RE: Server virtualization security and compliance (survey)
Thanks all who had the time to fill out the survey. As I'm going to close it soon this is just a heads up for those who are involved in virtualization and/or compliance management. Daniel From: Schatz, Daniel (M Tech Ops) Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 5:12 PM To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: Server virtualization security and compliance (survey) Hi, I'm working on a research paper on server virtualization security and compliance (MSc. Information Security @ University of East London). As part of this I've created a survey to gather input from the people who are faced with these questions in their organizations or do have an opinion on this topic. It's a fairly short survey and it would be great if you have a few minutes to complete it. I know there are loads of knowledgeable and experienced folks on this list and I'd really appreciate if you could provide your input on this topic. The last question gives you the option to leave an email address in case you would like to see the final results. The URL for the survey is - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=IACdvGppxeyrRU0r_2fhyUgw_3d_3d http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Esurveymonkey%2E com%2Fs%2Easpx%3Fsm%3DIACdvGppxeyrRU0r_2fhyUgw_3d_3durlhash=C4rQ_t=dis c_detail_link P.S. I've asked Stu for permission to send this to the list which he kindly granted. Thanks Daniel ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: IE8
I've seen that quite a bit where there was either an IE plug-in causing it or there was a piece of malware. -Original Message- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: RE: IE8 We had a problem. We tracked it down to Sophos Antivirus. Sophos just recently came out with a fix that resolved the issue. Curt -Original Message- From: David L Herrick [mailto:davidherr...@nincal.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:18 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IE8 Anyone else having issues after upgrading? Have some users that IE never seems to come up after the upgrade it is running in processes but nothing the user can see or use? Sigh latest one is the CEO of course oddly it was fine yesterday Thanks David This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Names in the News company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc
I doesn't show the recommended solution though... -Original Message- From: Angus Scott-Fleming [mailto:angu...@geoapps.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc On 10 Aug 2009 at 14:22, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to sign up for ExpertSexchange in order to see solutions. All the replies and solutions are at the bottom of the page - past the adverts, etc... That may be true if you have scripting disabled. I believe it hides the answers if you have scripting enabled. -- Angus Scott-Fleming GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona 1-520-290-5038 +---+ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: LinkedIn
Asylum (Like Wolfenstein), Elite (space simulation), and Flight Simulator. From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: LinkedIn Choplifter... classic! As was Beach Head! -sc From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:14 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: LinkedIn At an aircraft repair shop I worked at before I got into IT (just a computer hobbyist at that point never thinking that I would change careers) they had a System/36 with the 8 floppy cartridges for backups. Took like 6 or 8 cartridges with several diskettes in each cartridge. I had just sold my C64 and bought a C128D and added the 1571 drive I used on the C64 so I had two drives. That was a hot setup in the day. However, it's day didn't last very long. My son (now 25) still longs for the Commodore version of Choplifter. LOL Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Devin Meade devin.me...@gmail.com wrote: Aaruughhh Deskworks 36 nightmares! I knew just about all the PF key assignments for that little jewel. PF12 we re-calc I think. Press that and everyone takes a coffee break while your spreadsheet re-calculated (then you go fix errors and do it again). I think it had ~8 inch floppy disk cartridges or something like that. Good times, good times. On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote: Nice! The System/36 at our company had a mechanical life system in it where in you attached a ratchet to a hex head crank and ratcheted the disc pack up so you could get at the guts underneath it. First time I saw a computer that needed sockets the same size I used on my car engine. -sc From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 4:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: LinkedIn I've got one of those in my garage to save for posterity. Weighs about 100 pounds and the drive motor is 1/3 horsepower. Was 'huge' too, by the standards of the day - 550MB. It had 4 each 14 platters. When I retired the VAX it was attached to I pulled the other one apart and most of us in the company signed a platter and presented it to the company owner president to remember the VAX by. Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote: C'mon... belt-driven hard disks are uber c00l! -sc From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:11 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: LinkedIn We still have is run in the walls but Thank God all the hardware that used it is gone. System 36 and what a nightmare that was. -- Devin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: LinkedIn
Lords of Conquest !!! Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:51 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: LinkedIn Asylum (Like Wolfenstein), Elite (space simulation), and Flight Simulator. _ From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: LinkedIn Choplifter. classic! As was Beach Head! -sc From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 7:14 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: LinkedIn At an aircraft repair shop I worked at before I got into IT (just a computer hobbyist at that point never thinking that I would change careers) they had a System/36 with the 8 floppy cartridges for backups. Took like 6 or 8 cartridges with several diskettes in each cartridge. I had just sold my C64 and bought a C128D and added the 1571 drive I used on the C64 so I had two drives. That was a hot setup in the day. However, it's day didn't last very long. My son (now 25) still longs for the Commodore version of Choplifter. LOL Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Patch Tuesday
What time (ET) will Microsoft issue patches? I know they do it on Pacific time but what time? Thanks, Jon ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Patch Tuesday
http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2009/08/06/august-2009-advance-not ification.aspx we plan to release 9 security bulletins at approximately 10:00 a.m. PDT (UTC -8). Bob From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Patch Tuesday What time (ET) will Microsoft issue patches? I know they do it on Pacific time but what time? Thanks, Jon ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment - be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21 CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for something that would give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a Samsung 24 wide monitor giving 1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did take a while to get used to the extra screen real estate but am now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15 4:3 panel come my way so I stuck it on the second monitor port of my desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work on other machines, while the 15 is direct, I can have a help window open on the 15 while working on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse direct I can still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having fun. Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends. Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget) to support it. When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30 power, with you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City (I know you no longer have the option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and you will see the difference in cost right on the screen. There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family room. Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor. Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing. Where I work, we have standardized on 20 widescreens a few years ago and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced by 22 widescreens. The vast majority of our workforce is data entry claims processing so single monitor for them. A number of IT people use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on their docking station or by having a second monitor. It all depends onthe type of work people are doing. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc
Nice tip, thanks! John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -Original Message- From: Mike Gill [mailto:lis...@canbyfoursquare.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc Almost. Once you're looking at the cached page, the answers are still obfuscated 9 times out of 10. In the top right, click plain text version and behold. -- Mike Gill -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 5:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc Like I said- in a Google search in IE you can look at the cached results. John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families Sent to you from my Blackberry in the Cloud - Original Message - From: Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Mon Aug 10 20:00:48 2009 Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc On 10 Aug 2009 at 14:22, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to sign up for ExpertSexchange in order to see solutions. All the replies and solutions are at the bottom of the page - past the adverts, etc... That may be true if you have scripting disabled. I believe it hides the answers if you have scripting enabled. -- Angus Scott-Fleming GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona 1-520-290-5038 +---+ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Patch Tuesday
That was what I was looking for. Funny the webcast is at 11 and they release the patches before the meeting? Oh well, at least I can make a schedule for the laptop users. Thank you. Jon On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:24 AM, Hart, Robert robert.h...@genexservices.com wrote: http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2009/08/06/august-2009-advance-notification.aspx “we plan to release 9 security bulletins at approximately 10:00 a.m. PDT (UTC -8).” Bob *From:* Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:17 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Patch Tuesday What time (ET) will Microsoft issue patches? I know they do it on Pacific time but what time? Thanks, Jon ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
