I'll agree that stored procedures should be supported. Even if they need to be compiled in process and executed, they are important have building a n appplication, especially one that...

The only way to minimize the peaks are to run log backups more often (so less data in each backup) or use hardware to increase the speed. Using a R1...

I'm not sure you can win with a "what concerns do you have" question. If they haven't brought up concerns with you, then they are either uncomfortable with them or...

Have people really complained to you?

That surprises me and it seems like you made the right decision if it happens. Someone should always thank you for the interview and...

Look at your printout for a clue, but really you'll be guessing as to which you got right and wrong.

I wish there was a better way to do this, maybe...

Look for the primary key field in the table designer. It should be marked with a key field. Or check the indexes and look for the PK. Or if...

I'd guess the same as Noel, that the ftp wasn't finished. You might be able to test for an open file, but I might just schedule the job to retry...

Do you have the backup going to different drives from the log and/or data? That should help. Also, do you need all databases backed up every 15 minutes? You might...

A Garmin sounds interesting and maybe some Legos

I'll probably get 2-3 nice prizes and then let the winners pick. Don't forget to use...

I'm here and it wasn't a horrible flight, though it wasn't great. At least my upgrade came through so I could get some sleep.

I used to work for a company...

Pass, I got a lot of emails and the story on going down to Antarctica (and get more every baseball season), but it's not for me.

I pack my own pillow...

Typo's fixed.

There's nothing wrong with Iowa. I thought I was supporting Google's choice to keep their operations in the US. I think it's great they're moving into smaller communities and providing...

Fixed!

A table can only have one column with an identity property. You can remove the identity property or turn it off for a batch with SET IDENTITY_INSERT OFF