How to Copy Your Backup Database to Another Server With a SQL Job

I had a client call and inform me that their TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) backup agent wouldn’t work on their database server.  This essentially defeats the purpose of TSM but they asked if I could...
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Some Notable Differences in Windows 2003 and 2008

If you’re just now migrating to a Windows 2008 Server, there’s a few subtle nuances that you might want to be aware of.  These are just some FYIs to make your System Administration life a...
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How to Kill an Application Remotely

How do you kill an application that’s running on a remote computer if RDP (mstsc) isn’t available?  Yesterday, I talked about a great little program that would restart your hanged applications...
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How to Restart a Crashed Program Automatically

Ever have an server application that you absolutely need to keep running but it continues to give you problems? Well over a year ago, I was getting to the point of swearing at a particular program that...
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How to Query Multiple MySQL Databases With PHP Based on the Week Day

While building a new website tonight, I decided that I wanted to present a different message to my visitors, based on the day of the week. Easy enough… using the PHP switch function, which is typically...
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How to Execute a Batch File Based on a SQL Condition

As a Network Administrator, you might have a situation where you need to execute a batch file, based on a SQL condition. In short, here’s the logic I needed to work out: - Check for SQL condition...
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How to Query a Database With a Batch File

No doubt there are times when you need to query MSSQL but Query Analyzer isn’t at your disposal. The answer? Use a simple batch file! OSQL is a powerful utility that should already exist on your...
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Performance Issues With Intel 82574L Gigabit Network Card

If you’re running an Intel 82574L Gigabit Network card and seeing performance issues, you might try the following: Under Performance Options —> Interrupt Moderation Rate —> changed...
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How to Clear Server Event Logs using Task Scheduler

I sometimes run into a problem with the event logs filling up.  There are options to overwrite but I find a quicker and neater method to just blow them all away by putting this in a .vbs file and schedule...
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Deliver and Install Applications Remotely With Only a Batch File

As a Remote Administrator for a software vendor, there’s a popular challenge I often have to overcome; I need to deliver a software package to a lot of computers without using the more popular technologies...
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