No, I am running my work laptop which has Windows XP and a local instance of SQL Server 2008. From your original post, it looks like you are running SQL...

I just downloaded and installed the program. When I click "Connect" I am able to select the server, authentication, and database. It works for me. Make sure that you are...

I suspect that either the connection string the program is using is incorrect or a permissions issue to the server itself. Can you connect to the SQL Server instance...

Dan,

This makes me think we need to get you in front of the user group more often! We are really proud of you here in St. Louis. Congratulations!

Kathi

It is a huge honor. The bad thing is now people think I should know everything there is to know about SQL Server. Just like everyone else, I am learning...

You know, it really depends on the shop -- how job duties are divided. In small shops, sometimes the developer and DBA are the same person.

The best practice would...

SQL Server 2005 has a new Over function that lets you apply an aggregate function over the entire table without the GROUP BY clause. That might be the simple...

Liam,

You should probably contact the company directly. I think the question would be can this product be run from a command line so that it can be automated. It...

Great idea!

Who is the owner of the job?

Have you tried contacting the company?

I just restored a backup from a 64 bit SQL Server 2005 to a 32 bit SQL Server 2005. It worked!

Thanks, guys! This has been my most popular article. Glad that I have been able to help lots of people.

Like many others on here, I have a fantastic life filled with a wonderful family (including a grandson!), great friends, good health and interesting work. Actually, this year has been...

Andy,

I have seen several blogs and announcements about SQLSaturday! and wondered if you would be willing to let other groups use the name and logo. So, it sounds like...