Re: Disk checking tool for Windows
These days, all I use is CHKDSK. Lots of parameters to work with. Are you going to test these drives while they are attached to different RAID controllers? If you suspect a controller to be bad, then all testing done through that controller will be suspect as well... If all 8 drives failed suddenly, I would also suspect the controller rather than the drives, and would simply swap controllers to test, or connect all the drives to a different system and see how they behaved there. *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:37 AM, Oliver Marshall oliver.marsh...@g2support.com wrote: Hi Can anyone recommend a hard disk checking tool for Windows that will give an external disk a good going over? Ideally free/open source J We have 8 disks from a server that have apparently failed but we believe it’s the raid card. To be sure we need to thoroughly check the disks before sending them back. Olly ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Disk checking tool for Windows
What brand are they, most vendors provide tools for this very reason, check the vendor website for a tool specific to the make of drive. Otherwise, there are many opensource tools to access the smart parameters and perform some diags on discs like Hirens that have several tools on the iso. From: Oliver Marshall [mailto:oliver.marsh...@g2support.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 1:37 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Disk checking tool for Windows Hi Can anyone recommend a hard disk checking tool for Windows that will give an external disk a good going over? Ideally free/open source :) We have 8 disks from a server that have apparently failed but we believe it's the raid card. To be sure we need to thoroughly check the disks before sending them back. Olly ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Disk checking tool for Windows
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 5:38 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: These days, all I use is CHKDSK. Lots of parameters to work with. Isn't CHKDSK still basically just a read verification, even with /R? That is, all it does is try to read from every block on the disk? That counts for something, for sure, but it's limited. Not strictly addressing the OP's request, I've used badblocks and smartctl under Linux to glean insight into disk behaviors. Booted from CD, they work on a Windows-formatted disk. smartctl is an interface to the SMART stuff. The statistics reporting is interesting, especially if you do a before-and-after comparison with badblocks. You can also trigger one of several different SMART self-tests (which appears to be all some manufacturer-specific tools do). badblocks -w is a destructive write test. It writes a succession of patterns (0xFF, 0xAA, 0x55, 0x00) in passes, filling the disk with one pattern and reading it back before doing the next. This has uncovered bad disks for me. It's also cleared bad blocks on a disk, by allowing a relocation. badblocks -n is a non-destructive write test. For each block, it reads the contents, writes and compares patterns, then re-writes the original contents. Useful for proving a disk already in use. Add -v -s to any badblocks test to get verbose status info, i.e., progress indication. Whether any of this is worth it (disks are cheap) is left as an exercise for the reader. I agree with the idea that it's prolly not the disks that are bad in the OP's situation. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: PS send email w/ embedded image
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 2:11 AM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote: You’re sending the message as a MIME-type message, but there is no MIME header for the image (you’re not appending it anywhere), so the src=”…” doesn’t point to anything that the client email application has access to. I honestly have no idea, but I assumed all that $Attachment and Send-MailMessage stuff would create the needed MIME magic for you. No? -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: download offline updates from SP3
On 27/02/2011 22:06, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: I think what you are interested in is called slipstreaming: http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=windows+service+pack+slipstreaming If you are looking for other ways of downloading and deploying offline updates, you may want to look into wsusoffline: This one will be helpful http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=wsusoffline I knew this one and there is another third party that does a similar thing. I was asking if there was a Microsoft official way of doing this thing :) ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Brian Krebs on security
Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out a service pack to the 2,000+ machines in my enterprise without first testing and monitoring mailing lists like this one, I have no qualms about installing it on a small scale shortly after release. Statistically speaking, this is a pretty safe move. Yes, we see people who run into problems--but those problems are generally the exception rather than the rule, and people tend to speak up more when things DON'T work than when they DO. If suspect that if we polled the members of this list, we'd find that the overwhelming majority of machines that SP1 has been installed on are working perfectly. I can't concur with your assertion that Microsoft has a poor track record with service pack releases in recent years, but perhaps I've just been luckier than most. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us -Original Message- From: DANIEL CARROLL [mailto:dcarr...@cableone.net] On Behalf Of Dan Carroll Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:28 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I am just beside myself; sitting here reading about all the problems with Win-7 SP-1. I will never understand why so many feel they need to be the first to install a Service Pack a microsecond after M$ releases it. Have we learned nothing thru the years about M$, and especially Windows Service Packs. My God people. Do we all jump in the pool before we check to see if there is water in it? I will NOT be installing SP-1 for as long as I can. I have already implemented the SP blocking reg entry. I do appreciate those who do jump in the shallow end, as they relieve me of the burden of discovering and repairing/undoing/patching all the problems. Thank you. NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from this entity are public records that will be disclosed to the public and the media upon request. E-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. --- When posting or replying to messages on this list, please send all emails in plain text format. HTML formatted messages will not be accepted. PatchManagement.org is hosted by Shavlik Technologies To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org If you are unable to unsubscribe via this email address, please email owner-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org --- When posting or replying to messages on this list, please send all emails in plain text format. HTML formatted messages will not be accepted. PatchManagement.org is hosted by Shavlik Technologies To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org If you are unable to unsubscribe via this email address, please email owner-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org --- When posting or replying to messages on this list, please send all emails in plain text format. HTML formatted messages will not be accepted. PatchManagement.org is hosted by Shavlik Technologies To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org If you are unable to unsubscribe via this email address, please email
RE: Brian Krebs on security
Krebs didn't say wait a while before you install, he said don't install. Tut. Cheers, Phil -- Phil Randal | Infrastructure Engineer NHS Herefordshire Herefordshire Council | Deputy Chief Executive's Office | I.C.T. Services Division Thorn Office Centre, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JT Tel: 01432 260160 From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: 28 February 2011 14:06 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Brian Krebs on security Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out a service pack to the 2,000+ machines in my enterprise without first testing and monitoring mailing lists like this one, I have no qualms about installing it on a small scale shortly after release. Statistically speaking, this is a pretty safe move. Yes, we see people who run into problems--but those problems are generally the exception rather than the rule, and people tend to speak up more when things DON'T work than when they DO. If suspect that if we polled the members of this list, we'd find that the overwhelming majority of machines that SP1 has been installed on are working perfectly. I can't concur with your assertion that Microsoft has a poor track record with service pack releases in recent years, but perhaps I've just been luckier than most. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.ushttp://www.taylor.k12.fl.us -Original Message- From: DANIEL CARROLL [mailto:dcarr...@cableone.net] On Behalf Of Dan Carroll Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:28 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I am just beside myself; sitting here reading about all the problems with Win-7 SP-1. I will never understand why so many feel they need to be the first to install a Service Pack a microsecond after M$ releases it. Have we learned nothing thru the years about M$, and especially Windows Service Packs. My God people. Do we all jump in the pool before we check to see if there is water in it? I will NOT be installing SP-1 for as long as I can. I have already implemented the SP blocking reg entry. I do appreciate those who do jump in the shallow end, as they relieve me of the burden of discovering and repairing/undoing/patching all the problems. Thank you. NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from this entity are public records that will be disclosed to the public and the media upon request. E-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. --- When posting or replying to messages on this list, please send all emails in plain text format. HTML formatted messages will not be accepted. PatchManagement.org is hosted by Shavlik Technologies To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.orgmailto:leave-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org If you are unable to unsubscribe via this email address, please email owner-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.orgmailto:owner-patchmanagem...@patchmanagement.org --- When posting or replying to messages on this list, please send all emails in plain text format. HTML formatted messages will not be accepted. PatchManagement.org is hosted by Shavlik Technologies To unsubscribe send a
RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters
Ok. So, it looks like the consensus of opinion is that it doesn't matter, but unless there's a significant savings, it would probably be a good idea to go with the OEM. At least that's what I got from the discussion. :-) That sound about right to you guys? If so, I'll probably go OEM on this as the price direct from my sales rep is only about $10 more and there's a lot to be said for getting things from the OEM as far as peace of mind goes. :-) ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: PS send email w/ embedded image
There were a number of issues here. I'm guessing that you don't really want a
PowerShell class, but just a script that works. Here is a script that works.
I do want to share a couple of caveats
I'm not sure WHY you are using the messageParameters array. I left it in, but I
would not use it in my code.
Now, this is taking a PowerShell script and making it look an awful lot like a
C# program. But if you want to display inline images, that's the way you have
to go. The Send-MailMessage cmdlet will only accept filepaths as the value for
the Attachment parameter, not System.Net.Mail.Attachment objects. See
(gcm send-mailmessage).parameters.Attachments
to verify that.
Also, in PowerShell, except on COM objects you should never be calling dispose.
Set the value of the variable to $null and that will decrement the reference
count. If the reference count is zero, then the next time the garbage-collector
runs, it will clean up the variable. If you need it to be cleaned up right now,
then force the GC to run:
[System.GC]::Collect()
will do it in PowerShell.
