In a previous blog entry, I talked about the new FILESTREAM data capability in SQL Server 2008 where we can store Binary Large Object (BLOB) data on the file system but have it transactionally part of ...

In this Recipe, I'll show you how to add an extra layer of protection to your client's data using RAID 1 (also known as disk mirroring) on a slick new network add-on box from Maxtor that offers dual ...

On the other hand, the promised data mirroring capability will not ship with the final product in November in complete form so it can be further tested, he said. The goal is to have mirroring ...

Microsoft today announced “Mirroring,” a way for enterprise customers of its Microsoft Fabric product to replicate external databases they use, and to manage them from within Microsoft’s data ...

I have been testing out Database Mirroring in SQL Server 2008. There are numerous enhancements in 2008, mainly under the hood in the name of performance and reliability but still worth testing out. I ...

Nifty, compact dual-bay hard drive provides RAID functions and solid performance in a portable package. The CRU DataPort ToughTech Duo from WiebeTech puts data redundancy capabilities into a ...

Good question - have you tried ALTER DATABASE [name] SET OFFLINE WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE ? If that doesn't work, you might need to suspend mirroring first: ALTER DATABASE [name] SET PARTNER SUSPEND ...