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  • RE: Virtualization Hints

    The biggest use we have for virtual servers are dev and qa environments. But another benefit is any pet project for one of the business folks above us which...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: How much minimum memory you recommend?

    klnsuddu (7/26/2009)


    As always, the quality of replies has a direct correlation to the quality of the question

    I agree with you. Thanks for your help.

    Don't forget to leave at least 1-2GB...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: SQL Server Patching

    add2700 (7/27/2009)


    All the info you need is a google search away.

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Administration/2987/

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144256(SQL.90).aspx

    Of course ideally you'd want a dev environment to upgrade and test it.

    As for latest patches, some people say don't...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: You guys suck. every time we have to go and register or it says we have to go and click the f**king link. and the email doesnt get send immediately.

    arthykannan (7/6/2009)


    You guys shuck. every time we have to go and register or it says we have to go and click the freaking link. and the email doesnt get...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Jack Corbett (7/24/2009)


    I loved King's earlier stuff and I loved the Gunslinger series (actually it's called The Dark Tower) until the ending. The way he ended it really sucked....

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: What should be backed up on a server where SQL Server 2000/2005 is installed?

    If possible we have a SQLBackup directory in a dedicated backup drive (if not, the directory still exists in the top level of an available drive)

    We got into the habit...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    jcrawf02 (7/23/2009)


    Gaby A. (7/23/2009)


    And now for something completely different...

    Anyone here have experience using Ingrian, the encryption device that works with SQL Server. It's a relatively straightforward app, but seemed...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    And now for something completely different...

    Anyone here have experience using Ingrian, the encryption device that works with SQL Server. It's a relatively straightforward app, but seemed to have misplaced...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    GilaMonster (7/23/2009)


    "I Am Legend"? The book, not the movie. Might be a little dark for the age that he is.

    I've heard the book is so much better than the movie...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Kit G (7/23/2009)


    Congrats on your kid learning about books! Zelazny's Amber series might be a good. I haven't read Damnation Alley but I've read a bunch of his...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    GilaMonster (7/22/2009)


    ...Does anyone really know their deadlocks well? This one has me stumped (though I admit I have not examined the exec plan in detail)

    http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic755658-360-1.aspx

    Gail, have you seen this link?...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Powershell Primers - SQL focussed

    Grant Fritchey (7/22/2009)


    The overviews will barely get your feet wet. It's a hard thing to learn, or least I've found it to be so far.

    I found a training pdf for...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Powershell Primers - SQL focussed

    Grant Fritchey (7/22/2009)


    The one good source I know of is Allen White's blog. He's also published a couple of articles over at Simple Talk. If you find anything else good,...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Are the posted questions getting worse?

    Kit G (7/22/2009)


    Paranoia... what a beautiful game. The only game where you start off with SIX copies of your character! You have clones that get activated when you...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

  • RE: Query for SQL Agent Jobs

    Lynn Pettis (7/20/2009)


    Why are you shrinking your databases? One, this will cause excessive index fragmentation. Two, the files will simply grow again when the database needs more space...

    Gaby________________________________________________________________"In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not." - Albert Einstein

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