-start-
$mail = new-object System.Net.Mail.MailMessage
$Attachment = New-Object System.Net.Mail.Attachment( C:\scripts\logo.jpg )
$Attachment.ContentDisposition.Inline = $true
$Attachment.ContentDisposition.DispositionType = Inline
$Attachment.ContentType.MediaType = image/jpg
$Attachment.ContentId = logo
$body = @'
html xmlns:o=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office
xmlns:v=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml
head
style type=text/css
BottomRight {
position: absolute;
bottom: 2px;
right: 4px;
}
/style
/head
body
font face=calibri, helvetica size=2
pHello/p
/font
div id=BottomRight
img src=cid:logo alt=logo/
/div
/body
/html
'@
if( 0 )
{
$messageParameters = @{
From = mich...@theessentialexchange.com
To = mich...@smithcons.com
SmtpServer = win2008r2ex2010
Subject= Yet another test email
Body = $body
}
}
else
{
$messageParameters = @{
From = em...@domain.com
To = em...@domain.com
SmtpServer = mxserver
Subject = Test Email
Body = $body
}
}
$mail.To.Add( $messageParameters.To )
$mail.From = $messageParameters.From
$mail.Subject= $messageParameters.Subject
$mail.Body = $messageParameters.Body
$mail.IsBodyHtml = $true
$mail.Attachments.Add( $attachment )
##
## now send the email
##
$smtpClient = new-object system.net.mail.smtpclient(
$messageParameters.SmtpServer )
$smtpClient.Send( $mail )
$smtpClient = $null
$Attachment = $null
$mail = $null
-end-
Regards,
Michael B. Smith
Consultant and Exchange MVP
http://TheEssentialExchange.com
From: Matthew Bullock [mailto:mbull...@root9.com]
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:48 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: PS send email w/ embedded image
I was hoping someone might be able to help me out with a poweshell script.
The script sends a simple email, but I'm trying to embed a logo image and it's
not working. All I get is an empty square for the image.
Any help would be much appreciated,
-matt
$Attachment = New-Object System.Net.Mail.Attachment(C:\scripts\logo.jpg)
$Attachment.ContentDisposition.Inline = $True
$Attachment.ContentDisposition.DispositionType = Inline
$Attachment.ContentType.MediaType = image/jpg
$Attachment.ContentId = logo
$body = {
html xmlns:o=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office
xmlns:v=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml
head
style type='text/css'
BottomRight {
position: absolute;
bottom: 2px;
right: 4px;
}
/style
/head
body
font face=calibri, helvetica size=2
pHello/p
/font
div id='BottomRight'
img src='cid:logo alt=logo'/
/div
/body
/html
}
$messageParameters = @{
From =
em...@domain.commailto:em...@domain.com
To = em...@domain.commailto:em...@domain.com
SmtpServer = mxserver
Subject = Test Email
Body = $body
}
Send-MailMessage @messageParameters -BodyAsHtml
$Attachment.Dispose()
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Re: Disk checking tool for Windows
I alwyas use the tools for the vendor of the disk beause it always give you an error code that they require for an online RMA replacement. On Feb 28, 2011 7:26 AM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 5:38 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: These days, all I use is CHKDSK. Lots of parameters to work with. Isn't CHKDSK still basically just a read verification, even with /R? That is, all it does is try to read from every block on the disk? That counts for something, for sure, but it's limited. Not strictly addressing the OP's request, I've used badblocks and smartctl under Linux to glean insight into disk behaviors. Booted from CD, they work on a Windows-formatted disk. smartctl is an interface to the SMART stuff. The statistics reporting is interesting, especially if you do a before-and-after comparison with badblocks. You can also trigger one of several different SMART self-tests (which appears to be all some manufacturer-specific tools do). badblocks -w is a destructive write test. It writes a succession of patterns (0xFF, 0xAA, 0x55, 0x00) in passes, filling the disk with one pattern and reading it back before doing the next. This has uncovered bad disks for me. It's also cleared bad blocks on a disk, by allowing a relocation. badblocks -n is a non-destructive write test. For each block, it reads the contents, writes and compares patterns, then re-writes the original contents. Useful for proving a disk already in use. Add -v -s to any badblocks test to get verbose status info, i.e., progress indication. Whether any of this is worth it (disks are cheap) is left as an exercise for the reader. I agree with the idea that it's prolly not the disks that are bad in the OP's situation. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters
It's not just his ego that's insufferable.. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.comwrote: Don't encourage -sc...his ego is insufferable as it is. ;) - WJR On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 15:51, Jonathan ncm...@gmail.com wrote: +1 SC is dead on here. Match the voltage (and the polarity, if DC), and match or exceed the current rating (amps) or the power rating (watts) and you'll be fine. Typically (for barrell connectors, anyway, you'll find that the size of the connector has to do with the voltage and or amperage of the supply. On a related note, I always appreciate when one of my computer geek colleagues quotes Ohm's law. or Kirchhoff's law... The sum of the currents entering a circuit equal the sum of the currents exiting the circuit. Jonathan On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.comwrote: No, Ben is correct here. The resistive load (simplifying, as most modern load have inductive or capacitive components in addition to purely resistive loads), is heat will determine how much he current draw will be. Ohms law tells us I = V/R I-current V=voltage R=resistance Therefore if your supply voltage(V) is 14 volts, and the load resistance(R) is 7 ohms, then the current draw (I) will be 2 amps. Thus your power supply must be capable of supplying at LEAST 2 amps[1], it may be able to supply more, but the system would simply never draw it. A 500A power supply would no more require the load to “dissipate more heat” it than a 2A power supply would. -sc [1] And incidentally, power (W) = V*A. Therefore our theoretical power supply in this case would be supply 28W of power[2]. I not this because power supplies are often capable of varying voltage and/or are rated in watts. [2] Ignoring power efficiency factors for the moment. *From:* Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Friday, February 25, 2011 1:07 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters It would depend on whether you can trust the resistor to dissapate the extra heat generated by additional current. It's not something I would do over the long term... On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Jim Holmgren jholmg...@xlhealth.com wrote: Matt, I believe you are correct. Also not an EE, but in about 10 years of working for RadioShack, that was the mantra. The device will only draw the amperage it needs, but it must have the correct voltage. Jim Jim Holmgren Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services XLHealth Corporation The Warehouse at Camden Yards 351 West Camden Street, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21201 410.625.2200 (main) 443.524.8573 (direct) 443-506.2400 (cell) www.xlhealth.com -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters I am not an electrical engineer, so please do not take this as power supply advice: I have been told that as long as the voltage is correct, you can go over on the amperage with your PS. So, if you have something that requires 9V, 1 amp PS, and you have a 9 volt, 2 amp... you're good to go. The device will only pull as much amperage as it requires. Voltage is specific, as I'm told. Don't mess with it. AC and DC don't mix, etc, etc... Again, don't use this as any kind of real advice. Somebody with real electrical engineering experience can verify or tell me I've been told wrong. Sm:)e. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:32:57 -0800 Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters I go with 3rd party when there is a significant cost savings. Case in point, we use a particular print server. The power supplies are notorious for going bad. We cannot purchase the OEM power supplies alone and the entire package runs about $120. I found replacement power supplies for $7.50 online. Just make sure that the voltage, current, polarity, and the connector size all match up! I have been known to go slightly higher in the current capacity so they don't run as hot. Note that I said slightly. -Paul -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters Thanks guys... I'll keep monitoring, although it sounds like the consensus of opinion so far is that 3rd party is OK. :-) -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters *grabbs the
RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters
I beg to differ. Many things have been suffered due to me. -sc From: Doug Hampshire [mailto:dhampsh...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 10:06 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters It's not just his ego that's insufferable.. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.com wrote: Don't encourage -sc...his ego is insufferable as it is. ;) - WJR On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 15:51, Jonathan ncm...@gmail.com wrote: +1 SC is dead on here. Match the voltage (and the polarity, if DC), and match or exceed the current rating (amps) or the power rating (watts) and you'll be fine. Typically (for barrell connectors, anyway, you'll find that the size of the connector has to do with the voltage and or amperage of the supply. On a related note, I always appreciate when one of my computer geek colleagues quotes Ohm's law. or Kirchhoff's law... The sum of the currents entering a circuit equal the sum of the currents exiting the circuit. Jonathan On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote: No, Ben is correct here. The resistive load (simplifying, as most modern load have inductive or capacitive components in addition to purely resistive loads), is heat will determine how much he current draw will be. Ohms law tells us I = V/R I-current V=voltage R=resistance Therefore if your supply voltage(V) is 14 volts, and the load resistance(R) is 7 ohms, then the current draw (I) will be 2 amps. Thus your power supply must be capable of supplying at LEAST 2 amps[1], it may be able to supply more, but the system would simply never draw it. A 500A power supply would no more require the load to dissipate more heat it than a 2A power supply would. -sc [1] And incidentally, power (W) = V*A. Therefore our theoretical power supply in this case would be supply 28W of power[2]. I not this because power supplies are often capable of varying voltage and/or are rated in watts. [2] Ignoring power efficiency factors for the moment. From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 1:07 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters It would depend on whether you can trust the resistor to dissapate the extra heat generated by additional current. It's not something I would do over the long term... On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Jim Holmgren jholmg...@xlhealth.com wrote: Matt, I believe you are correct. Also not an EE, but in about 10 years of working for RadioShack, that was the mantra. The device will only draw the amperage it needs, but it must have the correct voltage. Jim Jim Holmgren Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services XLHealth Corporation The Warehouse at Camden Yards 351 West Camden Street, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21201 410.625.2200 (main) 443.524.8573 (direct) 443-506.2400 (cell) www.xlhealth.com http://www.xlhealth.com/ -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters I am not an electrical engineer, so please do not take this as power supply advice: I have been told that as long as the voltage is correct, you can go over on the amperage with your PS. So, if you have something that requires 9V, 1 amp PS, and you have a 9 volt, 2 amp... you're good to go. The device will only pull as much amperage as it requires. Voltage is specific, as I'm told. Don't mess with it. AC and DC don't mix, etc, etc... Again, don't use this as any kind of real advice. Somebody with real electrical engineering experience can verify or tell me I've been told wrong. Sm:)e. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:32:57 -0800 Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters I go with 3rd party when there is a significant cost savings. Case in point, we use a particular print server. The power supplies are notorious for going bad. We cannot purchase the OEM power supplies alone and the entire package runs about $120. I found replacement power supplies for $7.50 online. Just make sure that the voltage, current, polarity, and the connector size all match up! I have been known to go slightly higher in the current capacity so they don't run as hot. Note that I said slightly. -Paul -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters Thanks guys... I'll keep monitoring, although it sounds like the consensus of opinion so far is that 3rd party is OK. :-) -Original
Re: Disk checking tool for Windows
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Sam Cayze sca...@gmail.com wrote: I alwyas use the tools for the vendor of the disk beause it always give you an error code that they require for an online RMA replacement. Easier to Google the code they want and just type it in. ;-) -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters
