29 February 2008
Where is SAC tool?
Surface Area Configuration (SAC) tool will be removed in SQL 2008 release. This tool exposed two major functionalities. Surface Area Configuration for Services and Connections Surface Area Configuration for Features A. In SQL 2008, starting CTP5 release, Read More...
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29 February 2008
Some nodes in OE do not have "Policies" context menu - But I need them to author policies !
I am assuming most of you must be familiar with jargons Facets, conditions and polices by now, if you are hands-on over policy-based management framework. If you traverse to the facets node under Management->Policy Management in Object explorer you Read More...
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26 February 2008
Uploaded Demo Scripts for TechNet Webcast - Using the New Policy-Based Management Framework in SQL Server 2008
Thanks for those who have attended this presentation. I have attached the demo policies and the demo script as promised. Note that the policy files only work for SQL Server 2008 CTP6 and above. Cheers, Hongfei Read More...
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Attachment(s):Scripts.zip
22 February 2008
The Wizard's Wand to Partitioning! Creating Staging Tables - adroitly simple
Making a superb coffee wending machine is great and we can write volumes on how to use it. Trust me, it wouldnt appeal if you dont quickly write about any feature of the machine that solves a day to day problem for a coffee drinker / Seller. This is exactly Read More...
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21 February 2008
The Wizard's Wand to Partitioning! Series Prelude
Hello Everybody! Its a pleasure to start blogging on this wonderful sunny morning at Seattle when the morning mist says good bye and the sun is happy to shine right above us. Everyone is smiling as the weather just turned from wet to pleasant. This is Read More...
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18 February 2008
Webcast - SQL Server 2008 Policy-Based Management (formerly known as DMF)
What is Policy-Based Management? How does it make SQL Server administration easier? What are the main components? What is the technology behind it? Join my webcast presentation (300 level) to learn this feature inside out with tons of demos. Don’t miss Read More...
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04 February 2008
Multiple Server Query Execution in SQL Server 2008
SQL Server 2008 SSMS introduces a new feature, Multiple Server Query Execution, in Query Editor. This feature intends to increase the productivity of running same query against multiple servers at once. Some of useage include: · Configure group of servers Read More...
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28 January 2008
Ken Henderson – We Will Always Remember You
We are mourning the loss of Ken Henderson who passed away this Sunday evening. We don’t know any details at this time, but we will let the community know as we learn more. It was great being around Ken and feeling his passion and learning from him over Read More...
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18 January 2008
SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer (January 2008) -- Now Available!
It's a new year and, with it, we come bearing gifts! We have a pretty significant update to SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer . It contains many new and updated rules for Analysis Services, a few important rules for the Relational Engine, a couple Read More...
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17 January 2008
Performance Data Collector for SQL Server 2008 - Revealed
I’ve been getting many requests on what is this new Performance Data Collector tool and how does it work. First off, Performance Data Collector is simply a component as one of the tools in Management Studio (SSMS) involved in performance troubleshooting. Read More...
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15 January 2008
November CTP News: Workaround fix for query execution issue
SQL Server 2008 November CTP (CTP5) has a known issue that any query execution hangs indefinitely. Fortunately, there is a quick and simple workaround to fix the issue. Cause & Problem: User changes the default setup directory to a custom one during Read More...
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Attachment(s):Workaround for SQLCE Setup issue.docx
04 July 2007
SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer (July 2007) is available
This week we celebrate independence. No, I'm not referring to Independence Day in the United States. I'm announcing the official release of SQL Server 2005 Best Practices Analyzer as an independently serviceable tool. What do I mean by independently serviceable? ... Read More...
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29 May 2007
Reducing Database Size by Using Vardecimal Storage Format
In addition to the improvements to the management tools in Service Pack 2 that I've outlined on this blog, the engine team has introduced the VarDecimal storage format. They have just published a whitepaper on how to reduce your database size. Check it Read More...
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10 April 2007
How do you like to learn? *or* SQL Server Agent Proxy Accounts
One of my favorite parts of my job as a Program Manager is evangelizing our products. I love teaching people how to be more effective by introducing them to new features or tying many existing features together in an end-to-end scenario. I like to learn about technology and I'd imagine that the majority of my readers are also technology enthusiasts by profession. The problem I have now is that I do not have enough time in the day to learn about everything that could be cool and figure out how it could be useful. I recently watched a video by Brian Knight from JumpStart TV on SQL Server Agent Proxy Accounts. I thought it was a great way to quickly learn about one piece of SQL Server Agent without reading lots of documentation. To reach the broadest audience most effectively, I'm considering putting together short videos like the folks at JumpStart TV to give you an overview of how to use our features. My questions to you are... Read More...
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28 March 2007
SQL Connections 2007 (Orlando, FL) -- Follow-up
After one heck of a trip to Orlando, FL for SQL Connections, I'm back in Redmond. Here is a quick re-cap of my sessions and links to session content... Read More...
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