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Be careful of .Net Framework hell Microsoft
I have encountered a few instances of application failing to install because of the .Net Framework on the machine is either too old or too new. This happened quite a lot during my testing of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Beta and CTP. I figured it was ok because, after all, it was Beta, although I […]
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Recommendations for a good file sync program on Windows?
In Linux, you can use rsync to synchronize files in multiple directories. I am looking for the equivalent in the Windows world. This is my user case: 1. I have a usb flash drive to carry files around; 2. I have fixed number of directories on a Windows machine from where I save and edit […]
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64-bit, virturalization, and their impact
VMWare recently released a freeware called VMWare Player that can play a pre-built virtual machine file. A virtual machine is an OS bundled with whatever the virtual machine creator put there. This is perfect for people to test-drive various operating systems and software, without going through the hassle of installing themselves. VMWare currently provides virtual […]
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sqlcmd presentation on 01/12/2006
I did a presentation on sqlcmd at the Chicago Sql Server User Group meeting yesterday at Microsoft’s downtown Chicago office. Overall, I think it went pretty well. For participants, thanks for coming and your great questions. As I mentioned earlier, the slides and scripts used can be downloaded here. Let me know if you have […]
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Sql Server presentation on 01/12/2005
As posted here, my presentation last month at Chicago Sql Server User Group was cancelled due to some technical issues. So I will present again in our next Chicago Sql Server User Group meeting on Thursday, 01/12/2005, at Microsoft’s downtown Chicago office on Wacker Drive. The session will start around 5:30pm. Free pizza and soda […]