson State Beach
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Audubon Canyon Ranch
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Coast Cafe
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The location is a charming beach community arranged along a three mile sand spit on the Pacific ocean at the foot of a beautiful range of coastal hills. The site is located about 15 minutes from Muir Woods and five minutes from the Audubon Ranch Bird Sanctuary. The Bolinas Lagoon is nearby with famous seal outhauls and a stunning array of birds.
The adjacent mountains have a number of gorgeous trails for both short and long hikes. There are dramatic ocean views from nearly all of these trails including the Bolinas Lagoon, the village of Stinson Beach not to mention the beach itself.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2012
About the owner: My wife and I built this house for our use together with our families and friends. We've spared nothing in detailing the building and we love the open feel of it, particularly the light. We love the area as well- the mountains and beach- the hiking and the stars- it's a great get-away!
Why the Owner Chose Stinson Beach, CA, USA:
This particular property has a unique relationship with the hills and ocean. It's within walking distance from two of our favorite trails in West Marin- Steep Ravine and the Dipsea Trail-It's close to the restaurants of the village and it's right next to the beach. It is next to our sister house- both houses can be rented together for two families or for friends who want to spend time together at the beach.
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
We've really spent time on personalizing the cottage- from creating vibrant color palettes that remind us of a certain freedom that exists at the beach, to carefully considered choices on tile, glass, wood and lighting. For us it represents a range of decisions that is well suited to us and reinforces the feeling of being happy to be at the beach.
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By my count, I cleared the trail of 52 rocks, mostly on the first kilometre. Al and Bernadette who were ahead of me, also did their share. Childhood experiences never go to waste.
Did anything materialize from yesterday's snowfall? This is now third-hand information, but I received an email from a reader who talked with someone who had been at Lake Louise today.
I received this email and these photos from Les… We snowshoed up to Helen Lake on Saturday. 8" of snow in the parking lot, soon changed to 1.5 feet on the trail and 3 feet the last 1.5 kms to the lake. What a day.
The Goat Creek/Spray River trail from Canmore to Banff is my second-favourite ski trip of all time. Now, with a few changes to the tracksetting, it will be even more
On a hot day like today, this is one of my favourite places to go with my dog. It's a lovely waterfall and spectacular landscape feature which is unknown to most people.
We were thrilled to observe this black bear for about 20 minutes while it munched its way through the Sawback burn along the Bow Valley parkway yesterday(Monday).
Does anyone know which trail this picnic table is beside? I came across it while riding my bike in Banff National Park a couple days ago.
Question from Mike: I'm heading on out on a back country hike. We are starting at shark mountain trail head and heading to Bryant creek, from there I'm heading over the Allenby pass to Banff cave and basin. I'm wondering if there is enough water stops along the way
Was it an apparition or my imagination? I've hiked around Johnson Lake many times but until today, I didn't know about Billy Carver's mysterious cabin. The Banff Squirrel tweeted a photo of the cabin with an apparition in the window.
The report from Terry on Saturday gave me some hope about conditions on Redearth Creek. I was also hoping the trail received some of yesterday's snow.
-Goat Creek with some fresh snow which has been well packed- I'm sure some of you were wondering why I was skiing Goat Creek so often
With the warm temperatures coming this week, I decided to forego the new tracksetting in PLPP and take advantage
Thanks for all the Trip Reports. It sounds like the wind has caused debris problems on some trails, but I had a wonderful day on Redearth creek.
-Redearth creek at 6K- My being raised on a farm means you will be subjected to analogies that only a farmer would invoke, sorry.
-Wonderful conditions between Castle Junction and Johnston Canyon- This is your chance to ski the Lake Louise to Banff Loppet trails while they're in top-notch condition,
I've never skied in such pristine, clean snow on Healy creek. Usually, there's more than a few pine needles and spruce cones. The 3 cm of new snow today really
Lovely weather and 3 cm of fresh snow made for a nice 19K trip along Goat creek and Spray river west yesterday(Sunday), with the usual "conditions."
-Rosalie, Haley, Rebecca, Ali at the Cascade river bridge(6K)- It was snowing lightly at 1:45 pm, and the temperature was -10°C. I can hardly be bothered to take a snow
After waiting two years for the Healy creek bridge to be replaced, you can now access Brewster creek from the Healy creek trailhead on the Sunshine road.
