Need to troubleshoot SQL Server 2005 memory settings? Not sure where to look to measure SQL 2000 memory pressure? Kevin lays out your options in today's podcast. You can view this video in higher quality or your favorite portable formats at: http://sqlserverpedia.com/blog/sql-se... Video published December 24, 2008. … [Read more...]
November 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
My Biotronics pacemaker keeps my heart rhythm healthy, so I set it to Bassa Nova. … [Read more...]
November 12, 2010 by Leave a Comment
...And what the heck is a "low-friction API"? I haven't heard too many developers complain about chafing. sqlpass … [Read more...]
Pirates of PASS: Curse of the Elections Process
November 5, 2010 by 1 Comment
Cross posted from Jorge Segarra's blog The last few weeks we’ve watched the drama unfold in regards to the PASS BOD elections. We’ve seen people attack criticize the NomCom, the board, PASS itself, the process and the decision of feeding of Gremlins after midnight. Thankfully the fireworks have died down and we can take a look at everything that has happened and make strides to move forward in a positive (and more importantly) constructive manner. Given that, I’ve been asked by my good friend Kevin Kline (Blog | Twitter) to respond to the following: Many in the community seem to think … [Read more...]
Cool Green Technology
November 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Every little bit helps when it comes to alternative energy. Experts are telling us that most alternative energy sources can, by themselves, replace only around 10% of our current carbon-based energy sources. That means we need to do several different things, each providing 8% to 10% of our power needs, which will produce a sizable replacement of fossil fuels in aggregate. This is a cool technology for apartment dwellers in big cities. I could see this going down well in Vancouver, BC where every high-rise seems to be bristling with balconies.The details on the technology are located at … [Read more...]
