Open Query currently have the following course days for MySQL DBAs scheduled in Canberra:

• Monday 22 September: MySQL Installation, Security and User Management (AUD 475 + GST)
• Tuesday 23 September: MySQL Backup and Recovery (AUD 475 + GST)
• Wednesday 24 September: MySQL InnoDB Performance Tuning (AUD 575 + GST)

We offer very special pricing for students and educators.

All course participants receive a free copy of the "High Performance MySQL" (2nd ed.) O'Reilly book co-authored by Open Query's own Arjen Lentz.

Microsoft, in conjunction with Girl Geek Dinners Sydney is holding a Women in IT luncheon at Tech Ed 2008 in Sydney. Register now using the ticket code wit08, as places are limited. Ticket Code: wit08

Topic: Women in IT - an International Perspective (Keynote & Panel Discussion) Date: Wednesday 3rd September, 2008 Time: 1.15pm - 2.05pm (lunch available in foyer from 12.45pm

Cost: complimentary for Tech Ed Delegates and Geek Girl Dinner members (limited seats available)

The highlight will be a panel discussing women in IT in an international context.

Panelists include:

Dr. Eric Schaffer and Apala Chavan from Human Factors Internationals are in Melbourne.

Eric and Apala have kindly agreed to present for CHISIG friends on persuasion techniques and internationalisation this Tuesday 26 August at 6.30 pm.

On Wednesday, August 27, the Melbourne Web Standards Group and AIMIA join forces for an exciting usability double-header! Join us as not one but two usability experts share their experience and deliver practical advice that you can use in the real world.

This event is being held by NICTA as part of "Entrepreneurs Week" at the University of Melbourne.

A HUGE Sydney web standards group meeting coming up on Tuesday 19 August. We have three great presentations and four great presenters!

Using IA to enhance the use and effectiveness of your information system - Masterclass.

Is your MySQL database secure? Do your users have the correct privileges and access rights? Is your MySQL database operating at optimal efficiency?

After missing the month of June OzFlex is back and will be having an open meeting where the focus will be on Flex/AIR showcase and code help.

Open Source Industry Australia is hosting a meeting with Kanchana Wickremasinghe of Fossmart presenting on the topic of “Going International”.