Archive for January, 2009
All About Linux Swap Part 1: Introduction
In: Linux
29 Jan 2009The first article in a multipart series exploring swap space, familiarizing the reader with the concept of swapping, why it exists, and what it’s used for.
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- Tags: Basics, Explanation, Linux, swap
Import Wikipedia articles into SQL Server with SSIS
In: SQL Server|SSIS
26 Jan 2009Import the XML dump of Wikipedia data into SQL Server through SSIS. Full walkthrough with pictures and pre-configured SSIS package provided.
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- Tags: HOWTO, SQL Server, SSIS
Computer Memory 101: A Primer
In: Hardware
24 Jan 2009This article explores and clarifies a fundamental concept in computers: memory. What is the major difference between the types of memory and why does it matter?
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- Tags: Basics, Explanation, Hardware
VirtualBox 2.1.2 released
In: VirtualBox
22 Jan 2009Sun has released VirtualBox 2.1.2. This is a maintenance rather than feature upgrade, but there are a few highlights including better Windows 7 guest support.
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- Tags: Announcement, Review, Software, VirtualBox
Dropbox: Simply Amazing & Amazingly Simple
20 Jan 2009What is it? It’s a bidirectionally synchronized folder in The Cloud. I’m amazed. It works on every major platform. It works seamlessly. It just works.
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- Tags: Dropbox, Review, Software
- HOWTO: Sync Google Calendar on iPhone OS 3.0
- HOWTO: Setup SQL Server Linked Server to MySQL
- Connecting to Oracle from SQL Server
- Windows 7 in VirtualBox: Shared Folders workaround
- Fixing "passwd: Authentication token manipulation error" when changing passwords
- Installing Windows 7 Beta 1 in VirtualBox 2.1.0
- HOWTO: Synchronize Dropbox and ZumoDrive on Windows
- Updating SSH known hosts fingerprints (WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED!)
- HOWTO: Connect to MySQL in SSIS
- Efficiently query the DATE in DATETIME
- Stop SOPA
- Access system date in SSIS without a Script Task
- Connecting to Oracle with SSIS 2008
- Set Permissions Across SQL Server Database Instances
- SQL Server Principals & Roles Permission Audit
- New Office Outlook 2010 Data File Menu Item
- Why RAM Matters Less with OS X Lion
- Cache multiple values in a Map Container for fast in-memory lookup
- Ubuntu VirtualBox Server Redux Addendum
- Default column value to identity of different column
- KALImaR:Im having the same 11.10 problem with this irritating disaster...Solutions please [...]
- Balkan:Hi All, I have similar problem as Dwarakesh, I set the automatic login on, and after that my passwo [...]
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- Dwarakesh:yeah even I'm getting the same error on my sony e series laptop!!!! I am currently running ubuntu 1 [...]
- Phil:Thanks - this article was a great help. [...]
