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oData consumable in Excel 2007 by rachitp

oData is an Open Data Protocol for querying and updating data. You can view a few demos here . The PowerPivot is one of the most useful/HOT features in my view. Only drawback is it’ll be consumed in Excel 2010 ONLY, not in Excel 2007 which the most of...

Importance of Global Error Handling by rachitp

I saw this a long time back but every time I look at it, it reminds to make sure the friendlier error messages are on for any application. :)

SQL Server Power Tools by rachitp

The SSMS Tools Pack is a “must have” for any developer who works with the SQL Server 2005 and above. I thank a lot Mladen for making this tool available. Go give it a try! http://www.ssmstoolspack.com

Annoying Package Load Failure Error by rachitp

I’m using TFS Power Tools ( Oct 2008 release ). The Visual Studio 2008 was working fine until I start getting this very annoying “Package Load Failure” error. I didn’t install/uninstall anything but something somehow magically got changed. Error Description...

How do you read a technical book by rachitp

Given I have a finite reading time, it’s hard for me to read any technical book (300 pages and above) from the first page to the last. Most of the times, first 2-3 chapters give me enough to get going and other remaining chapters just become more like...
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