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  • Regain access to SQL Server via inject service

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    One way to regain access to SQL Server is to use a simple inject technique which overrides the current Image Path for the SQL Writer service.   PsExec can alternatively be used to access SQL Server as shown in the post below. This relies on the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM account having been granted system administrator on…

  • SQL Server and PowerShell (SQLPS) Starter

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    The following two snippets of code are two ways to achieve the same outcome, which is the $Server object containing the default instance. Or when opening a SQL PS (Powershell) prompt at the default location. e.g. PS SQLSERVER:\SQL\SB01\DEFAULT> I mention this because I was asked what the simplist entry point to PowerShell for SQL person…

  • SQLBits XV – 4 – 7 May 2016

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    Very exciting SQLBits is nearly here again. Still time to register if you have not already done so 🙂 Exhibition Centre Liverpool Kings Dock Waterfront Liverpool Merseyside L3 4FP United Kingdom https://sqlbits.com/

  • Samsung Gear VR2

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    Samsung VR for S6 Edge Plus in the UK is here ***** https://shop.samsung.com/uk/samsung-gear-vr-lite-286321/ ***** Update 2 new link http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/wearables/gear/SM-R322NZWABTU Original Moan below: There may be a few of us geeks in the UK looking for the latest VR offering from Samsung, which appears to be pre-releasing everywhere but here. vrfocus are running updates as and when they…

  • Bits, Bytes and the Binary Decimal confusion

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    Quick Binary Bit background In computing we use a unit of information with two values 0 or 1, which is called a bit. Now with either a 0 or 1, how do we go about representing the number 6 or 9? We could write 111111 and 111111111111, but you will see that this will require a…

  • New Lab Environment 2015 and vpro VNC blackscreen

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    Now when I purchased nuc5i5mybe it was with the Intel® vPro Technology in mind. This technology requires no software for you to install and can be very useful for management purposes. There are lots of cool tools that can be used, but one of the most common is going to be the inbuilt vnc solution, which…

  • SQLRelay Bristol (13th Oct 2015)

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    Just checked and this is down to the last 60 tickets, so I would register quick if you are able to come to the south west for this one. This event will be held on 13th October 2015 at Future Inns, Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3EN #SQLRelay Bristol (Oct 13) http://www.sqlrelay.co.uk/bristol 

  • New Lab Environment 2015

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    I have recently been looking at solution for hardware for a new home lab. The primary need was a lower power solution, with plenty of ram and the ability to run hyper-v. The solution I have chosen is a small form factor from Intel called nuc5i5mybe. The hardware purchase list is as follows: Crucial 16GB (2x 8GB)…

  • SQLBits XIV – 4 – 7 Mar 2015

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    So who is going to be at SQLBits XIV this coming week? Add me if you are about @JonGurgul The ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL https://sqlbits.com/

  • Surface Pro 3

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    Surface Pro 3 My first impression of the Surface Pro 3 was that Microsoft had produced a tablet/laptop that was really tempting. The choice of which model to buy is obviously dependent on how you want to use it, but will more than likely be heavily influenced by price. As you step up the model…