finally done getting kids off and feeding the beasts around here. Lucky there's no wind. I'll check the poll now and see what I think of the temperature. I'd like...

I hope I'm not one of the Powers that be. If so, they might kick me out soon. I know I frustrate the higher ups at times. Definitely was always...

OK, if you are using SSMS, you are not connecting from one SQL Server to another. SSMS is a client.

How are you putting in the connection string and are you...

Ian is correct. What happens is that any log records written during the backup are included at the end of the backup file. That way changes to pages are reflected...

There's a history cleanup task in the maintenance plans that you can use if you like. It runs this SQL:

declare @dt datetime select @dt = cast(N'2009-10-15T18:28:54' as datetime) exec msdb.dbo.sp_delete_backuphistory...

It's a connection issue as stated. Can you connect from another workstation/client? Are you allowing connections remotely? What protocol are you using, and how are you connecting from the SQL...

Note that it's a good habit to do all your restores with NORECOVERY and then use Gail's statement to complete the restore. That way if you find another log to...

My daughter will say "el-oh-el, Dad"

I've always preferred LMAO or ROFLMAO

We had hundreds of instances at JD Edwards, and make regular efforts to consolidate things. We did not take a "everything should be consolidated approach", but rather identified underused instances,...

The client can't be that picky if they hired this recruiter. Talk about poor communication....

#1 - silly argument. SQL Server is built for this. On any modern network the time is trivial between the server and client. plus, local databases are accessed the...

You will need to detach the databases, script the logins, and install Standard. You can attach the databases (same structure) and run the logins. sp_change_users_login can help you sync things.

I second GSquared's note. I've typically done this so the code is easier to read. Same var name in calling batch as in the proc.

The insert trigger will run after the insert from ADO.NET and then examine the table. The new rows will be in the "inserted" virtual table and you can use an...

As Gail mentioned, we'd be happy to help you understand the SQL, but we'd like to see what code you've written. What don't you understand, or what is the code...