Backup Exec ver. 12.0
Geetings, With my predecessor completely out of the picture now, I'm evaluating everything he was in charge of. One of his duties was setting up backup routines, and testing them. I am not able to find our installation media for Backup Exec 12. I have the license keys, but no way to install it. I sent an inquiry to Symantec to see if it was available for download, but I doubt it. Does any one on this list have a copy of this? I need to be able to install the core product, and agents for Windows servers, Exchange, and SQL. Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Backup Exec ver. 12.0
I tried that. The serial number I have is in this format: 01-2345-6789-004265. It says it's not valid. I also looked at the besernum.xml file and the serial number listed there does not work either. On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Harry Singh hbo...@gmail.com wrote: You should be able to download the product from the following website using the serial number you currently have. https://fileconnect.symantec.com On Wed, Nov 30, 2011 at 12:00 PM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Geetings, With my predecessor completely out of the picture now, I'm evaluating everything he was in charge of. One of his duties was setting up backup routines, and testing them. I am not able to find our installation media for Backup Exec 12. I have the license keys, but no way to install it. I sent an inquiry to Symantec to see if it was available for download, but I doubt it. Does any one on this list have a copy of this? I need to be able to install the core product, and agents for Windows servers, Exchange, and SQL. Thank you, Eric ~ 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
VMware help
Greetings, I inherited a VMware ESXi Ver. 5.0.0 server, and have no virtual experience. Can anyone point me to a good resource to get my knowledge ramped up? I specifically need help figuring out how to install new hardware in the server, and getting my Windows Server to recognize it. Thanks, Eric ~ 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: VMware help
I think what the previous consultant was trying to do might not be a good idea afterall. He wanted to run Backup Exec on a virual machine, so I'm trying to install a SAS HBA card. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: What specific hardware are you wanting to add? Word of caution, it may not be possible, as ESXi abstracts everything to the guests running on it. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I inherited a VMware ESXi Ver. 5.0.0 server, and have no virtual experience. Can anyone point me to a good resource to get my knowledge ramped up? I specifically need help figuring out how to install new hardware in the server, and getting my Windows Server to recognize it. Thanks, Eric ~ 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: VMware help
Yes, I was trying to install a SAS HBA card. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM, John Cook john.c...@pfsf.org wrote: Do you mean actual hardware? Once ESXi is installed you really shouldn't add any actual hardware of any kind, it'll break it - BSOD John W. Cook System Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, Fl 32607 Office (352) 244-1610 Cell (352) 215-6944 MCSE, MCP+I, MCTS, CompTIA A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:ithelp.e...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 2:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: VMware help Greetings, I inherited a VMware ESXi Ver. 5.0.0 server, and have no virtual experience. Can anyone point me to a good resource to get my knowledge ramped up? I specifically need help figuring out how to install new hardware in the server, and getting my Windows Server to recognize it. Thanks, Eric ~ 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 CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- 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: VMware help
No experience working with virtual machines. :-) On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Steve Ens stevey...@gmail.com wrote: No virtual experience or virtually no experience? LOL. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I inherited a VMware ESXi Ver. 5.0.0 server, and have no virtual experience. Can anyone point me to a good resource to get my knowledge ramped up? I specifically need help figuring out how to install new hardware in the server, and getting my Windows Server to recognize it. Thanks, Eric ~ 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
AV and malware protection?
If you had to secure your own personal computer at home (Windows 7), what AV, firewall, malware protection would you install? Thanks! ~ 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
Exchange 2003 question
Greetings, I have an issue with my Exchange 2003 server running on Server 2003. It is out of space, so I had to dismount the store. The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Can I install another Exchange 2003 server in the domain and have them work together? Once installed, I'd like to move existing users to the new server, and have mail be sent/delivered here as well. I would leave past employees on the existing box. It's Exchange Standard if that makes a difference. Anything I need to be aware of? I can get around in Exchange ok, but I don't know about some of the higher level stuff like this. Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Exchange 2003 question
I think there is some pending legal actions involving some past employees and he wants to keep their Mailboxes intact. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Please define The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Because standing up another Exchange server, and moving off some users, and shrinking the existing databases are all some level of change to the Exchange server... What you want can easily be done, pending a better understanding of your business constraints. ASB (Professional Bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I have an issue with my Exchange 2003 server running on Server 2003. It is out of space, so I had to dismount the store. The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Can I install another Exchange 2003 server in the domain and have them work together? Once installed, I'd like to move existing users to the new server, and have mail be sent/delivered here as well. I would leave past employees on the existing box. It's Exchange Standard if that makes a difference. Anything I need to be aware of? I can get around in Exchange ok, but I don't know about some of the higher level stuff like this. Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Exchange 2003 question
The server is maxed out drive wise. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: +1 Adding additional disks to the server is probably less intrusive and cheaper than another Exchange license, too. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Please define The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Because standing up another Exchange server, and moving off some users, and shrinking the existing databases are all some level of change to the Exchange server... What you want can easily be done, pending a better understanding of your business constraints. ASB (Professional Bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I have an issue with my Exchange 2003 server running on Server 2003. It is out of space, so I had to dismount the store. The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Can I install another Exchange 2003 server in the domain and have them work together? Once installed, I'd like to move existing users to the new server, and have mail be sent/delivered here as well. I would leave past employees on the existing box. It's Exchange Standard if that makes a difference. Anything I need to be aware of? I can get around in Exchange ok, but I don't know about some of the higher level stuff like this. Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Exchange 2003 question
I just had another thought. Ideally, I'd like to install a new Exchange 2010 Enterprise edition box. If I did this, could I: 1) Recreate the mail accounts I need going forward on the new server. 2) Have new mail routed to the new server. 3) Export relevant mail from 2003 and import into the appropriate accounts in 2010. 4) Leave the existing server alone for archival purposes. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: The server is maxed out drive wise. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: +1 Adding additional disks to the server is probably less intrusive and cheaper than another Exchange license, too. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Please define The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Because standing up another Exchange server, and moving off some users, and shrinking the existing databases are all some level of change to the Exchange server... What you want can easily be done, pending a better understanding of your business constraints. ASB (Professional Bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, I have an issue with my Exchange 2003 server running on Server 2003. It is out of space, so I had to dismount the store. The owner does not want me making any changes to this server for reasons I don't fully understand. Can I install another Exchange 2003 server in the domain and have them work together? Once installed, I'd like to move existing users to the new server, and have mail be sent/delivered here as well. I would leave past employees on the existing box. It's Exchange Standard if that makes a difference. Anything I need to be aware of? I can get around in Exchange ok, but I don't know about some of the higher level stuff like this. Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Exchange 2003 question
I'm hoping if I can install a new 2010 Exchange box, and start users off fresh, I can avoid making changes to the existing 2003 box. After getting the new server setup, and getting mail flowing in and out of it, I would only export data from old to new. An export would not alter anything, would it? Then I would just leave the old server where it sits. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: I think there is some pending legal actions involving some past employees and he wants to keep their Mailboxes intact. Contact a lawyer who specializes in computer forensic situations, find out what to do. Or get risk getting sued by your client if you ruin their court case. Your call. If you're going to move forward anyway (hope you have good liability insurance!), I'd make a complete hard disk image backup of the existing server before doing *anything*. -- 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
Looking for server in Michigan. Needed ASAP
Hey guys, I really hope a post like this is acceptable on the list. If not, my sincere apologies. Does anyone have a fairly hefty server available for sale in Michigan? I need a server with plenty of storage capacity (2+ TB) capable of running Exchange 2010. I need a server by tomorrow. If you have anything, call my cell. 248-459-3445. I'm looking at n HP DL180 G6 with 16 GB RAM and 6 600GB 6G SAS 15K 3.5IN drives but it can't be here until Thursday. Thank you, Eric ~ 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
Determine who has VPN access?
Greetings! I have a Windows 2003 Server configured for VPN access. Is there a way to determine what users/groups have the Dial-In/VPN right outside of going through each user in Active Directory? Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Determine who has VPN access?
