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SQL Server Map Login to User
I often find myself restoring databases from backup so that I can move a database from one server to another. The problem is that the backup has users that have permissions associated with them, but those users don’t link to… Read More ›
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Adding Controls to an ASP.NET form Dynamically
Dynamically added controls disappear on postback At first glance it appears that adding a control to a form dynamically is quite simple. In fact, adding a control to a form is simple. The problem is when you need to perform… Read More ›
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Stack vs. Heap
What are the STACK and the HEAP? To fully understand how memory is managed in the .NET Framework you need to understand the difference between the Stack and the Heap. This lesson introduces you to those differences and how it… Read More ›
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ASP.NET – Web Sites vs Web Applications
What is the difference between an ASP.NET Web Site and Web Application? In this lesson I discuss the major differences between an ASP.NET Web Site and an ASP.NET Web Application. I’ll help you make a determination which type of project… Read More ›
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Getting Started with ASP.NET Web Sites
What makes ASP.NET Web Sites Different? In this lesson I will show you how to create a basic ASP.NET web site. I will also explain the basic structure of a web site as follows. How ASP.NET separates Code from HTML… Read More ›
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Adobe Illustrator Saving Issues
On occasion I’ve had issues with saving my Illustrator files. I create a new file or make changes to an existing one, but when I try to save I get an error message. This happened to me in Illustrator 11… Read More ›
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Shrinking a Log File in SQL Server 2008
Starting in SQL 2008 the ability to backup with no truncate options were removed. This affects the ability to shrink a log file without actually performing a backup. There is some significant risk in truncating the log file without first… Read More ›
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Open Source, Love It or Hate It
As the title aptly states, I have a love-hate relationship with open source software. From a business perspective I have decided that I mostly hate it. When it comes to making money, I need something to work right now. With… Read More ›
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Working with Visual Studio
There are a few settings I like to set up immediately whenever I am working with a clean install of Visual Studio to help my development go a little smoother. Here are just a couple of those things. How to… Read More ›
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SSIS – How To Save a Package as a Template
When creating SSIS packages, you may need to set up common steps, connections or variables. For instance it is possible that you create the same type of package frequently but with slightly different configurations. Visual Studio allows you to save… Read More ›
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