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While only an ace SQL Server DBA or a database job aspirant would have to remember trivia like there can only be 32,767 Databases per instance of SQL Server, it helps to have info on maximum limits handy. So here goes... Maximum Capacity Specifications for SQL Server 2000 & 7.0 Maximum Capacity Specifications for SQL Server 2005 You can also look this up in SQL Server Books Online (BOL) with the keywords "Maximum Capacity Specifications"

In the technology world, it's better to view a big project as a marathon, and not a sprint - Joel Spolsky Joel Spolsky 's prolific writings always evoke strong reactions. Check his five-step guide to ensure software failure : Mistake No. 1: Start with a mediocre team of developers. Mistake No. 2: Set weekly milestones. Mistake No. 3: Negotiate the deadline. Mistake No. 4: Divide tasks equitably. Mistake No. 5: Work till midnight.

Last weekend, I enjoyed watching Russ and Joe Developer Show with Jeff Barnes: The Role of the Software Architect (Level 100) . The webcast came with the MSDN Subscription 's monthly collection. I wish there was a customization option in MSDN Subscription to choose the software & webcasts I require or some way of subscribing to webcasts on a CD/DVD. The hour-long session gave a view into the depths & breadths of what the Architect's role entails. It was engaging with good advice & bon mots like this one: A guy named "Murphy" always plays a role on every project. Make sure he is not the team lead. Related: MSDN Nuggets A Day in the life of an Enterprise Architect Microsoft Certified Architect Program Competencies

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I think this facility will greatly boost Paypal integration with e-commerce web sites based in India Related: Paypal eCommerce Starter Kit (part of the ASP.NET 2.0 Starter Kits)