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SAITSAIT is known world-wide for its quality technical education and hands-on training in health sciences, construction, energy, manufacturing and automation, information and communications technologies, business and tourism, transportation, and over 2,300 continuing education courses. With more than 70 applied degree, diploma and certificate programs, SAIT provides education and first class training for more than 65,000 learners beginning and enhancing their careers each year www.sait.ca.

 

DevryAt DeVry, we believe that teaching is far more than talking, and learning is far more than listening. Learning is a life-long process that spans the gap between knowledge and accomplishment. DeVry Calgary is part of an international system of higher education currently serving more than 47,000 students across North America. To learn more about what sets DeVry Calgary apart and above, we invite you to browse our website at www.devry.ca.

 

OreillyCOUG has joined the O’REILLY User Group Program. O’Reilly provides us with new release technology texts as promotional items at our meetings. All we ask of the recipients of these door-prize texts is a short book review for inclusion in our newsletter. COUG members may also obtain a 30% – 35 % discount on all their books and software when ordered directly from O’Reilly. You may order by phone [800-998-9938], fax [707-829-0104],email order@oreilly.com, or online at their web site www.oreilly.com (Code required on order).

 

CGIFounded in 1976, CGI is the largest Canadian independent information technology services firm and the fourth largest in North America, based on its headcount of more than 20,000 professionals. CGI provides end-to-end IT services and business solutions to some 3,000 clients from more than 60 offices worldwide, utilizing a highly customized, cost efficient delivery model that combines its on-site and off-site operations. CGI provides a full range of IT services including consulting, systems integration and the management of business and IT functions. Throughout the multiple changes to the company, the Database Services group has maintained its high standard of database service offerings. We continue to offer complete services in Remote Database Administration including remote database monitoring, disaster recovery, 24X7 support, reseller services and performance tuning. As part of an industry leader, we are now able to offer complete IT solutions to our clients www.cgi.com.

 

McGraw-Hill RyersonMcGraw-Hill is proud to be the official publisher of Oracle Press books. We have recently partnered with the COUG to create an online bookstore that COUG members can log on to and take advantage of our special discount of 40% off all Oracle Press titles. We will also be posting podcasts from our authors, sample chapters and more. Check back in often to see all that Oracle Press and McGraw-Hill has to offer. http://www.mhprofessional.ca/oracleusergroupz

LongViewLong View is a Western North American based information technology services company that provides innovative technology solutions from system consultation, design and implementation to managing and supporting infrastructure. Long View’s client engagements range from long term contracts outsourcing the entire IT function to specific projects requiring the highest possible level of expertise. We focus on exceptional customer service by selecting highly skilled and knowledgeable technical people that are experienced in solving technology issues quickly and effectively www.longviewsystems.com.

 

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COUG Members June 10th Presentation

Data Warehousing and Mining
Dr. Randall Dyck

Abstract:
The Data Warehousing and Mining concepts and commands listed below will be demonstrated
and URL’s for additional information will be provided.
Data Warehouses
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OLTP designs vs. OLAP designs
Commands and tools to initially load data
Commands and tools to keep data current
Methods to increase performance

Data Mining
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Advanced SQL to analyze data
Advanced PLSQL to [...]

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COUG presentation and year end wrap up Thursday June 10th/2010

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