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“The SQL Guy” Post #19: Working with Encryption Keys in SQL Server
Ever wonder how encryption keys are protected and managed in SQL Server? Microsoft SQL Server...
Author: DamirB Date: 03/07/2012
SQL Server 2012 RTM Now Available–Attend the Virtual Launch Event
Today, when I went to www.microsoft.com/sql I was delighted to find the image to the left with a...
Author: DamirB Date: 03/06/2012
Microsoft Private Cloud part 2: unlimited virtualization rights
A new whitepaper was released in January comparing private cloud solutions from Microsoft and...
Author: Ruth Morton Date: 03/06/2012
Windows 8 Consumer Preview is Here! Now What?
Today is a really important date in the evolution of Windows. Today we released the Consumer Preview...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/29/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post #18: Spying on User Activity Using Logon Triggers
Ever felt the need for knowing who is logging on to your SQL Server and at what time? Ever felt like...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/29/2012
Connecting to an iSCSI SAN Using Command Line Options on Hyper-V Server & Server Core
Many of you (thousands, impressively!) have read the three articles written in April about...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/27/2012
Microsoft Online learning opportunities: March 2012
Hello folks, This is my compilation of some of the online resource available to you in March 2012....
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 02/24/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post #17: Recovering Data Using SQL Server Emergency Mode
Remember those days when the database would go in to suspect mode and you had to perform various...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/22/2012
Microsoft Private Cloud Part 1: What is a Private Cloud?
A new whitepaper was released in January comparing private cloud solutions from Microsoft and...
Author: Ruth Morton Date: 02/20/2012
Because There’s Always More To Learn…
The title of this post is “Because there’s always more to learn.” Where’s...
Author: Jonathan Rozenblit Date: 02/16/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post #16: Using the Special Admin Connection to SQL Server
There are times when SQL Server may be so busy processing requests that it can no longer allocate...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/15/2012
How To Clean Up Cluster Nodes from Destroyed Clusters
While delivering IT Virtualization Boot Camps and taking the participants through the process of...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/14/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post #15: Best Practices For Using SQL Server Service Accounts
Securing SQL Server is one of the top priorities of any SQL Server DBA. It is extremely important...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/08/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post #14: The Myth Behind Stored Procedure Behaviour
You are a trusted database developer for your company. You developed a Stored Procedure that will...
Author: DamirB Date: 02/01/2012
You Only Need One Tool to Get System Center 2012 RC Installed!!
Talking to individuals who downloaded the System Center 2012 RC from the TechNet Eval Center in...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/30/2012
Hey Vancouver IT Pros!!! IT Virtualization Boot Camps Are Coming to Your City Feb 10 & 11!!
Wow! When we announced the IT Virtualization Boot Camps in the TechNet eNewsletter last week,...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/25/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post # 13: Changes to Location of Startup Options in SQL Server 2012
Many users have hated the way SQL Server supported configuring startup parameters in previous...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/25/2012
Licensing software in the cloud
A girlfriend of mine called me up this weekend looking for a DVD copy of an older piece of software....
Author: Ruth Morton Date: 01/23/2012
Microsoft Online learning opportunities: February 2012
Hello folks, This is my compilation of some of the online resource available to you in February...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 01/18/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post # 12: Understanding Data Hashing Techniques in SQL Server
I don’t often deal a lot with the business intelligence side of SQL Server preferring to spend most...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/18/2012
Important Webcast Tomorrow: Learn About Exciting Developments in Microsoft’s Private Cloud Strategy
Tomorrow (January 17th) at 8:30am PST / 11:30am EST there is a really important webcast featuring...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/16/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post # 11: SQL Server’s Black Box Can Be Very Helpful
Ever wanted to find out what was happening when SQL Server crashed? Your investigation should also...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/11/2012
Back to the basics with Microsoft software licensing options
My colleagues and I get asked a lot about licensing. Frankly, Microsoft doesn’t have a great...
Author: Ruth Morton Date: 01/10/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post # 10: INSERT Multiple Rows with Table Value Constructor
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the ability to insert multiple rows of data using one Insert statement?...
Author: DamirB Date: 01/04/2012
“The SQL Guy” Post # 9: SQL Server Database Engine Permission Model–Part 3
In this third and final instalment of our series on the SQL Server Database Engine Permission Model,...
Author: DamirB Date: 12/28/2011
Happy Holidays from the Canadian IT Pro team
Damir, Ruth and Myself along with our manager Ryan and extended team member Chris want to wish you...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/23/2011
Online Media nourishment. Fit for IT Pro consumption.
Hello folks, This is my compilation of some of the online resource available to you in January...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 12/22/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 9
Today is car pool day. Only problem is somebody at work took that literally and I’m...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/22/2011
Got that FREE DoubleDouble? Here’s Things To Do While Enjoying It!
Rick’s blog post and call to action to download the System Center 2012 RC products and get a coffee...
Author: DamirB Date: 12/21/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 8
Ok feeling better today. Today we’re going to quickly touch on “Objects”. Now...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/21/2011
“The SQL Guy” Post # 8: SQL Server Database Engine Permission Model–Part 2
Last week we started the first of a three-part series on SQL Server database permissions and the...
Author: DamirB Date: 12/21/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 7
“Aaaaaachoo!” Sorry got as cold today. But we can still chat right? Today we’re going to learn...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/20/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 6
Hello, back on the grid again. literally. It appears that “Somebody” decided that...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/19/2011
What was I thinking???
Hello folks, Today my daughters helped me realize something. they convinced me to stop watching...
Author: Pierre Roman Date: 12/18/2011
How would you like a DoubleDouble ?
This time of year everyone is rushing to get things done both work and in their home life. As you...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/16/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 5
Oh hey. Back again are you? Good thing too. Flat tire so I’m stuck on side while...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/16/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 4
Traffic was rotten today so I’m sitting in a coffee shop. Don’t tell the boss ok? So last time...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/15/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 3
Hey! Glad to see you again. I took the bus today. Gives me a little...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/14/2011
“The SQL Guy” Post # 6: Save Time Connecting to SQL Server Using Management Studio (SSMS)
OK, so I’ve been on a bit of a break over the last couple of months. Truth is, with TechDays Canada...
Author: DamirB Date: 12/12/2011
Powershell on the Way to Work–Part 1
I’ve heard from many IT Pros who want to learn Powershell. They want to because they...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/12/2011
Cloud Computing–You’re Probably Already Using It!
I’m not sure if are aware of this, but twice a year through something we call "The Global...
Author: DamirB Date: 12/12/2011
Demystifying Microsoft’s Virtualization Stack: #4 System Center Virtual Machine Manager integration
Dave Kawula knows his stuff when it comes to Virtualization. When I asked him to put together some...
Author: Rickster-CDN [MSFT] Date: 12/09/2011