Another helpful response. I'd love to get my power users dual monitors but for now they get the standard replacement. We don't do onsies here either. You get a new PC or keep your old one. Even my PC and laptop are standard issue with more memory. Being a non-profit we try to keep tight control over IT costs. Aside there was an Apple display in Best Buy yesterday. The largest monitor was enormous. I want two. Len Hammond lenhammo...@gmail.com 8/11/2009 9:30 AM That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment - be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21 CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for something that would give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a Samsung 24 wide monitor giving 1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did take a while to get used to the extra screen real estate but am now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15 4:3 panel come my way so I stuck it on the second monitor port of my desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work on other machines, while the 15 is direct, I can have a help window open on the 15 while working on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse direct I can still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having fun. Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends. Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget) to support it. When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30 power, with you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City (I know you no longer have the option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and you will see the difference in cost right on the screen. There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family room. Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor. Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing. Where I work, we have standardized on 20 widescreens a few years ago and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced by 22 widescreens. The vast majority of our workforce is data entry claims processing so single monitor for them. A number of IT people use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on their docking station or by having a second monitor. It all depends onthe type of work people are doing. Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised egos that way. ... also makes for simpler support, which equals lower cost support ... and anything you can do to lower fixed costs like support will *usually* get you the backing of the executive level in the command chain ... I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends. Agreed ... my first goal was to be effective in my job, not to be popular... any friendships were only a bonus g Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment - be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21 CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for something that would give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a Samsung 24 wide monitor giving 1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did take a while to get used to the extra screen real estate but am now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15 4:3 panel come my way so I stuck it on the second monitor port of my desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work on other machines, while the 15 is direct, I can have a help window open on the 15 while working on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse direct I can still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having fun. Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends. Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget) to support it. When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30 power, with you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City (I know you no longer have the option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and you will see the difference in cost right on the screen. There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family room. Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor. Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing. Where I work, we have standardized on 20 widescreens a few years ago and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced by 22 widescreens. The vast majority of our workforce is data entry claims processing so single monitor for them. A number of IT people use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on their docking station or by having a second monitor. It all depends onthe type of work people are doing. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Service recovery tab
(Windows 2003 server R2) I have a 3rd party service that regularly stops. (unresolved issue from software). I have it set in the recovery tab to restart service. However, it never seems to restart without manually opening services.msc and clicking start. It does start at reboot, so the settings in the recovery tab should cause it to start, but they don't. My question is this: has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a service that has stopped? What should the reset fail count after - days setting be? I have mine set at 0. -- Bob Fronk P Please print only as needed. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
I too got used the high vertical resolution. I have a pair of 1600x1200's I use. I think that a lot of folks got in to a snit here over losing resolution in one axis. I kinda figured it goes without saying that if you are moving to a widescreen monitor, you are probably doing so and _INCREASING_ resolution horizontally. While I suppose you could opt not to, the general trend is for: 1)Wide screen ratios (either 16x9 or 16x10) and 2) drastically falling prices. So it's silly to go from a 4x3 19 to a 16x9 19. Go to a 22-24 16x9 and get more resolution. For much cheaper than you probably bought the 4x3 for 3 yrs ago. We went from 19 1280x1024 units to 22 1600x1050 units here at work. Yes, this requires understanding the implications of differing aspect ratios measured diagonally... but that's why we get paid the big bucks, right? -sc From: Len Hammond [mailto:lenhammo...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen That's exactly the right reason for dual monitors. Will the productivity of the user be enhanced with dual monitors - or any other piece of equipment - be it mouse, special keyboard or other input device like a spaceball that some of the CAD guys like. Having used an old 21 CRT 4:3 CAD monitor to give 1600x1200 I got used to the 1200 height. When I went looking for a flat panel to replace the power hungry tube I looked for something that would give me 1200 in height. Finally settled on a Samsung 24 wide monitor giving 1920x1200. I absolutely love it. It did take a while to get used to the extra screen real estate but am now spoiled. And recently I had an older 15 4:3 panel come my way so I stuck it on the second monitor port of my desktop. Interesting. As I use a KVM for the main monitor so that I can work on other machines, while the 15 is direct, I can have a help window open on the 15 while working on the 24 on a different machine. With a wireless mouse direct I can still scroll the help screen too. Now I am spoiled - but having fun. Standardized is most often better in larger environments too. Less bruised egos that way. I had always let the tasks performed determine the equipment on the desk, not the users position or ego. Often that did not make me many friends. Bottom line: More screen is better if you have the desk space (and budget) to support it. When determining the brand to buy (if you have a choice) not all monitors are created equal. Take a high power magnifier, something like 20 or 30 power, with you to some place that has many brands on display. Get up close personal with the screen. After looking a bunch, from a distance you will begin to notice the clarity, or lack thereof. The close up will show you why the clarity is there or lacking. It was sure an education for me. When looking for my monitor I hit Best Buy, Staples, Office Max and Circuit City (I know you no longer have the option of CC). Look at the HD TVs as well and you will see the difference in cost right on the screen. There were a couple of brands I had favored and a couple that I had not considered looking at before reading this list for recommendations and spending the time in the stores actually looking closely at the screens. The sales people were not real happy about it - I was too critical and then didn't buy it there - I got my monitor from Tiger. I've been very happy with the Samsung I finally selected and will definitely look at Samsung if I ever get my Budget Director (wife) to fund a large flat panel for the family room. Probably got a little wordy here but I wanted to share my experience in the search to replace my aging CRT. I figure the electricity alone saved over the first two years of use will pay for my new monitor. Len Hammond CSI:Hartland lenhamm...@gmail.com On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:47 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough but it is an often seen comment on these lists and I was wondering myself as I too had generlized the same thing. Where I work, we have standardized on 20 widescreens a few years ago and due to pricing as stuff comes off lease, they are being replalced by 22 widescreens. The vast majority of our workforce is data entry claims processing so single monitor for them. A number of IT people use dual monitors either by leveraging their laptops as a monitor on their docking station or by having a second monitor. It all depends onthe type of work people are doing. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Service recovery tab
If the service stops gracefully (e.g. with a 0 exit code) then the Service Control Manager isn't going to restart the service - it's the equivalent of you manually stopping the service, or the service stopping itself. Additionally you can only configure a certain amount of retries - so if the service is actually crashing (or invoking DEP or similar), then it might just do that over and over again until SCM gives up (but IIRC that logs an event to the event log) Cheers Ken From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] Sent: Tuesday, 11 August 2009 10:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Service recovery tab (Windows 2003 server R2) I have a 3rd party service that regularly stops. (unresolved issue from software). I have it set in the recovery tab to restart service. However, it never seems to restart without manually opening services.msc and clicking start. It does start at reboot, so the settings in the recovery tab should cause it to start, but they don't. My question is this: has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a service that has stopped? What should the reset fail count after - days setting be? I have mine set at 0. -- Bob Fronk P Please print only as needed. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Service recovery tab
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:59 AM, Bob Fronkb...@btrfronk.com wrote: However, it never seems to restart without manually opening services.msc and clicking “start”. Check the System event log. The Service Control Manager log should record how the service faulted and what action it took. has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a service that has stopped? Yes, we have. What should the “reset fail count after - days” setting be? I have mine set at 0. As I understand it, zero means: * No intelligence in service restart actions * Only the first failure action will ever be used * The service may continually restart if it is in a start/fault loop -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Service recovery tab
I wonder if you'd have better success with sAlive monitoring the service, and using the sAlive trigger to restart the service via command line ... Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:00 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Service recovery tab (Windows 2003 server R2) I have a 3rd party service that regularly stops. (unresolved issue from software). I have it set in the recovery tab to restart service. However, it never seems to restart without manually opening services.msc and clicking start. It does start at reboot, so the settings in the recovery tab should cause it to start, but they don't. My question is this: has anyone seen the recovery tab actually recover a service that has stopped? What should the reset fail count after - days setting be? I have mine set at 0. -- Bob Fronk P Please print only as needed. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
tape backup drives
Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
LOL... There are two more out of the picture. I am in the middle of a Cisco phone roll out, so I have one for each of the areas I am working on at this time. That way I can test calls without messing with my phone. -- Bob Fronk P Please print only as needed. From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:14 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen How many phones do you have there? Chris Bodnar, MCSE Sr. Systems Engineer Distributed Systems Service Delivery - Intel Services Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Email: christopher_bod...@glic.commailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com Phone: 610-807-6459 Fax: 610-807-6003 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
*Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago….. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27” Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
Four phones, how about all the workstations/laptops on one desk On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten peter...@gmail.comwrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago….. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27” Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Sent from Azle, TX, United States ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
Yes Bob hides his mobile in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate. ;-) On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten peter...@gmail.comwrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago….. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27” Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Peter van Houtenpeter...@gmail.com wrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... That's nothing. I have a whole phone system sitting next to my desk. Anyone want to buy a used Norstar MICS? ;-) -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
And what guy doesn't?? On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Steve Ens stevey...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Bob hides his mobile in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate. ;-) On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten peter...@gmail.comwrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule…..Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago….. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27” Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Sent from Azle, TX, United States ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
CALL ME ! PLEASE -- Bob Fronk P Please print only as needed. From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen Yes Bob hides his mobile in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate. ;-) On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten peter...@gmail.commailto:peter...@gmail.com wrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule.Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27 Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.commailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaki ng-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-break ing-copyright-law?utm_source=nletutm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
Whoa.. From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:45 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!! http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-br eaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nletutm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
The network path not found
I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
One of my favorite Dilbert's of all time from many years ago, before anyone was putting mobile phones in their pocket has him on the psychiatrist's couch where Dilbert complains that he feels his pager vibrating even when he isn't wearing it. The shrink says Phantom Pager Syndrome is common among IT workers , and there is nothing he can do to make it stop. Dilbert says he doesn't want to make it stop, he wants to relocate it. Mr Adams has recycled the idea and updated it for the BB crowd and now calls it Phantom BlackBerrry Vibration Syndrome, or PBVS. http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/04/pavlovs_cartoon. html From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:saber...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen And what guy doesn't?? On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Steve Ens stevey...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Bob hides his mobile in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate. ;-) On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten peter...@gmail.com wrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule.Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27 Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Sent from Azle, TX, United States ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)
Stu- Thanks for graciously hosting this list (and that great compilation of utilities), and for giving us a least a little free reign. And not for calling me out specifically ;-) This same thing happened a decade+ ago on a similar list, and ASB created a place for the foolishness to continue. As a result a good time was had by all (as well as some great flamefests) and some great friendships were made. So, in order to reduce the unwanted noise in this forum I'm sending an invite out to all those who may be of (un)sound mind to ASB's Admin_misc list. Be warned, it's a very high noise-to-signal ratio, and the volume at times has been astronomical (although not recently). To subscribe send the following command to listesr...@ultratech-llc.com: sub admin_misc It's a moderated acceptance process, so give ASB a chance to approve the sub requests. Oh, and if you don't have thick skin, don't bother showing up. This means whiners like you, Shook and TVK. -sc PS- In order to comply with Stu's request, please send any questions about this to me personally, rather than on list. From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Importance: High Hi All, A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than a little nowadays. Let's keep our list charter in mind please: * DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for that. Send a link with the URL. * DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. * Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! Warm regards, Stu Sjouwerman Founder, VP Marketing. P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218 F: +1-727-562-5199 s...@sunbelt-software.com From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter That's funny, because Shook told me he considers TVK a noun. As in Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped. Strange, huh? -sc From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, The price of gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked. Or The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.). TVK - Problems become opportunities when the right people join together. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Marines = men Army = Shook From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground without the Army coming in behind them! cw From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter The Grunt I meant was Army (slang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slang for an infantryman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infantry ) From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy. We don't have time to change the channel. :-) - Original Message - From: Brumbaugh, Luke mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com To: NT System Admin Issues mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out where to change the channel. From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Luke, Understanding that you might be able to use a computer and maybe even help load a bomb or two on a plane. I have to ask who it is that is 'lighting up' the target for ya'. I think it is a forward observer. You know those dumb jarheads that are catching bullets for you flyboys to sleep tight every night. You might think we can't operate a computer but if you think about it they all make good tire blocks
RE: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)
And of course I typo'ed the listserver address. It's listser...@ultratech-llc.com I'm an idiot. -sc From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: admin_m...@ultratech-llc.com Subject: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter) Stu- Thanks for graciously hosting this list (and that great compilation of utilities), and for giving us a least a little free reign. And not for calling me out specifically ;-) This same thing happened a decade+ ago on a similar list, and ASB created a place for the foolishness to continue. As a result a good time was had by all (as well as some great flamefests) and some great friendships were made. So, in order to reduce the unwanted noise in this forum I'm sending an invite out to all those who may be of (un)sound mind to ASB's Admin_misc list. Be warned, it's a very high noise-to-signal ratio, and the volume at times has been astronomical (although not recently). To subscribe send the following command to listesr...@ultratech-llc.com: sub admin_misc It's a moderated acceptance process, so give ASB a chance to approve the sub requests. Oh, and if you don't have thick skin, don't bother showing up. This means whiners like you, Shook and TVK. -sc PS- In order to comply with Stu's request, please send any questions about this to me personally, rather than on list. From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Importance: High Hi All, A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than a little nowadays. Let's keep our list charter in mind please: * DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for that. Send a link with the URL. * DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. * Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! Warm regards, Stu Sjouwerman Founder, VP Marketing. P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218 F: +1-727-562-5199 s...@sunbelt-software.com From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter That's funny, because Shook told me he considers TVK a noun. As in Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped. Strange, huh? -sc From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, The price of gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked. Or The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.). TVK - Problems become opportunities when the right people join together. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Marines = men Army = Shook From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground without the Army coming in behind them! cw From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter The Grunt I meant was Army (slang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slang for an infantryman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infantry ) From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy. We don't have time to change the channel. :-) - Original Message - From: Brumbaugh, Luke mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com To: NT System Admin Issues mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out where to change the channel. From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Luke, Understanding that you might be able to
RE: tape backup drives
Thomas: Yes I have had one about a month. So far it seems very fast and solid. Since I upgraded from the AIT2 drives it is very fast. butch youngblood | system administrator | Meisel p. 214.688.4941 | m. 214.437.5381 | www.meisel.com We are proud to be a certified Sustainable Green Printer (SGP). From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: tape backup drives Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop?
