Growing up, my mom required us to help with household chores. And, I’m so glad she did. I remember doing my own laundry when I was 9 years old – with no washing machine nor dryer. Being in a private school didn’t help either – I had to get my school uniform ready before the […]
PostTSQL Tuesday #77 – Favorite SQL Server Feature: SQL Server Logging
It’s T-SQL Tuesday, the blog party that SQL Server expert Adam Machanic (blog|Twitter) started. This month’s episode is hosted by Jens Vestergaard (blog | Twitter). The topic: Favorite SQL Server Feature. And my favorite SQL Server feature is not any of the latest and greatest ones. That might come as a surprise but at the end of the blog […]
Post5 Reasons Why Microsoft Azure Can Be A Cost Effective Data Center Solution For Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Do you still remember the very first time you have had your hands on a mobile phone? I sure do. Because back in those days, you need to sign up with a mobile phone service provider to have a phone and use their service. You choose from the different plans available from the service provider […]
PostThe Feature Was There All Along
SQL Server Availability Groups have been around for a while. A lot of organizations are still in the process of implementing them as they upgrade their database platforms to the latest version of SQL Server. As more and more organizations move away from older versions and into the newer ones, Availability Groups will become much […]
PostEvery Vote Matters In Your SQL Server Availability Group
SQL Server Availability Groups have been around for a while. A lot of organizations are still in the process of implementing them as they upgrade their database platforms to the latest version of SQL Server. As more and more organizations move away from older versions and into the newer ones, Availability Groups will become much […]
PostOutsourcing Your SQL Server Data Archival Process
When I first started driving in North America, one of the things that I noticed along the freeway is a self-storage facility. Having not seen one before, I asked my dad what they were for – they are space rented out on a short-term basis where you can keep your personal stuff. If people don’t have enough space […]
PostThe Lifeblood Across The Wire
SQL Server Availability Groups have been around for a while. A lot of organizations are still in the process of implementing them as they upgrade their database platforms to the latest version of SQL Server. As more and more organizations move away from older versions and into the newer ones, Availability Groups will become much […]
PostMuch Ado About DNS
SQL Server Availability Groups have been around for a while. A lot of organizations are still in the process of implementing them as they upgrade their database platforms to the latest version of SQL Server. As more and more organizations move away from older versions and into the newer ones, Availability Groups will become much […]
PostWhy Active Directory Domain Services Authentication Matters
SQL Server Availability Groups have been around for a while. A lot of organizations are still in the process of implementing them as they upgrade their database platforms to the latest version of SQL Server. As more and more organizations move away from older versions and into the newer ones, Availability Groups will become much […]
PostProviding High Availability to SQL Server Reporting Services
One of the most common question I get asked is, “Can I use Windows Server Failover Clustering (WSFC) for SQL Server Reporting Services?” The primary intent behind this question is high availability. And when high availability is a requirement for a Microsoft product, the first thing that comes to mind is a WSFC. SQL Server Reporting Services […]