Dude. You are awesome! Thanks so much for this. HUGE help. And thanks for the other feedback as well. As always, much appreciated. On Thu, Jun 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Mike Wiebke m...@yahoo.com wrote: You can do this with a saved query in ADUC. Just create a new query and select Custom Search for the query type. Click on the Advanced tab and enter msNPAllowDialIn=TRUE for the query. I think this is case sensitive . Mike W. - Original Message From: Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Thu, June 16, 2011 9:29:57 AM Subject: Determine who has VPN access? Greetings! I have a Windows 2003 Server configured for VPN access. Is there a way to determine what users/groups have the Dial-In/VPN right outside of going through each user in Active Directory? Thank you, Eric ~ 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
Exchange 2003 backup issue
Greetings, The last two nights, my Exchange 2003 backup has failed. It completed fine on Friday night. The error code I see in the Backup Exec (ver 12) Job Monitor shows error code E0008516. No changes have been made to the backup jobs. The only change I made related to the servers was to change the domain admin password which these servers (Backup server and Exchange server) both logon with. After changing the passwords, I made sure to change the password on all services using these passwords, and restarted them successfully. I also changed the passwords on the individual backup jobs. I have trouble believing the issue is related to the password change, as this was changed mid day on Friday, and as I stated the backup Friday night completed successfully. Any ideas? When I drill into the log, I see: Job Completion Status Job ended: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 at 3:10:21 AM Completed status: Failed Final error: 0xe0008516 - Resources specified for snapshot do not have any valid data on them. Check if files were deleted or renamed. Final error category: System Errors For additional information regarding this error refer to link V-79-57344-34070 Errors Click an error below to locate it in the job log Backup- ntcorp20.amurcorp.local V-79-57344-34110 - AOFO: Initialization failure on: Microsoft Information Store. Advanced Open File Option used: Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). Snapshot provider error (0xE0008516): Resources specified for snapshot do not have any valid data on them. Check if files were deleted or renamed. Check the Windows Event Viewer for details. Thank you! Eric ~ 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
Looking for recommendations on service providers
Greetings, I'm looking for recommendations on service providers operating in Michigan to perform the following: 1) Need a service provider who will assist in migrating from two Windows 2003 Active Directory domains to a single, current domain. Additionally, two Exchange 2003 servers need to be consolidated down to one as well. We are looking to partner with someone to spec out equipment, configure and install, and assist with the transition. 2) Need a service provider who will supplement our existing IT staff. This would mostly consist of periodic satellite office visits to resolve connectivity issues, hardware repair, virus removal, etc. It would also include backup at the main office sometime to perform network administration duties. If anyone on this list fits either description, I would love to hear from you. If not, recommendations from folks on this are always highly regarded. If you've had experience using anyone offering these services, I'd love to hear about them. Thank you! Eric ~ 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
Exchange 2003 database size limit
Greetings! It is my understanding on Exchange 2003 Standard there is a 75 GB database size limit. I also understand there are two files that comprise the store; STM file for non-MAPI data and EDB for MAPI data. My question is which file counts against the 75 GB limit? Both? Thank you, Eric ~ 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: Export documents from SharePoint?
I'd like to export them to the file system only. Some of these documents only exist in SharePoint currently. On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 10:15 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.com wrote: Do you want to move the docs to a newer version of SharePoint? Or actually export them all to a file system only? Cheers Ken *From:* Eric Brouwer [mailto:ithelp.e...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Thursday, 7 April 2011 2:05 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Export documents from SharePoint? Greetings, I inherited a SharePoint 3.0 installation, and I'm looking to decommision it. Problem is, a lot of the documentation only exists in SharePoint, which in turns resides in SQL. Is there any way to export all stored documents into the file system as their original file types? I'm finding solutions for SP 2007 2010, but nothing going back this far. Thank you! Eric ~ 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
Export documents from SharePoint?
Greetings, I inherited a SharePoint 3.0 installation, and I'm looking to decommision it. Problem is, a lot of the documentation only exists in SharePoint, which in turns resides in SQL. Is there any way to export all stored documents into the file system as their original file types? I'm finding solutions for SP 2007 2010, but nothing going back this far. Thank you! Eric ~ 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: Audit service?
Bingo! ezaudit was what we used. Thanks! And thanks to everyone else for the suggestions. Lots of good stuff to try here. Much appreciated. On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 9:34 AM, Kelli Sterley kjsterley.li...@gmail.comwrote: I've used EzAudit, it is a paid software but it will give you everything plus the kitchen sink when you run it. They have a trial download http://www.ezaudit.net/ 50 PCs for $99 ... you can run it on as many as you want but you can only look at 50 audits at a time. On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 9:22 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Msinfo32 give you very similar information and outputs, but doesn’t list installed software: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/300887 I used to use msinfo32 to collect the hardware info for smaller client before I hooked Sysaid into them, which collects hardware/software and changes (very SMS like, but less complex). Free for under 100 computers, has an agent that runs on each box and tracks when hardware/software is added/removed. http://www.ilient.com/freeware.htm As someone else said, sounds like you used Belarc which I used for a little while until I realized it wasn’t free for my uses. Dave *From:* Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, January 31, 2011 4:19 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Audit service? Sure! [image: dxdiag.JPG] Try it, you'll like it. Win7 even has a 64bit version. Lots of good info in there. On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 15:51, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: DirectX diagnostics, really ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 6:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Audit service? For hardware, a very nice tool is included in the OS: dxdiag You might be able to cobble something together with WMI or perhaps even psinfo for the software. Kurt On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 15:05, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, Back in the day, I used to use a web based service that audited all our PCs when they logged in. It would gather information such as hardware specs, installed software, IP info, etc. I could then run reports that would show me changes since last month, new computers since last month, etc. Any one know what this might have been called? Any one doing something similar now? It used to be a great tool at budget time. I'd sort my hardware, and budget to replace the worst 15-20% of PCs, and have documentation to back up my recommendations. It also helped with software compliance. If I had 150 Office licenses, I made sure the report showed less. Thanks! Eric ~ 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 ~ 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
Audit service?
Greetings, Back in the day, I used to use a web based service that audited all our PCs when they logged in. It would gather information such as hardware specs, installed software, IP info, etc. I could then run reports that would show me changes since last month, new computers since last month, etc. Any one know what this might have been called? Any one doing something similar now? It used to be a great tool at budget time. I'd sort my hardware, and budget to replace the worst 15-20% of PCs, and have documentation to back up my recommendations. It also helped with software compliance. If I had 150 Office licenses, I made sure the report showed less. Thanks! Eric ~ 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
Web filter?
Greetings, We're looking to deploy PCs at several locations that are to be used strictly for access to a couple of our websites. We're looking for a simple, cheap solution to block internet access to all websites, and then add in the handful of sites we'd like them to access. Any one doing ahtyhing like this? A recommendations? Thank you! Eric ~ 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: Web filter?
Thanks to all for the recommendations! It's not critical that they can't get out to other sites, but we want to discourage the most basic users. We were originally thinking of going the HOSTS route, but were worried about websites changing IP addresses and blocking our access. It's a solid backup option. I'm looking at the free OpenDNS account right now. it might suit our needs. Thanks again! On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Very true. However, it is cheap, as in free, and it is simple to do. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Kramer, Jack jack.kra...@ur.msu.eduwrote: Doesn't stop someone from entering an ip address manually… Jack Kramer Computer Systems Specialist University Relations, Michigan State University w: 517-884-1231 / c: 248-635-4955 From: Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com Reply-To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:43:20 -0500 To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: RE: Web filter? +1 *Erik Goldoff*** *IT Consultant* *Systems, Networks, Security * ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' *From:* Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.comjonathan.l...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, January 24, 2011 11:33 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Web filter? Simplest? Don't enter DNS Server information, or if it gets it via DHCP, enter an invalid one manually. Then enter the validhosts into the hostfile. I'm presuming that the users of this won't have admin access to the machine. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:28 AM, Joseph L. Casale jcas...@activenetwerx.com wrote: Sure, and it depends on strict the blocking must be enforced. I use squid proxy, and if it was ultimately required that the rules not be circumventable, you could place these machines on a subnet without externalaccess and allow internet access via a proxy or simply some acls on a router as your requirements don’t look large and hard to maintain… *From:* Eric Brouwer [mailto:ithelp.e...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, January 24, 2011 9:24 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Web filter? Greetings, We're looking to deploy PCs at several locations that are to be used strictly foraccess to a couple of our websites. We're looking for a simple, cheapsolution to block internet access to all websites, and then add in the handful of sites we'd like them to access. Any one doing ahtyhing like this? A recommendations? Thank you! Eric ~ 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 ~ 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
Internet browsing reporting?
Greetings, I'm looking for another solution, and this list has never steered me wrong. I need to be able to monitor the Internet traffic for specific people for specific times, and report their usage. Basically, I need to be able to say person X was on the web for 15 hours last week. If the solution also gave me the ability to block gambling, pr0n, etc. sites, that would be great. I'm looking at Websense now, but it seems more for blocking access, not reporting on who did what. Thanks! Eric ~ 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: Internet browsing reporting?
