I can't resist pointing out that you make concrete stronger by adding --- REBAR!

I'm in the process of a related but slightly different spring cleaning. I have some scripts and batches that iterate a list of SQL servers, and return a list of...

GregoryF (4/8/2010)

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Why would one prefer a domain account?

1) Backing up across the network

2) ACL's limiting access to drives and directories on the local machine (local system has full access)

3) Allowing...

I usually use a new...

Our regular user passwords change every 90 days. Admins including DBAs may use these for Word, Excel, email, etc., from our desktops. Our corresponding Admin accounts, which we must use...

I saw the button and used it, but didn't get a button.

Ignorance is bliss.

... and Point 3 should be:

3. Paste the screenshot with - V

Now I'm going to get a refill on my caffeine 🙂

Oops -

Point 1 should have read as follows:

1. -

Suggestion for more universally readable screenshots:

1. -

2. Open Windows Paint

3. Paste the screenshot with -V

4. "Save As", select JPEG under file type, point to Desktop, give it a name.

5. Delete...

I didn't notice it specifically, so I'll ask it:

Are there separate databases for 1) development, and 2) production?

Or better yet, 1) development, 2) staging/testing, and 3) production?

The code thus belongs...

That gets the Service Packs.

For a list of Service Packs and Cumulative Update Hotfixes, bookmark

http://www.sqlservercentral.com/articles/Administration/2960/

The correct answer would have been, "It Depends".

Certain source types to certain destination types, no problem. Other combinations can not be converted.

"It depends" also on which version of SQL. I've...

Well said, sir!

A bit ironic that the author is "exiled in the UK", but seems to have no comment about the whole freedom, independence, and patriotism thing. It's all about the ruckus...

Demands: None.

Requests: Wi-Fi, Fresh coffee, a veggie tray, and transportation to and from event.