Collaborate 2008: “Aces in the Hole” Presentation
I just returned from Collaborate 2008 in beautiful Denver, Colorado where I gave a presentation extolling the virtues of the OTN SQL and PL/SQL Forum as a learning tool for beginners and experts alike. The presentation was designed to both inform the audience about the incredible wealth of knowledge found on the Forums as well as to highlight the most experienced and prodigious contributors along with their unique solutions.
I focused a little on the Oracle Ace program (and invited Ace Director Dan Norris to give an overview) in an attempt to demonstrate the extraordinary talent and experience of the moderators. Finally, I ended with a case study of a single post and the myriad of solutions that the Forum Gurus brought to bear to solve the problem. The presentation itself can be downloaded here, but as with most PowerPoints, it’s just not that informative without the commentary. If you do view it, please play it in slide show mode as it contains significant animations.
The presentation was well attended (especially for a last-minute Collaborate addition) and the attendees were attentive and full of questions. Several people found me later and reported returning to the Forums for the first time in years to both read and contribute. Mission accomplished!
I want to thank all of the contributors to the SQL and PL/SQL Forum and especially those that provided the content for my case study.
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Greg Pike 
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