In last week’s post, I talked about the steps required to backup a Azure SQL Database. That post leaves us asking what’s the use of having a backup of a database, if you aren’t going to restore it somewhere. And more importantly, if you can’t restore a database, or don’t know how, then the backup [...]
When I first started working with Azure SQL Databases, I wasn’t sure what it would take to backup a database. In fact, I wasn’t even sure if this concept was appropriate when it came to databases hosted in “the cloud”. What I found was that the concept of backing up databases in the Azure cloud [...]
I mentioned the PASSMN meeting last week and thought a reminder might be worthwhile. Just in case you head has been in the clouds. This month we have: SQL Azure – Relational Data in the Cloud Steve Hughes, Magenic This session will review SQL Azure capabilities and tools. We want to look at what we [...]
Come one, come all to the March PASSMN meeting – that’s the Minnesota SQL Server User Group. This month we’re going to the cloud and hope to have you join with us on the Ides of March. Now there won’t be any assassinations going on but we are hoping for a killer meeting. Killer Session [...]
It was bound to happen, a launch event for the upcoming release of SQL Server 2008 R2. This is a great thing because it means we’ll be able to play with the cool new toys in production soon and start getting our client’s upgraded. I do wonder though if there are talking dolphins in these [...]
Figured since I helped write the meeting announcement and newsletter for PASSMN this month that I’d just copy most of the details. Since last month we’ve moved from our old host to a new host, so the RSVP/registration process has changed a bit. Hopefully, there aren’t any hurdles but if so please contact me and [...]
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