I'll do a separate update about the ski trip on Brewster creek but I first wanted to elucidate about these skis. I'm learning that it's important to have the right tools for the job.
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September 2, 2015 — Go inside PASS Summit 2015 session in this Q&A series with our presenters. In this interview, Jes Borlund takes us inside her session, "Minimize Data Loss with Advanced Restore Methods".
Q: Who is your favorite super-hero, and which SQL Server or BI super-power do you hope your session will give attendees?
Jes: Those who know me won't be at all surprised: It's Wonder Woman. She embodies truth, justice, strength, and wisdom. She is always helping those who are in need—the same thing DBAs do day in and day out! After attending my session, "Minimize Data Loss with Advanced Restore Methods", DBAs will be even more prepared to help. I'll give them the "lasso of truth" for recovering data when there's been corruption!
Q: What's your origin story? How did you become interested in working with data, and how did you take that initial interest to the expert level?
Jes: I took a Structured Query Language class in college. The DBA then handed me a stack of report requests, showed me how to open SSRS, and said, "Have fun." I loved making the data tell a story. After the DBA left, I became the "accidental" DBA, and realized I liked that, too—so much so that I became a purposeful DBA. I've spent years learning how SQL Server works, and how to work with it, so I can help businesses make the most of their data.
Q: What's your favorite data solution's secret power—the biggest strength that most people don't really know about or use to full advantage?
Jes: SQL Server is a powerhouse of features. One of the most under-utilized tools in it is the SQL Server Agent. Most DBAs will set up jobs to run backups, but beyond that they don't tap into the power of jobs that can have multiple steps or run PowerShell scripts, Alerts based on Performance Monitor counters, or have an Alert kick off a job. I suggest DBAs dig into it more!
Q: What about data's biggest kryptonite or nemesis--the biggest mistake you see data professionals make?
Jes: Not knowing how to restore data. The business's data is the business. Without proper backups, companies have gone out of business. But if the wrong type or schedule of backups is being taken, or no one knows how to restore the backups, or there's corruption within a backup, the business is still vulnerable. The best skill a database professional can have is a working knowledge of restoring data.
Q: What still excites you or trips you up in the real world when working with SQL Server or BI?
Jes: I really enjoy creating high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions for businesses. When I've built a system, and I hear that there was a problem over a weekend, but no data was lost and there was no business interruption because of what I built, I'm happy. It shows that SQL Server is an enterprise-level RDBMS, and the data is safe.
Q: What do you see as the next step after attending your session?
Jes: I have instructions and resources for all the attendees to create a VM, download a sample database, create corruption, and fix it. I want everyone that attends to spend an hour the following week practicing what they learned. It's much easier to learn to fix corruption when it's a test database than when the business data is really in trouble!
Find Jes at PASS Summit 2015, and check out our other Q&As with PASS Summit 2015 speakers.
September 1, 2015 — Go inside PASS Summit 2015 session in this Q&A series with our presenters. In this interview, Dmitri Korotkevitch takes us inside his general session "Thinking Outside the In-Memory Box" and full-day Pre-Conference Session "SQL Server Internals: The Practical Angle".
Q: Who is your favorite super-hero, and which SQL Server or BI super-power do you hope your session will give attendees?
Dmitri: As you can guess by my name, I grew up in a culture that had very little knowledge of super-heroes, and I missed an opportunity to pick my favorite one. Nevertheless, I think that concept is overrated. Every one of us can obtain superpowers by motivating ourselves and working hard toward our goals. It is a long, challenging, and often painful process, but the results are well worth it.
In my Pre-Con, I will help soon-to-become SQL Server super-heroes to better understand their super-powers and use them in the most advantageous way. As a bonus, I will teach people how to knowledgeably answer, "It depends," to any SQL Server-related question.
Dmitri: I started my career in IT as an application developer, slowly migrating towards backend and database development. I quickly discovered that it was impossible to write efficient code without understanding how SQL Server executes it and decided to learn SQL Server Internals. Since then, my life has never been the same.
