RE: outlook autocomplete lost
This is handy: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/outlook_nk2_edit.html It also works on remote computers if you close Outlook on them first. From: Bill Humphries [mailto:nt...@hedgedigger.com] Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 11:35 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: outlook autocomplete lost http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/copy-autocomplete-name-list-to-another-computer-HA001139451.aspx From: James Rankinmailto:kz2...@googlemail.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 1:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issuesmailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: Re: outlook autocomplete lost Its a .nk2 file somewhere in AppData, at least it was in 2007 and prior. You need to ideally hive this off somehow. On 18 February 2013 18:15, Adam Greene maill...@webjogger.netmailto:maill...@webjogger.net wrote: Hi guys, We’ve run into the same issue a number of times: when we have to rebuild a customer’s Outlook profile, Outlook loses a record of whatever it bases its autocomplete feature on (i.e. the feature where you start to type an email address and Outlook finishes it for you). Is there some way to back up reimport this record so the customer doesn’t have to start from scratch each time? Thanks, Adam ~ 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 -- James Rankin Technical Consultant (ACA, CCA, MCTS) http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk ~ 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 This e-mail may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the information is strictly prohibited. E-mail is inherently insecure and Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center will not accept responsibility for any disclosure or loss of information as a result of this electronic communication. ~ 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: Anyone using GFI WebMonitor?
We’ve been using WebMarshal for several years and have been very happy with it. The policies are very flexible. https://www.trustwave.com/web-security/webmarshal/ From: John Leto [mailto:jo...@colonialsavings.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:23 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Anyone using GFI WebMonitor? We switched from Iprism to the Sophos web appliance a few weeks ago and it’s been pretty good thus far. From: ntsysadmin [mailto:ntsysad...@rccs.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Anyone using GFI WebMonitor? We are currently using an iPrism for content filtering and we’re looking at possible alternatives. Is anyone using WebMonitor from GFI? Opinions? Any other products you like better for content filtering? Thanks, Michael Tobias IT Administrator Redeemer Classical Christian School www.rccs.orghttp://www.rccs.org 410.592.9625 ~ 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 This e-mail may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the information is strictly prohibited. E-mail is inherently insecure and Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center will not accept responsibility for any disclosure or loss of information as a result of this electronic communication. ~ 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: Java vulnerability Q
That’s scary. One of the first things I did when I started here 12 years ago is take away local admin from everyone. I got some pushback, griping, and even threats initially, but we haven’t had any malware since, and we can directly control what gets installed on PCs. The result is that the systems are more secure, reliable, and cheaper to operate. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 10:20 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Java vulnerability Q I my environment, anyone, because they’re all local admins. I don’t think it’s entirely my fault, but it’s not because I haven’t tried to change it….the Service Desk guys are unwilling to make the effort and neither is management…I’ve vented about that here before. From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]mailto:[mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 8:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Java vulnerability Q I am betting you intentionally skip over the hidden tidbit in his question. “If a user gets a message from the Java updater, should they accept it…” What kind of user can install a Java update? ☺ From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org]mailto:[mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:54 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Java vulnerability Q I would semi-trust the java updaters, but honestly, I would be pushing java 7 version 7 if you have a centralized platform for software updates. And if you don’t need java on your systems for functionality, remove it altogether. Z Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, Security +, Network + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization ezi...@lifespan.orgmailto:ezi...@lifespan.org From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org]mailto:[mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:37 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Java vulnerability Q Thanks. If a user gets a message from the Java updater, should they accept it if it’s verified from Oracle, or is that potentially an exploit? From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 8:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Java vulnerability Q Most times it’s a keylogger or other malicious code downloaded from multiple sources that will hook processes inject into other processes (legit) and try to remain persistent. If you can disable java invocation in the Internet Zone, which will stop the drive-by’s for the time being. Z Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, Security +, Network + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization ezi...@lifespan.orgmailto:ezi...