Can't argue that. - WJR On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 09:14, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.comwrote: I beg to differ. Many things have been suffered due to me. -sc *From:* Doug Hampshire [mailto:dhampsh...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 28, 2011 10:06 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters It's not just his ego that's insufferable.. On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.com wrote: Don't encourage -sc...his ego is insufferable as it is. ;) - WJR On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 15:51, Jonathan ncm...@gmail.com wrote: +1 SC is dead on here. Match the voltage (and the polarity, if DC), and match or exceed the current rating (amps) or the power rating (watts) and you'll be fine. Typically (for barrell connectors, anyway, you'll find that the size of the connector has to do with the voltage and or amperage of the supply. On a related note, I always appreciate when one of my computer geek colleagues quotes Ohm's law. or Kirchhoff's law... The sum of the currents entering a circuit equal the sum of the currents exiting the circuit. Jonathan On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:20 PM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote: No, Ben is correct here. The resistive load (simplifying, as most modern load have inductive or capacitive components in addition to purely resistive loads), is heat will determine how much he current draw will be. Ohms law tells us I = V/R I-current V=voltage R=resistance Therefore if your supply voltage(V) is 14 volts, and the load resistance(R) is 7 ohms, then the current draw (I) will be 2 amps. Thus your power supply must be capable of supplying at LEAST 2 amps[1], it may be able to supply more, but the system would simply never draw it. A 500A power supply would no more require the load to “dissipate more heat” it than a 2A power supply would. -sc [1] And incidentally, power (W) = V*A. Therefore our theoretical power supply in this case would be supply 28W of power[2]. I not this because power supplies are often capable of varying voltage and/or are rated in watts. [2] Ignoring power efficiency factors for the moment. *From:* Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Friday, February 25, 2011 1:07 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: QUICK question... A/C adapters It would depend on whether you can trust the resistor to dissapate the extra heat generated by additional current. It's not something I would do over the long term... On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Jim Holmgren jholmg...@xlhealth.com wrote: Matt, I believe you are correct. Also not an EE, but in about 10 years of working for RadioShack, that was the mantra. The device will only draw the amperage it needs, but it must have the correct voltage. Jim Jim Holmgren Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services XLHealth Corporation The Warehouse at Camden Yards 351 West Camden Street, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21201 410.625.2200 (main) 443.524.8573 (direct) 443-506.2400 (cell) www.xlhealth.com -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 12:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters I am not an electrical engineer, so please do not take this as power supply advice: I have been told that as long as the voltage is correct, you can go over on the amperage with your PS. So, if you have something that requires 9V, 1 amp PS, and you have a 9 volt, 2 amp... you're good to go. The device will only pull as much amperage as it requires. Voltage is specific, as I'm told. Don't mess with it. AC and DC don't mix, etc, etc... Again, don't use this as any kind of real advice. Somebody with real electrical engineering experience can verify or tell me I've been told wrong. Sm:)e. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Fri, 25 Feb 2011 09:32:57 -0800 Subject: RE: QUICK question... A/C adapters I go with 3rd party when there is a significant cost savings. Case in point, we use a particular print server. The power supplies are notorious for going bad. We cannot purchase the OEM power supplies alone and the entire package runs about $120. I found replacement power supplies for $7.50 online. Just make sure that the voltage, current, polarity, and the connector size all match up! I have been known to go slightly higher in the current capacity so they don't run as hot. Note that I said slightly. -Paul -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: QUICK
Re: Brian Krebs on security
I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? *David Lum** **// *SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 *// *(Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 — Krebs on Security: * http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ *http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.usjohn.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us ] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out a service pack to the 2,000+ machines in my enterprise without first testing and monitoring mailing lists like this one, I have no qualms about installing it on a small scale shortly after release. Statistically speaking, this is a pretty safe move. Yes, we see people who run into problems--but those problems are generally the exception rather than the rule, and people tend to speak up more when things DON'T work than when they DO. If suspect that if we polled the members of this list, we'd find that the overwhelming majority of machines that SP1 has been installed on are working perfectly. I can't concur with your assertion that Microsoft has a poor track record with service pack releases in recent years, but perhaps I've just been luckier than most. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us -Original Message- From: DANIEL CARROLL [mailto:dcarr...@cableone.netdcarr...@cableone.net] On Behalf Of Dan Carroll Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:28 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I am just beside myself; sitting here reading about all the problems with Win-7 SP-1. I will never understand why so many feel they need to be the first to install a Service Pack a microsecond after M$ releases it. Have we learned nothing thru the years about M$, and especially Windows Service Packs. My God people. Do we all jump in the pool before we check to see if there is water in it? I will NOT be installing SP-1 for as long as I can. I have already implemented the SP blocking reg entry. I do appreciate those who do jump in the shallow end, as they relieve me of the burden of discovering and repairing/undoing/patching all the problems. Thank you. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body:
Re: Brian Krebs on security
There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? *David Lum** **// *SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 *// *(Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 — Krebs on Security: * http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ *http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.usjohn.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us ] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out a service pack to the 2,000+ machines in my enterprise without first testing and monitoring mailing lists like this one, I have no qualms about installing it on a small scale shortly after release. Statistically speaking, this is a pretty safe move. Yes, we see people who run into problems--but those problems are generally the exception rather than the rule, and people tend to speak up more when things DON'T work than when they DO. If suspect that if we polled the members of this list, we'd find that the overwhelming majority of machines that SP1 has been installed on are working perfectly. I can't concur with your assertion that Microsoft has a poor track record with service pack releases in recent years, but perhaps I've just been luckier than most. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us -Original Message- From: DANIEL CARROLL [mailto:dcarr...@cableone.netdcarr...@cableone.net] On Behalf Of Dan Carroll Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:28 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I am just beside myself; sitting here reading about all the problems with Win-7 SP-1. I will never understand why so many feel they need to be the first to install a Service Pack a microsecond after M$ releases it. Have we learned nothing thru the years about M$, and especially Windows Service
RE: Brian Krebs on security
I think that Krebs comments were even handed and reasonable - except that I disagree with his conclusion. As always, update your OTHER software first, to ensure that it's compatible with the latest and greatest. The Microsoft ecosystem is HUGE. It is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to test everything and every combination. Secunia's applications are great for this. If you have huge LOB applications - you may want to ensure that the vendor supports the new SP. You absolutely want to test, test, test. If you don't - well, shame on you and no one else. And I completely agree with ASB - I much prefer to use the full installer (regardless of how huge it is). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 11:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Brian Krebs on security There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. ASB (Find me online via About.Mehttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out a service pack to the 2,000+ machines in my enterprise without first testing and monitoring mailing lists like this one, I have no qualms about installing it on a small scale shortly after release. Statistically speaking, this is a pretty safe move. Yes, we see people who run into problems--but those problems are generally the exception rather than the rule, and people tend to speak up more when things DON'T work than when they DO. If suspect that if we polled the members of this list, we'd find that the overwhelming majority of machines that SP1 has been installed on are working perfectly. I can't concur with your assertion that Microsoft has a poor track record with service pack releases
RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory
Thanks, folks. One of our SQL programmers, who'd previously sworn that all the queries were already optimized, added a new index on Friday. Now the queries that were taking 4-10 minutes all complete in under 1 minute. J Now everybody's happy. Myself included. Thanks again. Phil From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory If I were a betting man, I would bet that you've lost a few indices when you moved from 2000 - 2005, or you haven't updated statistics. Both are KEY to optimizing query performance, especially on large databases and/or complex queries. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:48 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Thanks, Michael. We're not averse to spending some funds on quality consulting. We'll talk it over. J I should point out that our databases are in SQL2000 compatibility mode. Phil From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory I'm not a real DBA, although I'm certified as one. :-P If you have money for consulting, I can put you in touch with a SQL MVP who (like me) is an independent consultant. That being said, you can probably find some really good information about tuning at http://www.mssqltips.com, http://www.sqlservercentral.com/ and http://www.simple-talk.com/. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Thanks, Michael. As usual you're the first with a solid answer. Glad to hear we can upgrade in place. Of course that means there goes another weekend. At least then we can throw more RAM at the system. It's already using over 3 GB of the total 4 GB. It's definitely not CPU or network constrained. On our new system, which has much faster hardware, queries that took noticeably under 2 minutes on the Windows 2000 SP4/SQL 2000 system now take 4-10 minutes. Something is definitely wrong. Wish we had an actual DBA. It's that 'with proper tuning' that's killing us. We have programmers, but no actual DBA with any SQL 2005 training. Phil Hershey Carpinteria, CA From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory You can upgrade in-place to enterprise edition. In almost every case, a properly tuned SQL 2005 database will run rings around a SQL 2000 database. Before you spend USD $3000 on an upgrade, you might should spend a little time with DBCC UPDATE STATISTICS and with SQL Profiler. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:52 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Is the limit for the 32-bit OS 32 GB on x64 processors with PAE enabled? (Been too long since I had to think about this.) We have internal applications that have been moved from an old Server 2000 system with SQL 2000 to a brand new HP G7 server with Server 2003 R2 32-bit (application won't run on 64-bit OS or Server 2008). Now that it's on the new hardware, OS and SQL 2005, the queries are super slow and timing out. Can you upgrade in place from Std Edition to Enterprise? Any ideas? J ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful
Re: Brian Krebs on security
Sure, but someone says the same thing every time Microsoft releases a service pack. When Service Pack 2 comes out, we will see a similar post from 'someone' saying much the same thing. Testing over phased periods is what we do as well. Lab, followed by initial servers which get the full SP and we do that because those are 'our' groups servers and don't directly impact the businesses ability to accomplish work. As I like a paycheck, I dislike impacting the business in a negative fashion that makes me go to meetings. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.comwrote: I think that Krebs comments were even handed and reasonable – except that I disagree with his conclusion. As always, update your OTHER software first, to ensure that it’s compatible with “the latest and greatest”. The Microsoft ecosystem is HUGE. It is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to test everything and every combination. Secunia’s applications are great for this. If you have huge LOB applications – you may want to ensure that the vendor supports the new SP. You absolutely want to test, test, test. If you don’t – well, shame on you and no one else. And I completely agree with ASB – I much prefer to use the full installer (regardless of how huge it is). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com *From:* Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 28, 2011 11:46 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Brian Krebs on security There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * * * On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? *David Lum** **// *SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 *// *(Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 — Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.usjohn.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us ] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then
RE: PS send email w/ embedded image
Thanks so much Michael. I'm just starting out and yes, I need a class or 3.
