How to identify SQL Collation used

SELECT DATABASEPROPERTYEX('DBName', 'Collation') SQLCollation;




Just type in the DBName of the database you want to check

Virtualisation: Technologies

Cloudstack takes virtualisation to the next level.

• Its open source
• It supports Xen Server, Xen Server Cloud, VMWare, KVM and OracleV

http://cloudstack.com/

Good tools to keep your pc clean

Good tools to keep your pc clean

CCleaner 

Defraggler 

http://www.piriform.com/

Important Security Bulletins

It is essential to follow and act on the latest security trends and apply the recommended patches to systems.
In the ideal world it is best to prevent than react. If you have the systems in place you will be able to put the emphasis into prevention.
Here are some sites that should be followed.
http://secunia.com/advisories/
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sec
http://www.livehacking.com

How to find mac address - Apple Mac

Click the Apple menu at the top left of the screen

Click 'About This Mac'

Click the 'More Info...' button

Click the 'Network' option;

Look under the 'Ethernet' section, you will see the system's MAC address list

How to determine MTU

cmd, netsh interface ipv4 show subinterfaces

This will show the MTU used for your interfaces

Outlook:2010: How to auto add public holidays

This is the process to follow if you want to automatically add public holidays to Outlook 2010.

File > Options > calendar > click the button ‘Add Holidays’ > Choose the country < click