Note that if people have mapped drives under the SQL service account, they might not show up with xp_fixeddrives.

I don't think they should, since network access can be an...

I think that the general consensus is that this doesnt' really provide a lot of security, and it's a pain.

If you think it reduces CS calls, you're probably looking at...

I think I have to agree with Lynn here, Steve. You're not really providing any valid information. Posting a few links and then making quip comments isn't providing anything.

If you'd...

It's hard to say what you should do here. The hardware is somewhat irrelevant.

Are backups being run? Log backups? Reindexing? What's set up on the server. There isn't a short...

I did hear back from my lead that it was passed on to the people that investigate this. We'll see.

Robert Davis (4/10/2009)

What about adding a profile entry to allow an MVP to link to their MVP profile. If a valid link is entered, then you can display the MVP...

Sorry, the question has been corrected after testing on a couple instances. Points awarded back.

It appears, even if you are not connected to master, you cannot set this option.

Honestly, having worked with startups, and for software vendors, there isn't a lot of IP that's worth protecting. Most of it is common procedures that are rewritten. An accounting...

We probably will go with the email link item, and we'll likely add something for an SSC designation. My "Badge" guy is building this over the next 30 days.

Sorry should have noted. I moved this to 2000.

I'd agree with the SQL Guru, hire a consultant if you have no idea where to start. Get them to teach you...

Knowing Brad, I'm....ah.....assuming typo.

Fixing it.

azz (4/10/2009)

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Absolutely agree, that "If you can deliver a well performing, and good looking application, no one cares about the code."

But are there a lot of such applications ordered...

One last thing, what about someone that's a former MVP? What if I'm not reawarded next year? Do I still get the badge?

I wouldn't care except that I can't get...

Robert Davis (4/9/2009)

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I'm not an MVP, and I couldn't really tell you what it takes to become one. But I know from my years working at Microsoft that Microsoft takes...

Gail, happy to give you moderator privs if it wouldn't add another 150-200kb to your download 🙁

Actually it's not too bad. I get about 2 dozen requests from people to...