Monthly Archives: September 2008

Strange MS SQL Server 2005 behaviour

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Jan Machacek

I have come across a strange behaviour in 32bit MS SQL Server 2005 running on 64bit Windows Server 2003. During a query execution, the SQL Server started using 100 % of one CPU and got stuck at ntoskrnl.exe!IoIs32bitProcess+0×45 ntoskrnl.exe!FsRtlAddBaseMcbEntry+0xa2 … … Continue reading →

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Encryption

Posted on September 23, 2008 by Jan Machacek

Data security and encryption usually come hand in hand. Most people think that the more cryptic algorithm you use, the better for your data security. The logic is that if nobody knows what algorithm I’ve used, surely nobody will be … Continue reading →

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Season’s end

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Jan Machacek

Just a quick post to end this year’s racing season. I managed to win £45, which officially makes bike racing the worst investment I’ve ever made. Still, 45 quid in the bank and two trophies make up for all the … Continue reading →

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New wheels

Posted on September 21, 2008 by Jan Machacek

I’m starting to think about a new set of wheels for the next season. I will definitely need new wheelset for my time trial bike. So, the new wheels will take tubs rather than clinchers; the front wheel will have … Continue reading →

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SpringSource Application Platform in Action

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Jan Machacek

I’m sure you know that we’re writing another Spring-related book. We’re taking the advantage of the few months before Spring 3.0 comes out and writing a book on the SpringSource Application Platform. Even though the book is on the Application … Continue reading →

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Base training

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Jan Machacek

The racing season is over, the nights are drawing in and it isn’t raining as much as it did in the summer. It’s time to do a lot of base training. This means hundreds and thousands of kilometres over the … Continue reading →

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OSGi, assemblies and other such animals

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Jan Machacek

With the RC2 of SpringSource’s dm Server the OSGi development in Java will gain even more momentum. There are two camps of developers: one hates OSGi and the other loves it. The reasons for hate include steep learning curve, difficulty … Continue reading →

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Finished!

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Jan Machacek

I’ve completed the Spud Riley. I think pain and suffering best describes the ride. At times, it felt as if the sole reason for the ride is to cause misery to the riders. It wasn’t just the climbs, it was … Continue reading →

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Spud Riley

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Jan Machacek

It is that time of the year again: time to do an epic race ride, the Spud Riley. And so I shall be setting off at 8 o’clock on Sunday morning on a 167 km ride with 3000 m of … Continue reading →

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