Thanks. Totally agree this is a people issue, not technology, but I'm not going to win that battle. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 1:49 PM, Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.orgwrote: You are not going to be able to report that with any real accuracy. Web filters have reports that estimate the time spent on a website, but they are only estimates based upon the ‘norm’. You don’t know if I spent 5 minutes on the front page of CNN or I spent 2 hours there. As long as I don’t click it is a static display. But now that you have upped the ante here, to specific people at specific times you are going to be looking at a full web filter that has authentication tied to Active Directory so you know who is on what computer and all that. We have an M86 Web Filter and Reporter that will do all you ask. Cisco’s Ironport will do it, we evaluated that one also. Seldom are there technological solutions for behavioral issues. ---Ed Crowley *From:* Eric Brouwer [mailto:ithelp.e...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, January 24, 2011 1:43 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Internet browsing reporting? Greetings, I'm looking for another solution, and this list has never steered me wrong. I need to be able to monitor the Internet traffic for specific people for specific times, and report their usage. Basically, I need to be able to say person X was on the web for 15 hours last week. If the solution also gave me the ability to block gambling, pr0n, etc. sites, that would be great. I'm looking at Websense now, but it seems more for blocking access, not reporting on who did what. Thanks! Eric ~ 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
E-mail signatures
Greetings, We have approx. 35 users in our corporate office and we'd like them all to use a standard e-mail signature including a logo image. Outside of me doing this from the users seat, or sending them instructions to do it themselves, is there a way I can set these up remotely? We're running Exchange 2003 and Outlook for what it's worth. Thanks! Eric ~ 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
Video conferencing solutions
Greetings, We are a management company managing 20+ properties and conduct weekly conference calls with them. We'd like to start adding video. Is there an inexpensive way to do this? Ideally, everyone would see the CEO speaking for the most part, but have the video source switch to an individual property if they are speaking. Kind of like follow the voice presentation. Any low end solutions for this involving web cams and web based services? Thanks! Eric ~ 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
e-discovery tool(s)?
Greetings, I have been tasked by legal to comply with a discovery master for a current lawsuit. The discovery master has given us a set of search terms and several mail accounts to search. I need to be able to do an exact string search on Exchange 2003 mailboxes. My search must include mail messages as well as attached documents. I also need to be able to organize the results by search term, and by e-mail account. I was planning on exporting the accounts in question to PST files, and searching against those. Anyone have any experience with this? Any recommendations on software? Thank you, Eric ~ 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
Network migration advice
Greetings, I just started work for a company with two local domains. The second domain was acquired in a merger. Here's where it gets weird. The same guy setup both original domains/networks so the servers have the same names. All the servers ar old, and running Server 2003. Each domain also has an Exchange 2003 server. I've been tasked with getting new hardware, updating the network to Server 2008 and Exchange 2010, and eliminating one of the domains. I'm not sure what the best plan of attack would be. My original thought: Create a third domain, and migrate servers and roles one box at a time, decommissioning as I go. I'm just not sure if it's possible to move mailboxes from an Exchange 2003 server in Domain A to 2010 in Domain C. My new thought: Choose one of the existing domains, and upgrade it. Install a new DC, and remove the existing one. Install Exchange, migrate users, and remove 2003. Rinse, and repeat. Which option makes more sense? Any other better ways to tackle this? Thanks! Eric ~ 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: Network migration advice
While both domains are relatively small (less than 100 users in the larger), the smaller domain has roughly 15 users. On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Jeff Brown 2jbr...@gmail.com wrote: Might make a HUGE difference if one of the domains has small number of users? On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Eric Brouwer ithelp.e...@gmail.comwrote: Greetings, I just started work for a company with two local domains. The second domain was acquired in a merger. Here's where it gets weird. The same guy setup both original domains/networks so the servers have the same names. All the servers ar old, and running Server 2003. Each domain also has an Exchange 2003 server. I've been tasked with getting new hardware, updating the network to Server 2008 and Exchange 2010, and eliminating one of the domains. I'm not sure what the best plan of attack would be. My original thought: Create a third domain, and migrate servers and roles one box at a time, decommissioning as I go. I'm just not sure if it's possible to move mailboxes from an Exchange 2003 server in Domain A to 2010 in Domain C. My new thought: Choose one of the existing domains, and upgrade it. Install a new DC, and remove the existing one. Install Exchange, migrate users, and remove 2003. Rinse, and repeat. Which option makes more sense? Any other better ways to tackle this? Thanks! Eric ~ 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
Applicant tracking system
Good morning, I have been tasked with researching options for an applicant tracking system (ATS). Apparently we get hundreds if not thousands of resumes for each job we post. Does anyone have any experience with any of them? Good, bad, or ugly? We have a small HR department (3) and roughly 150 employees. Thanks, Eric ~ 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
XP activation problem?
Good Sunday! One of my users called me this morning with an odd problem. She booted up her XP machine, which has been in service for years, and when she goes to login in she gets Windows Product Activation message saying her Windows must be activated. When we hit yeas to do this online, it says problems are preventing Windows from accurately checking the license. if we say no, we just go back to the login screen. Any one ever deal with anything like this? From the research I did, it sounds like a borked registry. Any suggestions how to revive Windows? I really need to get this machine back intact. Thank you! Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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: XP activation problem?
I can boot into safe mode, and date/time seems fine. FWIW, I get the product activation error when Windows is loading your personal settings. On Sep 12, 2010, at 2:31 PM, bruno cantin wrote: Hi, No problem with time and date on this machine? Le 12.09.10 20:29, « Eric Brouwer » er...@forestpost.com a écrit : Good Sunday! One of my users called me this morning with an odd problem. She booted up her XP machine, which has been in service for years, and when she goes to login in she gets Windows Product Activation message saying her Windows must be activated. When we hit yeas to do this online, it says problems are preventing Windows from accurately checking the license. if we say no, we just go back to the login screen. Any one ever deal with anything like this? From the research I did, it sounds like a borked registry. Any suggestions how to revive Windows? I really need to get this machine back intact. Thank you! Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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 Cordialement Bruno CANTIN Geneva Helpdesk Service et Sécurité Informatique www.genevahelpdesk.com ~ 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 Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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: XP activation problem?
Unfortunately, I can't get the machine to boot from an XP CD. It just ignores it. I can boot to other CDs however like Shadowcopy. I've tried two install disks with the same results. On Sep 12, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Carl Houseman wrote: http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=xp+activation+accurately+checking+license Bunch of recovery steps in the first two matches. Carl -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 3:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: XP activation problem? I can boot into safe mode, and date/time seems fine. FWIW, I get the product activation error when Windows is loading your personal settings. On Sep 12, 2010, at 2:31 PM, bruno cantin wrote: Hi, No problem with time and date on this machine? Le 12.09.10 20:29, « Eric Brouwer » er...@forestpost.com a écrit : Good Sunday! One of my users called me this morning with an odd problem. She booted up her XP machine, which has been in service for years, and when she goes to login in she gets Windows Product Activation message saying her Windows must be activated. When we hit yeas to do this online, it says problems are preventing Windows from accurately checking the license. if we say no, we just go back to the login screen. Any one ever deal with anything like this? From the research I did, it sounds like a borked registry. Any suggestions how to revive Windows? I really need to get this machine back intact. Thank you! Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 Cordialement Bruno CANTIN Geneva Helpdesk Service et Sécurité Informatique www.genevahelpdesk.com Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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 Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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: XP activation problem?
No. When it rains, it pours. The first thing I tried doing was restoring from a ShadowProtect image I had on a USB drive. Seems the USB drive died. Working with Western Digital tech support on that as well. The drive comes up in disk manager and shows healthy, but I can't assign a drive letter to it. On Sep 12, 2010, at 6:12 PM, Terry Dickson wrote: Ok did you do a system restore from safe mode to restore to earlier date and time? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: XP activation problem? Unfortunately, I can't get the machine to boot from an XP CD. It just ignores it. I can boot to other CDs however like Shadowcopy. I've tried two install disks with the same results. On Sep 12, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Carl Houseman wrote: http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=xp+activation+accurately+checking+license Bunch of recovery steps in the first two matches. Carl -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 3:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: XP activation problem? I can boot into safe mode, and date/time seems fine. FWIW, I get the product activation error when Windows is loading your personal settings. On Sep 12, 2010, at 2:31 PM, bruno cantin wrote: Hi, No problem with time and date on this machine? Le 12.09.10 20:29, « Eric Brouwer » er...@forestpost.com a écrit : Good Sunday! One of my users called me this morning with an odd problem. She booted up her XP machine, which has been in service for years, and when she goes to login in she gets Windows Product Activation message saying her Windows must be activated. When we hit yeas to do this online, it says problems are preventing Windows from accurately checking the license. if we say no, we just go back to the login screen. Any one ever deal with anything like this? From the research I did, it sounds like a borked registry. Any suggestions how to revive Windows? I really need to get this machine back intact. Thank you! Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 Cordialement Bruno CANTIN Geneva Helpdesk Service et Sécurité Informatique www.genevahelpdesk.com Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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 Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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 Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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: XP activation problem?
