If you can no longer fit within the window, or...

Consider going to Netapp SAN.

I can do a 500 GB backup in about 5 minutes. Restore is also that fast.

http://www.netapp.com/us/solutions/applications/microsoft-sql/ms-sql-business-backup-recovery.html

The amount of time of the backup depends...

I guess...

Highlight the server name. Right click, Properties.

There is a line called "Memory". You can set your maximum SQL Server memory in that screen.

It is in MB so for 14 GB...

Craig Farrell (7/6/2011)

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Free time, that you're being PAID for, is nothing to snuff at. Sure, browse an hour, but you have a built-in, ready-made, good-to-go way of educating yourself...

Loner (7/6/2011)

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The startup cannot offer me stock option at this point.

I want to change job just becasue I am dragging myself to work everyday.

The decrease in salary will not impact...

I would not change for less money.

If you are merely surfing the internet most of the day, do not give that up for less money. 😛

But in your situation...

Also, don't be shy about letting your boss or co-workers know that you are in demand. It will keep you in demand at work if you handle it properly.

My cell...

Lee,

I have been through this many times. Here is what I have done for years.

1) Always keep your resume updated on Dice.com. Every few months go add a new line...

I would not pay for a report.

Get the most recent Robert Half salary survey. Then look up the market cost of living adjustment for your city.

If the number is higher...

Craig Farrell (7/5/2011)

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You can get a lot more as a contractor but you lose a lot when you do it that way, in particular sick and vacation time, no pay...

GSquared (7/5/2011)

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If, for example, average in your area is $85k/year, and average nationally is $95k/year, but cost-of-living is only 75% of average in your area, you're effectively earning higher than...

There are plenty of valid reasons to leave a company. Money is just one of them.

I left a job in 2010 because they were not doing anything beyond SQL Server...

I cannot help you with naming a training school. But I would suggest that you don't need one.

These test are not something you need a teacher for. Anyone with SQL...

I asked in my company about using SQL Azure. Our issue is that most of our databases use HIPPA (health) data that has privacy issues. All of our production databases...