Vinod Kumar's Blog

Cool WPF Stuff

vinodkumar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:49:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:34:00 GMT

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

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Feature Pack RC0

vinodkumar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:42:00 GMT

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...(read more)

SQL 2008:Data Warehouse Query Performance

vinodkumar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:05:00 GMT

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

IE Compatible - VPC images

vinodkumar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:44:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:37:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Server-quest Game !!!

vinodkumar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:24:00 GMT

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...(read more)

101 - LINQ Samples

vinodkumar — Thu, 29 May 2008 07:30:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Mon, 26 May 2008 03:47:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Fri, 23 May 2008 05:55:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:41:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:39:00 GMT

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

vinodkumar — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:18:00 GMT

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...(read more)

SQL 2005 Links - Part II

vinodkumar — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:16:00 GMT

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...(read more)

SQL 2005 Links - Part I

vinodkumar — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:12:00 GMT

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...(read more)