SQL SERVER – Could not connect to TCP error code 10061: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it

I was recently getting following error in my StreamInsight Application. Could not connect to  TCP error code 10061: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it. The solution was very simple, I had to enable exception of the my port in my windows firewall. The way…
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SQLAuthority News – SQL Server Performance Optimizations Seminar – Grand Success – Colombo, Sri Lanka – Oct 4 – 5, 2010

I have been on world tour on SQL Server Performance Optimizations Seminar. The latest seminar was conducted in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Oct 4 – Oct 5. I had previously written about this event over SQLAuthority News – SQL Server Seminar at Colombo Full. This event was oversubscribed and we…
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SQL SERVER – StreamInsight and SQL Server 2008 R2

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I was recently called into create POC (Proof of Concept) for a project which was being planned for use StreamInsight. When I was there, I was also asked to give overview of the this feature to their CTO (who had only 15 minutes to spare). Usually I do not like sudden change of plans but the dynamic nature of consultation always gives me motivation to work more. I quickly talked few things in the session. In the evening, I had received the minutes of the meeting and had brief note regarding my discussion on StreamInsight. I am copy pasting the same brief note over here.

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SQLAuthority News – Microsoft WhitePaper on PowerPivot Data Refresh

I was recently working at customer location on PowerPivot project. It was quite complected as this is relatively new technology and we all are exploring what this technology can do and what it can bring to us on table in real life experience. During this implementation the project design document…
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SQL SERVER – Visiting Alma Mater – Delivering Session on Database Performance and Career – Nirma Institute of Technology

Everyone always dream of visiting their school and college, where they have had studied once. It is a great feeling to see the college once again – where you have spent the wonderful golden years of your time. College time is filled with studies, education, emotions and several plans to…
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