Feb 26 2009
Windows Without the Mouse
Here are a few of my favorite keyboard shortcuts to help you keep those fingers on the home row.
Feb 11 2009
What to Do When the SharePoint_Config Database Log Gets Out of Control
Well, I arrived at a client this morning to perform some database maintenance on the SharePoint farm. They had previously encountered disk space issues and I was to setup a maintenance plan, along with re-arranging the location of MDF and LDF files to different volumes, as per performance best practices for databases.
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Feb 03 2009
Principle of Least Privilege – More than a Guideline
Most technology professionals have probably heard a security expert say the phrase “principle of least privilege” when trying to come to an agreement on levels of security within an organization. I know this was true for me on numerous occasions. I frequently find myself trying to find the delicate balance of functionality versus security. The networking and server side of the argument wants to use as many of the features as possible while making it easiest on the users. This argument often touches on the perceived productivity gains that can be seen by the business by not restricting users.
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