_The_Lone_Codeman_
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Groups, the way to find answers
I had to do some research on a very specific MS SQL server 2000 issue. Not really an issue at all, just something needed to be done. From the beginning it seemed to be a straight forward thing to do, almost an every-day admin task. How do I list all server logins (note, not user IDs) with access- and database- and object details tied to it. Further; how do I present/save result to re-use on a separate server, not necessarily in the same domain (I'll be happy when Active Directory is rolled-out)?
I started looking into it and of course you might think microsoft.com would have the answer. Could not find a decent answer. So I started do some Googling and came close but not all the way. I turned then to Groups. "What the heck, I'll just give it a go", I reasoned. I have found good answers before and I think it's something better then forums, especially since Groups is normally less of the "I-really-don't-know-but-look-at-me-and-my-cool-avatar-next-to-my-post", kind of attitude. OK, so I went to the Google Groups and started searching. It took me 5 minutes to have THE answer. Not only that, I had a great script ready to be modified and worked at for my specific needs. GREAT!
A couple of days later, back in Google Groups I found the possibility to create own Groups. One day I was reading one of the few blogs I frequently read, very interesting post BTW ;-), he basically asks for tips on good web store systems. I gave some hints by posting comment and... "hey, why not create a Group. That MUST be a better way of communicating stuff like these". So, without any further delay, I give you...
Visit this group
Please, feel free to join in, post an IT related question (or anything you like, but I can not guarantee the quality ;-) of answer) and I (or anyone in the group) will try to answer it.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Online office - Thinkfree
Some time ago I wrote about the great service from Google sharing, creating documents and spreadsheets. That is a really nice online tool (sadly I am NOT payed by Google to write this). All the basic functions are there.
Well...
Now I found another one good enough to compete with Google. It is called ThinkFree, actually it IS better. More advanced functions, especially within sharing, editing and collaboration. Just as in the tool from Google you create and work with documents and spreadsheets, but with ThinkFree you can also create powerpoint presentations! Finally, it even looks more profesional...
I've been testing it now for a couple of weeks and I can not really complain about anything. I can really recommend it.
Labels: Google, internet, Tools, Web
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Google Docs & Spreadsheets
Google has "merged" with the web word processor Writely and the Google Spreadsheets and now launched the Google Docs & Spreadsheets.
Look kind of interesting, but I wouldn't store my account information.
For you who's didn't get it activated yet, here is a sneak...
:: Google Docs...
:: and Spreadsheets