I tried that. I have two XP CDs I'm testing. They both boot fine in other boxes, just not this one. The CD drive is good as far as I can tell in the box in question as I can boot to my ShadowProtect CD. Then, I took out the SP CD, and inserted just a data CD to see if I could read it, and I can. If I put in the XP CD, ShadowProtect will not read it. It's the weirdest thing. I finally took the hard drive to another PC, and booted to XP, and went through Method 2 on the link you provided, but it had no effect. I'm hesitant to try Method 1 via this route as the two boxes are not similar hardware. On Sep 12, 2010, at 6:57 PM, Carl Houseman wrote: If you want to fix a computer, you must be able to boot the OS CD/ DVD. This is an easily remedied problem. 1. Try another XP CD or a copy of the one that's giving problems (copy made on a different machine). or 2. Replace the CD/DVD drive. Carl -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 6:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: XP activation problem? Unfortunately, I can't get the machine to boot from an XP CD. It just ignores it. I can boot to other CDs however like Shadowcopy. I've tried two install disks with the same results. On Sep 12, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Carl Houseman wrote: http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=xp+activation+accurately+checking+license Bunch of recovery steps in the first two matches. Carl -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 3:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: XP activation problem? I can boot into safe mode, and date/time seems fine. FWIW, I get the product activation error when Windows is loading your personal settings. On Sep 12, 2010, at 2:31 PM, bruno cantin wrote: Hi, No problem with time and date on this machine? Le 12.09.10 20:29, « Eric Brouwer » er...@forestpost.com a écrit : Good Sunday! One of my users called me this morning with an odd problem. She booted up her XP machine, which has been in service for years, and when she goes to login in she gets Windows Product Activation message saying her Windows must be activated. When we hit yeas to do this online, it says problems are preventing Windows from accurately checking the license. if we say no, we just go back to the login screen. Any one ever deal with anything like this? From the research I did, it sounds like a borked registry. Any suggestions how to revive Windows? I really need to get this machine back intact. Thank you! Cordialement Bruno CANTIN Geneva Helpdesk Service et Sécurité Informatique www.genevahelpdesk.com Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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 Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ 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: Resume best practices
I thought the exact same thing... On Aug 18, 2010, at 2:27 PM, Cameron wrote: LOL...if that was in the top 3...I'd love to know the other 2! On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:24 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com wrote: Actually, it was fine. It gave me an opportunity to express - with him actually listening for once - as to why I was dissatisfied. I went on to stay in that position for 3 more years. It was still in the top 3 awkward moments of my life though. That's for certain. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com -Original Message- From: Fogarty, Richard R Mr CTR USA USASOC USA [mailto:rick.foga...@us.army.mil ] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 2:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Resume best practices How'd it turn out? Not necessarily did you get the position, but when you got back to the office? If you don't mind sharing? -Original Message- From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Resume best practices He and the Sr. VP interviewing me were golf-buddies. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:19 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Resume best practices Was your boss interviewing for the same position? Kind of strange that he would be there, otherwise, unless the company was a partner, or something. Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com 8/18/2010 10:02 AM If you are interviewing in the same area, it's a waste of time to try to hide it. Two careers ago, I was executive hopping (i.e., looking to move from a CIO position with one company to a CIO position with another company). I arrived for the interview and my (then current) boss was there. Fun times. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 12:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Resume best practices Hypothetical -- If you are still employed, but shopping around for a better situation, would you put the name of your current employer on your resume or just the title? [John-Aldrich][Tile-Tools] ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
present data on CD?
Good afternoon, I just got a very odd request from a client, and I'm not sure it's possible. They're doing work for one of their clients, and need a slick way to distribute some PDF press releases and high-res images. They want to put everything on a CD or DVD to hand out at conferences. What they want is disc that the user can pop in their drive, and with minimal intervention, will popup some sort of window that would have links to the PDFs and images. Kind of like running a mini-website from the disk once it's loaded. They want it to be as easy as possible to save bits of information from the media as possible. Anyone ever do anything like this? Any suggestions? Thank you! Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: LinkedIn spam /phishes
Agreed. I got two this weekend one right after another. On Aug 16, 2010, at 6:32 AM, James Rankin wrote: Over the weekend sometime. Looks like I must have made it onto a list that I don't want to be on. Spam filters are catching most of it though. Had a couple sneak through to my users though, so that's why I tried to make everyone aware of it. On 16 August 2010 11:23, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: No, can't say that I am. When did this start for you? -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid On Aug 16, 2010 4:51 AM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.com wrote: Anyone else seeing a lot of LinkedIn fake spam / phishes? Unusually, all seems to be formatted and even spelled pretty well. Giveaway being the dodgy-looking links and weird source email addresses. linkedin.JPG -- On two occasions...I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. -- On two occasions...I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems
My company specializes in developing Drupal based websites (drupal.org). It's an open source CMS, that is extendable through numerous contributed themes and modules. The latest site we did was for a local college. (specshoward.edu) Pros Tons of contributed functionality. Easy to setup. PHP based. Highly customizable. Free. Cons To be honest, I really haven't found any. I've been able to find existing code for almost anything we wanted to do. I just tweak from there. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:38 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: We don't currently use a web content management system-we're using old-fashioned hand-coded HTML for our web content (although I've found myself offloading an increasing amount of content to 3rd parties like Flickr and YouTube). I like the control this gives us over the minutiae, but I've come to realize that level of control is less important than having abilities such as easily managing content and painlessly overhauling the look and feel of the site. Plus, I'm the guy responsible for our website, but I'm not a web developer by any stretch of the imagination--and coding websites has grown a lot more complex since the days of blink/blink when I started. I have too many hats to wear to get the requisite expertise for today's websites. So, I'm looking for feedback from others (especially any school districts / educational entities out there)... What web CMS are you guys using, and what are the pros/cons of it? John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems
I don't have any experience with Joomla, other than knowing it's a competitor of Drupal. I think it's like choosing between cable television providers. They're both going to give you about the exact same channels, for roughly the same price. You'll probably like the look and feel of one more than the other, and make your choice based on that. And it seems people choose one camp or the other to work with. I have no negative feelings toward Joomla. I just don't care to learn it at all right now because Drupal has suited my every need so far. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:52 AM, Terry Dickson wrote: Eric, Thanks for the info. We have recently had a consultant pitching us on using Joomla to build our website. Do you have any experience or comparisons in how Joomla compares to Drupal? I have heard they are very comparable. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 7:45 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems My company specializes in developing Drupal based websites (drupal.org). It's an open source CMS, that is extendable through numerous contributed themes and modules. The latest site we did was for a local college. (specshoward.edu) Pros Tons of contributed functionality. Easy to setup. PHP based. Highly customizable. Free. Cons To be honest, I really haven't found any. I've been able to find existing code for almost anything we wanted to do. I just tweak from there. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:38 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: We don't currently use a web content management system-we're using old-fashioned hand-coded HTML for our web content (although I've found myself offloading an increasing amount of content to 3rd parties like Flickr and YouTube). I like the control this gives us over the minutiae, but I've come to realize that level of control is less important than having abilities such as easily managing content and painlessly overhauling the look and feel of the site. Plus, I'm the guy responsible for our website, but I'm not a web developer by any stretch of the imagination--and coding websites has grown a lot more complex since the days of blink/blink when I started. I have too many hats to wear to get the requisite expertise for today's websites. So, I'm looking for feedback from others (especially any school districts / educational entities out there)... What web CMS are you guys using, and what are the pros/cons of it? John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems
