I agree that one log works ok. Multiple data files can sometimes perform better because multiple threads are used for access, but since logs are written sequentially, not sure it...

You do need to use that restore command to get the logical file names. They are returned in a result set, so you can store that in a temp table...

AFAIK, you do need AWE for > 2GB. I may be wrong, but that's a simple test, set AWE on and see. Or set memory back down to 1.9 or...

Glad you did and be sure to read Paul's blog. It's amazing

Maybe they're working up to googol computers?

On the environmental thing, one of the reasons they're building there is that there's a lot of hydro power on the Columbia river. I...

Prof. Lessig specifically addresses this in his books. That clause has been interperted differently and whether the police can access your computer, which it's on the Internet, which is comparable...

I can tell you why in the US. Because of business. We are a nation or marketeers and so many businesses have been built on it that their lobbying efforts...

I think it will continue the erosion of the MS culture. It used to be a cool place to work with quite a bit of excitement. The past few years...

Glad you enjoyed it. More to come.

Some good suggestions and thanks for the responses. I'm surprised no Heinlein is in there. I re-read The Moon is a Harsh Mistress last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I...

Try this: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/columnists/sSnisarenko/customerdatabaseupdateapracticalsolution.asp

or Packager from Red Gate: http://www.red-gate.com/products/sql_packager/index.htm

Not sure what you mean? Can you provide more details how the keys are used?

WhinnySQL?

Charcoll,

If you're looking for 8+ servers, I'd look at a complete rack in a colocation facility with you providing the equipment. you can purchase what you want and upgrade when...

I'm not in a cave, rather I've been reading the BI thing since 1999 when SQL Server 7 was in beta. It hasn't caught on as the mainstream technology because...