Trying to attach an MDF file to SQL Server 2005?

While this is not recommended especially when you’re a bit paranoid about disaster recovery and data integrity, I still find a lot of people doing it. I guess a lot of independent software vendors don’t understand the underlying concepts behind the database engine. While it may have worked in SQL Server 2000 using Enterprise Manager, […]

Injecting humor in your presentations

I like funny people because they keep the atmosphere light. This is very important when dealing with highly controversial issues, particularly those of the government. I was watching White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs deliver his briefing on CNN and was amazed at how he tried to inject humor into the atmosphere. He started with […]

Include staff development in your business model

I’m a bit biased when it comes to staff development and training. I’ll admit – I’m a trainer. But somehow, your staff development has a direct impact to your organization’s success. I was on a conference call assisting a staff on installing and configuring a new technology that they need to deliver to their customers. […]

Start Windows Services using PowerShell

I start and stop services on my workstation every now and then for testing purposes (well, primarily to stop services I do not use to minimize surface area and free up available resources which are not being used). What I used to do was to run a NET START command listing all the services that […]