Questions tagged [vds]

Virtual Disk Service is a Microsoft Windows technology.

VDS performs query and configuration operations at the request of end users, scripts, and applications. The service extends the existing storage capabilities of Windows Server operating systems.

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Life without transactions (MyISAM)

My site runs on a VDS-server. I've just found out that my MySQL server doesn't support InnoDB engine, therefore I can't use database transactions in my application. It makes me think, that some people might never use transactions. Is this the case?…
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How to keep Explorer from popping up while using VDS to format volumes

I'm using VDS to create and format volumes. Everything works well, except Explorer keeps popping up asking to format (right before my code does the format), or it'll pop up a window to the volume shortly after format is there a way simmer Explorer…
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unresolved external symbol _CLSID_VdsLoader

I'm trying to write a program that can manage the harddisks/volumes/partitions in a Windows system. It seemed like a good idea to use Windows' Virtual Disk Service to accomplish this. I wrote a bit of code to try it out, but when linking it I get…
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Create UEFI partition using VDS

I'm trying to create UEFI partition using the IVdsCreatePartitionEx::CreatePartitionEx method. In the CREATE_PARTITION_PARAMETERS struct parameter I passed PARTITION_SYSTEM_GUID (c12a7328-f81f-11d2-ba4b-00a0c93ec93b) as the partitionType and…
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How do I programatically mount a raw iscsi volume in windows, and get it ready to use?

The API for creating a new volume on our SAN is pretty straight forward. What I have not been able to figure out is how to programatically connect the iSCSI initiator to it, initialize the space (in the windows disk manager sense) and finally…
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Turn off hard drive programmatically

When I call IVdsDiskOnline::Offline, disk becomes offline and its volumes disappear from the system. Does the physical HDD continue spinning, wasting energy and wearing the hardware? If yes, how do I stop it? If it matters, I’m using an average…
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telnet . Can't get hostname for your address

i have a program that should work with the database (mysql). The database is on a dedicated server. I want to connect to the database through Remote Desktop. I read that it is possible to check the entered telnet ip-dedicated-server 3306 On the…
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Programming the Virtual Disk Service API in C# using COM Interop

I would like to write a small utility/class library in C# that can enumerate the primary partitions on the disk associated with volume C on Windows 7. I would like to modify the active flag for any one the primary partitions on that disk. I would…
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How to delete "System Reserved Partition" for win7 through programming?

I deleted the partition manually. diskpart---> set active partition to c:; bcdboot c:\windows /s c: on boot(by start from dvdrom or Udisk), diskpart----> delete partition override But in my experiences, the 3rd step must be executed on boot. If…
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How to convert basic disk to dynamic on windows?

What win apis exist to convert basic disk to dynamic? I would really appreciate if someone can share sample code. I came across IVdsPack::MigrateDisks but I am not able to find any sample code.
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SQL Server Express database timeout is temporary fixed by executing sp_updatestats stored procedure

We have an ASP.net MVC website running in a Webecs.com virtual dedicated server with 1Gb CPU, 3 Gb of RAM and using a SQL Server Express database within the same server. Now and then, the database is giving a timeout error that is fixed temporary by…
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connection string on virtual dedicated server not working

I'm moving from a shared hosting to Virtual Dedicated Server (both at GoDaddy). Suprisingly, everything went fine up until now. However, now my web application seems unable to connect to the database (which I created on the server). I tried several…
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Can anyone suggest a suitable VDS/VPS service to run deepfacelive?

I have a rather weak video card and despite this I would like to try to run the above program. But I don't know which site is suitable for this I hope someone has experience in a similar topic, because until I can buy myself a more expensive video…
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Connect Nodejs to MS SQL

I have this kind of error connecting database to nodejs MS SQL running on VDS server and IP is correct port default but it can't connect with database connection and everything is checked fully working I have game server on that VDS and also working…
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