SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 022“Just what ARE the Hardware and Software requirements for SQL Server 2005?”I’m glad you asked. You can find great details here.—Got an IT question? Give me a comment, or contact me.
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 022
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SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 021
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 021 Twenty-one. Twenty one. Isn't this a lot of fun.According to Simon Sabin, this feature got the biggest applause at the PDC 2005 Keynote on Tuesday, 9/13.It’s a little thing called LINQ.“What’s that? Some Linux thing?”Ha ha very funny. No. It stands for “Language-Integrated Query” It’s “a codename for a set of extensions to … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 021
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 020
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 020“Hey Kevin… Exchange 2003 sort of takes advantage of Volume Shadow Copy service (VSS). Other things (like the file system) can use it to make quick snapshots of data. Does SQL Server 2005 have any such capability?”There is indeed an interface definition for something called the SQL Writer. This guide (for … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 020
The new security bulletins are here! The new security bulletins are here!
**…and there aren’t any! That’s right. Today is “Patch Tuesday”. <sigh> Just where did the month go?There are no Security Updates this month. No new security bulletins. None. Zip. Zilch. Nada.“Well… is there at least something?”Yes. There’s a new version of the Malware Detection/Removal tool. And there’s a “high priority, non-security related update” (KB891861) now … Continue reading The new security bulletins are here! The new security bulletins are here!
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 018
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 018Tidbit 18.A little birdie told me to expect a big announcement about SQL Server 2005 in the next day or two, originating from the floor of the PDC.Stay tuned… As soon as it’s official, I’ll share it here. UPDATE: It was announced today. Here's my blog entry about it.—Got an IT question? … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 018
No really… What is it that, as you say, “sucks”?
Okay… I confess that I was “ego surfing” a few minutes ago.. after I read Steve Lamb’s post on the subject.. I used Technorati to see who was linking to my blog posts. I found a nice reference back to my request for Windows Vista feedback from August 31st.. Vlad Mazek’s post (thanks Vlad!) pointed people … Continue reading No really… What is it that, as you say, “sucks”?
“Best of” Q&A for Webcast: “Implementing Messaging Security for Exchange Server Clients”
My friend and teammate Kai Axford delievered an EXCELLENT webcast just a few minutes ago, for which I had the honor of covering the Q&A. The webcast was all about ways to secure your messaging using Exchange 2003, Outlook 2003, ISA Server 2004, S/MIME, PKI, OWA… Great stuff!Here is the link to the webcast for … Continue reading “Best of” Q&A for Webcast: “Implementing Messaging Security for Exchange Server Clients”
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 017
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 017Number 17 Tidbit here…Wouldn’t you like to have the installable ‘books online’ for the next version of SQL, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, installed and available on your local workstation?“Absolutely!”Your wish is granted! You can download and install the Books Online from the SQL Server 2005 June CTP. Here is the link.And … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 017
Vista? Microsoft Windows Vista? It’s cool. What else would you like to know?
One of the last times I posted something about Windows Vista my blog got lots and lots of hits. I also used the same animated graphic in that post. So… either Windows Vista is hot, or this picture is. Anyway… I’m working on a Windows Vista presentation. I have one hour to convince folks not only … Continue reading Vista? Microsoft Windows Vista? It’s cool. What else would you like to know?
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 016
SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 016(Warning: Old song reference)“You (up)load 16 tidbits… whaddya get?…”Credit for this one goes to my friend and teammate Matt Hester...Q: How do you resync in a peer to Peer replication?A: There is a restarable synch capability built into the replication engine, There is a great Q/A log here:http://msdn.microsoft.com/SQL/2005/2005Webcasts/ReplicationQandA.aspxAlso you can view an … Continue reading SQL Server 2005 Tidbit 016
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