I want to share a note about our latest experiences with SQL Server 2008 R2 EE X64 and Nehalem Processors. We have an active/active SQL Server cluster solution running on Two Dell R710 machines and Equallogic Storage Solution using iSCSI. Each Server has Two Intel X5550 processors, 64 GB of RAM and is running under Windows Server 2008 R2 EE X64.
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TRENDnet TEW-632BRP A1.3R Wireless N Router and DD-WRT
I just got a TRENDnet TEW-632BRP A1.3R wireless N router which is not in the DD-WRT database (only version 1.1R). I went ahead and downloaded the latest firmware and followed the steps: Continue reading
Backup your documents to the Cloud
So you got a pretty solid backup plan right? External USB drives, mirrored hard drives, secondary PC hooked up to the local network, and a couple of USB thumb drives carrying some important documents.
Continue readingRheem A/C air handler and its annoying high pitch noise
Around August of 2007 my central A/C broke. A service company came to the house and installed a 15 Seer Rheem split A/C system, a high efficiency unit that helped me reduce the electric bill by 35%. I was happy with the new unit until I noticed a high pitch noise coming from the furnace; asked the vendor about it and said that was normal. Tried getting used to it for another 2 months until it suddenly stopped.
Compress your music to a lossless format
You might already know that MP3 is a lossy format right? Portions of the original song get thrown away, yes.