Q: What's your favorite data solution's secret power—the biggest strength that most people don't really know about or use to full advantage? What about data's biggest kryptonite or nemesis--the biggest mistake you see data professionals make?
Dmitri: I will try to kill two birds with one stone and answer both these questions together. I think the biggest mistake people make is following the separation of duties in the industry. Database professionals limit themselves to either a DBA or DB Developer role and live within those artificial boundaries. I believe it is impossible to succeed in either of those roles unless you step up and look at the entire product. Strong database professionals need to know how SQL Server works, in order to properly design database schema, write and optimize queries and T-SQL code, create sound HA/DR strategies, and so on.
Obviously, I am not advocating a "jack of all trades, master of none" approach. Rather, I view successful database professionals as the "jack of all trades, master of many" type. People like that are the most successful professionals in the industry.
Q: What still excites you or trips you up in the real world when working with SQL Server or BI?
Dmitri: We are living in an interesting time. The amount of data and systems complexity are growing at an extremely fast pace. It is challenging but also exciting and makes you proud of your work. There are also plenty of new and promising technologies appearing on the market. In-Memory OLTP, Azure SQL Databases and PaaS stack, Power BI, Query Store and many others—they are changing how we design, implement, and manage the solutions and open the possibilities we were afraid to even consider before. It is a good time to be on the data side of the house!
Dmitri: I do not want to promise that people will become SQL Server Internals experts just by attending the Pre-Con. It is a broad subject and impossible to learn in one day. My goal is to help lay a foundation upon which people can build their knowledge. I would encourage students to download and play with the demo scripts, read my and Kalen Delaney's books, watch MCM Readiness Videos—do whatever it takes to continue learning. I will also answer any questions in person at PASS Summit or over email thereafter.
Find Dmitri on his blog at http://aboutsqlserver.com or on Twitter @aboutsqlserver, and check out our other Q&As with PASS Summit 2015 speakers.
August 20, 2015 — The Board of Directors met via teleconference on July 9, 2015 and were joined by new Board advisors Diego Nogare and Eduardo Castro. Here are the highlights of the meeting:
As we head into the Board of Directors election season, I encourage all PASS members to keep an eye on our Elections page for upcoming events and information.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any of these topics, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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August 19, 2015 — Go inside PASS Summit 2015 session in this Q&A series with our presenters. In this interview, Ryan Adams, President of the PASS Performance Virtual Chapter, takes us inside his general session, "Install an AlwaysOn Failover Cluster and Availability Group".
Ryan: My favorite would be Thor. It would be cool to summon lightening every time you see a bad practice and lay the hammer smack down when management wants to cut corners without fully understanding the true cost to the business. I hope people walk away with the power to design solid HA and DR architectures and to understand how they can increase resiliency by tweaking a few things.
Ryan: Years ago, when I was supporting servers, we had a fire-drill patching situation. Back then, automated tools for patching were just coming out, and most patching was done manually. We had a couple of SQL Server2000 boxes and we needed to check the current version to see whether they required the patch. I went to Help…About and got a whole lot of nothing. I was intrigued by this application that hid its version and required a query in Query Analyzer—remember that old friend?—to get the version information. Once I started playing and learning, I was hooked.
Q: What's your favorite data solution's secret power—the biggest strength that most people don't really know about or use to full advantage?
Ryan: Policy Based Management. This is a fantastic tool for managing large environments to enforce standards and consistency. Not only can you manage all your best practice settings, but you can enforce naming standards for tables, views, stored procedures, and more.
Q: What about data's biggest kryptonite or nemesis--the biggest mistake you see data professionals make?
Ryan: The biggest mistake I see is lack of a proper backup plan.
Ryan: I get excited meeting new DBAs. They are often overwhelmed and have a thirst for learning the technology; that rejuvenates me.
Ryan: In my session, I will deploy a Failover Cluster and an Availability Group across a 5-node Windows cluster. The next step for attendees will be learning more about Windows Clustering.
Check out our other Q&As with PASS Summit 2015 speakers.
August 19, 2015 — Go inside PASS Summit 2015 session in this Q&A series with our presenters. In this interview, Reza Rad takes us inside his general session, "SSIS vs. Azure Data Factory".