I'll say this about my hosting experiences with Drupal: Not all hosting solutions are created equally. Drupal, and I assume Joomla, are very database intensive. Each page that's rendered makes numerous calls to the database. I host my personal Drupal sites on 11, and they are a tad slow, but it's fine for my needs. When building the Specs Howard site, we started with Start Logic, and they were HORRIBLE. I don't think their databases were optimized at all, and they said there was no optimization they would/could offer. Blue Host has been fantastic for them. Mind you, these are all based on shared hosting accounts ranging from $6 - $11 per month. Like all things, I assume you get what you pay for, for the most part. On Aug 5, 2010, at 9:13 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: Drupal and Joomla are the two I seem to be hearing the most about in researching this topic. I'm also considering moving to a hosted solution... Hosting websites really isn't a core competency of ours. John -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems I don't have any experience with Joomla, other than knowing it's a competitor of Drupal. I think it's like choosing between cable television providers. They're both going to give you about the exact same channels, for roughly the same price. You'll probably like the look and feel of one more than the other, and make your choice based on that. And it seems people choose one camp or the other to work with. I have no negative feelings toward Joomla. I just don't care to learn it at all right now because Drupal has suited my every need so far. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:52 AM, Terry Dickson wrote: Eric, Thanks for the info. We have recently had a consultant pitching us on using Joomla to build our website. Do you have any experience or comparisons in how Joomla compares to Drupal? I have heard they are very comparable. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 7:45 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems My company specializes in developing Drupal based websites (drupal.org). It's an open source CMS, that is extendable through numerous contributed themes and modules. The latest site we did was for a local college. (specshoward.edu) Pros Tons of contributed functionality. Easy to setup. PHP based. Highly customizable. Free. Cons To be honest, I really haven't found any. I've been able to find existing code for almost anything we wanted to do. I just tweak from there. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:38 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: We don't currently use a web content management system-we're using old-fashioned hand-coded HTML for our web content (although I've found myself offloading an increasing amount of content to 3rd parties like Flickr and YouTube). I like the control this gives us over the minutiae, but I've come to realize that level of control is less important than having abilities such as easily managing content and painlessly overhauling the look and feel of the site. Plus, I'm the guy responsible for our website, but I'm not a web developer by any stretch of the imagination--and coding websites has grown a lot more complex since the days of blink/blink when I started. I have too many hats to wear to get the requisite expertise for today's websites. So, I'm looking for feedback from others (especially any school districts / educational entities out there)... What web CMS are you guys using, and what are the pros/cons of it? John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ 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
Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems
That's the site that showcases themes, correct? If so, it's just a slick front end to find themes designs you like. Most of them are the same themes you'll find on Drupal's site. I use them all the time. On Aug 5, 2010, at 9:48 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: I've been looking at Drupal Gardens. Any thoughts on them? Too new? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems I'll say this about my hosting experiences with Drupal: Not all hosting solutions are created equally. Drupal, and I assume Joomla, are very database intensive. Each page that's rendered makes numerous calls to the database. I host my personal Drupal sites on 11, and they are a tad slow, but it's fine for my needs. When building the Specs Howard site, we started with Start Logic, and they were HORRIBLE. I don't think their databases were optimized at all, and they said there was no optimization they would/could offer. Blue Host has been fantastic for them. Mind you, these are all based on shared hosting accounts ranging from $6 - $11 per month. Like all things, I assume you get what you pay for, for the most part. On Aug 5, 2010, at 9:13 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: Drupal and Joomla are the two I seem to be hearing the most about in researching this topic. I'm also considering moving to a hosted solution... Hosting websites really isn't a core competency of ours. John -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems I don't have any experience with Joomla, other than knowing it's a competitor of Drupal. I think it's like choosing between cable television providers. They're both going to give you about the exact same channels, for roughly the same price. You'll probably like the look and feel of one more than the other, and make your choice based on that. And it seems people choose one camp or the other to work with. I have no negative feelings toward Joomla. I just don't care to learn it at all right now because Drupal has suited my every need so far. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:52 AM, Terry Dickson wrote: Eric, Thanks for the info. We have recently had a consultant pitching us on using Joomla to build our website. Do you have any experience or comparisons in how Joomla compares to Drupal? I have heard they are very comparable. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 7:45 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems My company specializes in developing Drupal based websites (drupal.org). It's an open source CMS, that is extendable through numerous contributed themes and modules. The latest site we did was for a local college. (specshoward.edu) Pros Tons of contributed functionality. Easy to setup. PHP based. Highly customizable. Free. Cons To be honest, I really haven't found any. I've been able to find existing code for almost anything we wanted to do. I just tweak from there. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:38 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: We don't currently use a web content management system-we're using old-fashioned hand-coded HTML for our web content (although I've found myself offloading an increasing amount of content to 3rd parties like Flickr and YouTube). I like the control this gives us over the minutiae, but I've come to realize that level of control is less important than having abilities such as easily managing content and painlessly overhauling the look and feel of the site. Plus, I'm the guy responsible for our website, but I'm not a web developer by any stretch of the imagination--and coding websites has grown a lot more complex since the days of blink/blink when I started. I have too many hats to wear to get the requisite expertise for today's websites. So, I'm looking for feedback from others (especially any school districts / educational entities out there)... What web CMS are you guys using, and what are the pros/cons of it? John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http
Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems
Sorry. I was thinking of Theme Garden. I haven't heard anything about this hosting company. On Aug 5, 2010, at 10:14 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: They host the site on that end. I read in an article that they use Amazon's cloud for hosting. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:51 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems That's the site that showcases themes, correct? If so, it's just a slick front end to find themes designs you like. Most of them are the same themes you'll find on Drupal's site. I use them all the time. On Aug 5, 2010, at 9:48 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: I've been looking at Drupal Gardens. Any thoughts on them? Too new? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 9:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems I'll say this about my hosting experiences with Drupal: Not all hosting solutions are created equally. Drupal, and I assume Joomla, are very database intensive. Each page that's rendered makes numerous calls to the database. I host my personal Drupal sites on 11, and they are a tad slow, but it's fine for my needs. When building the Specs Howard site, we started with Start Logic, and they were HORRIBLE. I don't think their databases were optimized at all, and they said there was no optimization they would/could offer. Blue Host has been fantastic for them. Mind you, these are all based on shared hosting accounts ranging from $6 - $11 per month. Like all things, I assume you get what you pay for, for the most part. On Aug 5, 2010, at 9:13 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: Drupal and Joomla are the two I seem to be hearing the most about in researching this topic. I'm also considering moving to a hosted solution... Hosting websites really isn't a core competency of ours. John -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 8:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems I don't have any experience with Joomla, other than knowing it's a competitor of Drupal. I think it's like choosing between cable television providers. They're both going to give you about the exact same channels, for roughly the same price. You'll probably like the look and feel of one more than the other, and make your choice based on that. And it seems people choose one camp or the other to work with. I have no negative feelings toward Joomla. I just don't care to learn it at all right now because Drupal has suited my every need so far. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:52 AM, Terry Dickson wrote: Eric, Thanks for the info. We have recently had a consultant pitching us on using Joomla to build our website. Do you have any experience or comparisons in how Joomla compares to Drupal? I have heard they are very comparable. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 7:45 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Web Content Management Systems My company specializes in developing Drupal based websites (drupal.org). It's an open source CMS, that is extendable through numerous contributed themes and modules. The latest site we did was for a local college. (specshoward.edu) Pros Tons of contributed functionality. Easy to setup. PHP based. Highly customizable. Free. Cons To be honest, I really haven't found any. I've been able to find existing code for almost anything we wanted to do. I just tweak from there. On Aug 5, 2010, at 8:38 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: We don't currently use a web content management system-we're using old-fashioned hand-coded HTML for our web content (although I've found myself offloading an increasing amount of content to 3rd parties like Flickr and YouTube). I like the control this gives us over the minutiae, but I've come to realize that level of control is less important than having abilities such as easily managing content and painlessly overhauling the look and feel of the site. Plus, I'm the guy responsible for our website, but I'm not a web developer by any stretch of the imagination--and coding websites has grown a lot more complex since the days of blink/blink when I started. I have too many hats to wear to get the requisite expertise for today's websites. So, I'm looking for feedback from others (especially any school districts / educational entities out there)... What web CMS are you guys using, and what are the pros/cons of it? John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District www.taylor.k12.fl.us 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
Re: backing up too much data
+1 I used to use Iron Mountain, and they supplied nice locking transport containers. On Jul 28, 2010, at 9:06 AM, Wilhelm, Scott wrote: Your best bet is to do a tape library. The locations I work at also have TB's of data, and both have libraries that are swapped out transported to outside locations as per our disaster/data recovery procedures. This normally includes cases with 5-7 tapes being transported daily. HTH, Scott -Original Message- From: Holstrom, Don [mailto:dholst...@nbm.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:54 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: backing up too much data I have been backing up all our data to tape drives. A vice president of the Museum likes to take a copy home regularly in case our machines blow up... But now we have nearly two terabytes of data. Tape drives go up to 1.7 T's, but I can only find libraries going higher. What other options do I have, so the VP can still take home a copy of the data? Extra HDs take so much time. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Tape vs. external drive reliability?