And a book.
I took a new direction this morning and took some code from here:
http://poshcode.org/1697
I added $att.ContentDisposition, $msg.IsBodyHTML and it seems to be working.
$file = C:\scripts\logo.jpg
$smtpServer = smtp.server.com
$msg = new-object Net.Mail.MailMessage
$att = new-object Net.Mail.Attachment($file)
$att.ContentDisposition.Inline = $True
$att.ContentDisposition.DispositionType = Inline
$att.ContentType.MediaType = image/jpeg
$att.ContentId = logo
$smtp = new-object Net.Mail.SmtpClient($smtpServer)
$msg.IsBodyHTML = $True
$msg.From = t...@domain.com
$msg.To.Add(t...@domain.com)
$msg.Subject = MY SUBJECT
$msg.Attachments.Add($att)
$msg.Body = {
html xmlns:o=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office
xmlns:v=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml
head
style type='text/css'
BottomRight {
position: absolute;
bottom: 2px;
right: 4px;
}
/style
/head
body
font face=calibri, helvetica size=2
pHello/p
pTEST/p
/font
div id='BottomRight'
img src='cid:logo' 'alt=logo'/
/div
/body
/html
}
$smtp.Send($msg)
$att.Dispose()
-matt
From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com]
Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 6:30 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: PS send email w/ embedded image
There were a number of issues here. I'm guessing that you don't really want a
PowerShell class, but just a script that works. Here is a script that works.
I do want to share a couple of caveats
I'm not sure WHY you are using the messageParameters array. I left it in, but I
would not use it in my code.
Now, this is taking a PowerShell script and making it look an awful lot like a
C# program. But if you want to display inline images, that's the way you have
to go. The Send-MailMessage cmdlet will only accept filepaths as the value for
the Attachment parameter, not System.Net.Mail.Attachment objects. See
(gcm send-mailmessage).parameters.Attachments
to verify that.
Also, in PowerShell, except on COM objects you should never be calling dispose.
Set the value of the variable to $null and that will decrement the reference
count. If the reference count is zero, then the next time the garbage-collector
runs, it will clean up the variable. If you need it to be cleaned up right now,
then force the GC to run:
[System.GC]::Collect()
will do it in PowerShell.
-start-
$mail = new-object System.Net.Mail.MailMessage
$Attachment = New-Object System.Net.Mail.Attachment( C:\scripts\logo.jpg )
$Attachment.ContentDisposition.Inline = $true
$Attachment.ContentDisposition.DispositionType = Inline
$Attachment.ContentType.MediaType = image/jpg
$Attachment.ContentId = logo
$body = @'
html xmlns:o=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office
xmlns:v=urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml
head
style type=text/css
BottomRight {
position: absolute;
bottom: 2px;
right: 4px;
}
/style
/head
body
font face=calibri, helvetica size=2
pHello/p
/font
div id=BottomRight
img src=cid:logo alt=logo/
/div
/body
/html
'@
if( 0 )
{
$messageParameters = @{
From = mich...@theessentialexchange.com
To = mich...@smithcons.com
SmtpServer = win2008r2ex2010
Subject= Yet another test email
Body = $body
}
}
else
{
$messageParameters = @{
From = em...@domain.com
To = em...@domain.com
SmtpServer = mxserver
Subject = Test Email
Body = $body
}
}
$mail.To.Add( $messageParameters.To )
$mail.From = $messageParameters.From
$mail.Subject= $messageParameters.Subject
$mail.Body = $messageParameters.Body
$mail.IsBodyHtml = $true
$mail.Attachments.Add( $attachment )
##
## now send the email
##
$smtpClient = new-object system.net.mail.smtpclient(
$messageParameters.SmtpServer )
$smtpClient.Send( $mail )
$smtpClient = $null
$Attachment = $null
$mail = $null
-end-
Regards,
Michael B. Smith
Consultant and Exchange MVP
http://TheEssentialExchange.com
From: Matthew Bullock [mailto:mbull...@root9.com]
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:48 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: PS send email w/ embedded image
I was hoping someone might be able to help me out with a poweshell script.
The script sends a simple email, but I'm trying to embed a logo image and it's
not working. All I get is an empty square for the image.
