Azure and Your MSDN Account

I’ve heard over and over again that the reason people don’t want to learn Azure, to explore it, to understand...

Distribution setup SQL Server Agent error: "RegCreateKeyEx() returned error 5, 'Access is denied.'"

In the Configure Distribution Wizard, the step "Configuring SQL Server Agent to start automatically" errors with the following text:

TITLE: Configure...

Interview Candidates for Skills, Aptitude, Maybe Both

Over the years I’ve been primary a skills interviewer. In theory I know what skills are needed and in theory...

Schneier's Thoughts on the Future of IT Security and the Impact of the Internet on Power

If you've got an hour to spare, you might want to check out this presentation by Bruce Schneier where he...

Quick tip: WMI alerts and SQL Server Agent permissions.

I came across an issue today while trying to create a WMI alert for a mirroring state change. The error...

Join me for the 2013 Biml Workshop

Of the many emerging technologies I’m currently using, there’s nothing that excites me more than Biml.  If you’re not familiar...

Configuring BIDS 2008 / 2008 R2 and Visual Studio 2008 to work with Database & Business Intelligence Projects and Team Foundation Server (TFS)

Working with the SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS Business Intelligence projects along with Database projects in the same Visual Studio 2008...

It’s the small things that count

Sometimes it’s the small things that count.
I just noticed two small enhancements to SQL Server 2014's BOL, and I can...

Setting My Course for Adventure and You Can Too

I’m setting my course for a new adventure, my mind on a new … undertaking. My apologies if you thought this...

PowerShell – Invoke Commands,Batch files & Executable file – Dynamically passing Parameters

I’ve recently got a request to invoke an executable file from Powershell. Different ways of executing a executable file is given...