So am I out of luck? Can Ionly save attachments from OWA messages? -Marty -Original Message- From: Marty Nelson [mailto:mnel...@transdyn.com] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 10:05 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop? So I take there's no way to save the actually messages, aside from the attachments from OWA as we can from outlook? :P -Marty -Original Message- From: Marty Nelson [mailto:mnel...@transdyn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop? Thanks for the reply Terry. I believe he wants to save the entire e-mail, similar to what we can do in Outlook. Thanks, -Marty -Original Message- From: Terry Dickson [mailto:te...@treasurer.state.ks.us] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:01 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop? I have done this with attachments all the time. Right click the link for the attachment and choose save as. I have not tried to save the complete email so I can't tell you how to do that. -Original Message- From: Marty Nelson [mailto:mnel...@transdyn.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 10:44 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop? Thanks, -Marty From: Marty Nelson Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 10:22 AM To: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: Save e-mail messages and attachments from OWA '07 to Desktop? Ok, I know, it's a stupid question and I'm sure I'm missing the option somewhere, but how can you save e-mail messages as well as attachments from Exchange 2007 OWA to you local computer? Thanks all in advance, -Marty ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
+1. A wide 19 16:9 display will be shorter than a 19 4:3 display. They have roughly the same screen surface area; what you gain in width you lose in height. So the 16:9 for the same price as the 4:3 is not something for nothing; it's just rearranging what you get. So many people overlook this is isn't funny. -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:54 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:03 PM, Tom Millertmil...@hnncsb.org wrote: Im about to start purchasing for our annual PC refresh cycle. I normally purchase 17 monitors (we are a Dell shop) but I see I can get 19 regular and 19 wide screen for just a bit more. Anyone care to comment on the benefit of wide v. regular size? FWIW: It seems the world is moving towards the 16:9 aspect ratio (wide) and away from 4:3 (traditional TV/computer). It might be a good idea to go 16:9 just because people will start assuming it. One thing that hasn't been clearly stated so far: A wide 19 16:9 display will be shorter than a 19 4:3 display. They have roughly the same screen surface area; what you gain in width you loose in height. So the 16:9 for the same price as the 4:3 is not something for nothing; it's just rearranging what you get. One thing I've found is that most users appreciate adjustable height/tilt more than they care about aspect ratio. Also, a digital signal (DVI/DisplayPort) will typically yield better picture quality than analog (15-pin VGA). So size isn't the only consideration. (Quiet, peanut gallery!) -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: tape backup drives
I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about them. While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they just work. On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity to move away from tapes? Shook From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: tape backup drives Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: tape backup drives
We moved to a DataDomain unit setup last year. We have one DD setup as the main backup system w/ a Backup Exec front end. A second DD setup remotely as the backup for the primary DD. And we went with a Lito4 tape changer from HP for long term storage and once a month duplicate backups. As of now, after one year we are getting close to a 33% deduplication on the system so we are very happy with it. Going from Tape was the best thing we ever did, no questions about it. Felis demulcta mitis ... Alan G. Monaghan [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized) Ò¿Ó¬ ] Systems Administrator Gardner Publications, Inc. *Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 *Fax 1-513-527-8801 *Cell ... 1-513-378-0919 *E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com *URL http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/ -Original Message- From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:58 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about them. While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they just work. On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity to move away from tapes? Shook From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: tape backup drives Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carrying out the work? Something else isn't being told to us. Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 _ From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:45 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!! http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaki ng-copyright-law?utm_source=nlet http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-break ing-copyright-law?utm_source=nletutm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI utm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpam http://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpamId=ODEzNjQ6OTQ1MzQxOTUzO nBqcEBwc25ldC5jb20%3D THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
I have experienced this Phantom Pager Syndrome http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-06-12-cellphones_N.htm?csp=34 From: Free, Bob [mailto:r...@pge.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen One of my favorite Dilbert's of all time from many years ago, before anyone was putting mobile phones in their pocket has him on the psychiatrist's couch where Dilbert complains that he feels his pager vibrating even when he isn't wearing it. The shrink says Phantom Pager Syndrome is common among IT workers , and there is nothing he can do to make it stop. Dilbert says he doesn't want to make it stop, he wants to relocate it. Mr Adams has recycled the idea and updated it for the BB crowd and now calls it Phantom BlackBerrry Vibration Syndrome, or PBVS. http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2007/04/pavlovs_cartoon. html From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:saber...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 8:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen And what guy doesn't?? On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Steve Ens stevey...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Bob hides his mobile in his pants pocket and sets it to vibrate. ;-) On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Peter van Houten peter...@gmail.com wrote: *Four* telephones on one desk...? There probably a mobile tucked away as well... -- Peter van Houten On the 11/08/2009 17:08, Bob Fronk wrote the following: Since we are bending the attachment rule.Here is my desk as of 5 mins ago. More tidy than usual. Main monitors are 27 Dells. *--* *Bob Fronk* P Please print only as needed. *From:* N Parr [mailto:npar...@mortonind.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:02 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen I just felt guilty about putting such a nice monitor on a filthy desk. Besides we all know IT is a dumping ground for all thing that use electricity so my desk will be piled up the second I take a day off. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Sent from Azle, TX, United States ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
OT Win 7 sharing
Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT Win 7 sharing
Disable the firewall? Have had no issues with Win7 RC on a domain joined non-domain joined computers connecting to/from file servers (2k3 R2 2k8) for file copying. -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT Win 7 sharing Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: tape backup drives
That's a good question Andy; I've been reading articles and whitepapers that are indicating that companies are moving from tape libraries to either a cloud or harddrive backup. That is why I inquired with the group, my primary focus is software and I'm not going to pretend to be a hardware expert. If anyone can assist, I would take and heed all advice as to what route I should go for the best interest and price for our council. Thomas From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:58 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about them. While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they just work. On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity to move away from tapes? Shook From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: tape backup drives Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT Win 7 sharing
Firewall? -sc -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT Win 7 sharing Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT Win 7 sharing
You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing Center and select Turn in network discovery. TVK -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT Win 7 sharing Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT Win 7 sharing
Firewall is ok. Did the below already. Starting to look like a common issueit says my connection type is 'internet'. It does not recognize it as a domain connection. Seems to be a dhcp issue. Those are the clues I have just gathered from google that seem to match my issue. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT Win 7 sharing You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing Center and select Turn in network discovery. TVK -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT Win 7 sharing Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: tape backup drives
We haven't deployed a new tape system in...a couple of years I think. 100% of our clients are going to (or have gone to) external/removable hard drives for backup storage and a few of them have contracted with Cloud backup providers (Carbonite, Mozy, etc.) as secondary off-site backups. Faster, cheaper, more durable, more scalable, more portable. External hard drives are a better solution in nearly every respect I think. Best wishes and aloha, Ben M. Schorr Chief Executive Officer __ Roland Schorr Tower 1155 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Mobile: 808-782-6306 Fax: 808-533-3677 www.rolandschorr.com b...@rolandschorr.com Member: American Bar Association - 01473703 Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007: http://tinyurl.com/ol4law-amazon From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:43 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives That's a good question Andy; I've been reading articles and whitepapers that are indicating that companies are moving from tape libraries to either a cloud or harddrive backup. That is why I inquired with the group, my primary focus is software and I'm not going to pretend to be a hardware expert. If anyone can assist, I would take and heed all advice as to what route I should go for the best interest and price for our council. Thomas From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:58 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about them. While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they just work. On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity to move away from tapes? Shook From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: tape backup drives Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT Win 7 sharing
Works fine for me... On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.org wrote: Firewall is ok. Did the below already. Starting to look like a common issueit says my connection type is 'internet'. It does not recognize it as a domain connection. Seems to be a dhcp issue. Those are the clues I have just gathered from google that seem to match my issue. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT Win 7 sharing You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing Center and select Turn in network discovery. TVK -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT Win 7 sharing Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT Win 7 sharing
I had no problem, after I changed the firewall settings. -Original Message- From: Don Ely [mailto:don@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT Win 7 sharing Works fine for me... On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 10:50 AM, Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.org wrote: Firewall is ok. Did the below already. Starting to look like a common issueit says my connection type is 'internet'. It does not recognize it as a domain connection. Seems to be a dhcp issue. Those are the clues I have just gathered from google that seem to match my issue. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT Win 7 sharing You need to go to the Advanced Sharing page from the Network and Sharing Center and select Turn in network discovery. TVK -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT Win 7 sharing Driving me crazy, just want to be able to connect to my desktop from server to copy stuff back and forth. Vista was no problem. \\desktopname gets me network path was not found. Same with the full domain name. 2008, XP 2003 and 2003 r2 same result. Got it all turned on in the domain tab in network sharing and discovery. Any ideas anyone? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
