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Lessons Learned: Taking the best out of Windows Azure Virtual Machines

Introduction Now that Windows Azure IaaS offerings are out and made GA a lot of new workloads can be enabled with Windows Azure. Workloads like, SQL Server, SharePoint, System Center 2012, Server Roles like AD, ADFS DNS and so on, and even Team Foundation Server. More of the supported list of server...

Posted to Nuno Filipe Godinho by NunoGodinho on Mon, Apr 22 2013
Filed under: Filed under: Cloud Computing, Windows Azure, Windows Azure Service Platform, Windows Azure Virtual Machines, Best Practices
I’m presenting at the SharePoint Conference 2012 in Las Vegas–November 12-15, 2012

We received the Official announcement on Thursday that Norm Warren and I will be presenting on: Practical Deployment Aspects of Business Intelligence Please join Ivan Sanders and Norm Warren as they walk you through the best practices on the Design, Development and Deployment of Business Intelligence...

Posted to 4TheLuvofSharePoint - Ivan Sanders by ivansanders on Sun, Sep 2 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Conference, Business Intelligence, SQL 2012, Windows Server 2012, Best Practices, SharePoint 2013, SharePoint Conference 2012, Visual Studio 2012
Best Practices and Practical Deployment Aspects of Business Intelligence with SharePoint 2013, SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server 2012

I am very lucky in that I have been accepted to present on Business Intelligence Best Practices at a few upcoming SharePoint Saturdays which I hope all of you will attend. This session is primarily based on walking you through demos on the Design, Development and Deployment of Business Intelligence Objects...

Posted to 4TheLuvofSharePoint - Ivan Sanders by ivansanders on Sun, Aug 12 2012
Filed under: Filed under: Development, Business Intelligence, SQL 2012, SharePoint Saturday, Windows Server 2012, Best Practices, SharePoint 2013, Design, Deployment
Next SoCal IASA Meeting - Best Practices for Estimating Your Projects 07/21/2012

The next SoCal IASA chapter meeting will be Thursday June 21, 2012 at Rancho Santiago Community College District, 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm , pizza and networking 6:30 pm. Meeting cost is $5 to help us cover the cost of food and beverages. RSVP by emailing to Mike Vincent...

Posted to 4TheLuvofSharePoint - Ivan Sanders by ivansanders on Sun, Jun 17 2012
Filed under: Filed under: User Groups, Best Practices
Moving MSDB to new location

In recent past we have a situation where in we required to move MSDB, Model and Master databases to new location, the reason being faulty drive. While moving system databases to new location we need to be extra cautious. Let’s see the process step-by...

Posted to SQL Server Citation - SQL Server Blog by Hemantgiri S. Goswami by on Tue, Mar 6 2012
Filed under: Filed under: sql 2005, sql 2000, best practices, sql server administration, sql 2012, system databases
SQL Server Opertional practices: Support ended for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 and its time to upgrade too!

As of today the support for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 ends, though the mainstream support for SQL Server 2005 was ended on 12th April 2011. This means only extended support is available for this version until 12th April 2016. Though there is a differnt...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Tue, Jan 10 2012
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, dba, upgrade, best practices, lifecycle, administrator, sp_configure, sp3, upgrade advisor, #sql2k8r2cookbook, support life cycle
Master SQL Chef series: Designing automated administration #sql #sql2k8r2cookbook

The administrative tasks such as managing backups, jobs, alerts and database maintenance activites are essential for every DBA. The tasks will be more complex and larger when the data platform is spread across the Enterprise, key task is to be able to...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Wed, Jan 4 2012
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, security, jobs, best practices, system, schedule, policy based framework, cookbook, automated administration, builtin
Cumulative Update package 11 for SQL Server 2008 R2 is available for download

The latest instalment of Cumulative Update package for SQL Server 2008 R2 is available for download, before implement it on production make sure you test the installation. Build 10.50.1809.0 (cumulative update) and the parent build of this build is 10...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Tue, Dec 20 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, download, documentation, access, best practices, cumulative update, linked server, downgrade
Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 6.5 Now Available for Download

Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit helps the migration of your IT environment, in specific I use this product whenever a database and instance upgrade projct is planned. The MAP 6.5 adds the cloud migration planning too, that confirms journey...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Thu, Dec 8 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, best practices, enterprise, planning, toolkit, map, azure, accleration
SQL Server Performance series: Trace Flag 845 and Lock Pages in Memory