*sorry for the hijack* You bring up an interesting point with the failure rate issue. Are there any good studies on what is more reliable? Tape, external drives, etc? My current weekly backup is around 2TB as well, and I use an LTO library with 6 slots. 3 tapes covers my weekly full, and nightly differentials. So far, so good. (Knock on wood...) What is safer for long term archival purposes? Tape or hard drive? On Jul 28, 2010, at 10:13 AM, Sam Cayze wrote: List pointers: Never say ‘why’ in a question, just ask ‘how’ ;) Ok, I think we’ve hammered the bringing data home part… The guy wants to know how to get of tapes and back up 2TBs of data effectively… I suggest you get a rotation of External Hard Drives, or internal ones you can put in a dock and a good case for transport. I can’t imagine how long those tapes take, yet the failure rate associated with them. Encrypt them, regardless of where they go. I’ve done trails on my restores and encryption had no effect on restore speed. Or, if the data doesn’t change to much, you can backup to the cloud somewhere. Sam From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: backing up too much data +1 Seems that a wise investment would be a quality fire-resistant safe big enough to hold a fire resistant lock box Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:29 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: backing up too much data Should he really be taking the data home? That might be opening up a different can of worms (the likelihood of his copy of the data getting lost is significantly greater than of all your machines blowing up) If he's so concerned, and you don't want to pay for services like Iron Mountain (or their less expensive alternatives), then buy a tape drive for him and make copies of the tapes -- encrypted copies. -ASB: http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Holstrom, Don dholst...@nbm.org wrote: I have been backing up all our data to tape drives. A vice president of the Museum likes to take a copy home regularly in case our machines blow up... But now we have nearly two terabytes of data. Tape drives go up to 1.7 T's, but I can only find libraries going higher. What other options do I have, so the VP can still take home a copy of the data? Extra HDs take so much time. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Tape vs. external drive reliability?
Very good point. In my world, long term storage is 12-24 months. After that, the projects we work on are totally out of date, and replaced by newer campaigns. On Jul 28, 2010, at 10:56 AM, Erik Goldoff wrote: One thing to keep in mind for ‘long term’ archival is tape format and drive availability. On older tapes I’d had problems reading from a newer but ‘downward read-only’ compatible drive, as head alignment can become an issue. With removable hard drives, the heads ( and their alignment) go with the platters. Not saying which is safer, I’m not qualified to state a fact there. But I am presenting an opinion to think about a bit more. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Tape vs. external drive reliability? *sorry for the hijack* You bring up an interesting point with the failure rate issue. Are there any good studies on what is more reliable? Tape, external drives, etc? My current weekly backup is around 2TB as well, and I use an LTO library with 6 slots. 3 tapes covers my weekly full, and nightly differentials. So far, so good. (Knock on wood...) What is safer for long term archival purposes? Tape or hard drive? On Jul 28, 2010, at 10:13 AM, Sam Cayze wrote: Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Ammo request
As a web developer, I agree and disagree with this. On the one hand, it is a pain in the butt making sure everything works in IE6. It somewhat limits your creativity too because you just can't do some things. On the other hand, there are hacks for just about everything to make it work in IE6. Worst case scenario, have the site check for browser versions. If it sees IE6, serve up stripped down content that is formatted to work properly, yet still contains the information needed. So the manager in me says, people have to do what they have to do for the company. Tell the developers to make it work. That's their job. The developer in me says, blech. Tell the readers to get with the times. I HATE IE6, but it keeps me busy at work! BTW, is this paid readership? On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:44 AM, Kennedy, Jim wrote: How hard can it actually be for a website to support IE 6? Normally I am pretty quick to say ‘we don’t support it’ but this one shouldn’t be that difficult. I go with marketing on this one, 10 percent of your market share is too much to walk away from. I certainly agree with the EOL arguments and lack of security support and software support from MS, but that is an aurgument for the other side of the desktop and the people that support that. It really isn’t the question you are facing. From: Bill Songstad [mailto:bsongs...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 6:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Ammo request I work for an association that produces several newsletters for its membership, but a recent website upgrade is causing IE6 to display our pages poorly or not at all. I would like to build an argument to stop supporting IE6 and also help encourage users to upgrade. Does anyone in the group have any good arguements about using or supporting IE6? Our readership is 10% IE6. So marketing is screaming support it. The developers are saying its junk anyway and they need to be off it. I have my own opinions on it but would like to recommend a general industry opinion. So, what sayeth the industry? -Bill Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Letter from Sunbelt CEO: GFI Acquires Sunbelt Software
level of achievement possible. For the time being, both companies are hard at work, integrating the various sales, marketing, finance, and technology teams. Our goal is to make the combination of the companies as seamless as possible to you, and we will continue to provide you with updates and information as we work to combine the organizations. For now, nothing changes in how you do business with Sunbelt. We appreciate your trust in us as a partner and will continue to work hard to keep your loyalty and support. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your Sunbelt representative or me personally if you have any questions or comments. Kind regards, Alex Eckelberry CEO ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- On two occasions...I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Edit registry for terminal server user?
Good afternoon! I have a Windows 2003 Terminal Server where I need to edit a registry entry for one user. Users connected to TS can not edit their registry setting. Is there any way I can edit something in HKEY_CURRENT_USER for a particular user as the administrator of the server? Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Google and stupid background pictures
snipped Therefore my little world of searching isn't turned upside down because some college graduate at Google suggested this feature as a way to appeal to a younger and more captive audience. /snipped I think this is EXACTLY what happened, and the problem. Some over entitled shot hot graduate from some prestigious school gets their start with Google. Immediately wants to change things because everyone has told them their whole life how great they are, and their ideas are the best. Google execs think, never mind our years of actual experience and wild success, we should listen to this! Fail. On Jun 10, 2010, at 7:15 PM, MarvinC wrote: All of this is ok, I guess. Whether you, we, us, or anyone likes it, it still represents change. Good, bad, progressive or re- gressive is left to individual interpretation. I for one don't have a problem with it because again, I have the ability to not use the option. Therefore my little world of searching isn't turned upside down because some college graduate at Google suggested this feature as a way to appeal to a younger and more captive audience. Thankfully the decision to implement didn't come down to anyone from this list because most techies wanna get one fix in place and keep it forever.while old tech geezers will always complain about ANY form of change. Bring back DOS!!! Get off my lawn!!! On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 5:01 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 4:19 PM, MarvinC marv...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, normal people, outside of the technical industry, make purchases based on the fancy images. Sure. And we all know how well that works out for them. The search process is just that a simple query which requires no effort. Exactly. So don't make it more complicated just for the sake of making it more complicated. Simplicity has beauty in itself. Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to remove. -- Antoine de Saint-Exupery This is something a lot of computer industry types don't seem to understand. They think the longer the feature list, the more bells-and-whistles, the more *things* a program has, the better it must be. In practice, it's often the opposite that's true. The more stuff they add, the slower it gets, the more bugs there are, the more security issues, the higher the support burden, the harder it is to learn. So again why not add some life to it. What you are calling life I would call gaudiness. Now, that's a purely personal, aesthetic thing. But I've got just as much as right to call it obnoxious as you do to call the classic page stale. On a more practical note, it takes longer to load a giant background image, and consumes more system resources. Individually, it's a drop in the bucket, but how many times per day does the Google home page get loaded across the world? Not only is change good, it's also necessary. Again: Change for the sake of change alone is not progress. reductio ad absurdum Let's tear down every building on the planet and build new ones out of paper mache. Change is good and necessary, right? /reductio ad absurdum -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Utterly OT - World Cup
From what I understand, and my understanding is admittedly limited, there must be two defenders behind the offensive player. I only saw one defender on the goal line between the ball and the net. The goal keeper was near the top of the box to my eye. Any experts care to chime in? On Jun 11, 2010, at 10:51 AM, Don Ely wrote: He wasn't offside... Bad call... On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Steve Ens stevey...@gmail.com wrote: Offside - Mexico goal will not stand. On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM, N Parr npar...@mortonind.com wrote: Dude he was joking. Lighten up. Dude, so was I. Ditto. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Google and stupid background pictures
For sure. If you're following the competition, you aren't leading any more. On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:51 AM, Steve Ens wrote: That kind of looks bingish to me. On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 10:40 AM, Daniel Rodriguez drod...@gmail.com wrote: To all, Ok, I have seen some rants about what Google has done on their main search page. I don't like it either. So, instead of ranting and complaining about to Google on getting it changed, all I did was create a graphic with a white background, saved it as a JPEG and then used their utility to 'Upload' that image. Now, I have a white background. :) Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Applying Computer Settings takes forever...
Is the load time slow on all of them? I had this happening on one machine in our office. Ended up being a bad DNS setting. Went from minutes to seconds to logon. On Jun 9, 2010, at 1:53 AM, Matthew W. Ross wrote: AD question here: For our computers on our network, especially our XP machines, the Applying Computer Settings portion of the boot process takes a very long time (4 minutes?) which makes the initial login for our users a little painful. I am curious if I have something setup in a way that is not optimal: I have various GPOs set for different settings... and I have the broken up into individual GPOs. One for Automatic Updates, one for Internet Explorer Behavior, one for Time Synchronization... I probably have 20-30 different GPOs. All of this could be done with a lot fewer GPOs, but I originally designed it this way so that it would be easy to adjust settings. (Also because back in Windows Server 2000, it was difficult to tell what a single GPO effected, and where those settings were set.) Is this fracturing of GPO settings the reason my computers take so long to boot? Would consolidating these GPOs be faster? Also, is there a way to combine GPOs together? Otherwise I'll be doing it by hand. Thanks for any help on this. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Quick Video Conference solution
Check adobe connect pro. $55 per month, no contact. Fred Sawyer fr...@sunbelt-software.com wrote: I am looking for an affordable easy to use one time solution that will allow users from 10 different remote locations to all join the same Web conference sharing 2-way video chat. I found http://www.oovoo.com/ but this software only allows for 6 connected locations. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Cheers, Fred ... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
slightly OT: shareable task list app?
