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SqlExpress 2008 Remote Access

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Jeff

Enabling Remote TCP/IP Access to SqlExpress 2008 So it happens that SqlExpress is frequently suitable for most small to medium sized app development.  Now it does lack some of the advanced features of course that come in $other$ editions.  Out of the … Continue reading →

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WHS PC Restore

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Jeff

WHS PC Restore – Not always so simple?…

So, the Window Home Server automated backup system does really clever block based backup of all the machines on your home network. The theory is that at a later date, you can easily and quickly restore the exact disk image you backed up. It makes it easy to back up your pc, replace the drive with a new blank drive and restore the system to the new drive, or should something go haywire (surely that would never happen on a PC) you can just put everything back as it was when it worked.

Ah.. but maybe it is rocket science after all…
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Simple Subversion SCM for Private Projects

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Jeff

I recently found myself looking for a well integrated, well supported, simple SCM (Software Configuration Management) system for my private development projects.

I found exactly what I was looking for and it turned out to be easier than I anticipated. Continue reading →

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