Vinod Kumar's Blog

Cool WPF Stuff

2008-07-17T06:49:00Z

Got this from Pandurang Nayak (Developer Evangelist) on some cool work using WPF. The video is indeed cool :) ... Take a look ....(read more)

SQLCAT Team on RS 2008 Scaling

2008-07-17T06:34:00Z

Catch the article here ....(read more)

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack RC0

2008-07-15T14:42:00Z

Download the June 2008 Feature Pack RC0 for Microsoft SQL Server 2008, a collection of stand-alone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2008. Most important is the backward components for SQL 2005 and the data mining add-ins for Office 2007....(read more)

SQL 2008:Data Warehouse Query Performance

2008-07-01T08:05:00Z

A neat article on DW concepts with SQL Server 2008 enhancements. Catch the same here ....(read more)

IE Compatible - VPC images

2008-06-19T05:44:00Z

Just wanted to test your application on IE6,7 and 8 Beta1 ? Here is your opportunity to grab hold of VHDs for the same, here on Downloads page ....(read more)

MCITP - Database Administrator

2008-06-18T14:37:00Z

Yup, I did complete all the pre-requisites for the MCITP - Database Administrator today with the last exam being 70-443 for me. Was an very interesting exam to write and a tough one if you are not great at reading lengthy casestudies. I enjoyed a lot ... :) ... I am back and will start posting soon ......(read more)

Server-quest Game !!!

2008-06-17T04:24:00Z

Are you geek enough to win the entire office’s respect? Prove it. Play Server Quest, where you’ll navigate through the perils of office life, protect the server, and keep clear of the arrogant sales guy. Look for it online at www.server-quest.com . Play Server Quest…and give a geek a chance ......(read more)

101 - LINQ Samples

2008-05-29T07:30:00Z

If you are interested in learning LINQ, here is a wonderful resource that you can start from. 101 LINQ samples for VB.NET 101 LINQ samples for C#...(read more)

Latest on ExtremeExperts - May'08

2008-05-26T03:47:00Z

I just uploaded a couple of articles on my website after a long time. Catch the same from the below links and feel free to drop your comments. Security in SQL Server 2005 - Part I DMVs - sp_who2 Script...(read more)

RS 2008 Memory Management

2008-05-23T05:55:00Z

Some good explanation on Memory Management , though not exhaustive atleast gives you a head-start to where to find data....(read more)

SSIS 2008 Profiler Task

2008-05-22T01:41:00Z

Catch this quick blog on the profiler task from Derek. Short yet simple in showing what capability is available with this new addition. Read it here ....(read more)

Sync Framework 101 Samples

2008-05-21T05:39:00Z

Yup, you read it right. If you are interested in exploring the world of MS Sync Framework, here is a wonderful 101 Samples on the same....(read more)

SQL 2005 Links - Part III

2008-05-16T00:18:00Z

The list just doesnt seem to stop. Here are more bookmarks to be made. Webcasts Basics o SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Basics o SQL Server 2005: Query Processing Basics o SQL Server 2005 - Basics o SQL Server 2005: Query Tuning o SQL Server 2005: Reading Execution Plans Webcasts : Interoperability o Get More from Your Oracle Data with SQL Server 2005 (Level 300) o How Microsoft IT Runs SAP on SQL Server 2005 (Level 300) o Replicating Data Between Oracle and SQL Server 2005 (Level 200) o Setting Up and Configuring...(read more)

SQL 2005 Links - Part II

2008-05-15T03:16:00Z

In continuation to the previous post. Here are more resources :) ... Virtual labs SQL Server 2005 Introduction to SQL Server Management Studio SQL Server 2005 Server Management Objects SQL Server 2005 Service Broker SQL Server 2005 SQL Query Tuning SQL Server 2005 T-SQL Enhancements SQL Server 2005 Web Services SQL Server 2005 XML Capabilities Using XQuery with SQL Server 2005 XML Data SQL Server 2005 SQL Server and ADO.NET Videos SQL Server 2005 Overview Demo SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005...(read more)

SQL 2005 Links - Part I

2008-05-14T09:12:00Z

These are some of the useful links on SQL 2005 ... Overview SQL Server 2008 Product Overview SQL Server 2005 Product Guide SQL Server 2005 Product Datasheet SQL Server 2005 Features at a Glance What's New in SQL Server 2005 Top 30 Features of SQL Server 2005 Installation Installing SQL Server 2005 Installing the SQL Server Database Engine - BOL SQL Server 2005 Features Comparison - By Editions Advantages of a 64-bit Environment SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 Quick Starts Writing SQL Queries: Let...(read more)