Good morning, I have a slightly OT request, but it could have value in the IT realm. My wife and I both have Motorola Droids. Does anyone know of a good task management app that can be shared by users? We have a bunch of things we need to do this summer around the house, and we'd love to be able to create one list we can both access. I could see this having value in a small IT shop, too. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: need suggestions...iPad in a Windows enterprise, anyone?
I don't think you're reverse paradigm analogy is totally accurate. I assume the doc in question wants to introduce an iPad for a specific reason that he thinks will accomplish a new goal, or achieve an existing goal in a new/better way. Is this a fair assumption. Unless you recommending a new X-ray machine that allows for better scans, has less radiation, etc. the analogy isn't accurate. On Apr 21, 2010, at 10:49 AM, Charlie Kaiser wrote: As I said, most docs think they're pretty smart and they are. But an MD and/or EE degree doesn't necessarily put them in a position to make good IT decisions; there's a completely different set of knowledge and experience required. Knowing the difference between mobile devices from a security/manageability/compatibility POV is an IT skill specific to our world. It's the reverse paradigm for me not recommending a specific X-ray machine for their use... But I hear you on the they write my check thing. That's why I avoid med clients... :-) *** Charlie Kaiser charl...@golden-eagle.org Kingman, AZ *** -Original Message- From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: need suggestions...iPad in a Windows enterprise, anyone? Yeah, but, that's easier said then done when you're talking to the people who made the decision to hire you in the first place. For what it is worth, I have some VERY intelligent, practical, and forward thinking physicians on my IT Committee. One has a BS in Electrical Engineering from MIT. And another has been doing voice recognition for so long (well over 10 years) that he probably was one of the co-inventors of the technology (TIC, but you know what I mean). Oh, and he writes VB for fun, too. So, while my flinch response might be to agree with you as a generalization, the docs who are asking aren't just asking because it is a cool new toy that they want to play with. (Although admittedly, it is a cool new toy...) Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -Original Message- From: Charlie Kaiser [mailto:charl...@golden-eagle.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: need suggestions...iPad in a Windows enterprise, anyone? Hey doc; I won't make patient care recommendations if you don't make IT recommendations. One of the reasons I avoid health care clients is because IME doctors think their education and training makes them experts in everything. And they've been the worst when it comes to allowing properly managed IT services... Little things like HIPAA just annoy them... *** Charlie Kaiser charl...@golden-eagle.org Kingman, AZ *** -Original Message- From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 6:23 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: need suggestions...iPad in a Windows enterprise, anyone? The argument from one of my physicians is that the iPad is under $1,000, while the Tablet PCs we're purchasing are essentially double that, and the battery life is longer. We now have physicians who are starting to ask for iPad access on the network. I'm not sure why ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Any medical information contained in this electronic message is CONFIDENTIAL and privileged. It is unlawful for unauthorized persons to view, copy, disclose, or disseminate CONFIDENTIAL information. This electronic message may contain information that is confidential and/or legally privileged. It is intended only for the use of the individual(s) and/or entity named as recipients in the message. If you are not an intended recipient of this message, please notify the sender immediately and delete this material from your computer. Do not deliver, distribute or copy this message, and do not disclose its contents or take any action in reliance on the information that it contains. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Ethics issue
Guys, I think he gets it. You guys would have handled it differently. Great. Maybe it was a friend of his he was trying to help. Who knows. He got a lot of good feedback. Can we let it go now? On Apr 16, 2010, at 11:39 AM, Ken Schaefer wrote: Dude, I’m not sure what planet you are living on, but you really should not be involving yourself in *any* way in this entire saga. Reprimand your employee for doing something that is immoral (if not in violation of laws or policy) but otherwise keep your nose out… -- Ken Schaefer | Lead Infrastructure Consultant Microsoft MVP - Windows Server (IIS) MCITP (EA, SA), MCTS (ISA, SQL Server, Hyper-V, Ops Manager, MOSS), MCSE+Security, MCDBA, CCNA, CISSP Infrastructure Capability Group Avanade Australia Pty Ltd | Sydney Mobile: +61 412 529 449 (Aus) | +65 8248 5156 (SG) www.avanade.com/au From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Friday, 16 April 2010 11:24 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Ethics issue I advised my direct supervisor, who is the CFO and he advised me we can’t allow it and to let the user know, which I did. Then I referred him to NewEgg for a wireless card for his home PC and whatever he does from there is none of my concern. :-0 From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 10:06 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Ethics issue I also agree, absolutely not, do not install a Keystroke logger or assist in any way on this. But if its your company laptop, and this is disallowed via policy ( Electronic Communications Privacy Act also barrs this) then you better let the user know plain and clear this is not allowed, and refer to your policy/HR group about possible administrative actions/termination procedures if this user keeps going down this route. Z Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Roaming profiles issue
Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Roaming profiles issue
There are no WINS servers set on the BDC, and I don't believe WINS is running anywhere. There is no WINS service on the PDC. The BDC is using LMHOSTS. I can ping the PDC both by name and IP. On Apr 8, 2010, at 10:39 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: How is WINS? Can the BDC get name lookups to the PDC and the domain name that way? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Roaming profiles issue Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Roaming profiles issue
Yes. Originally, I thought I just brought them up out of order, so shut both down. Fully booted the PDC, and then brought the BDC back up. On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:27 AM, Cameron wrote: Have you tried restarting the BDC? On Thu, Apr 8, 2010 at 10:46 AM, Eric Brouwer er...@forestpost.com wrote: There are no WINS servers set on the BDC, and I don't believe WINS is running anywhere. There is no WINS service on the PDC. The BDC is using LMHOSTS. I can ping the PDC both by name and IP. On Apr 8, 2010, at 10:39 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: How is WINS? Can the BDC get name lookups to the PDC and the domain name that way? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Roaming profiles issue Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Roaming profiles issue
The only way I could think of to test this was to fire up IE, and put \ \BDC_name\profiles_share into the address bar. This did return a directory listing of the profiles. Is this kind of what you were referring to? On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:14 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: Assuming the server service is running, can you connect back to a UNC path share of the BDC while on the BDC? If so, the suggestion about the DCs being out of sync could be correct and you might have to look at using tools to reset the computer account on the BDC-- IIRC that would be nltest and/or netdom? -bonnie -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Roaming profiles issue There are no WINS servers set on the BDC, and I don't believe WINS is running anywhere. There is no WINS service on the PDC. The BDC is using LMHOSTS. I can ping the PDC both by name and IP. On Apr 8, 2010, at 10:39 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: How is WINS? Can the BDC get name lookups to the PDC and the domain name that way? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Roaming profiles issue Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Roaming profiles issue
Correct. BDC can UNC to a BDC resource, and PDC can UNC to a PDC resource, but neithert can UNC to Th. other. I will start looking at the other suggestions you sent. Thanks! On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:43 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: Yeah--and the same thing doesn't work from the PDC, right? Also, from the BDC, can you connect to a share on the PDC, such as \\pdc \netlogon, or does that fail? If so, then the BDC's computer account might be out of sync with the domain. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:35 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Roaming profiles issue The only way I could think of to test this was to fire up IE, and put \ \BDC_name\profiles_share into the address bar. This did return a directory listing of the profiles. Is this kind of what you were referring to? On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:14 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: Assuming the server service is running, can you connect back to a UNC path share of the BDC while on the BDC? If so, the suggestion about the DCs being out of sync could be correct and you might have to look at using tools to reset the computer account on the BDC-- IIRC that would be nltest and/or netdom? -bonnie -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Roaming profiles issue There are no WINS servers set on the BDC, and I don't believe WINS is running anywhere. There is no WINS service on the PDC. The BDC is using LMHOSTS. I can ping the PDC both by name and IP. On Apr 8, 2010, at 10:39 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: How is WINS? Can the BDC get name lookups to the PDC and the domain name that way? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Roaming profiles issue Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Roaming profiles issue
I forced the domain to resync, and I see successful 5711 messages on both DCs, but still no luck. On Apr 8, 2010, at 10:39 AM, John Aldrich wrote: Sheesh! I am glad I've never really had to worry about NT domains. That being said, can you try to force synchronization between the PDC and the BDC? The only time I've seen an error of that phrasing is when we've rebooted one of our Windows 2003 DCs (actually do it several times per week, to prevent problems from memory leaks on one machine) and we'll get a temporary error like that, but then it rights itself. So, my suggestion boils down to forcing the BDC and the PDC to resync and see if that helps. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Roaming profiles issue Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Roaming profiles issue
