SQL 2008 shrink log file size with no_log alternative
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 no longer allows you to truncate the transaction log using the no_log syntax. Essentially, Microsoft decided (arguably correctly) that too many people were “abusing” the statement and doing harm to themselves. [ Read more » ]
SQL Logical Name Change by ALTER DATABASE
Use the following code snippits to identify and rename logical file names in Microsoft SQL Server. [ Read more » ]
Sql Server 2005 “Login name” is blank after restoring from backup
After restoring a database from a remote server backup, the “Login name” is often disassociated. [ Read more » ]
How to Install ExpressionEngine on MediaTemple (gs)
After having done several ExpressionEngine deployments at MediaTemple, I decided to post my steps…so I wouldn’t have to remember them. [ Read more » ]
How to Install WordPress on MediaTemple (gs)
After successfully trying the 1-Click Applications installer offered by the MediaTemple (gs) control panel, I decided I would rather know what was going on behind the scenes…not to mention that they have all sorts of warnings saying “DO NOT(!) use the one-click installer to upgrade any…yada yada yada or we will torture small animals to scare you…yadda yadda.”
Although it was a very straightforward process, after having stepped my way through the manual install, I felt inclined to record my paces. [ Read more » ]