Reza: I am a fan of Batman, especially the incarnation of Bruce Wayne in the newest movie series. Batman is not superhuman; he is mortal, but he has the willingness and substantial willpower to make things right. My favourite character in these Batman movies is Lucius Fox, who provides tools, such as the Batmobile, that Batman can leverage in his missions.
In my session, I will play role of Fox: I'll explain great tools for data transformation—Azure Data Factory for cloud and SSIS for on-premises—so the audience can use these tools in their missions. The super-power that audience will gain after my session is knowing when and where to use which tool or service.
Q: What's your origin story? How did you become interested in working with data, and how did you take that initial interest to the expert level?
Reza: I was an intern in a software consulting company in 1999. Those days helped me become familiar with the database world, especially SQL Server 6.5. I soon understood that I enjoyed working with data, building data models, writing queries, and all the cool stuff about data.
I got much of my learning as a self-learner through books, websites, and forums. I also was interested in sharing whatever I learned by posting answers in forums. This helped me to become more expert in data-related fields. In about 2009, I started my blog with technical articles about SSIS, T-SQL, and other data aspects. Now, I speak around the world and write books on SQL Server, Azure, Power BI, and the data analysis field.
Reza: I am a big fan of data transformation and consolidation. I've spent many years working with data-transformation tools, from T-SQL code to great tools such as SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and Power Query. I believe that there are many secrets and hidden powers in these tools that can help developers and data professionals. I spend a lot of time sharing my experience and knowledge in these fields so others can benefit from it.
Reza: High tech is great, but it is not the whole story. Creating a fancy chart is not BI; there are many aspects and components. Many BI professionals overlook the backend of data. To have a great BI solution (and any data-related solution), you need to design and implement the backend carefully. The backend can be your database design, performance tuning, SSIS package tuning, data-transfer principals, and so on.
Reza: The world of technology never stops! I like this. There are always new features, new components. There are always new methods of doing things more easily with better performance and more reliable solutions. In this fast-paced career, I enjoy working with best practices of existing tools and services as well as experiencing new features and components.
Reza: I believe that after my session, the audience will have a clear understanding of the similarities and differences between Azure Data Factory and SSIS. They will understand when and where to use which tool and service. I recommend that attendees use these technologies in their real-world solutions to truly understand their awesome power.
August 5, 2015 — Go inside PASS Summit 2015 session in this Q&A series with our presenters. In this interview, Kathi Kellenberger takes us inside her General Session, "Writing Technical Books".
Kathi: I haven't been interested in super-heroes much as an adult, but of the super-heroes I know about, I would have to say Batman. Batman's powers were not from some mutation, immigration from another planet, or exposure to radiation. His powers are based on the ability to come up with great ideas and the resources to turn those ideas into reality.
My session is "Writing Technical Books", which is a rare super-power indeed. I have been writing for ten years, and my words have reached thousands of people around the world. When I think about how many people I have helped, I know that I have used my powers for good, not evil. This super-power is like a key to the world, and I hope that my session will inspire a few future authors to take that first step.
Kathi: I have always loved logic and data. I remember being obsessed with math problems in grade school, usually working ahead until I completed my math textbook during Christmas break. I also spent hours looking at the library card catalog and encyclopedias. Luckily, I relate to people better now than I did back then!
Unfortunately, my interest in math and science led me to the wrong career. I spent 16 years in a field that I didn't love before becoming a developer in 1997. I first touched SQL Server in 1998, but didn't switch my focus until 2002, when a DBA job opened up at a law firm where I was working on a six-month programming project. I really wanted to work there, and thought that I would figure things out given a chance. That turned out to be a fantastic move for me. Not only was it a great place to work, but I finally found my niche.
I think that explaining what you know to someone else, be that writing, presenting, teaching, or blogging, really helps get anyone to the next level.
Kathi: For SQL Server, it is T-SQL window functions. I have been speaking and writing on this topic for at least three years at many SQL Server events. I am always surprised that most people in the audience haven't heard about them before or at least aren't using them outside of ROW_NUMBER. By the way, I wrote a book, Expert T-SQL Window Functions, and recorded a Pluralsight course on this topic. The biggest advantage is that they make problems that are difficult to solve outside of cursors easier to solve. In some cases, you will also get better performance over older solutions.
