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Installing SQL Server Data Tools (BI and Data Projects) in Visual Studio 2012 or Visual Studio 2012 Shell
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over 1 year ago
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About SQL Server Data Tools In this blog it is my goal to outline how to successfully obtain and install SQL Server Data Tools for both database development projects, as well as Business Intelligence Projects. First, we'll have a look at each of the...
Automating installation of SQL Server, SSDT, Office 2013 and Visual Studio 2012
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
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Automated and unattended installations Being able to install software fully automated can significantly reduce download times, walking through many graphical setup tools and waiting to provide options, that you can typically fully automate. The following...
How to install a .MSI file unattended
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
As part of our hands-on-lab builds ( www.microsoft.com/sqlserverlabs ), I frequently have to install .MSI files. Using unattended installations for the majority of software installations significantly reduces installation time. The process below indicates...
I am probably the worst content submitter for an event…
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
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I am probably the worst content submitter for an event… Some blog readers will likely disagree with this, but if your purpose of writing a session title and abstract for a conference is “To get the conference attendees to participate and...
custom skins for Surface and Surface Pro
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
As I wanted to give a more personal touch to our Surface and my Surface Pro, I decided to look for custom skins. There actually is a great offer that runs through the Microsoft Stores. The store offers a customized skin for Surface RT, with direct...
Thank you Microsoft, reflecting on over 8 years on Microsoft Campus!
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9 months ago
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ilikesql
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The road to Redmond... When I was 16, like many other kids I studying and getting A+ grades wasn't really my first priority, but 'things' rather came naturally for me, and with very little effort studying I got some descent grades. German...
SQL Server 2012 Certification
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over 2 years ago
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ilikesql
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Value of Certification The payout on certification in the IT Industry has been a key value to my professional career for many years. As I became certified on Windows NT and SQL Server 7.0 in 1999, qualified as Microsoft Certified Trainer and started...
About my Lenovo W520, presenting, Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 drivers and more ...
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over 2 years ago
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ilikesql
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The issue of getting the right drivers for your OS As an OEM System Builder in my early computer days, I spent quite a significant time finding the right drivers for a specific motherboard or a graphics adapter. Everytime we have new hardware, the...
SQL Server BareMetal Workshop series - part 1: How to build an installation VHD file that includes all software needed to start with SQL Server 2012 Database and Business Intelligence
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over 3 years ago
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ilikesql
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I truly wanted to write this type of blog long time ago, but given the fact that next week I am teaching our SQL Server 2012 Workshop, for which I did the primary design and development (and thus also delivery), I think it is very time appropriate to...
Firewall Configurations for SQL Server
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over 3 years ago
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ilikesql
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I've been asked the question many times, and you probably have seen it before ... The "warning" message that displays during a SQL Server installation and warns you about "Firewall" configurations. To optimize for a minimal footprint and maximum security...
Available now - SQL Server codename "Denali" CTP
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over 3 years ago
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ilikesql
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Introducing SQL Server Code-Named "Denali" - Today we released our latest CTP release of SQL Server Code-Named "Denali" Download here A key component of the cloud-ready information platform, SQL Server Code Name “Denali” will help organizations...
the Grinch that stole our Christmas - gone viral - data insights
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
The joy of online shopping versus trying to find a parking spot at the mall Just like many other people, for this year's Christmas, we decided to order some items online to avoid busy shopping lines at stores and get some really good deals. We...
get your hands dirty with SQL Server 2012 SP1
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
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Today I am happy to share with you that we released our updated hands-on-labs to our public portal. On www.microsoft.com/sqlserverlabs you'll find a set of pre-configured hands-on-labs that will allow you to get your hands dirty on the latest and greatest...
SQL Momentum at SQLPASS - Key Announcements
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over 4 years ago
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ilikesql
Today at SQLPASS - Ted Kummert made some great announcements, bringing great momentum in the information platform industry. Microsoft SQL Server "Denali" Microsoft is announcing plans for the next release of SQL Server, SQL Server Code-Named "Denali...
Automating the installation of my BI Demo platform with Data Explorer, Geoflow, Visual Studio 2012, BI Projects and Database Projects, SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU3
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
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Automated and unattended installations Being able to install software fully automated can significantly reduce download times, walking through many graphical setup tools and waiting to provide options, that you can typically fully automate. The following...
Free #sqlserver, #powerbi, #database, #bigdata training if you support my fundraiser
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3 days ago
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ilikesql
Ever since I've gotten inspired by global thought-leaders and philanthropists and what they do for charities, more and more I became attached to the feeling of giving. A huge part of that got spiked by the opportunity I was given last year, being...
the Nokia Lumia 800 Windows 7.5 "Mango" phone - a user's review
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over 3 years ago
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While I was traveling in Europe, I was inspired by some announcements that were made in regards to the release of the first Nokia Windows Phones. Inspired and encouraged as I was .. I tried to get my hands on one of them which shouldn't be that big of...
The importance of understanding DAX
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
The importance of understanding DAX.... The DAX language is the foundation of self-service Business Intelligence using the Microsoft stack. It is the language used to query and program both Microsoft PowerPivot for Excel 2013 and the new SQL Server...
Microsoft Data Warehousing Offerings
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over 3 years ago
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ilikesql
Microsoft Data Warehousing Offerings Summary When implementing a database solution, a “one shoe fits all” approach assumes that all database workloads are largely similar. Microsoft recognizes the different, sometimes conflicting...
This presentation is all about me - presentation skills part 1: Food for thought...
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over 1 year ago
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As content owner for some of the public facing events at Microsoft, I have the great honor to work with very respectful people in our industry, and big names that drive a significant amount of attendance to their sessions at events. I also have the great...
TechED North America - DBI Track - the audience has spoken
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over 2 years ago
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ilikesql
As Track Program Manager for the Database and Business Intelligence Track at TechED North America, I wanted to express my sincere THANK YOU to all attendees, speakers, staffers, and everyone involved in the logistics of TechED North America. We had...
I lost over 15 pounds (7 kilo) and so can you - thanks to #Azure and #Surface
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
Priority Lanes, Heavy weights and lifting, and no storage space You've probably been there, getting on a flight, and if you're a frequent flyer like many of us in the IT industry you probably want to get on the flight early to claim the often limited...
happy upgrade to a brand new Samsung Focus S - migrating your applications
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over 3 years ago
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ilikesql
As today ATT released the new Samsung Focus S Windows Phone, a huge lineup was seen at many stores. Unfortunately, I realised it too late to get to the closest store - so I had to drive a bit further and get my hands on a brand new phone. But hey....
TechEd North America and TechED Europe Registration is open - register for my pre-con with @SQLRockstar and @scarydba
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
Join us for a rock solid pre-conference at TechED! At Microsoft Teched ( www.msteched.com ), I will copresent with @SQLRockstar Thomas LaRock and @scarydba Grant Fritchey. Our pre-conference will focus around how you as a SQL Server DBA can embrace...
How Data Quality can make you feel less of a "donky"
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over 1 year ago
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ilikesql
I first wanted to highlight, specifically in this post, that I am a Microsoft Employee, not a spokesman for the company, and that this opinion is pure personal and might be different from the vision my employer has. Now we have that out of the way --...
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