January 2007 - Posts

• No default member found for type [Type Name]

  For the majority of this site, I had been using databinding to DataLists, using generic lists, and the default syntax: <%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "PhotoID") %> However, when I tried using the same syntax for a FormView in conjunction with a ObjectDataSource, I got the title message. It turned out to be simple to resolve: <%# Eval("PhotoID") %> I believe it may have to do with how the data is being retrieved. Posted Jan 01 2007, 09:22 PM by Steve with 1 comment(s) Filed under: errors

• So you have a blog…

  After reading this very funny article comparing the medical personnel in The Simpsons series under the premise that art imitates life, I figured I needed my own little pamphlet to allow myself to introduce, um..., myself to blogging. But then I realized that to follow in the spirit of Dr. Nick, I'm going to have to figure it out as I go along. See you at the blogging place! Posted Jan 01 2007, 09:01 PM by Steve with no comments Filed under: Simpsons

• My ISV Buddy

  A couple days ago, I signed up for my very own ISV Buddy from Microsoft. I must say, it sounds like a wonderful program; a great way for Microsoft to reach out to the ISV community. When I signed up I received a message stating that the system couldn't find a match, and to watch my email. Hopefully that wasn't a nice way of saying, 'Sorry, can't help you.' Stay tuned, I'll let you know. Posted Jan 01 2007, 08:31 PM by Steve with no comments Filed under: Microsoft, ISV

• GoDaddy and SQL Server

  I have been hosting websites for years, with various web hosting companies, and IMHO GoDaddy has one of the best offerings around. My one major frustration is that they do not allow remote access to the shared hosting SQL Servers, citing security concerns. While I am not a DBA, and cannot dissect the security claim, as a developer it is a major burden. In order to load or update any of my databases, I need to generate SQL scripts for the schema, and CSV files for the data. If you have ever worked with CSV files in an enterprise environment, you know what a headache this can be. I then have to upload and run the files using a management web interface. And backups have to go through the same process. I would think with SQL 2005 schemas and partitioning, and good old fashioned authentication practices, there wouldn't be any problem. But for everything else you get from them, including excellent support, I think I'll stick around. SQL Server access would just make them perfect! Posted Jan 01 2007, 08:17 PM by Steve with no comments Filed under: GoDaddy, SQL