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Regain access to SQL Server via inject service

One way to regain access to SQL Server is to use a simple inject technique which overrides the current Image Path for the SQL Writer service. PsExec can alternatively…

Jon Gurgul 2017-08-12

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SQL Server and PowerShell (SQLPS) Starter

The following two snippets of code are two ways to achieve the same outcome, which is the $Server object containing the default instance. Or when opening a SQL PS (Powershell)…

Jon Gurgul 2016-05-28

Blog SQL Server

SQLBits XV – 4 – 7 May 2016

Very exciting SQLBits is nearly here again. Still time to register if you have not already done so :) Exhibition Centre Liverpool Kings Dock Waterfront Liverpool Merseyside L3 4FP United…

Jon Gurgul 2016-03-30

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Samsung VR for S6 Edge Plus in the UK is here ***** https://shop.samsung.com/uk/samsung-gear-vr-lite-286321/ ***** Update 2 new link http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/wearables/gear/SM-R322NZWABTU Original Moan below: There may be a few of us geeks in the…

Jon Gurgul 2015-11-30

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Bits, Bytes and the Binary Decimal confusion

Quick Binary Bit background In computing we use a unit of information with two values 0 or 1, which is called a bit. Now with either a 0 or 1,…

Jon Gurgul 2015-11-28

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New Lab Environment 2015 and vpro VNC blackscreen

Now when I purchased nuc5i5mybe it was with the Intel® vPro Technology in mind. This technology requires no software for you to install and can be very useful for management purposes.…

Jon Gurgul 2015-10-17

Blog SQL Server

SQLRelay Bristol (13th Oct 2015)

Just checked and this is down to the last 60 tickets, so I would register quick if you are able to come to the south west for this one. This…

Jon Gurgul 2015-08-30

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New Lab Environment 2015

I have recently been looking at solution for hardware for a new home lab. The primary need was a lower power solution, with plenty of ram and the ability to run…

Jon Gurgul 2015-03-31

Blog SQL Server

SQLBits XIV – 4 – 7 Mar 2015

So who is going to be at SQLBits XIV this coming week? Add me if you are about @JonGurgul The ExCeL, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL…

Jon Gurgul 2015-03-01

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Surface Pro 3

Surface Pro 3 My first impression of the Surface Pro 3 was that Microsoft had produced a tablet/laptop that was really tempting. The choice of which model to buy is…

Jon Gurgul 2014-11-30