Ever had a truly busted SQL Server 2000 install?

Recently, while installing CRM on a client’s server, we discovered a "broken" SQL Server installation.  Enterprise Manager wouldn’t run, and certain SQL Services were no longer working.  In order to clear this up, I tried to do an uninstall and reinstall of SQL Server.  Unfortunately, during the uninstall, it errored out.  So I was left with a SQL…

A great quote!

Once again I went down a rabbit hole on the Internet.  Eventually I ended up at http://www.actsofgord.com and read about a video game store owner’s experiences…  Many of those revolved around being sued, or suing people…   Here’s the great quote: "I remember a happier time when people used to threaten to sue because they were in…

Thousands of errors in the MSCRMExRouterService?

We run Microsoft Small Business Server in our business, and we receive daily reports from the server on its health.  Unfortunately, on Wednesday the email indicated thousands of critical errors.  It only took a moment to determine that these were coming from the MSCRMExRouterService (Exchange Router).   The Exchange Router takes emails delivered to the…

Tampa Code Camp 2007 – a good time

Last Saturday, the Tampa Code Camp for 2007 was held at the St. Pete College EpiCenter.   At that event, for the first time, I did a presentation on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.  A good time was had by all!  Well, except for the minor projection issues, and the screen scaling issues.  Unfortunately, the session…

Urge, what are you doing with my hard drive?

I’ve been experimenting with subscription music services.  A while ago I started with Rhapsody, and while I despised their darn application (why not just be an add in in Windows Media Player?!), I enjoyed their service.  Unfortunately, after I converted to Windows Vista (super duper edition), I discovered that Rhapsody didn’t work with Vista.  …