@lifespan.org From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org]mailto:[mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:14 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Java vulnerability Q The exploit is used to drop code on the target. That is how most of the exploits that you hear about are used. It isn’t that I use Java to get your password….I use Java to drop a keylogger on your box to get your password…for example. So you are looking for what they dropped. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, September 07, 2012 11:09 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Java vulnerability Q If a system has been compromised by the latest Java exploit – how would someone know? What would you look for? David Lum Systems Engineer // NWEATM Office 503.548.5229 // Cell (voice/text) 503.267.9764 ~ 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.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource
RE: Time for new core switches
I’ve been running Enterasys switches exclusively for several years and am very happy with them http://www.enterasys.com/. Before that, I’ve had Cisco, 3Com, Dell. One cool thing about Enterasys is that the default configs make sense, like the default QOS settings. From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:09 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Time for new core switches http://www.dell.com/us/enterprise/p/force10-z-series In the datacenter. -sc From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org]mailto:[mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Time for new core switches Hi Folks, My core switch bank is a series of 3COM (HP) 1GIG managed switches. They've worked very well. I don't think the exact model is made anymore, so I cannot add to the current bank. Looking at my options, what speeds are you now using for your core switches: 1 GB, 10, 100? We don't do any audio or AutoCad type of things here, but I do have several SANS that are connected to the core. I haven't run any port stats yet but I will. What about port size? Each of these switches has 24 ports. I could continue with smaller switches or look for a few switches with many ports. I recall seeing a Foundry core switch a few years ago and I think it had a few hundred ports. Thoughts? Tom Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- 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 This e-mail may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the information is strictly prohibited. E-mail is inherently insecure and Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center will not accept responsibility for any disclosure or loss of information as a result of this electronic communication. ~ 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: File copy performance - XP vs Win7
Receive Side Scaling (RSS) – enabled by default on Win 7 2008R2 – disable it, and your problems will likely go away. It causes even worse problems on servers with NIC teaming. Derek Harris Information Security Officer / Systems Administrator Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center (303) 274-7326 Feel Better. Do More.http://www.panoramaortho.com/ Smart people learn from their mistakes; really smart people learn from the mistakes of others. From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 1:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: File copy performance - XP vs Win7 Use an app like LAN Speed Testhttp://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=LAN+Speed+Test to manually verify transfer time/speeds. Based on other chatter I have come across, these are likely associated to known issues/settings in Windows 7 that can be disabled. Verify the transfer time-to-transfer complaint first. Make sure to take into account locally available resources and system use. -- Espi On Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM, Richard McClary richard.mccl...@aspca.orgmailto:richard.mccl...@aspca.org wrote: Greetings! Our DBA created a backup system for our DB2 databases where a VM (running DB2 for the tools) would back up our medical records database (on another server), create ZIP files (the zip script was set to create zip files from the database backup in 4 Gb chunks), then copy those chunks to a user’s desktop PC. The principle user of that PC would then burn the ZIP files onto DVDs for storage. The zip files total a bit over 5 Gb. Back when the “target PC” was my own, I had a Dell PWS-390 running XP Pro SP3, 32-bit. The “target PC” is now an Optiplex 990 running Windows 7 Pro, 64-bit. Our DBA says the copy from the backup system to the “target PC” seems to take twice as long copying to the Win 7 machine than it did to the Win XP machine. Any ideas as to what might be slowing down the copy process? (FWIW, the motherboard on that PWS-390 failed a couple of months back, so a side-by-side test would require scrounging up a still-functional PWS-390, installing XP, etc.) Thanks! -- richard -- Richard D. McClary Jr Infrastructure Architect, Information Technology Group ASPCA® 1717 S. Philo Rd, Ste 36 Urbana, IL 61802 richard.mccl...@aspca.orgmailto:richard.mccl...@aspca.org P: 217-337-9761tel:217-337-9761 C: 217-417-1182tel:217-417-1182 F: 217-337-9761tel:217-337-9761 www.aspca.orghttp://www.aspca.org/ The information contained in this e-mail, and any attachments hereto, is from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) and is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of the contents of this e-mail, and any attachments hereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me by reply email and permanently delete the original and any copy of this e-mail and any printout thereof. ~ 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 This e-mail may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the information is strictly prohibited. E-mail is inherently insecure and Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center will not accept responsibility for any disclosure or loss of information as a result of this electronic communication. ~ 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: Spam filters