Exactly my thought, and the charges filed are probably only the beginning. My hunch, what you've left unsaid is that somewhere along the line the devices he mods are getting sold to an international buyer, whether he knows it or not. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Phillip Partipilo p...@psnet.com wrote: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carrying out the work? Something else isn't being told to us. Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 -- *From:* Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:45 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!! http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nletutm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ? Erik Goldoff *IT Consultant* *Systems, Networks, Security * -- If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.OnlyMyEmail.com/ReportSpamhttp://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpamId=ODEzNjQ6OTQ1MzQxOTUzOnBqcEBwc25ldC5jb20%3D THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
Since we're sharing... 4 x Dell 22 Ultra Sharp Monitors. I wish I could say these were mine but they belong to a client. Michael Walker Senior Network Engineer Citrus Valley Health Partners 140 W. College Street, Covina, CA 91723 Phone/Fax/Pager: (888) 299-6882 mwal...@mail.cvhp.org mailto:mwal...@mail.cvhp.org ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~image001.jpg
RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen
That's cheating... From: Walker, Michael [mailto:mwal...@mail.cvhp.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Monitor: regular or widescreen Since we're sharing... 4 x Dell 22 Ultra Sharp Monitors. I wish I could say these were mine but they belong to a client. Michael Walker Senior Network Engineer Citrus Valley Health Partners 140 W. College Street, Covina, CA 91723 Phone/Fax/Pager: (888) 299-6882 mwal...@mail.cvhp.org mailto:mwal...@mail.cvhp.org ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~image001.jpg
Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc
That's wild. I've never had an issue scrolling down to see the answers. IE, FF, blocking JS, or not. I just did 5 random searches with vanilla IE7 and had no issues. What kind of blocking are people seeing? -- ME2 On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:30 AM, John Cook john.c...@pfsf.org wrote: Nice tip, thanks! John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -Original Message- From: Mike Gill [mailto:lis...@canbyfoursquare.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 8:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc Almost. Once you're looking at the cached page, the answers are still obfuscated 9 times out of 10. In the top right, click plain text version and behold. -- Mike Gill -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 5:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc Like I said- in a Google search in IE you can look at the cached results. John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families Sent to you from my Blackberry in the Cloud - Original Message - From: Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Mon Aug 10 20:00:48 2009 Subject: Re: Scheduled Tasks/Batch logons, etc On 10 Aug 2009 at 14:22, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to sign up for ExpertSexchange in order to see solutions. All the replies and solutions are at the bottom of the page - past the adverts, etc... That may be true if you have scripting disabled. I believe it hides the answers if you have scripting enabled. -- Angus Scott-Fleming GeoApps, Tucson, Arizona 1-520-290-5038 +---+ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: The network path not found
Jim, Check that the following services are started: Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser. Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: The network path not found I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:01 PM, Walker, Michaelmwal...@mail.cvhp.org wrote: Since we’re sharing... 4 x Dell 22” Ultra Sharp Monitors. I wish I could say these were mine but they belong to a client. Man, it's *such* a shame to see a beautiful setup like that still at the factory default wallpaper/advertisement... -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter
+1 I used to get a lot of great information from this list, but it seems to be almost a total waste of precious time these days simply checking all the nonsense posts every day. I haven't seen much other than banter for a while now. CFee From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Importance: High Hi All, A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than a little nowadays. Let's keep our list charter in mind please: * DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for that. Send a link with the URL. * DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. * Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! Warm regards, Stu Sjouwerman Founder, VP Marketing. P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218 F: +1-727-562-5199 s...@sunbelt-software.com From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter That's funny, because Shook told me he considers TVK a noun. As in Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped. Strange, huh? -sc From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, The price of gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked. Or The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.). TVK - Problems become opportunities when the right people join together. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Marines = men Army = Shook From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground without the Army coming in behind them! cw From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter The Grunt I meant was Army (slang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slang for an infantryman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infantry ) From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy. We don't have time to change the channel. :-) - Original Message - From: Brumbaugh, Luke mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com To: NT System Admin Issues mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out where to change the channel. From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Luke, Understanding that you might be able to use a computer and maybe even help load a bomb or two on a plane. I have to ask who it is that is 'lighting up' the target for ya'. I think it is a forward observer. You know those dumb jarheads that are catching bullets for you flyboys to sleep tight every night. You might think we can't operate a computer but if you think about it they all make good tire blocks for the jets... :-) - Original Message - From: Micheal Espinola Jr mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com To: NT System Admin Issues mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:14 PM Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter It prolly just a front. -- ME2 On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 2:06 PM, Brumbaugh, Luke luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com wrote: Wow that's shocking, being ex-Air Force, I always thought that Marines couldn't operate a computer. From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com]
RE: tape backup drives
We use Backup Exec 12 with a backup to HD at our central office and backup to tape as well as HD at our datacenter. _ Cameron Cooper IT Director - CompTIA A+ Certified Aurico Reports, Inc Phone: 847-890-4021Fax: 847-255-1896 ccoo...@aurico.com From: Ben Schorr [mailto:b...@rolandschorr.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:52 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives We haven't deployed a new tape system in...a couple of years I think. 100% of our clients are going to (or have gone to) external/removable hard drives for backup storage and a few of them have contracted with Cloud backup providers (Carbonite, Mozy, etc.) as secondary off-site backups. Faster, cheaper, more durable, more scalable, more portable. External hard drives are a better solution in nearly every respect I think. Best wishes and aloha, Ben M. Schorr Chief Executive Officer __ Roland Schorr Tower 1155 Fort Street Mall Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Mobile: 808-782-6306 Fax: 808-533-3677 www.rolandschorr.com b...@rolandschorr.com Member: American Bar Association - 01473703 Author: The Lawyer's Guide to Microsoft Outlook 2007: http://tinyurl.com/ol4law-amazon From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:43 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives That's a good question Andy; I've been reading articles and whitepapers that are indicating that companies are moving from tape libraries to either a cloud or harddrive backup. That is why I inquired with the group, my primary focus is software and I'm not going to pretend to be a hardware expert. If anyone can assist, I would take and heed all advice as to what route I should go for the best interest and price for our council. Thomas From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:58 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: tape backup drives I've got experience with Spectra's...nothing but good things to say about them. While they are not the cheapest solution out there, they just work. On a bigger picture note, what about using this opportunity to move away from tapes? Shook From: Thomas Gonzalez [mailto:tgonza...@girlscouts-swtx.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: tape backup drives Anyone use or heard of Spectra's T50e? We are in the market of upgrading and I'm looking for a solution, any ideas or comments is appreciated. Thanks, Thomas This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
I think my neck would hurt having to look up at the top monitors. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 2:01 PM, Walker, Michael mwal...@mail.cvhp.orgwrote: Since we’re sharing... 4 x Dell 22” Ultra Sharp Monitors. I wish I could say these were mine but they belong to a client. *Michael Walker* *Senior Network Engineer* Citrus Valley Health Partners 140 W. College Street, Covina, CA 91723 *Phone/Fax/Pager: (888) 299-6882* *mwal...@mail.cvhp.org* mwal...@mail.cvhp.org ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~image001.jpg
RE: The network path not found
Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep, I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that directly. Tried by IP address also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled. -Original Message- From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: The network path not found Jim, Check that the following services are started: Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser. Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: The network path not found I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: The network path not found
Just to be sure. This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain. The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do that and don't want to overlook the obvious. Felis demulcta mitis ... Alan G. Monaghan [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized) Ò¿Ó¬ ] Systems Administrator Gardner Publications, Inc. *Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 *Fax 1-513-527-8801 *Cell ... 1-513-378-0919 *E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com *URL http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/ -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep, I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that directly. Tried by IP address also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled. -Original Message- From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: The network path not found Jim, Check that the following services are started: Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser. Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: The network path not found I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: The network path not found
Good question, whenever we find the issue it will be something simple I missed. But this is Enterprise 7 and it is joined to the domain. -Original Message- From: Alan Monaghan [mailto:al...@gardnerweb.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Just to be sure. This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain. The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do that and don't want to overlook the obvious. Felis demulcta mitis ... Alan G. Monaghan [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized) Ò¿Ó¬ ] Systems Administrator Gardner Publications, Inc. *Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 *Fax 1-513-527-8801 *Cell ... 1-513-378-0919 *E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com *URL http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/ -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep, I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that directly. Tried by IP address also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled. -Original Message- From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: The network path not found Jim, Check that the following services are started: Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser. Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: The network path not found I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: The network path not found
