03Oct 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Register for the PASS summit 2017

Idera, Software Events
PASS summit 2017 The PASS summit brings you three days of inspiring, jam-packed educational opportunities focused on the Microsoft Platform, professional connections, and new skills and know-how you can put to use immediately. Don’t forget to stop by the IDERA booth for your chance to win one of 3 apple watches! What to expect this year at the summit: More than 5,000 registrants from more than 2,000 companies Representatives from 52 different countries Over 200 technical sessions presented by industry experts from around the world including more advanced sessions than years before 70+ hours networking with MVPs, experts and peers Inspiring keynote speakers that include Rohan Kumar, Rimma Nehma, and Heather Ritchie, An opportunity to connect, share and learn
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03Oct 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

TMS Component Pack v8.8 released with 3 new components

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Releases
TMS Component Pack v8.8 released with 3 new components TMS has released Version 8.8 Component pack for VCL development using Delphi.  The components range in vast improvements that allow a Delphi developer to easily drop a component on the form to reduce the amount of coding necessary to get the application to market. TMS Component Pack v8.8 released with 3 new components: http://www.tmssoftware.com/site/news.asp   New : TAdvDBListBox v1.0.0.0 : Listbox control with embedded filter + insert data capability that can be bound to a dataset field. New : Automatic button column type when setting Columns[x].Editor := edButton in TAdvColumnGrid New : Hover background, text & border color capability in TAdvResponsiveList New : Name property added to TInspectorItem in TMS InspectorBars New : InspectorPanel.Items.Item[Name] added to access items by name in TMS InspectorBars New : Planner.GridControl.BorderColor: TColor…
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02Oct 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

How to purge Microsoft SQL email Items

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, SQL Tips
How to purge Microsoft SQL email Items There are times that housecleaning older mail in your database needs to be done.  A simple scheduled task can be done every month to purge what is no longer necessary.  SQL Server stores all mails and attachments in msdb database. To avoid unnecessary growth of msdb database you should remove these mail history unless it is required for auditing or other purposes. As always make sure you have your backups done prior to running any sort of removal in the event you did something incorrectly.  By purging you are reducing the amount of wasted space in the msdb database that could be used for other things activities. Simply running the following statement using T-SQL you can check the amount of database mails that have been processed from…
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19Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses

Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software Events, Software Releases
Embarcadero Academy Debuts with Online Courses  A provider of cross-platform application developer productivity tools, today announced the launch of Embarcadero Academy, an online school for developers of all levels. The Academy, operated in partnership with Embarcadero by CodePower, offers a wide variety of expert-led courses in Delphi and C++Builder skills and technologies. Finally Embarcardo / Idera have decided to get into the possible educational on line webinars to improve the software developers of Delphi or C++ Builder. Embarcadero Academy is launching with approximately 15 courses, and has an additional 15 in development. The curriculum, which spans beginner to advanced courses, will initially focus on Delphi and C++Builder capabilities such as language and framework skills, and will continue to grow in range and scope of languages. Full courses run from several days…
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15Sep 2017 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Advanced iPhone X Design Holds Spotlight

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Software Events
Advanced iPhone X Design Holds Spotlight at Steve Jobs Theater Debut For the first time Apple on September 12th held the iPhone X Spotlight at Steve Jobs Theater. The iPhone X is a sensational-looking iPhone  but it comes at a huge cost, and you'll have to wait to get it.  Will Face ID become a way of unlocking the phone, but if your face truly does get 'learned' over time, it could work well. Screen is stunning New user interface is intuitive Portrait Lighting is effective Face ID was erratic in demos Cost is so, so high Let’s get the important bit out of the way first: the iPhone X is one of the most expensive flagship phones ever made. It’ll retail at $999 / £999 / AU$1,579 for the basic…
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