Kathi: I would say blindly following index suggestions from SQL Server. I've been doing quite a bit of index tuning for my Linchpin People customers, and I am seeing tons of duplicate and overlapping indexes. The index suggestions might come from the execution plan, Database Tuning Advisor, or even the missing index DMVs, but you have to think about what is in place, not just create the suggested indexes.
Kathi: Twenty years ago, I dreamed of having a computer-focused career. I am still amazed that I get to work in such a fun and exciting field. Sometimes I can't believe how well things have turned out for me after such a big midlife career switch. I am so grateful to be where I am today.
Kathi: After attending my session, I hope that the participants just start writing!
August 5, 2015 — Go inside PASS Summit 2015 session in this Q&A series with our presenters. In this interview, Mark Vaillancourt takes us inside his General Session, "A Bigger Boat: Data Visualization Lessons from the Movie Theater".
Mark: I would have to pick Professor Xavier of the X-Men: his ability to see the truth in people's minds and cut through the false picture they try to present. I am hoping my attendees will learn how to use powers of Data Visualization to help find and show the truth in their data rather than the fantasy that might be more convenient.
Mark: I was working at a regional Theater in IT and part of my job was pulling lists for the fundraising folks. I just kept pushing forward and ended up getting into consulting around SQL Server, mostly with Reporting Services, initially. That led me to BI.
Mark: My favorite is actually not much of a secret. I love how easy it is becoming to get work done in the BI space. The new Power BI is a great example of that. BI does not have to be hard. There are some situations and problems that are, but there are great applications for simplicity.
Mark: I see people get really caught up in how to build something, how to make it work, and sometimes forget to ask if that is the right thing to build. Building the wrong solution really, really well is still building the wrong solution.
Mark: I am excited by the fact that I will never stop learning. Things change so fast and opportunities come up that I never would have dreamed. For people interested in stretching themselves and learning new skills, this is an amazing time to be a data professional.
Q: What do you see as the next step after attending your session?
Mark: I would love to see people take the new Power BI for a spin and act on what they learned in my session. For me, there is huge satisfaction in helping to show someone how to do something themselves that makes their lives easier.
August 5, 2015 – PASS is excited to welcome long-term sponsor Pyramid Analytics to the Global Alliance Program, a strategic partnership that supports the worldwide PASS community.
Pyramid Analytics strives to help customers get the most of their investments in the Microsoft BI stack. To that end, the company prioritizes three key relationships:
"PASS has a history of commitment to SQL Server professionals," notes Alberto Sutton, Vice President of Marketing for Pyramid Analytics. "Its resources, events, training, and networking opportunities are extremely helpful to build knowledge and careers. Pyramid Analytics has been a long-term sponsor of the SQL Server community and PASS, so becoming part of the PASS Global Alliance Program furthers our ability to connect with our most avid users: professionals looking for the best-in-class BI platform on top of SQL Server and SSAS."
As a Silver Global Alliance Partner, Pyramid Analytics will be participating as a sponsor at PASS Summit 2015, supporting PASS SQLSaturday events throughout the year, and more.
PASS sponsors are a vital part of the community, supporting the organization's many training and networking opportunities, including free learning events. Through the Global Alliance Program, PASS looks forward to bringing many new opportunities and added value to our community and to our partners. For information about becoming a PASS Global Alliance Partner, please contact Craig Ellis.
August 4, 2015 — As PASS moves into the next year, I'm happy to announce that the Board of Directors has voted to approve our Fiscal Year 2016 budget. We're excited about the upcoming year and opportunities to continue building this amazing community.
Last year, our goals for FY2015 were to focus on support for SQLSaturday and chapter growth, as well as for our two major conferences: PASS Summit and PASS Business Analytics Conference (BAC). We also prioritized strategic planning for the business analytics (BA) community and focus for our Global Alliance Program and global growth. We committed to investing in the necessary IT to modernize our platforms to enable a stronger community. Over the past year, PASS has made solid progress on many of these fronts:
· We announced our strides and strategies for building and supporting the BA community.
