September 2010 - Posts

• Book: SQL Server DMVs in Action

  A while ago, I was offered to have an early look at the book "SQL Server DMVs in Action" (by Ian W. Stirk). This morning, I received a copy (in electronic form) from Manning Publications of the book. So I jumped straight into the book, and here are some Read More... Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:42 PM by TiborKaraszi | 0 Comments Filed under: Books

• Watch out for old stuff

  No, I'm not referring to me, I'm referring to options, config values and such which should really have been removed from the product a long time ago. I was reading a recent blog from Jonathan Kehayias and realize how much old stuff are still visible one Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 15, 2010 2:17 PM by TiborKaraszi | 1 Comments Filed under: Security

• Do you remember Database Gateways?

  I replied to a question in a forum today about intercepting and changing a SQL query, before it reaches SQL Server. I started typing a reply, and realized that... wow... "Does this take me on a trip down memory lane, or what!". So, just for fun, here Read More... Posted Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:04 PM by TiborKaraszi | 4 Comments Filed under: Nostalgia