Connecting to SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 is more secure by default, which is a good thing. However, be sure to enable the windows firewall rule for SQL Server. Otherwise, you get a cryptic connection dialog like this one:...
View ArticleCreating a Linked server from SQL 2005/2008 to SQL 2012
Resolved an interesting issue today, where a client needed to create a linked server from SQL 2005/2008 to SQL 2012. Received the infamous login failed ‘NT AUTHORITY\ANONYMOUS’ error. This typically...
View ArticleTechEd 2014 – MVP Experts Panel
On Monday, May 10 2014, 5 MVPs presented at TechEd. I had the privilege of appearing on stage with Greg Ramsey, Jason Sandys, Johan Arwidmark and Kent Agerlund. Session bio: In this session,...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Install Server 2012 roles and features for CM
Using PowerShell to install the Server 2012 roles and features for Configuration Manager is really super easy. Discovered an issue installing several features as the script needed access to the server...
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