Author Archives: Brendan

What process is locking this file?

I recently had a problem with Microsoft Lync locking my Outlook data file despite exiting Lync. It happened constantly on reboot and locked up my email. It would also lock Read the rest of the entry…

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Restore SQL Azure Backup to MSSQL Server

How to Restore Microsoft SQL Azure Backup to Microsoft SQL Server I’ve been exploring Microsoft Azure more and more recently. One of the most common pains I’ve seen though is Read the rest of the entry…

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Automatically Clean Up Temporary ASP.NET Files

The Problem One of the test environments I help maintain is subject to dynamic and regular changes in .NET applications. The development team are constantly releasing new builds that are Read the rest of the entry…

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