Take this for what it's worth, I've not messed with Vista much in a managed environment too much and just use it at home primarily. However, I do recall that Vista maintained different firewalls for different 'locations' (domain, private, public, etc). Have you went into the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security application to see if it is indeed turned off for the domain (or check to see if Vista is aware that its current location is the domain and not private, or something). Anyway, it would be somewhere else to check in case you haven't. Best of luck. -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Good question, whenever we find the issue it will be something simple I missed. But this is Enterprise 7 and it is joined to the domain. -Original Message- From: Alan Monaghan [mailto:al...@gardnerweb.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Just to be sure. This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain. The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do that and don't want to overlook the obvious. Felis demulcta mitis ... Alan G. Monaghan [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized) Ò¿Ó¬ ] Systems Administrator Gardner Publications, Inc. *Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 *Fax 1-513-527-8801 *Cell ... 1-513-378-0919 *E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com *URL http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/ -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep, I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that directly. Tried by IP address also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled. -Original Message- From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: The network path not found Jim, Check that the following services are started: Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser. Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: The network path not found I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~
Re: The network path not found
Jim, Any Anti-Virus running on it, if so what kind, any errors in the event logs, and you mention it is in a domain any policies that may be preventing this, is it in a separate OU than the other systems. Bob Smith -- From: Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.org Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: RE: The network path not found Good question, whenever we find the issue it will be something simple I missed. But this is Enterprise 7 and it is joined to the domain. -Original Message- From: Alan Monaghan [mailto:al...@gardnerweb.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Just to be sure. This is the version of Vista that can talk to the network and join a domain. The only reason I ask is there were a few versions there that could not do that and don't want to overlook the obvious. Felis demulcta mitis ... Alan G. Monaghan [ MCSE+I - Win4.0/ MCSE - Win2k/ BJCP # C0389(Recognized) Ò¿Ó¬ ] Systems Administrator Gardner Publications, Inc. *Phone .. 1-513-527-8867 *Fax 1-513-527-8801 *Cell ... 1-513-378-0919 *E-mail . al...@gardnerweb.com *URL http://Bullwinkle.GardnerWeb.Com/ -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: The network path not found Saw those just a bit ago. They are all enabled and started, netbios over tcp/ip is also enabled. Yep, I have an everyone full control folder shared and cannot even hit that directly. Tried by IP address also. For now Windows Firewall is disabled. -Original Message- From: Bob Smith [mailto:b...@neconsulting.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 3:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: The network path not found Jim, Check that the following services are started: Workstation, DHCP Client, DNS Client, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser. Have you tried to create a share on the system to see if you can browse it then, also try enabling NETBIOS over TCP/IP HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Jim Dandy jda...@asmail.ucdavis.edu Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: The network path not found I've got a Server 2003 domain. One Vista computer on that domain doesn't show up in Network Neighborhood. From an XP machine if you do start run \\computername\sharename I get \\computername\sharename The network path not found I've also tried \\FQDN\sharename and \\ipaddress\sharename and get the same results. If you try to access the Vista machine from another Vista machine it fails with the error Windows cannot access \\comptuername\Sharename Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve the network problems, click Diagnose. I get the same error if trying to access with either FQDN or ipaddress. If you click on diagnose it says the most likely problem is that port 445 is closed. Here is some additional info 1) I can ping the computer using either it's NetBIOS name, FQDN or IP address 2) File and printer sharing is enabled 3) For testing purposes, the firewall is disabled on the Vista box. 4) If I bring up Network Neighborhood on the Vista computer it can see itself but other computers can't see it 5) I tried removing the Vista computer from the domain and adding it back Any other suggestions on what I might do to get this working? Perhaps there is some service that is not running that should be running? It used to work on this computer. I'm not sure why it stopped. Thanks for your help. Curt Finley ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
To quote Stan Marsh: Dude, this is pretty f***ed up right here. -- ME2 On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nletutm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ? Erik Goldoff *IT Consultant* *Systems, Networks, Security * ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
OT: Salary rant
I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
I feel your pain, but it could be worse you mentioned unemployment... let me offer you another 'worse' - state employment. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
A promise is only as good as a piece of paper signed by both parties (i.e. a contract) and sometimes not even then. Are you actually signing a contract for a specified term? Do you see any other prospects out there? On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Salary rant
Do you have any idea how many people the world over are taking pay cuts these days ? CFee -Original Message- From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Salary rant I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Salary rant
Sorry they didn't keep their word, but yep, still be happy you're employed, and sounds decent otherwise ... Salary is a game of supply and demand too. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security -Original Message- From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Salary rant I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT: Salary rant
You could join the federal government's largest unemployment program. TSA! From: Vicky Spelshaus [mailto:vicky.spelsh...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 1:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Salary rant I feel your pain, but it could be worse you mentioned unemployment... let me offer you another 'worse' - state employment. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT: Salary rant
Chris, It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries... I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. This too, shall pass, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best... [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament musicYou're the best, around. No one's ever gunna beat you down) but that was not the intent. :) On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.commailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Home drive mapping quizzler
My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Home drive mapping quizzler
Kindly list all of the desktop operating systems involved that are mapping drives. -- ME2 On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Monitor: regular or widescreen
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:20 PM, Sam Cayze sam.ca...@rollouts.com wrote: The 70's called, they want their keyboard back ;) Pfft! That looks like an IBM Model M or similar. That's a *man's* keyboard. The one true keyboard. All hail the Model M! http://www.google.com/search?q=model+m I paid $70 for the Unicomp USB modern version of the Model M. While it's pretty nice, it's not *quite* as solid as my old PS/2 Model M was. For example, I can get maybe 1/4 inch of play if I twist the sides. And it's not quite as heavy. I don't think I could use this to drive nails, the way I could with a Model M. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Home drive mapping quizzler
We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some insight. All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week. Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations. Thanks, Robert On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT: Salary rant
...i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). and no doubt when this period of 'economy sucks' is past, those good employers will certainly ( most will, all SHOULD ) remember who stood with them keeping the business running, ( they WILL remember those that bitched and moaned and complained the entire time, just not fondly, and will quickly forget those that jumped ship ) Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Chris, It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries. I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. This too, shall pass, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best. [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament music..You're the best, around. No one's ever gunna beat you down) but that was not the intent. J On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Salary rant
You certainly have my sympathy, economy or not. The economy isn't an excuse for lying to people. You win in the long run. They won't be able to keep you once an better gig comes along. Take this one of course and keep looking. From: Christopher Bodnar [christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Salary rant I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter)
Thanks, Steven. I had forgotten about that list for a while. Just re-subbed. James From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:04 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter) And of course I typo'ed the listserver address. It's listser...@ultratech-llc.com I'm an idiot. -sc From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 12:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: admin_m...@ultratech-llc.com Subject: Invite to admin_misc (was [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter) Stu- Thanks for graciously hosting this list (and that great compilation of utilities), and for giving us a least a little free reign. And not for calling me out specifically ;-) This same thing happened a decade+ ago on a similar list, and ASB created a place for the foolishness to continue. As a result a good time was had by all (as well as some great flamefests) and some great friendships were made. So, in order to reduce the unwanted noise in this forum I'm sending an invite out to all those who may be of (un)sound mind to ASB's Admin_misc list. Be warned, it's a very high noise-to-signal ratio, and the volume at times has been astronomical (although not recently). To subscribe send the following command to listesr...@ultratech-llc.com: sub admin_misc It's a moderated acceptance process, so give ASB a chance to approve the sub requests. Oh, and if you don't have thick skin, don't bother showing up. This means whiners like you, Shook and TVK. -sc PS- In order to comply with Stu's request, please send any questions about this to me personally, rather than on list. From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 10:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: [LIST ADMIN MESSAGE] RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Importance: High Hi All, A litter banter is okay, but it seems there is more than a little nowadays. Let's keep our list charter in mind please: . DO NOT post large articles to the list as web pages were made for that. Send a link with the URL. . DO NOT generate noise, voice your upset, flame, or make inflammatory remarks. Save that for offline or better yet, do not do it at all. . Remember to STAY ON TOPIC, LOW NOISE, and FRIENDLY! Warm regards, Stu Sjouwerman Founder, VP Marketing. P: +1-727-562-0101 ext 218 F: +1-727-562-5199 s...@sunbelt-software.com _ From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter That's funny, because Shook told me he considers TVK a noun. As in Man, I really blew up that toilet with the TVK I just dropped. Strange, huh? -sc From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:37 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I consider Shook to be more of a verb than a noun (as in, The price of gas went up today and really made me feel like I'd been Shooked. Or The used car salesman really gave him the Shook.). TVK - Problems become opportunities when the right people join together. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 3:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Marines = men Army = Shook From: Weatherford, Chad [mailto:cweatherf...@scvl.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 12:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter Hey now, the Marines may go in first but they wouldn't hold the ground without the Army coming in behind them! cw _ From: Brumbaugh, Luke [mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter The Grunt I meant was Army (slang http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slang for an infantryman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infantry ) From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I think that was actually someone in the Army or Navy. We don't have time to change the channel. :-) - Original Message - From: Brumbaugh, Luke mailto:luke.brumba...@butlerahs.com To: NT System Admin Issues mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 2:50 PM Subject: RE: U.S. Marines ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter I give you that one. Wasn't it the grunts who tried the find out where to change the channel. From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.org] Sent: Friday, August
Re: XBox mod hacker could face 10 years in prison !!!