· PASS Summit 2014 saw our highest attendance to date, and we successfully established our venue through 2019, for significant savings.
· We reestablished the strategic focus and community for the PASS BAC 2015, resulting in positive responses from the community and renewed commitment from the industry.
· We added two regional Board advisors to support our Latin America (LATAM) community.
· We relaunched our SQLSaturday website with expanded support for speakers and leaders.
· We made the difficult but necessary decision to retire the SQLRally brand and reinvest those resources into other portfolios.
This year, our budget's primary purposes are to continue to strengthen our PASS communities. Some key areas of focus in the FY2016 budget include:
· Add a specific BA portfolio, to maintain consistency in the budgeting for our BA efforts, with the aim of continuing growth in both our BA community and PASS BAC event.
· Refocus our SQLRally investments to our SQLSaturday portfolio.
· Increase our global growth through support for our Global Growth Program.
· Add a Sales portfolio, to diversify revenue streams to help ensure the continued success of the PASS community.
· Add resources and staff to support further technology improvements, including a redesign of the sqlpass.org website for better usability and functionality.
You can see this focus in action starting with PASS Summit 2015, October 27–30 in Seattle. With an all-star lineup of expert speakers and can't-miss sessions, this event represents one of our primary revenue streams as well as offering a wealth of opportunities for community engagement and networking. If you haven't already registered, contact one of our Local or Virtual Chapters for a discount code.
Next year, don't miss PASS BAC 2016, May 2–4, 2016 in San Jose. Join influencers in this rapidly expanding industry, to share knowledge and take part in this incredible community.
As far as governance goes, keep an eye out for the PASS Board of Directors elections. Following a successful Nomination Committee (NomCom) election in July, Board applications open August 5. Take advantage of this opportunity to help shape the future of PASS.
As in former years, this year's budget process was successful in large part thanks to our many PASS community volunteers, Directors, HQ staff, portfolio owners, and Finance team. All worked long and hard to assemble the necessary research and crunch the numbers to help us in this important endeavor. Many thanks to you all!
This is a wonderful time to be a part of PASS. I hope that you're as excited as I am for the future of this community. We often emphasize that "PASS is your organization"—and it's true. We want to hear your ambitions for PASS; contact us with feedback any time. And thank you for another great year.
Adam Jorgensen
PASS EVP, Finance and Governance
August 4, 2015 — The PASS Board of Directors recently completed Executive Committee (ExecCo) elections. When the current ExecCo completes their terms on December 31, 2015, the new ExecCo will be introduced on January 1, 2016. At that time, James Rowland-Jones will assume the role of Executive Vice President (EVP), Finance & Governance; therefore, his director-at-large seat will be left open for one year—the remainder of his elected two-year term.
According to the PASS Bylaws, when a seat becomes vacant outside of a standard election cycle, the Board of Directors will appoint, by a majority vote, to fill the unexpired term. The initial intention of the Board in writing and passing this particular Bylaw (as shared with the community in 2013) was to add any known vacant seats to the upcoming general election. However, this is the first time since the Bylaw took effect in 2013 that a director-at-large seat will become vacant prior to a full term being filled. In our efforts to follow the Bylaws appropriately, the current Board sought legal advice for clarity around the wording in the Bylaws regarding appointing versus electing a candidate for the unexpired term.
As I said earlier, the EVP elect director-at-large seat will not officially be vacant until January 1, 2016. As this date is nearly six months away, the future vacancy of the EVP elect director-at-large seat cannot be guaranteed to actually occur. We have no reason to think otherwise, but as we cannot predict the future with absolutely accuracy, an unexpected illness, disaster, or other unforeseen event must be considered as a possibility, no matter how slight. Therefore, the vacancy does not exist at the time of the 2015 election. (The full term director-at-large seats that are up for election are known vacancies, as the reason for the vacancies is that the term for those seats expires as of December 31, 2015.)
After legal consultation and discussion, the Board has reached the understanding that to adhere to the letter of the PASS Bylaws, we will need to vote to appoint the unexpired term rather than include it as part of the upcoming PASS Board of Directors election. Still, we realize that the Bylaws likely do not accomplish their intended goal. We are working with our legal team to make sure that going forward, the Bylaws match our intentions.
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