A discussion about trace flags 845 lead to explain the information about the requirement and necessity in case of 32 bit and 64 bit environments. The Lock Pages in Memory has gained importance since version 2005 due to the fact that 32-bit and 64-bit...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Fri, Nov 25 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, security, version, best practices, configuration, cumulative update, benchmarking, performance monitoring, lock down, lock pages in memory
Cumulative Update #2 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 3 available for download

Another instalment of Cumulative Update package for SQL Server 2008 SP3 is available now, which is CU2 and the build number is known as 10.00.5768.00. As usual this CU2 for SQL2008 SP3 contains hotfixes for issues that were fixed after the release of...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Tue, Nov 22 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, backup, clr, best practices, stored procedure, access denied, access violation, cumulative update, downgrade, sp3, incremental service, cu2
Refresh QA Database with Manual Scripts

Couple of week back Megha Sharma send me an email with a document attached, this document is all about how to refresh QA database with manual script. Here is the preview of the document, and the reason why we should follow the method in her own words...

Posted to SQL Server Citation - SQL Server Blog by Hemantgiri S. Goswami by on Thu, Oct 27 2011
Filed under: Filed under: best practices, database administration
Analysis Services database and OLAP systems: building and tuning for the best possible performance

When it comes to performance tuning there is no magic wand or short cut to wipe out the issue. The process is a constant learning and primary step is to ensure no issues are occuring repeatedly, which means you are not utilizing the time to reduce the...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Mon, Oct 17 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, performance, analysis, best practices, monitoring, cube, benchmarking, performance tuning, performance guide, scalable
SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 3 - SP3 is released, test and upgrade relevant instances

Well, its time now again for all DBAs and System Administrators out there to do some real-world testing on their SQL Server 2008 instance platform, service pack 3 for SQL Server 2008 is released now. If you are already testing the CTP version then its...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Wed, Oct 12 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, dba, download, documentation, best practices, ctp, installation, service pack3
SSIS restart issues, message: application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Launch permission for the COM Server application with CLSID

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is an important service that is required to continue the ETL (extract transform load) tasks on your data platform. You may notice that since SQL Server 2005 version onwards the database maintenance plans will always...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Tue, Oct 11 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, ssis, security, best practices, error log, integration services, benchmarking, component services
Perform SQL Server Upgrade with the help of tools, best practices too #sqlbpa #upgrade

SQL Server upgrade is no small task, no big task either when you have perfectly planned and tested the process! Since last 2 years the most popular topic and talk that I presented in various conferences, usergroup meetings and consulting projects is upgrade...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Fri, Oct 7 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, tools, database, dba, download, best practices, beginners, upgrade advisor, best practice analyzer, upgrade assistant
Deal of The Day! Get 50% on MVP Deep Dives volume II book - SQL Server

As the SQLPASS summit 2011 is getting near the release of MVP Deep Dives Volume II too, SQL Server MVP Deep Dives, Volume 2 We are happy to announce the launch of SQL Server MVP Deep Dives Volume Two, a unique collection of techniques, tips, and best...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Tue, Oct 4 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, mvp, best practices, publisher, books, beginners in sql serever, deep dives, discount
Book Review: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services from Packt Publishers

This is my first book review in this year, though it is a good experience in writing my first book on SQL Server technologies and here it goes: Book Title: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services Publishers: Packt Publishers Master Data Services...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Sun, Oct 2 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, dba, best practices, books, beginners in sql serever, mds, master data services, packt, review
SQL 2008 R2 Administration Cook Book

Couple of week back I have received a special gift, from the person whom I admire as a elder bro and mentor – Satya SkJ . Recently he has written a cook book on SQL Server 2008 R2 Administration, forward written by MVP Brad McGehee , and reviewed by Vinod...

Posted to SQL Server Citation - SQL Server Blog by Hemantgiri S. Goswami by on Sun, Sep 25 2011
Filed under: Filed under: best practices, vinod kumar, Sql server 2008, SQL Server MVP, sql server book, bradmcgehee.com, extremeexpert.com, packt publishing
Improve the community with your knowledge and experience, lets join the wagon - T-SQL Tuesday #22 – Data Presentation

Ok, the holiday season is over and we can see the community is back in the track, no doubt that big conferences are lined-up across the globe. However the SQL Server community has become a global village with the help fo Twitter & blogging. I'm...

Posted to SQLServer-QA.net - Knowledge Sharing Network (SSQA.net) by on Wed, Sep 7 2011
Filed under: Filed under: sql server, mvp, dba, community, best practices, benefits, devloper, TSQL2sDay, tweet, hashtag, tsql-tuesdays

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