Any help would be much appreciated,
-matt
$Attachment = New-Object
RE: Brian Krebs on security
I gotta agree with Steven's view on this, and we all should be wise enough to know you don't deploy a Service pack without a lot of testing and validation with the PC/Servers in your environment and vetting the issues to make sure the business impact is minimal. Its just good change management. Just because some analyst says you can get all these whiz-bang features in the new service pack, that doesn't mean just go out and deploy it at will, without a lot of testing and assurances to the business you aren't going to bring them down with this deployment, and you always pick your least critical systems first. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Network Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Brian Krebs on security Sure, but someone says the same thing every time Microsoft releases a service pack. When Service Pack 2 comes out, we will see a similar post from 'someone' saying much the same thing. Testing over phased periods is what we do as well. Lab, followed by initial servers which get the full SP and we do that because those are 'our' groups servers and don't directly impact the businesses ability to accomplish work. As I like a paycheck, I dislike impacting the business in a negative fashion that makes me go to meetings. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I think that Krebs comments were even handed and reasonable - except that I disagree with his conclusion. As always, update your OTHER software first, to ensure that it's compatible with the latest and greatest. The Microsoft ecosystem is HUGE. It is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to test everything and every combination. Secunia's applications are great for this. If you have huge LOB applications - you may want to ensure that the vendor supports the new SP. You absolutely want to test, test, test. If you don't - well, shame on you and no one else. And I completely agree with ASB - I much prefer to use the full installer (regardless of how huge it is). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 11:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Brian Krebs on security There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. ASB (Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio ) Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service- pack-1/ http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service -pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is
RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory
Amazing what indexes ( Clustered/Non-Clustered) can do to a query time, glad it got settled, SQL performance and tuning is an art form in its own right, but its kinda fun at the same time. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Network Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:28 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Thanks, folks. One of our SQL programmers, who'd previously sworn that all the queries were already optimized, added a new index on Friday. Now the queries that were taking 4-10 minutes all complete in under 1 minute. J Now everybody's happy. Myself included. Thanks again. Phil From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 3:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory If I were a betting man, I would bet that you've lost a few indices when you moved from 2000 - 2005, or you haven't updated statistics. Both are KEY to optimizing query performance, especially on large databases and/or complex queries. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 2:48 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Thanks, Michael. We're not averse to spending some funds on quality consulting. We'll talk it over. J I should point out that our databases are in SQL2000 compatibility mode. Phil From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory I'm not a real DBA, although I'm certified as one. :-P If you have money for consulting, I can put you in touch with a SQL MVP who (like me) is an independent consultant. That being said, you can probably find some really good information about tuning at http://www.mssqltips.com, http://www.sqlservercentral.com/ and http://www.simple-talk.com/. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 1:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: Jim Kibbie; Laura Clarke Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Thanks, Michael. As usual you're the first with a solid answer. Glad to hear we can upgrade in place. Of course that means there goes another weekend. At least then we can throw more RAM at the system. It's already using over 3 GB of the total 4 GB. It's definitely not CPU or network constrained. On our new system, which has much faster hardware, queries that took noticeably under 2 minutes on the Windows 2000 SP4/SQL 2000 system now take 4-10 minutes. Something is definitely wrong. Wish we had an actual DBA. It's that 'with proper tuning' that's killing us. We have programmers, but no actual DBA with any SQL 2005 training. Phil Hershey Carpinteria, CA From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 8:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory You can upgrade in-place to enterprise edition. In almost every case, a properly tuned SQL 2005 database will run rings around a SQL 2000 database. Before you spend USD $3000 on an upgrade, you might should spend a little time with DBCC UPDATE STATISTICS and with SQL Profiler. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Hershey [mailto:phers...@agia.com] Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:52 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: 2003 R2 32-bit Std Edition Memory Is the limit for the 32-bit OS 32 GB on x64 processors with PAE enabled? (Been too long since I had to think about this.) We have internal applications that have been moved from an old Server 2000 system with SQL 2000 to a brand new HP G7 server with Server 2003 R2 32-bit (application won't run on 64-bit OS or Server 2008). Now that it's on the new hardware, OS and SQL 2005, the queries are super slow and timing out. Can you upgrade in place from Std Edition to Enterprise? Any ideas? J ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage
Re: Brian Krebs on security
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com wrote: Sure, but someone says the same thing every time Microsoft releases a service pack. When Service Pack 2 comes out, we will see a similar post from 'someone' saying much the same thing. The fact that it's been said before doesn't mean it isn't true. This Kerbs fellow basically seems to be saying be careful, don't rush in, check your prerequisites first. This is good advice, albeit something I consider common sense. But I also know that common sense isn't always common. I view this article as something akin to those weather reports that advise driving slower during snow storms -- you'd think that would go without saying, until you actually get out on the roads and have to contend with people unclear on the concept. To address Mr. Lum's second question specifically: If you're asking about Kerbs's advice on SP1 in particular, it's sound, even if we don't know this guy from a hole in the wall, and the advice isn't really new. If you're looking for an overall assessment on Mr. Kerbs, I'd suggest posting the question without tying it to a particular blog post. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: eSATA PCI-E card
Been using a STARTECH PEXUSB3S2 in a backup server with no problems. Need a free PCI-Express slot. -Original Message- From: Crawford, Scott [mailto:crawfo...@evangel.edu] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: eSATA PCI-E card Any recommendations for brands? I'm looking specifically for a card for a Dell R510 server that supports 2 external SATA drives. Thanks Scotte ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: eSATA PCI-E card
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Crawford, Scott crawfo...@evangel.edu wrote: Any recommendations for brands? I'm looking specifically for a card for a Dell R510 server that supports 2 external SATA drives. I tend to prefer to get stuff on Dell's approved list of hardware, since that eliminates tech support hassles. If you contact your sales rep, or call their general sales line, they'll be happy to sell you something. Sometimes their prices are even reasonable. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Acrobat 9.4.2 breaks printing PDFs
On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: This just came across the patchmanagement.org list and I thought it significant enough to re-post here. Updating Adobe Acrobat to 9.4.2 (the recently released security patch) can break printing of PDFs. Adobe has a fix out, dated 23 Feb. There's a separate patch utility you can download to fix the update that broke printing. http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/891/cpsid_89178.html -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Brian Krebs on security
I agree, but to respond to your first sentence, we all know that even on this we’ll have some go out and install the SP, and *then* post to the list a question regarding whether or not he/she should install the SP and what things should he/she look out for … Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 12:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Brian Krebs on security I gotta agree with Steven’s view on this, and we all should be wise enough to know you don’t deploy a Service pack without a lot of testing and validation with the PC/Servers in your environment and vetting the issues to make sure the business impact is minimal. Its just good change management. Just because some analyst says you can get all these whiz-bang features in the new service pack, that doesn’t mean just go out and deploy it at will, without a lot of testing and assurances to the business you aren’t going to bring them down with this deployment, and you always pick your least critical systems first. Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Network Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Please be assisting in selection
I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
I am to be as sugesting a verie sharp combat nife werks as most best for these. Don Guyer Windows Systems Engineer Datasafe Platform Fiserv Enterprise Technology Fiserv don.gu...@fiserv.com Office: 1-800-523-7282 x 1673 Fax: 610-293-4499 www.fiserv.com http://www.fiserv.com/ From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: My brain is getting old...
On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 12:57, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: All, Our UK office has acquired a new Cisco 857 to replace a Netgear router for their DSL line. All, Closing this one out. Thanks to all of you who had suggestions. Unfortunately, the UK office didn't buy SmartNet for this device, so I had to wait on that to be purchased. Ultimately, however, the support rep with the very noticeable South Asian accent proved useless, so while I was waiting for him to call me back several times, I was able to solve each problem on my own. There were several issues, and the project got sidelined by other things for a while, but I finally got this up and running. Something to note: This 857 will *not* accept an IP address on an Ethernet port. All Ethernet ports must be members of a VLAN, and the address must be assigned to the BVI. I have used the default VLAN 1, as it's a standalone and nothing other than the firewall should be plugged into it, otherwise I'd have fixed up a new VLAN and made that primary. The configuration below works. version 12.4 no service pad service timestamps debug datetime msec service timestamps log datetime msec no service password-encryption ! hostname UKOffice ! boot-start-marker boot-end-marker ! logging buffered 51200 warnings ! no aaa new-model memory-size iomem 25 ! crypto pki trustpoint TP-self-signed-3636069260 enrollment selfsigned subject-name cn=IOS-Self-Signed-Certificate-3636069260 revocation-check none rsakeypair TP-self-signed-3636069260 ! crypto pki certificate chain TP-self-signed-3636069260 certificate self-signed 01 nvram:IOS-Self-Sig#3.cer dot11 syslog ! ip cef ip name-server 8.8.8.8 ! username Admin privilege 15 secret 5 removed ! archive log config hidekeys ! bridge irb ! interface ATM0 no ip address no ip mroute-cache no atm ilmi-keepalive pvc 0/38 encapsulation aal5mux ppp dialer dialer pool-member 1 ! dsl operating-mode auto hold-queue 224 in ! interface FastEthernet0 ! interface FastEthernet1 ! interface FastEthernet2 ! interface FastEthernet3 ! interface Vlan1 no ip address bridge-group 1 ! interface Dialer0 ip address negotiated ip mtu 1470 encapsulation ppp dialer pool 1 dialer-group 1 no cdp enable ppp authentication chap callin ppp chap hostname removed ppp chap password 0 removed ! interface BVI1 ip address 81.xxx.xxx.xxx 255.255.255.248 no ip mroute-cache hold-queue 224 in ! no ip forward-protocol nd ip forward-protocol spanning-tree ip route 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 Dialer0 ! no ip http server no ip http secure-server ip http timeout-policy idle 60 life 86400 requests 1 ! access-list 23 permit 81.xxx.xxx.xxx 0.0.0.7 dialer-list 1 protocol ip permit no cdp run ! control-plane ! bridge 1 protocol vlan-bridge bridge 1 route ip ! line con 0 exec-timeout 60 0 login local no modem enable line aux 0 line vty 0 4 access-class 23 in privilege level 15 login local transport input telnet ssh ! scheduler max-task-time 5000 end ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Please be assisting in selection
