Microlau's Blog

Sept 2008 UG Meeting

microlau — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:37:00 GMT

Our next UG Meeting is held on 4th September 2008, Level 22 CF12, NTUC Building from 1830 hrs – 2130 hrs. Food will be served before the session. Silverlight and WCF Bronk Han, Solutions Consultant 1925 – 2025 hrs Beginners’ guide to...(read more)

New NCS-SCS ‘a force’ in Singapore

microlau — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:59:00 GMT

SingTel will strengthen its foothold in Singapore's IT services market with a controlling stake in SCS, but it remains to be seen if SCS can lend weight to the telco's regional expansion plans, according to analysts. In a statement issued Monday...(read more)

Custom Properties for RDL

microlau — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:14:00 GMT

In SSRS, each report has a set of default properties. Little known is the capability to introduce your own properties, which can be used to help you classify or categorise reports especially if it's integrated with your LOB applications. It's...(read more)

Downloads available for SGDOTNET Aug UG Meeting for Silverlight

microlau — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:30:00 GMT

Here's the link - Courtesy of Apurva....(read more)

Changing of machine name affects Sql Server

microlau — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:12:00 GMT

If you ever need to change your machine name (either due to joining a new domain etc), you'll realise that your Sql Server instance doesn't work properly after the server reboots. The simple workaround is to run the following commands in your...(read more)

OneNote Mobile

microlau — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:36:00 GMT

For those of you who're using a Windows Mobile, have OneNote 2007 installed and use ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center, you can get OneNote capabilities on your PDA. Although it's a stripped down version for note taking, what's important...(read more)

Upgrading Community Server 2.0 to 2008

microlau — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:28:00 GMT

Thanks to Telligent, I was able to get a license of Community Server 2008 for our user group. Over the weekend, I tried to upgrade our installation and here's a detailed walkthrough of the migration process, as it's not apparent (by googling)...(read more)

Downloads for SGDN June 2008 Event

microlau — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:51:00 GMT

Items for Jun 2008 Event on OCS by Source Code is available for download ....(read more)

Source Code Webcasts on Blackpoint

microlau — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:02:00 GMT

For those who've attended SGDOTNET's June UG Meeting, you'll probably recall that the speaker, Goh Chyan Yee, talked about the new product offering from Source Code - K2 Blackpoint. SourceCode is holding webcasts to share about their new product...(read more)

Sql Server 2008 RC0 is available

microlau — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:27:00 GMT

Sql Server 2008 RC0 is available for download . Here's a few links to help you get started: Overview of Sql Server 2008 - http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/overview.aspx White Papers - http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2008/en/us/white...(read more)

June 2008 UG Meeting

microlau — Sat, 31 May 2008 03:42:00 GMT

Our next UG Meeting is held on 5th June 2008, Level 21 Auditorium, NTUC Building from 1845 hrs – 2030 hrs . Food will be served before the session. Office Communications Server 2007 Applications for the Enterprise Goh Chyan Yee, Source Code Asia...(read more)

Community {Heroes} Launch - Aftermath

microlau — Tue, 20 May 2008 08:15:00 GMT

A huge thanks to all of you who've attended the Community {Heroes} Launch last Saturday held at Microsoft Singapore. It was a successful event whereby close to 200 participants spent the day with the local MVPs and experts to learn about exciting...(read more)

Upgrading HyperV from Beta to RC0 on HP Proliant servers

microlau — Mon, 19 May 2008 04:30:00 GMT

While upgrading my Hyper V from Beta to RC0 on my HP Proliant M115 server, it cronked out at 54% (somewhat) and refused to proceed any further. One bad mistake I made was not to properly shut down my VMs before patching the server (serves me right for...(read more)

Community Heroes Launch - Updates

microlau — Tue, 13 May 2008 16:19:00 GMT

Due to overwhelming response, we are no longer accepting anymore registration. We received 200% more than our initial estimated number of attendees. So we really need to sort out some logistics now. If you have registered, I look forward to seeing you...(read more)

My business trip to Australia and then MVP Summit

microlau — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:36:00 GMT

I was recently on a business trip to Melbourne and then flew to US to attend the Microsoft MVP summit. I've managed to upload all the photos during Labour Day holiday and here are all the links. Hope you'll enjoy. Shots taken at Melbourne: Labour...(read more)