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How do I change the backup retention period in SQL 2005?
I was unable to answer this question at my Providence, RI event this week regarding changing the...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 09/14/2005
Renaming SA in SQL 2005
I had been asked last week if you could rename the SA account. I replied "No you can not, it's...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 08/31/2005
How to: Rename a Stand-Alone Instance of SQL Server 2005
One of the questions I was asked at an event last week was about doing a side-by-side migration to a...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 08/28/2005
SQL Server 2005 Mirroring - "I lost my witness your Honor!"
Question 1: Does the Witness only monitor the SQL servers or does it handle any transactions? Answer...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 08/28/2005
SQL TechNet Events in NC, AL and GA this month...
I've done several events this month, Raleigh, Charlotte and Birmingham, AL and will be doing Atlanta...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 08/24/2005
Do you have problems managing kiosk systems?
Having problems managing systems in internet cafes, libraries or student system? Then take a look at...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 07/11/2005
John Baker's TechNet Events this Quarter (Apr-Jun) in FL, GA, NC and SC
NEW! Get a first look at the next version of Microsoft™s SQL Server product. From security...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 04/01/2005
Windows Server Update Services Release Candidate Open Evaluation
Windows Server Update Services Release Candidate Open Evaluation The Windows Server Update Services...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/25/2005
Deploying Windows XP SP2??? Then you need the latest Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit Version 4.0
Get the latest Windows Application Compatibility Toolkit 4.0 located at:...
Author: johnbake-msft Date: 03/18/2005