Well most of people here are most having better teeth then I myself are having. I only had subliminal reduced dental care in my original hometown located in Iowa. The most reverered dental doctor was mostly having to be helping with animal delivering. I am most assured you now more understand my delimia in proper selection. Much thanks Mr. Steve. On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.comwrote: What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc *From:* Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
I don't think it's very kind to be mocking persons for whom English may not be their primary language. -sc From: Guyer, Don [mailto:don.gu...@fiserv.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection I am to be as sugesting a verie sharp combat nife werks as most best for these. Don Guyer Windows Systems Engineer Datasafe Platform Fiserv Enterprise Technology Fiserv don.gu...@fiserv.com Office: 1-800-523-7282 x 1673 Fax: 610-293-4499 www.fiserv.com http://www.fiserv.com/ From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
Maximum stake holding; also for holding prime rib, ham, all manner of poultry, and some vegetables. Ineffective toothpicks have no business being in this market! Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote on 02/28/2011 02:21:28 PM: What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software. com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software. com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
So this is personal picking, and not a providing service to your place of business? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:28 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Please be assisting in selection Well most of people here are most having better teeth then I myself are having. I only had subliminal reduced dental care in my original hometown located in Iowa. The most reverered dental doctor was mostly having to be helping with animal delivering. I am most assured you now more understand my delimia in proper selection. Much thanks Mr. Steve. On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote: What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Please be assisting in selection
Swiss Army knives. They come with a metal toothpick, among other utilities... On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
Ah yes... Diverse end user requirements. -sc From: richardmccl...@aspca.org [mailto:richardmccl...@aspca.org] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection Maximum stake holding; also for holding prime rib, ham, all manner of poultry, and some vegetables. Ineffective toothpicks have no business being in this market! Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.com wrote on 02/28/2011 02:21:28 PM: What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software. com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software. com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
What I found funny was this person spelled deliniations correctly.. Don Guyer Windows Systems Engineer Datasafe Platform Fiserv Enterprise Technology Fiserv don.gu...@fiserv.com Office: 1-800-523-7282 x 1673 Fax: 610-293-4499 www.fiserv.com http://www.fiserv.com/ From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:28 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection I don't think it's very kind to be mocking persons for whom English may not be their primary language. -sc From: Guyer, Don [mailto:don.gu...@fiserv.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection I am to be as sugesting a verie sharp combat nife werks as most best for these. Don Guyer Windows Systems Engineer Datasafe Platform Fiserv Enterprise Technology Fiserv don.gu...@fiserv.com Office: 1-800-523-7282 x 1673 Fax: 610-293-4499 www.fiserv.com http://www.fiserv.com/ From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection What are your stake-holder requirements for your teeth-picking infrastructure? -sc From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
I like the cinnamon flavored round ones. Make sure to get them from a reputable vendor because you don't want to get refurbished ones. The refurbs don't hold up as well as OEM. BF From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Please be assisting in selection
I'd suggest transcending the ancient art of picking with wood, and look at these: http://www.amazon.com/DenTek-Triple-Clean-Floss-90-count/dp/B002WTCK0U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1298926098sr=8-2 You could take them to your revered dentist and be a hero. - WJR On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 14:19, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
I wouldn't use toothpicks because the sharp points could puncture the delicate tissues around the gum line and cause infection. Definitely not wooden ones as they could splinter. No, I would recommend forgoing toothpicks altogether and use dental floss. Not only is it more efficient for cleaning between the teeth, but it can be used for other purposes such as bundling cables together, tying around your finger as a reminder, or as a garrote for those pesky end-users who simply will not leave you alone. I prefer the waxed, flat versions myself. From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 2:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
Yea!!! A fellow flosser! From: William Robbins [mailto:dangerw...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 2:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Please be assisting in selection I'd suggest transcending the ancient art of picking with wood, and look at these: http://www.amazon.com/DenTek-Triple-Clean-Floss-90-count/dp/B002WTCK0U/r ef=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1298926098sr=8-2 You could take them to your revered dentist and be a hero. - WJR On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 14:19, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Please be assisting in selection
Booyah! - WJR On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 15:02, Maglinger, Paul pmaglin...@scvl.com wrote: Yea!!! A fellow flosser! *From:* William Robbins [mailto:dangerw...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 28, 2011 2:50 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Please be assisting in selection I'd suggest transcending the ancient art of picking with wood, and look at these: http://www.amazon.com/DenTek-Triple-Clean-Floss-90-count/dp/B002WTCK0U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1298926098sr=8-2 You could take them to your revered dentist and be a hero. - WJR On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 14:19, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Windows 2008 R2 NLB
There is probably a simple howTO out there for this, but this is an excerpt from a High-Availability Exchange class I teach, that gives the 500 foot view of how to set this up, granted it's based on Hyper-V. It should be enough to get you going: Configuration Documentation All servers running Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (evaluation) Exchange 2010 RTM + UR3 (evaluation) CAS+HT installed on Mail01, Mail02 MB installed on MBX01, MBX02 No UM, no Edge No Internet AD01 172.16.3.5 Mail01 172.16.3.10 Mail02 172.16.3.15 MBX01 172.16.3.20 MBX02 172.16.3.25 mail.smithcons.com172.16.30.30 TEC-DAG 172.16.3.100 Domain Setup Boot AD01 Add mail.smithcons.com to DNS on AD01 - 172.16.30.30 NLB Preparation Add new NIC to Mail01, Mail02 Mark all NICs on Mail01, Mail02 for MAC Spoofing Boot Mail01, Mail02 Verify that all Automatic services have started on Mail01, Mail02 Install NLB Cluster Add NLB Feature Configure NICs: Mail01 - 172.16.30.10 Mail02 - 172.16.30.15 No gateway, no DNS, no WINS Rename lower-numbered Local Area Connection (LAC) to CorporateNetwork Rename other LAC to NLBNetwork Update binding order to put CorporateNetwork first Create NLB cluster on Mail01 Use NLB network 172.16.30.30 mail.smithcons.com Allow cluster to converge Add Mail02 to cluster Allow cluster to converge ...resolve inevitable issues Test NLB Cluster https://mail01/owa https://mail02/owa https://mail.smithcons.com/owa Drainstop both servers, illustrate cluster no longer works, individuals do Resume servers Configure NLB for HT Discuss round-robin vs. NLB for HT Discuss issue with doing LB of internal SMTP On the Default receive connector on each HT, change to use CorporateNetwork IP and the non-load-balanced IP from the NLBNetwork Create a new receive connector on each HT, for the load-balanced IP as Custom, port 25 Set Permission Groups for each new receive connector to Anonymous Users Remove Anonymous Users from the Default receive connector on each HT Mark that the new receive connectors can relay email to any internal user: Get-ReceiveConnector Incoming SMTP NLB | Add-AdPermission -user NT Authority\Anonymous Logon -ExtendedRights ms-Exch-SMTP-Accept-Any-Recipient Remove the default IP port configuration from the cluster and add port 25 and optionally 587 Show that it works (drainstop, etc.etc.) Configure NLB for CAS Add ports 80, 443, 110, 143 Import SSL certificate using Certificates MMC Get-ExchangeCertificate to obtain thumbprint Enable-ExchangeCertificate -thumb ### -Services IIS, SMTP Set-OutlookProvider EXPR -CertPrincipalName 'msstd:*.smithcons.com' Restart-Service MSExchangeTransport Iisreset /noforce Configure profile for Outlook 2007 on AD01; illustrate Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 2:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows 2008 R2 NLB I am trying to setup an NLB cluster in Windows Server 2008 R2 and having some difficulties. I am trying to use the same methodology that I have before with Windows 2003, without success. It appears that there are several changes in 2008 that affect NLB. I am using 2 NICs that are on different subnets, the second of which does not have a gateway. The second NIC is the one that has the NLB attached. I have found info on turning on forwarding but that did not resolve it. It looks like you can actually setup an NLB in 2008 with only one NIC, and I even found an article where the person was putting both NICs on the same subnet, which I thought was a no-no. Basically, what I need is some information on best practices regarding how to setup each NIC (same or different subnet, gateway or not, which NIC to use to create the NLB). Bill Mayo P.S. I am
Re: Please be assisting in selection
Is it April already?! -- ME2 On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Please be assisting in selection
+1. These things rock. -- ME2 On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.comwrote: I'd suggest transcending the ancient art of picking with wood, and look at these: http://www.amazon.com/DenTek-Triple-Clean-Floss-90-count/dp/B002WTCK0U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1298926098sr=8-2 You could take them to your revered dentist and be a hero. - WJR On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 14:19, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
Trolls there will always be. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 4:17 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Please be assisting in selection Is it April already?! -- ME2 On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:19 PM, Amit Hanji amit.ha...@gmail.commailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com wrote: I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Please be assisting in selection
However, as long as they have the same cinnamon content and diameter, you should be able to use 3rd party toothpicks. -sc From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Please be assisting in selection I like the cinnamon flavored round ones. Make sure to get them from a reputable vendor because you don't want to get refurbished ones. The refurbs don't hold up as well as OEM. BF From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Windows 2008 R2 NLB
