SQL Saturday returns to Redmond, WA

SQL Saturday returns to Redmond, WA, Saturday, June 12, 2010, in the Microsoft Commons.

I have submitted 2 proposals for presentations,...

SQLSaturday 26 Session Files

SQLSaturday 26 Sessions: 10/3 in Redmond, WA
Thanks to everyone that attended my sessions at SQLSaturday 26 in Redmond, WA on...

Database Mirroring FAQ: What mechanism allows SQL Server 2008 to commit transactions on the mirror faster than SQL Server 2005?

Question: What mechanism allows SQL Server 2008 to commit transactions on the mirror faster than SQL Server 2005?
This question was...

Suggested Reading: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration with Windows PowerShell

Suggested Reading: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Administration with Windows PowerShell
My earliest forays into writing powershell for SQL Server found me...

Behind Every Great Restore is a Great Backup

Behind Every Great Restore is a Great Backup
I showed you how to do a database backup with powershell a few...

I Need a Backup and I Need It Now

I Need a Backup ... And I Need It Now
Have you ever wished that creating a backup on the fly was...

What's my (fully qualified domain) name?

What's my name?
Fully qualified domain name that is. One of the little gotchas I encountered when rewriting my database mirroring...

My Kingdom for a Port

A Port, a Port! My Kingdom for a Port!!
One of the steps in setting up database mirroring is to assign...

Coming Soon: Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring

Coming Soon: Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring
Pro SQL Server 2008 Mirroring will be the first book dedicated to the subject...

Do You Support the Ancient Ones?

Do You Support the Ancient Ones?
Are you still supporting SQL Server 2000? How about 7.0 or 6.5?

Officially, Microsoft support has...