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Monday, July 21, 2008 8:12 PM

Choosing the correct Collation on SQL Server 2008

Hi All, As we’re gearing for the release of SQL Server 2008, please be aware of the page in the Setup process where one chooses Collation.  In the SQL 2008 setup, the collation is on a second tab, on the same page where one sets up the service accounts.
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Monday, July 21, 2008 11:29 AM

Considerations when upgrading to XP Service Pack 3..

Hi All, Here’s some “gotcha’s” that you might want to consider while testing XPSP3 in the lab before rolling out to your enterprise: 1. An incorrect time stamp is displayed on a Windows XP Service Pack 3-based computer that uses the Jerusalem time zone
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Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:12 AM

Robocopy!

Try to think of a time when, either as an IT professional or even as just the user of a home computer, you didn't need to copy files. Whether you're building a master image for desktop deployment, publishing new pages to a Web server, or just backing
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:21 PM

MSTSC /console switch in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista SP1

Hi All, In Windows Server 2003, the /console option was used for several purposes. With the introduction of the /admin option in Windows Server 2008 this have changed. Windows Server 2008 doesn’t have a concept of a console that you can login to as that
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Tuesday, November 08, 2005 12:24 PM

Tweak MCE PowerToy

Tweak MCE gives you access to systems settings and options not normally exposed in the Windows XP Media Center Edition user interface, including remote control settings, Skip and Replay time customizations, user interface options, and more. It also helps
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Wednesday, August 25, 2004 5:54 PM

How to speed up HTTP requests on Internet Explorer

To comply with current Internet standards, Internet Explorer limits the number of simultaneous downloads to two downloads, plus one queued download. This configuration is a function of the browser. However, as connection speeds increase, and the number
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