That looks helpful. Thanks, Michael! From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 4:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 2008 R2 NLB There is probably a simple howTO out there for this, but this is an excerpt from a High-Availability Exchange class I teach, that gives the 500 foot view of how to set this up, granted it's based on Hyper-V. It should be enough to get you going: Configuration Documentation All servers running Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (evaluation) Exchange 2010 RTM + UR3 (evaluation) CAS+HT installed on Mail01, Mail02 MB installed on MBX01, MBX02 No UM, no Edge No Internet AD01 172.16.3.5 Mail01 172.16.3.10 Mail02 172.16.3.15 MBX01 172.16.3.20 MBX02 172.16.3.25 mail.smithcons.com172.16.30.30 TEC-DAG 172.16.3.100 Domain Setup Boot AD01 Add mail.smithcons.com to DNS on AD01 - 172.16.30.30 NLB Preparation Add new NIC to Mail01, Mail02 Mark all NICs on Mail01, Mail02 for MAC Spoofing Boot Mail01, Mail02 Verify that all Automatic services have started on Mail01, Mail02 Install NLB Cluster Add NLB Feature Configure NICs: Mail01 - 172.16.30.10 Mail02 - 172.16.30.15 No gateway, no DNS, no WINS Rename lower-numbered Local Area Connection (LAC) to CorporateNetwork Rename other LAC to NLBNetwork Update binding order to put CorporateNetwork first Create NLB cluster on Mail01 Use NLB network 172.16.30.30 mail.smithcons.com Allow cluster to converge Add Mail02 to cluster Allow cluster to converge ...resolve inevitable issues Test NLB Cluster https://mail01/owa https://mail02/owa https://mail.smithcons.com/owa Drainstop both servers, illustrate cluster no longer works, individuals do Resume servers Configure NLB for HT Discuss round-robin vs. NLB for HT Discuss issue with doing LB of internal SMTP On the Default receive connector on each HT, change to use CorporateNetwork IP and the non-load-balanced IP from the NLBNetwork Create a new receive connector on each HT, for the load-balanced IP as Custom, port 25 Set Permission Groups for each new receive connector to Anonymous Users Remove Anonymous Users from the Default receive connector on each HT Mark that the new receive connectors can relay email to any internal user: Get-ReceiveConnector Incoming SMTP NLB | Add-AdPermission -user NT Authority\Anonymous Logon -ExtendedRights ms-Exch-SMTP-Accept-Any-Recipient Remove the default IP port configuration from the cluster and add port 25 and optionally 587 Show that it works (drainstop, etc.etc.) Configure NLB for CAS Add ports 80, 443, 110, 143 Import SSL certificate using Certificates MMC Get-ExchangeCertificate to obtain thumbprint Enable-ExchangeCertificate -thumb ### -Services IIS, SMTP Set-OutlookProvider EXPR -CertPrincipalName 'msstd:*.smithcons.com' Restart-Service MSExchangeTransport Iisreset /noforce Configure profile for Outlook 2007 on AD01; illustrate Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 2:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows 2008 R2 NLB I am trying to setup an NLB cluster in Windows Server 2008 R2 and having some difficulties. I am trying to use the same methodology that I have before with Windows 2003, without success. It appears that there are several changes in 2008 that affect NLB. I am using 2 NICs that are on different subnets, the second of which does not have a gateway. The second NIC is the one that has the NLB attached. I have found info on turning on forwarding but that did not resolve it. It looks like you can actually setup an NLB in 2008 with only one NIC, and I even found an article where the person
RE: Brian Krebs on security
The comment that it's purely a rollup of security fixes is pretty far off base though IMO... Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.com w - 312.625.1438 | c - 312.731.3132 From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 9:13 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Brian Krebs on security I think that Krebs comments were even handed and reasonable - except that I disagree with his conclusion. As always, update your OTHER software first, to ensure that it's compatible with the latest and greatest. The Microsoft ecosystem is HUGE. It is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to test everything and every combination. Secunia's applications are great for this. If you have huge LOB applications - you may want to ensure that the vendor supports the new SP. You absolutely want to test, test, test. If you don't - well, shame on you and no one else. And I completely agree with ASB - I much prefer to use the full installer (regardless of how huge it is). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 11:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Brian Krebs on security There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. ASB (Find me online via About.Mehttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out a service pack to the 2,000+ machines in my enterprise without first testing and monitoring mailing lists like this one, I have no qualms about installing it on a small scale shortly after release. Statistically speaking, this is a pretty safe move. Yes, we see people who run into problems--but those problems are generally the exception rather than the rule, and
RE: Brian Krebs on security
For server, I agree. Not a lot in Win7 though, other than the updated RDS client and patches... Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 4:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Brian Krebs on security The comment that it's purely a rollup of security fixes is pretty far off base though IMO... Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com w - 312.625.1438 | c - 312.731.3132 From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 9:13 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Brian Krebs on security I think that Krebs comments were even handed and reasonable - except that I disagree with his conclusion. As always, update your OTHER software first, to ensure that it's compatible with the latest and greatest. The Microsoft ecosystem is HUGE. It is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to test everything and every combination. Secunia's applications are great for this. If you have huge LOB applications - you may want to ensure that the vendor supports the new SP. You absolutely want to test, test, test. If you don't - well, shame on you and no one else. And I completely agree with ASB - I much prefer to use the full installer (regardless of how huge it is). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 11:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Brian Krebs on security There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. ASB (Find me online via About.Mehttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack-1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on this list deploys an OS service pack on a large scale without testing first. My process, for example, is to first install on my own personal and work machines (I have quite a mix of different machine types), then to have my technicians install it within our department, then to spread out from there in increasingly larger batches. While I would never push out
Re: OT: Backup Exec Ralus Agent
Worse case...I can always call Symantec but I *really* don't like doing that! esp now that they don't support AIX at all. On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Cameron cameron.orl...@gmail.com wrote: Good afternoon all, I'm trying to find out what version of Ralus Agent is actually running on AIX 5.3 I've tried all the various methods I could find online and so far no joy. I know that at some point in the past, the agent for 12.5 was installed, but then rolled back because of SERIOUS performance issues but I'm not sure to which version. At Symantecs urging I installed the 12.5 agent on AIX 6.1 and it's brutal ( ~182mb/min) where my AIX 5.3 is fine (~1500mb/min). Any suggestions? TIA Cameron ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Brian Krebs on security
Well, the release notes are a one page doc that reads like this: A few changes to VDI, RemoteTX and Dynamic Memory, and all previously released updates. And even the Notable Changes guide says this: While many of the updates contained in SP1 are available as individual downloads, the integration of these updates in SP1 enhances the ease of deployment for IT administrators. *Purely* a rollup? No. *Largely*? from what I have seen, I'd say yes. From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Brian Krebs on security The comment that it's purely a rollup of security fixes is pretty far off base though IMO. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.com w - 312.625.1438 | c - 312.731.3132 From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 9:13 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Brian Krebs on security I think that Krebs comments were even handed and reasonable - except that I disagree with his conclusion. As always, update your OTHER software first, to ensure that it's compatible with the latest and greatest. The Microsoft ecosystem is HUGE. It is absolutely impossible for Microsoft to test everything and every combination. Secunia's applications are great for this. If you have huge LOB applications - you may want to ensure that the vendor supports the new SP. You absolutely want to test, test, test. If you don't - well, shame on you and no one else. And I completely agree with ASB - I much prefer to use the full installer (regardless of how huge it is). Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 11:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Brian Krebs on security There is nothing he says that some unimpressed cool kid says every time Microsoft releases a service pack. His objections are edge case which people should be reading in the release notes before installing in an enterprise anyway. We'll probably do what we normally do. Drop it on our own groups IT specific servers next month and then slowly roll it out to everyone else over time. As to putting it on my desktop? I did all my home systems this weekend and will be testing my work system at some point when I want to play with rebooting :) Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'd say, read what he wrote and decide whether or not you agree with it for yourself. Name trusting can only get you so far. I see what he says, and I know that many are gunshy about service packs and patches, but I've been fine with patches for Windows 2003 and later, by simply testing them out, reviewing key sites for published problems, and then deploying. Oh, and I prefer to deploy with the full executable vs the Windows Update file, at least in the beginning. There always seem to be more problems with the Windows Update delivery mechanism in the early days of major patches, and these issues tend to be about the delivery rather than the actual patch content, most of the time. ASB (Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio ) Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 9:05 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Susan Bradley - a name I trust - posted the below to the patch management list. I have heard of Brian and read a few of his posts, have any of you had any direct interactions with this guy? What I'm really asking is if I should weigh his opinion similar to Susan, or Michael B Smith, and a few others? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Susan Bradley [mailto:sbrad...@pacbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:27 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: Re: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. Before You Install Windows 7 Service Pack 1 - Krebs on Security: http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pac k-1/ http://krebsonsecurity.com/2011/02/before-you-install-windows-7-service-pack -1/ On 2/26/2011 1:12 PM, Fred Dunn wrote: This is generally the accepted Best Practice for Service Packs. Aside from that even at the Analysts own computer (unless it a standard load and has remained in that pristine state) you can wait as long as you want but at the personal computer level all are different and you could still hit a new bug a year from now. FD -Original Message- From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:06 PM To: Patch Management Mailing List Subject: RE: Can't backup Win 7 computer after installing. I doubt that too many on
RE: Please be assisting in selection
Let me guess, you had already chosen your toothpick and purchased before posting, but just wanted to see what the list would recommend ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: Windows 2008 R2 NLB
