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IE8 hits the RC1 stage
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Yup. If you are on a non-Win7 build then do and download the new RC1 build of IE8 ... This is supposed to be faster, easier, safer and reliable.
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Win7 Download time-out
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I have been on Win7 for over a month and half now and I have had no complaints with this new OS. There are some rough edges but if you ask me the satisfaction level has been well above the expectation of a Beta Software. If you are anxious in using the new Win7 build, I will highly recommend to go and download the Beta1 before time runs out. More information on this is here ...
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Threats and Countermeasures Guide
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In this internet based online world you will need to take care of securing your infra structure and your applications from malicious code run, on TechNet I found these cool guides for both Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista.
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More powershell HOW-TO video's
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There is something about powershell that is getting me interested in this technology more and more :). Now here are some TechNet HOW-TO videos that you can watch on the same subject. BTW, unlike my previous post, there is nothing specific to SQL Server in these video's but it illustrates the power of using Powershell.
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SQL Week 2 Tips from TechNet
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The second weeks of tips from techNet is out here and what I love is the use of powershell with SQL Server specifically. I am excited because I will be doing a complete session on Powershell integration in our next VTD in Feb.
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Windows Live FrameIT
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This is a super cool technology to update your photo frames with your latest and greatest photographs ... Check out the homepage, Product teams Blog or a demo used to show at the CES09.
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SQL Server tips from TechNet Magazine
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TechNet Magazine is having SQL Server tip for the week this month. The fist set is out here. Some of these tips are also applicable for SQL Server 2000 versions too.
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Database Mirroring Basics - ExtremeExperts
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I seem to be in really good mood to write articles back-to-back. It has been one of the new year resolutions I had taken-up last year but seems to come to life this year I suppose. 3 articles in about 2 weeks :) ... So this time I wrote a very very basic article on Database Mirroring with SQL Server. I will write some advanced features and enhacements with SQL 2008 mybe in the subsequent articles. Do drop your comments if any.
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Vista Compatibility Site
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Though there have been enough questions asked around Vista compatibility etc, I thought to share this interesting site that outlines some of the common issues and the supported compatibility matrix for some of the vendors and products under Hardware and Software categories. Though this might be representative but very much looks exhaustive too :) ... Check out the site here.
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Intro to Extended Events
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For me there are tons and tons of new additions to SQL Server 2008 and one feature that caught my attention was Extended Events. I just wrote an intro article to extended events which you can take a look at my webspace here. It is not exhaustive but gives you a good start to get started with xEvents. Feel free to drop your comments if any.
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To ISNULL or COALESCE
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Found this neat post from the SQL Tips and Tricks teams on the fundamental differences of ISNULL and COALESCE functions. I am sure you will want to be careful of the pitfalls on each of these implementations.