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 08:44, Erik Goldoffegold...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.insidetech.com/news/articles/5485-xbox-modder-arrested-for-breaking-copyright-law?utm_source=nletutm_content=it_r6_20090811_POLI makes you think twice about jailbreaking your iPhone, doesn't it ? Erik Goldoff No, it makes me think twice about *buying* one. It's why open standards are a good thing. Neither MSFT nor Apple nor any technology company has a monopoly on being evil. Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Home drive mapping quizzler
+1. Was XP SP2 in a 2003 domain. The issue persisted building moves (all clients and servers moved to a new location, existing infrastructure equipment was kept but new wiring, of course). Wve not had it happen since we���ve moved our home drive mappings from AD to a kix login script. However, this occurrence is rare and not always reported so it may still continue to happen and we are not being informed. From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some insight. All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week. Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations. Thanks, Robert On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username file:///\\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users file:///\\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT: Salary rant
Well put, nice words Andy. (And others). They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the paycheck. If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed. From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Chris, It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries... I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. This too, shall pass, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best... [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament musicYou're the best, around. No one's ever gunna beat you down) but that was not the intent. J On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide. - Original Message - From: Sam Cayze To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Well put, nice words Andy. (And others). They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the paycheck. If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed. -- From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Chris, It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries. I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. This too, shall pass, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best. [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament music..You're the best, around. No one's ever gunna beat you down) but that was not the intent. J On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Home drive mapping quizzler
I have seen that occasionally as well on my shares on my home n� Primarily XP clients to Win2K3 and now Win2K8 server. Dunno either. (TPain? Wouldnta figured him for computer literate) -sc From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some insight. All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week. Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations. Thanks, Robert On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Home drive mapping quizzler
The issue my understanding pop up after XP SP3, to resolve the problem use the FQDN so instead of \\fileserver\users\username use \\fileserver.comp.com\users\username in AD you can get the FQDN by right clicking on the server and go to properties. HTH, Bob Smith -- From: Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: Home drive mapping quizzler My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Network link state slow to propagate; UI freezes
Hey all, PROBLEM SUMMARY When plugging in or unplugging the network cable, the link state change does not propagate to the whole system immediately. Network-related UI elements may freeze until the system notices the change. The network cable is unplugged and/or now connected balloons do not appear until the system notices the change. ENVIRONMENT Dell Latitude E6500 Win XP Pro, SP2 or SP3 Intel 82567LM gigabit Ethernet NIC (E1Y5132.SYS) SYMPTOMS Intermittent, but fairly consistent and reproducible. Doesn't happen all the time, but happens more often than not, and frequently several times in a row. When you unplug the cable, the system tray icon shows the network as connected for several seconds. Conversely, when plugging in a network cable, the tray icon will show disconnected for several seconds. While this is happening, the tray icon will freeze -- the send/receive indications get stuck, and if you click on it (to open the network status window), nothing immediately happens. If the status window was open and you unplug, the counters stop, the send/receive indicators freeze as they were, and the whole thing sits there, non-responsive. Once Windows notices the change in link state, all the UI events that have queued since it froze fire at once, opening windows or popping up menus. If you unplug/re-plug multiple times while it is frozen, you'll see the ... is now connected and Network cable unplugged balloons flicker back and forth. Sometimes the UI will freeze for several even *after* it reports the link state change. Then all the mouse clicks fire at once. Occasionally, this will cause the system to keep using a DHCP lease it got for one network, despite having been plugged into a different network. On rare occasions (much less than the more general problem), the system *never* notices the cable is (un)plugged. You have to reboot to get it unstuck. INVESTIGATION If I run a ping -t at the same time, I can see ping showing instantaneous response. As soon as I unplug, it starts giving Hardware error. After a few moments, that changes to Destination host unreachable. The GUI may still be reporting the link as connected. When I plug back in, ping will start reporting replies again within a few seconds. It may take the GUI several more seconds before it notices the link is back. This is our first (and so far only) E series Latitude. We loaded with the same RIS image we've been using for all our other computers for years, with the addition of drivers new or updated for this model computer. It doesn't happen on any of our other computers. Things I've tried that didn't help: * Endless reboots * Shutdown, power off, battery out, unplug cord, press power button to discharge * Update to latest NIC driver from Dell (driver file ver 9.50.14.2, dated 4/4/2008) * Update to latest NIC driver from Intel (ProSet 14.3; driver file ver 9.52.25.0, dated 3/26/2009) * Confirmed we have the latest BIOS (A13) * Disabling all non-Microsoft-Windows services and startup items * Docking and undocking * Installing Win XP Service Pack 3 (started at SP2) * Installing Dell Notebook System Software, which is a collection of Microsoft hotfixes * Different network cables * Unplugging at the laptop and at the switch * Disabling the switch port while leaving the cables plugged in * Different switch port * Different model switch (100 megabit only) * Digging out an old 10 megabit repeater and plugging into that * Running on just battery (no line-in) * Running on just line-in (no battery) * Confirmed we have the latest video driver (from Intel) and sound driver (from Dell) No change in problem behavior across any of that. Trouble persists. Tried disabling Windows Firewall and ALG. That caused ping to report Request timed out instead of Hardware error (before moving on to host unreachable), but otherwise, same behavior. I'll be calling Dell, but I wanted to see if anyone here had seen this before and/or had any ideas. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
Some businesses are cyclical, some are anti-cyclical. And every recession (and the Great Depression) is a period of opportunity for those willing to find the silver lining. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM, James Kerr cluster...@gmail.com wrote: Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide. - Original Message - *From:* Sam Cayze sam.ca...@rollouts.com *To:* NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM *Subject:* RE: OT: Salary rant Well put, nice words Andy. (And others). They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the paycheck. If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed. -- *From:* Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: OT: Salary rant Chris, It’s tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN’ COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you’re standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries… I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. “This too, shall pass”, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It’s a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best… [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament music….*You’re the best, around. No one’s ever gunna beat you down*) but that was not the intent. J On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Home drive mapping quizzler
We were having the same issue and applied the solution as found in the following MS article below. I'm not positive it was the silver bullet, so I'm asking our front line help desk folks for the latest update. The Home Folder may be mapping incorrectly when logging on to a Windows XP-based computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969006/ -- Romel Jacinto On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Network link state slow to propagate; UI freezes