From within VMware the default network configuration will allow for NLB. If you've made changes then you may run into a problem. Configuration tab Networking Pick a switch Properties edit vSwitch Security Default should be Promiscuous - Reject MAC Address Changes - Accept Forged Transmits - Accept Some security docs suggest you change the last two to Reject will will 'break' MS NLB at the guest level. We found out when we made these changes in one of our environments. Steven Peck http://www.blkmtn.org On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Mayo, Bill bem...@pittcountync.gov wrote: That looks helpful. Thanks, Michael! *From:* Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 28, 2011 4:13 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Windows 2008 R2 NLB There is probably a simple howTO out there for this, but this is an excerpt from a High-Availability Exchange class I teach, that gives the “500 foot view” of how to set this up, granted it’s based on Hyper-V. It should be enough to get you going: Configuration Documentation All servers running Server 2008 R2 Enterprise (evaluation) Exchange 2010 RTM + UR3 (evaluation) CAS+HT installed on Mail01, Mail02 MB installed on MBX01, MBX02 No UM, no Edge No Internet AD01 172.16.3.5 Mail01 172.16.3.10 Mail02 172.16.3.15 MBX01 172.16.3.20 MBX02 172.16.3.25 mail.smithcons.com172.16.30.30 TEC-DAG 172.16.3.100 Domain Setup Boot AD01 Add mail.smithcons.com to DNS on AD01 – 172.16.30.30 NLB Preparation Add new NIC to Mail01, Mail02 Mark all NICs on Mail01, Mail02 for MAC Spoofing Boot Mail01, Mail02 Verify that all “Automatic” services have started on Mail01, Mail02 Install NLB Cluster Add NLB Feature Configure NICs: Mail01 – 172.16.30.10 Mail02 – 172.16.30.15 No gateway, no DNS, no WINS Rename lower-numbered Local Area Connection (LAC) to CorporateNetwork Rename other LAC to NLBNetwork Update binding order to put CorporateNetwork first Create NLB cluster on Mail01 Use NLB network 172.16.30.30 mail.smithcons.com Allow cluster to converge Add Mail02 to cluster Allow cluster to converge …resolve inevitable issues Test NLB Cluster https://mail01/owa https://mail02/owa https://mail.smithcons.com/owa Drainstop both servers, illustrate cluster no longer works, individuals do Resume servers Configure NLB for HT Discuss round-robin vs. NLB for HT Discuss issue with doing LB of internal SMTP On the Default receive connector on each HT, change to use CorporateNetwork IP and the non-load-balanced IP from the NLBNetwork Create a new receive connector on each HT, for the load-balanced IP as Custom, port 25 Set Permission Groups for each new receive connector to “Anonymous Users” Remove Anonymous Users from the Default receive connector on each HT Mark that the new receive connectors can relay email to any internal user: Get-ReceiveConnector “Incoming SMTP NLB” | Add-AdPermission –user “NT Authority\Anonymous Logon” -ExtendedRights ms-Exch-SMTP-Accept-Any-Recipient Remove the default IP port configuration from the cluster and add port 25 and optionally 587 Show that it works (drainstop, etc.etc.) Configure NLB for CAS Add ports 80, 443, 110, 143 Import SSL certificate using Certificates MMC Get-ExchangeCertificate to obtain thumbprint Enable-ExchangeCertificate –thumb ### -Services IIS, SMTP Set-OutlookProvider EXPR –CertPrincipalName ‘msstd:*. smithcons.com’ Restart-Service MSExchangeTransport Iisreset /noforce Configure profile for Outlook 2007 on AD01; illustrate Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com *From:* Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov]
RE: Please be assisting in selection
Hahahahahahahahaha, +1 Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 28, 2011 5:31 PM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: Let me guess, you had already chosen your toothpick and purchased before posting, but just wanted to see what the list would recommend ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Amit Hanji [mailto:amit.ha...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Please be assisting in selection I am having to be selecting the most proper toothpicks for my office. I am not having too very much experience in these areas and would apprciate your kind recomend of type. I've looking at some Google searches and on Amazon they are having both round and square deliniations of toothpick desings. Please make a recomendation for which one is most best. I need to be ording some as most quickly as possible. Thanks to all. UR Friend, Amit ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
IP KVM
We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
I have the -2 Dell's you mentioned. They work well and have http as well as the Dell application. They also have extenders that allow you to turn a single port into 8 ports.If I had to change for some reason and couldn't get the Dell, I would look at that Avocent. I have used those before as well and liked them. BF From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
I've heard good things about Accent. I have a Raritan and I like it.what don't you like about it? Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 28, 2011 8:02 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto: listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
The #1 problem is that the mouse in the KVM window trails the real mouse. Too many false clicks. It's appallingly slow. Which I guess is tied to the #1 problem. In a multiple monitors configuration, if you've moved the KVM window to any other monitor, every time the KVM window refreshes, it places the window back on monitor #1. The 3 point font in the KVM window when it first opens is ridiculous. The customer was also misinformed about the licensing restrictions for what they bought. I've suggested they involve legal about that, because they have the misinformation on record from the sales-weasel. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Jonathan [mailto:ncm...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I've heard good things about Accent. I have a Raritan and I like it.what don't you like about it? Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 28, 2011 8:02 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.commailto:gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.commailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
Autocorrect strikes againI meant Avocent, not Accent, just to clarify Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 28, 2011 8:08 PM, Jonathan ncm...@gmail.com wrote: I've heard good things about Accent. I have a Raritan and I like it.what don't you like about it? Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 28, 2011 8:02 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto: listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: IP KVM
Sounds like a bad situation. I think mouse emulation is a struggle for most out-of-band remote access solutions. We've had good luck with Dell and Tripplite solutions by turning off mouse hardware acceleration. - Sean On Feb 28, 2011, at 4:18 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: The #1 problem is that the mouse in the KVM window trails the real mouse. Too many false clicks. It’s appallingly slow. Which I guess is tied to the #1 problem. In a multiple monitors configuration, if you’ve moved the KVM window to any other monitor, every time the KVM window refreshes, it places the window back on monitor #1. The 3 point font in the KVM window when it first opens is ridiculous. The customer was also misinformed about the licensing restrictions for what they bought. I’ve suggested they involve legal about that, because they have the misinformation on record from the sales-weasel. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Jonathan [mailto:ncm...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I've heard good things about Accent. I have a Raritan and I like it.what don't you like about it? Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Feb 28, 2011 8:02 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Wifi monitoring
All, Now that I have a Win7 Pro laptop of my very own at work, I have put some utilities on it to monitor my wifi environment. I've started with: InSSIDer Xirrus WifiMonitor gadget Ekahau Heatmapper I didn't put on PassMark's WirelessMon (it's only a 30-day eval, didn't want to be bothered with it.) I've also got the Android Wifi Analyzer app running on my phone. However, all of these are very limited, and are going to require lots of work to map my space, and to keep monitoring for rogue WAPs, etc. I'm aware of the Airtight, Cisco Clean Air, and several others, but I'm guessing they are way out of my price range, as their web sites all say ask for a quote. Ideally, I'd like to find an app that I could use to poll my WAPs and use them to map my space to locate any other WAPs inside my building and their SSIDs - I'm thinking that triangulation via signal strength measurement at the various WAPs could create a useful map. For instance, I've found two SSIDs that are operating in ad hoc mode, and two that are operating in infrastructure mode, with relatively strong signals, but I simply don't have the time to walk around and do a survey, especially when the Ekahau free product will only do a 15 minute survey at a time. I've got 15 Cisco 1240AG units, so something that interoperates with them would be ideal. Anyone know of any relatively inexpensive (or even free) apps that might do this? Thanks, Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: IP KVM
I've hated (dislike, really) Raritan stuff for years. The Avocent stuff just keeps getting better.I still have an 8-port Avocent SwitchView KVM that has been humming along for me at home for almost 10 years now. *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.comwrote: I just had a customer roll-out Raritan’s IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent’s a few years ago. I would hope that they didn’t screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com *From:* gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn’t the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! *Greg Sweers* CEO *ACTS360.com http://www.acts360.com/*** *P.O. Box 1193* *Brandon, FL 33509* *813-657-0849 Office* *813-758-6850 Cell* *813-341-1270 Fax* ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
Re: IP KVM
http://www.avocent.com/Products/Category/KVM_Appliances/IP_Appliances/AutoView_Digital_KVM_Appliances.aspx http://www.avocent.com/Products/Category/KVM_Appliances/IP_Appliances/AutoView_Digital_KVM_Appliances.aspxIt's not hard to get up to speed on these things at all. I've introduced them to several techs at different places, and they've gotten on the ball quite quickly. *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 7:49 PM, gswe...@acts360.com wrote: We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn’t the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! *Greg Sweers* CEO *ACTS360.com http://www.acts360.com/*** *P.O. Box 1193* *Brandon, FL 33509* *813-657-0849 Office* *813-758-6850 Cell* *813-341-1270 Fax* ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
Bob, What was the big difference between the first version and the -2 and would you say 600 to 1000.00 difference in price is worth it? Looks like they are just rebranded Advocent's. Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:07 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I have the -2 Dell's you mentioned. They work well and have http as well as the Dell application. They also have extenders that allow you to turn a single port into 8 ports.If I had to change for some reason and couldn't get the Dell, I would look at that Avocent. I have used those before as well and liked them. BF From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: IP KVM
It would appear that way to me. http://dell.avocent.com Jonathan - Thumb typed from my HTC Droid Incredible (and yes, it really is) on the Verizon network. On Mar 1, 2011 12:22 AM, gswe...@acts360.com wrote: Bob, What was the big difference between the first version and the -2 and would you say 600 to 1000.00 difference in price is worth it? Looks like they are just rebranded Advocent's. Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:07 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I have the -2 Dell's you mentioned. They work well and have http as well as the Dell application. They also have extenders that allow you to turn a single port into 8 ports. If I had to change for some reason and couldn't get the Dell, I would look at that Avocent. I have used those before as well and liked them. BF From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 8:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IP KVM I just had a customer roll-out Raritan's IP KVM to about 200 servers. They hate it. So do I. I had pretty good luck with Avocent's a few years ago. I would hope that they didn't screw up the product line. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: gswe...@acts360.com [mailto:gswe...@acts360.com] Sent: Monday, February 28, 2011 7:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IP KVM We have about 16 physical boxes that we need to have BIOS level access to. Some of them will be rotating workstations and servers that are setup, built and deployed to other locations. We are looking at a cost effective yet functional switch that will allow at least 2 remote Ip connections. PS/2, USB connections support is required. I would prefer not having to purchase expensive software to fully enable the device. Anyone have any recommendations.. Dell, Advocent, Raritan have been brought up by our techs, but none of them have any significant experience with any of them. I have used the Dell 2161 which worked, but it wasn't the most streamlined interface. I heard the -2 versions are much better. Thanks again! Greg Sweers CEO ACTS360.comhttp://www.acts360.com/ P.O. Box 1193 Brandon, FL 33509 813-657-0849 Office 813-758-6850 Cell 813-341-1270 Fax ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto: listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto: listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto: listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