I use Ninja as another layer after the SpamBlocker on my Watchguard firewall drops the most gratuitous stuff. The latest 2007 version fixed a lot of bugs and is finally as good as the 2003 version. For a low-volume site (5000 legit messages/day) it works pretty well at a low cost. For higher-volume sites, I would definitely recommend an appliance. From: Louis, Joe [mailto:jlo...@guardianalarm.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 10:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Spam filters I use a Barracuda. I’d much rather filter it before it gains access to my network/email server. From: Jay Dale [mailto:jd...@xpresstel.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:09 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Spam filters Hey guys, I am a pretty new customer of VIPRE and like what I’ve seen so far. Sold it to a couple of small customers with no complaints as of yet. My question is regarding email spam filtering. I know a lot of you VIPRE users perhaps are using Ninja, which I’m assuming is server-based. For years I have been using Katharion, which is similar to Postini as an offsite-based filter. I’m just curious as to what you guys prefer when it comes to these kinds of apps, or if you prefer appliance-based filtering. Thanks, Jay Jay Dale • I.T. Director Xpresstel, Inc • Telecom I.T. Solutions 8515 Jackrabbit Rd• Ste T• Houston, TX 77095 Office: 281-856-8335 • Fax: 281-856-8399 http://www.xpresstel.com THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS TRANSMISSION IS A PRIVILEGED FIRM-CLIENT COMMUNICATION, WORK PRODUCT AND/OR CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATION INTENDED FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY NAMED ABOVE. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY DISSEMINATION, DISTRIBUTION OR COPYING OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY SEND A REPLY AND DELETE THE EMAIL PROMPTLY. This e-mail may contain information that is privileged and confidential, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of the information is strictly prohibited. E-mail is inherently insecure and Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center will not accept responsibility for any disclosure or loss of information as a result of this electronic communication. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Wireless upgrade to 802.11n
Sorry I'm so far behind with this, but we looked at all of the usual suspects, and narrowed it down to Aruba Meru. We ended up going with Meru, because the throughput is quite a bit higher, especially with mixed b/g/n clients. If you have one b client, Aruba ( Motorola, Cisco) will reduce all of your clients to 11Mbps. Derek Harris Systems Administrator Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center If you want to be free, there is but one way; it is to guarantee an equally full measure of liberty to all your neighbors. There is no other. - Carl Schurz From: Martin Blackstone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Wireless upgrade to 802.11n We use (and sell) Aruba. I have not done the N yet but have G deployed through my office and it is the only method our staff use to connect to the network. We have not had one minute of unplanned downtime with the Aruba in the year we have used it. Not a single one. I love this part. It is the choice of wireless infrastructure for the Defcon and BlackHat conferences, and to me that says a hell of a lot. http://www.scscblogs.com/catalysttech/index.php/2008/08/aruba-networks-withstands-defcon-16-and-black-hat-conferences/ From: Chinnery, Paul [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:56 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Wireless upgrade to 802.11n We are going to replace our 802.11a wireless with 802.11n. So far, we have narrowed it down to: Motorola Cisco Aruba It's a small wireless network of only 31 AP's, for now, which includes clinical staff and a guest wirelss. Has anybody rolled out 802.11n and, if so, who did you go with? Paul Chinnery Network Administrator Memorial Medical Center 231-845-2319 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Network core switch
Sorry I'm so late to respond, but I'm running Enterasys switches: C3G-48
stacks, mostly, with an A2H-48 POE for IP phones at one office. They're pretty
nice, and have some good features for the price, and the customer support is
the best I've gotten from any vendor. I originally installed C2s, but had
several of them fail, so Enterasys swapped all of them for C3s at no charge,
and sent an engineer onsite to help me swap 'em out. The C3s have been solid
so far.
Derek Harris
Systems Administrator
Panorama Orthopedics Spine Center
You must keep your mind on the objective, not on the obstacle. -- William
Randolph Hearst
From: Chinnery, Paul [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 1:15 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Network core switch
What about Enterasys? Anybody have any experience with them?
Paul Chinnery
Network Administrator
Memorial Medical Center
231-845-2319
From: Sean Rector [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:33 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: RE: Network core switch
I'd recommend either Adtran or HP - Adtran gives a minimum 5yr warranty and
lifetime software HP gives a lifetime warranty and software.
Sean Rector, MCSE
From: Chinnery, Paul [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:10 PM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Network core switch
My old Cisco 4006 is nearing end of life where Cisco won't even support it. So,
I need to put it in a budget request for a replacement core switch.
I've already researched possible Cisco replacements but I wanted to ask the
group for their opinions regarding other company's products such as Foundry.
95% of all network traffic passes through this switch which is a layer 3, btw.
48 gig ports, 6 or so gbics and the balance will be 100 meg.