I've not noticed this behavior in our E5500 but frequent disconnecting/reconnecting isn't something that it typical in my environment (docking station, so the whole system is wacky for a bit after dock/undock). If Dell reports anything I would be very interested in knowing and I'll be sure to test this out on a machine tomorrow. I'm uncertain of the exact model NIC. -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 7:56 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Network link state slow to propagate; UI freezes Hey all, PROBLEM SUMMARY When plugging in or unplugging the network cable, the link state change does not propagate to the whole system immediately. Network-related UI elements may freeze until the system notices the change. The network cable is unplugged and/or now connected balloons do not appear until the system notices the change. ENVIRONMENT Dell Latitude E6500 Win XP Pro, SP2 or SP3 Intel 82567LM gigabit Ethernet NIC (E1Y5132.SYS) SYMPTOMS Intermittent, but fairly consistent and reproducible. Doesn't happen all the time, but happens more often than not, and frequently several times in a row. When you unplug the cable, the system tray icon shows the network as connected for several seconds. Conversely, when plugging in a network cable, the tray icon will show disconnected for several seconds. While this is happening, the tray icon will freeze -- the send/receive indications get stuck, and if you click on it (to open the network status window), nothing immediately happens. If the status window was open and you unplug, the counters stop, the send/receive indicators freeze as they were, and the whole thing sits there, non-responsive. Once Windows notices the change in link state, all the UI events that have queued since it froze fire at once, opening windows or popping up menus. If you unplug/re-plug multiple times while it is frozen, you'll see the ... is now connected and Network cable unplugged balloons flicker back and forth. Sometimes the UI will freeze for several even *after* it reports the link state change. Then all the mouse clicks fire at once. Occasionally, this will cause the system to keep using a DHCP lease it got for one network, despite having been plugged into a different network. On rare occasions (much less than the more general problem), the system *never* notices the cable is (un)plugged. You have to reboot to get it unstuck. INVESTIGATION If I run a ping -t at the same time, I can see ping showing instantaneous response. As soon as I unplug, it starts giving Hardware error. After a few moments, that changes to Destination host unreachable. The GUI may still be reporting the link as connected. When I plug back in, ping will start reporting replies again within a few seconds. It may take the GUI several more seconds before it notices the link is back. This is our first (and so far only) E series Latitude. We loaded with the same RIS image we've been using for all our other computers for years, with the addition of drivers new or updated for this model computer. It doesn't happen on any of our other computers. Things I've tried that didn't help: * Endless reboots * Shutdown, power off, battery out, unplug cord, press power button to discharge * Update to latest NIC driver from Dell (driver file ver 9.50.14.2, dated 4/4/2008) * Update to latest NIC driver from Intel (ProSet 14.3; driver file ver 9.52.25.0, dated 3/26/2009) * Confirmed we have the latest BIOS (A13) * Disabling all non-Microsoft-Windows services and startup items * Docking and undocking * Installing Win XP Service Pack 3 (started at SP2) * Installing Dell Notebook System Software, which is a collection of Microsoft hotfixes * Different network cables * Unplugging at the laptop and at the switch * Disabling the switch port while leaving the cables plugged in * Different switch port * Different model switch (100 megabit only) * Digging out an old 10 megabit repeater and plugging into that * Running on just battery (no line-in) * Running on just line-in (no battery) * Confirmed we have the latest video driver (from Intel) and sound driver (from Dell) No change in problem behavior across any of that. Trouble persists. Tried disabling Windows Firewall and ALG. That caused ping to report Request timed out instead of Hardware error (before moving on to host unreachable), but otherwise, same behavior. I'll be calling Dell, but I wanted to see if anyone here had seen this before and/or had any ideas. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
My advice is to take the sure thing right now. You can always keep looking. Also, look at Federal jobs. The gov't is always hiring! Heck, I got 3 e-mails today (granted they were from the same recruiter for the same job) for an Exchange admin in Maryland. But I'm sure the DC/VA/MD area is not the only place where they have IT positions open. Take a look: http://www.usajobs.gov/ On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
The key is to be actively managing your career at all times -- even when you are reasonably content. You still have an option to negotiate. Consider, not money, but some other benefit like an additional week of vacation, or something like a week of training plus certification. Even in a down economy, you have a little leverage. Just play wisely. They are there to manage their interests, and you are there to manage yours. ASB Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Rob Bonfiglio robbonfig...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:48:22 To: NT System Admin Issuesntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: Re: OT: Salary rant My advice is to take the sure thing right now. You can always keep looking. Also, look at Federal jobs. The gov't is always hiring! Heck, I got 3 e-mails today (granted they were from the same recruiter for the same job) for an Exchange admin in Maryland. But I'm sure the DC/VA/MD area is not the only place where they have IT positions open. Take a look: http://www.usajobs.gov/ On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 4:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know ÿ’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and iÿ’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Cÿÿ’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
I'll trade you your 1% for my entire office closing Oct. 30. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 7:16 PM, James Kerrcluster...@gmail.com wrote: Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide. - Original Message - From: Sam Cayze To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Well put, nice words Andy. (And others). They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the paycheck. If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed. From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Chris, It’s tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN’ COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you’re standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries… I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. “This too, shall pass”, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It’s a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best… [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament music….You’re the best, around. No one’s ever gunna beat you down) but that was not the intent. J On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Home drive mapping quizzler
Michael, We are all XP with a mix of SP2 and SP3 in a Win2003 native domain. It happens in both SPs, as far as I am informed. Joe, what kind of kixtart script command did you use? I have been thinking about converting us over from batch files to kix. Wayne From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some insight. All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week. Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations. Thanks, Robert On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Salary rant
No, you really shouldn't. :) Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: James Kerr cluster...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:16:54 To: NT System Admin Issuesntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: Re: OT: Salary rant Guess I shouldn't complain about our 1% raise company wide. - Original Message - From: Sam Cayze To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Well put, nice words Andy. (And others). They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not the paycheck. If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are committed. -- From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: Salary rant Chris, It's tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, FREAKIN' COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I understand, but you're standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries. I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now is not fun but it is temporary. This too, shall pass, wrote the psalmist. I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, fear\doom gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your current position(s). It's a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed and orgs are now focusing on everything everyone with laser precision. Be the best. [1] Shook [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference (tournament music..You're the best, around. No one's ever gunna beat you down) but that was not the intent. J On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar christopher_bod...@glic.com wrote: I know I'm not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it's 5% below that. I know I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be better and more IT jobs out there, I'd tell them to take a hike and see what happens. Can't afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. Chris ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Home drive mapping quizzler
We are using the command USE: http://www.scriptlogic.com/Kixtart/htmlhelp/Commands/use.htm Also looks like we delete the connection if it exists (using USE) and then delete the registry key for the remembered connection from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Network\. From: Eisenberg, Wayne [mailto:wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:39 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Home drive mapping quizzler Michael, We are all XP with a mix of SP2 and SP3 in a Win2003 native domain. It happens in both SPs, as far as I am informed. Joe, what kind of kixtart script command did you use? I have been thinking about converting us over from batch files to kix. Wayne From: Robert Cato [mailto:cato.rob...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Home drive mapping quizzler We're having the exact same issue, so I hope someone out there has some insight. All workstations here are XPSP3 fully patched in a Server 2008 domain. The two users that happen frequently have similar user names (eg TPain and TMPain) although it does happen to others. I have been focusing on other issues so I have not dug through the event logs as it is an easy fix and does not happen all that often...maybe once or twice a week. Other facts: Completely new infrastructure: new switches, all LAN drops tested to CAT5E specs as part of a VoIP roll out, new servers, new racks, new patch cords, new image on the workstations. Thanks, Robert On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Eisenberg, Wayne wayne.eisenb...@pbvllc.com wrote: My google-fu is below par right now, maybe some of you have the answer: We use the AD home folder info (on the profile tab) to map users' H: drive to \\fileserver\users\username file:///\\fileserver\users\username . 97% of the time it works as advertised. However, sometimes it just maps the H: drive to \\fileserver\users file:///\\fileserver\users and doesn't go all the way to the next level. We unmap and remap the user to the proper location manually and life goes on. But why is this happening at all? Is it just a Microsoft-ism? Is there some bizarre glitch running amok? Any ideas? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
