Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to completion of the operation or the server is not responding - MS SQL Server 2008

We have created our dashboard application using VB.Net+ASP.Net+SQL server 2008 which pulls the data from HPQC and display into web page.


Suddenly we started getting the error "Timeout expired. The timeout period elapsed prior to completion of the operation or the server is not responding" when we started accessing one of our dashboard page. 


Solution:
Step 1: In your connection string add "Connection Timeout = 0"
Step 2: SqlCmd.CommandTimeout = 0;


Its working fine now...Happy learning!

Top sites to download and convert YouTube videos

YouTube Downloader:

YouTube Downloader is a popular, free program that enables you to download and convert online videos (legal content, to which you have the rights) for later viewing on your desktop or mobile device. It can convert files to MOV, MP4, 3GP, WMV, AVI, or MP3.

Xenra:

Xenra is a free online youtube to mp3 conversion tool which allows you to convert and download youtube videos to MP3 and many other formats. All you need is a video URL and our software will download the youtube video to our server, convert it and then pass you a link to download the converted file. Most people use our service to convert youtube to mp3.

KeepHD

KeepHD is a sweet tool that lets you download HD videos off Youtube and other tube sites in to your video editing software! Not only can you download from youtube HD copies of your movies and music, you can also download the mobile 3GP version for your mobile devices plus the standard MP4 and FLV format. Just enter your video URL below, and KeepHD will automatically grab each version of the youtube video clip you want to download.

KeepTube:

KeepTube lets you download YouTube videos in FLV, 3GP and MP4 formats.

KeepVid:

Download and save videos directly from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, Putfile and more. KeepVid is the number one website for downloading streaming videos from websites

Ytconv:

YtConv is free YouTube to MP3, MP4, 3GP and AVI (DivX) Converter and allows you convert and download a YouTube Video to MP3, MP4, 3GP, FLV and AVI (DivX) file online. So you are able to watch/listen to your favorite YouTube tracks.

Zamzar:

Zamzar is dedicated to helping you transform your songs, videos, images and documents into different formats. You can convert your files and send large files to your friends too.

Vixy:

Vixy Freecorder is the only YouTube Video Downloader and YouTube to MP3 Converter that can capture video from thousands of web sites, and record MP3 audio from ANY site. It's completely free, and you can uninstall it at any time.


DownloadYouTube:

Just Input the YouTube video URL, then you can download the video in FLV, 3GP, MP4 or MP3 format.

Want to learn Ruby - Try Ruby is the best web application for you..

What is Ruby

Ruby is a language of careful balance. Its creator, Yukihiro “matz” Matsumoto, blended parts of his favorite languages (Perl, Smalltalk, Eiffel, Ada, and Lisp) to form a new language that balanced functional programming with imperative programming.

He has often said that he is “trying to make Ruby natural, not simple,” in a way that mirrors life.

Building on this, he adds:

Ruby is simple in appearance, but is very complex inside, just like our human body.

Try Ruby

Want to learn to program in Ruby without installing it on your computer or learning how to use cryptic commands? Try Ruby! gives you an interactive Ruby prompt right in your browser that you can use to learn the basics of Ruby programming. Combine this with the free online eBook Learn to Program, and you’ll be coding away in no time! Best of all, it’s now been upgraded with the new Code School site, which offers advanced lessons in programming with integrated online IDEs that make it easier to learn how to code online.

WeTransfer - Share large files for free

What is WeTransfer:
WeTransfer is an Web application which help you to send large files to anyone with an email address. This is free application and the end user supposed to have any email address. You can send up to 2GB and no sign up required.

How to send files using WeTransfer:
WeTransfer interface looks very simple and anyone can easily send files. Select the file to be uploaded, and enter the list of recipients email addresses (You can add 20 email addresses separated by space). Then enter your comments followed by hitting Transfer button.

Once your file has been uploaded, you’ll receive an email confirmation with options to forward the files to more people and even a link to the download that you can share via IM or on social networks. You’ll also receive email notifications when your recipients download your files. The emails sent out to to your recipients are neat and professional and don’t go to spam folders.


The biggest advantage of using WeTransfer is that you don’t have to wait till uploads complete to enter your recipients’ email addresses, which means you can set a large file to upload without having to wait around to actually send it – and the email alerting you of your successful file upload is reassuring.

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Yes, this is Mr.Pranav