Yesterday, more then 350 people came to the SQL Server Roadshow in NYC.  I hadn't been to NYC for about 13 years. The people there were very friendly. 

A user had a question about database mirroring that I had encountered before.  The question was “Can you perform a Full Backup on a Mirrored Database”.  My gut reaction was “No”.  So I responded and expressed to him that it was never then intent to allow backups of the mirror.  I emailed a colleague to confirm this.  I was correct and told him that I had confirmed it.  He then asked another question...  It was “If I turn mirroring off, can I backup the database on the mirror”.  This is the “Break the Mirror and Backup” strategy.  I will be researching this issue to answer in another blog.

BTW - I will be doing a webcast on Mirroring and Snapshots on Tuesday.  Check it out at www.unisys.com.