The first page is a little slow. Too much coming back, so I'd suggest bookmarking one of the searches, like recent posts or popular topics.

I'm working on tracking the date...

Steve and Steve (not me) are working hard to get things fixed. Some of this is because our usage pattern is so different and we didn't realize. Like I never...

I'll check the table. I think all my "cool names" got lost in the upgrade 🙁

I'll chime in that BCP is optimized to move data extremely quickly. It's limited, but definitely the fastest way to insert/extract data.

If you set the bulk recovery model (instead of...

Sorry, meant to lock this. Please add new threads for your issues.

There are some others. I think it's a 500 or 1000 post area where others appear.

I'd welcome any suggestions for higher levels.

I am closing this thread for the following reasons.

- It's gone on long enough

- I don't believe either side will convince the other.

- It's off topic enough

- I'm getting complaints.

Everyone...

Thanks from everyone and some nice posts in this thread. Glad to see that many of you are happy with your places in life and aren't stressing about the aging...

Not ignoring you guys, I'll get more posted tomorrow. Too tired tonight.

I think Developer edition is what you need to learn about SQL Server and do work against it. Express is more of a final version for a particular app, not...

No idea on what's wrong. Any chance you can grab a copy of Virtual PC, setup a machine and install it in there? There might be some conflict, though it...

I know the people running the company and they're solid DBAs. No idea on rates, so ping them and see what they offer.

Search on Google as well and call a...

This could, however, lead to a rootkit. If MS can do it, why not someone else?

I'm surrpised there isn't more outcry on this.

It's broke (for a few more days). New deployment this weekend or send it to me (sjones at sqlservercentral.com) and I'll upload it.

Some great points being brought up and I agree there are definitely problems and challenges. However picking a remote DBA firm isn't like hiring an electrician or plumber for the...