Paul Chinnery
Network Administrator
Memorial Medical Center
231-845-2319
Information Technology Manager
Virginia Opera Association
E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone:(757) 213-4548 (direct line)
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OT: GFI nightmares
I used to have a pretty positive view of GFI, but I've had such a nightmare experience with them over the last month that I will never buy, or recommend that anyone else buy, another product from them. FaxMaker is a small-time, crap product that is not suitable for more than a handful of users. It is NOT, despite their claims, AD integrated: simply reading an e-mail address from AD doesn't qualify. They can claim Exchange 2007 compatibility, because it doesn't actually integrate, and doesn't use any features of Exchange; it is simply a small SMTP server, and each user has to be painstakingly setup within GFI. It may be a fine, low-cost solution for a small company, but the administrative burden is too high for more than a few users. I'm sticking with Omtool Genifax, even though it doesn't have an Exch 2007 connector yet -- it works for receiving with the SMTP connector, but I lost a lot of convenience that the Exch 2003 connector had. (I have no relationship with Omtool except customer) ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~
RE: GFI nightmares
The nightmare part was dealing with their support. Their support manager, Terry Erickson, is trying to squeeze $4000 out of me. I 've told him go ahead and sue me, weasel. From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:19 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: GFI nightmares S, how do you really feel ? Really, I can see how you provide a negative review based on your experienced shortcomings, but does that really qualify as a NIGHTMARE ? Or is there more you're not telling us... From: Derek Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 10:29 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: GFI nightmares I used to have a pretty positive view of GFI, but I've had such a nightmare experience with them over the last month that I will never buy, or recommend that anyone else buy, another product from them. FaxMaker is a small-time, crap product that is not suitable for more than a handful of users. It is NOT, despite their claims, AD integrated: simply reading an e-mail address from AD doesn't qualify. They can claim Exchange 2007 compatibility, because it doesn't actually integrate, and doesn't use any features of Exchange; it is simply a small SMTP server, and each user has to be painstakingly setup within GFI. It may be a fine, low-cost solution for a small company, but the administrative burden is too high for more than a few users. I'm sticking with Omtool Genifax, even though it doesn't have an Exch 2007 connector yet -- it works for receiving with the SMTP connector, but I lost a lot of convenience that the Exch 2003 connector had. (I have no relationship with Omtool except customer) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.5/1278 - Release Date: 2/14/2008 10:28 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.5/1278 - Release Date: 2/14/2008 10:28 AM ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~
RE: HP Procurve - some questions
Have you looked at Enterasys? We use the SecureStack C-Series here; they're easy to setup manage, are reasonably priced, and they work great. http://www.enterasys.com -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 4:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: HP Procurve - some questions OK - seems reasonable. Well, then to manage the switches - there will be 12 or 14 of them - it would seem reasonable just to get the smallest switch that will support stacking, and use that as the commander, or else use the free management software that comes with... On Dec 28, 2007 2:25 PM, Tim Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a standard network port. That's why I say, all stacking lets you do is manage multiple switches with a single IP address ...Tim -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: HP Procurve - some questions Oh, yeah, one other thing: Does the stacking consume a standard network port, or is there a special stacking jack on the switch? On Dec 28, 2007 1:43 PM, Tim Evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While I can't comment on the 3400 series, we've had a bunch of 4000's around here for years and recently upgraded most of our network to 5400 series. With that caveat, all HP stacking does is let you manage the switches using a single IP address. One of them is designated the commander and the others are members. If one goes down (even the commander) the others continue to function normally. When you connect to the stack using telnet/ssh, you are prompted to select which switch to manage. When you connect using http, you connect to the commander and have to select the others to manage them. The configuration on each switch is independent - you have to enable VLAN's on each one, define the same VLANs on each one, etc. There is no special stacking connection, you just tie them together using a LAN connection on each one. So, you don't get the full switch backbone speed between stack members. Only the port speed of the to ports connecting them. HTH ...Tim -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:34 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: HP Procurve - some questions We're putting together a plan for upgrading our network, and I have a couple of questions regarding the Procurve 3400 series. They revolve around a decision I'll have to make about whether to get two 24-port switches, or a single 48 port switch. I'd like to get two of the 24 port switches, and put them in a stacked configuration, so that if one of them dies we won't lose everything, with our servers splitting their NICs between the two 24 port switches. They'll be the core switch(es) for our production network, and as such will be the VLAN termination point, router, root bridge, etc., and I'm wondering what the gotchas are for this kind of setup. Does anyone have experience with these, and how they behave if one of the stacked switched does a face plant? I'm also interested in the speed penalty that stacking incurs, if any. I haven't found hard figures on the HP site, but we're going to be considering SANs later in the year, and I want to make sure that we don't compromise their inherent 10Gig capability - we're thinking iSCSI, or even FC over Ethernet, if that becomes useful by then. TIA, Kurt ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~ ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja!~ ~ http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm ~