Where might one acquire nltest.exe if they don't have access to the NT Resource Kit? On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:47 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: Try to use nltest to verify the secure channel--you'll want to use sc_query: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/158148/EN-US/ -Original Message- From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:44 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Roaming profiles issue Yeah--and the same thing doesn't work from the PDC, right? Also, from the BDC, can you connect to a share on the PDC, such as \\pdc \netlogon, or does that fail? If so, then the BDC's computer account might be out of sync with the domain. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 8:35 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Roaming profiles issue The only way I could think of to test this was to fire up IE, and put \ \BDC_name\profiles_share into the address bar. This did return a directory listing of the profiles. Is this kind of what you were referring to? On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:14 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: Assuming the server service is running, can you connect back to a UNC path share of the BDC while on the BDC? If so, the suggestion about the DCs being out of sync could be correct and you might have to look at using tools to reset the computer account on the BDC-- IIRC that would be nltest and/or netdom? -bonnie -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Roaming profiles issue There are no WINS servers set on the BDC, and I don't believe WINS is running anywhere. There is no WINS service on the PDC. The BDC is using LMHOSTS. I can ping the PDC both by name and IP. On Apr 8, 2010, at 10:39 AM, Miller Bonnie L. wrote: How is WINS? Can the BDC get name lookups to the PDC and the domain name that way? -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 7:30 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Roaming profiles issue Good morning, I'm having a roaming profile issue this morning on a (don't laugh) Windows NT domain. A few of our legacy PCs login to the old NT domain for their roaming profiles. When users login, they get an error that their profile is not available. There is a PDC and a DBC. Profiles are on the BDC. The PDC and BDC can see each other, and I can browse the shares on both, but when I go into the shares, I get an inaccessible error. From my laptop, which is not part of the domain, I can open files on the PDC, but not on the BDC. In the event viewer of the BDC I'm getting an Event ID:3096. The Windows NT domain controller for this domain could not be located. Any idea what might be wrong? We had a power outage last night, but this is the only issue we're running into. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Strange network issue
You're certainly on to something with the MAC idea This PC runs an Avid DS suite, and has Tinder as well. The licensing for these programs is tied to various system IDs including the MAC. I noticed the MAC was being entered in the NIC properties, so it's not using it's default. If I change this, and use the default, all the problems go away. When I use this specific MAC, I get flaky connectivity. Is it possible there is another device on the network using this MAC? Bad routing table somewhere perhaps? Any suggestions on how to track it down? Thanks again! On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:05 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: What's the MAC address for the DG? What does 'arp -a' reveal while a successful ping is going on, and after it fails? Kurt On Tue, Mar 30, 2010 at 08:01, Eric Brouwer er...@forestpost.com wrote: The default gateway is actually 192.168.0.101. When you experienced this issue, was just one station affected, or all? If I ping the same DG from other stations, I do not experience the timeouts. Thanks! On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:58 AM, Glen Johnson wrote: Maybe a wild shot, but we had this problem once. Is the default gateway 192.168.0.1? Vendor brought in a DVR with had a static ip configured to that same. Chased that one down for quite a while. Could be someone brought in a wap or other device with same ip as the default gateway. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Strange network issue Good morning, I'm having a very odd networking issue with one computer in the office. The machine in question is an HP box running XP Pro and is used for video editing. When the editor tries to access network resources, he sometimes loses his network connection and his process basically locks up. This happens during simple file transfers through Explorer. Here's where it gets weird... I started a continuos ping (ping -t) to the file server in question, and everything looks great. No lost packets at all. I then ran the same ping to the default gateway and I'm seeing a lot of Request time outs. I'd say 10-15% of the ping requests fail. Any idea why I'd have trouble pinging the DG, but not a resource on the other side of the DG? Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Strange network issue
Good morning, I'm having a very odd networking issue with one computer in the office. The machine in question is an HP box running XP Pro and is used for video editing. When the editor tries to access network resources, he sometimes loses his network connection and his process basically locks up. This happens during simple file transfers through Explorer. Here's where it gets weird... I started a continuos ping (ping -t) to the file server in question, and everything looks great. No lost packets at all. I then ran the same ping to the default gateway and I'm seeing a lot of Request time outs. I'd say 10-15% of the ping requests fail. Any idea why I'd have trouble pinging the DG, but not a resource on the other side of the DG? Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Hood Scholarship (UNCLASSIFIED)
As did I. On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:37 AM, tony patton wrote: Voted, best of luck to her. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: tony.pat...@quinn-insurance.com From: Kent, Larry CTR US USA larry.k...@us.army.mil To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Date: 30/03/2010 13:45 Subject: OT: Hood Scholarship (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO Folks: This is way OT and I apologize to the list but if some of you can take the time?. My daughter Courtney is competing for a $5000 scholarship for college. If you can find the time, please vote for her at the following link. It should come up as Courtney Kent with a voting button on the left side of the page. Thanks. This is the link to vote for Courtney. You can vote once per day. You can vote once per day, every day thru April 30th . TIA http://www.hood.com/promo/GoodSportVote0310/default.aspx?sid=CCA849F7-3E69-4CCB-B373-F4961D845BDB Larry Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: FOUO http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Strange network issue
The default gateway is actually 192.168.0.101. When you experienced this issue, was just one station affected, or all? If I ping the same DG from other stations, I do not experience the timeouts. Thanks! On Mar 30, 2010, at 10:58 AM, Glen Johnson wrote: Maybe a wild shot, but we had this problem once. Is the default gateway 192.168.0.1? Vendor brought in a DVR with had a static ip configured to that same. Chased that one down for quite a while. Could be someone brought in a wap or other device with same ip as the default gateway. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Strange network issue Good morning, I'm having a very odd networking issue with one computer in the office. The machine in question is an HP box running XP Pro and is used for video editing. When the editor tries to access network resources, he sometimes loses his network connection and his process basically locks up. This happens during simple file transfers through Explorer. Here's where it gets weird... I started a continuos ping (ping -t) to the file server in question, and everything looks great. No lost packets at all. I then ran the same ping to the default gateway and I'm seeing a lot of Request time outs. I'd say 10-15% of the ping requests fail. Any idea why I'd have trouble pinging the DG, but not a resource on the other side of the DG? Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Strange network issue
No VMWare at all on the network. Only one NIC in the box in question. On Mar 30, 2010, at 11:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: Anything on 192.168 might do it. VMWare Workstation being installed will add some extra NICs with 192.168 addresses. That isn't installed on the machine in question is it? On 30 March 2010 15:58, Glen Johnson gjohn...@vhcc.edu wrote: Maybe a wild shot, but we had this problem once. Is the default gateway 192.168.0.1? Vendor brought in a DVR with had a static ip configured to that same. Chased that one down for quite a while. Could be someone brought in a wap or other device with same ip as the default gateway. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Strange network issue Good morning, I'm having a very odd networking issue with one computer in the office. The machine in question is an HP box running XP Pro and is used for video editing. When the editor tries to access network resources, he sometimes loses his network connection and his process basically locks up. This happens during simple file transfers through Explorer. Here's where it gets weird... I started a continuos ping (ping -t) to the file server in question, and everything looks great. No lost packets at all. I then ran the same ping to the default gateway and I'm seeing a lot of Request time outs. I'd say 10-15% of the ping requests fail. Any idea why I'd have trouble pinging the DG, but not a resource on the other side of the DG? Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- On two occasions...I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Strange network issue
I did notice an oddity with his hosts file when looking at it earlier. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the hosts file need to reside in the %WINNT%\system32\drivers\etc directory? The only copy I could find was in and old windows installation on his E:\ drive. Why there is an E:\ drive is beyond me. He boots from C:\. The hosts file I found does NOT contain entries for the resources he's having trouble with. Without a valid hosts file, I'm not sure how he's finding anything. I will copy a hosts file from a functioning station, and copy it to the same location as soon as he can take a break. On Mar 30, 2010, at 11:09 AM, John Cook wrote: We had something kind_of_similar with a workstation, we never figured out the issue but adding entries to the Hosts file for the resource machines cleared up the problem. From: Eric Brouwer To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Tue Mar 30 11:05:14 2010 Subject: Re: Strange network issue No VMWare at all on the network. Only one NIC in the box in question. On Mar 30, 2010, at 11:03 AM, James Rankin wrote: Anything on 192.168 might do it. VMWare Workstation being installed will add some extra NICs with 192.168 addresses. That isn't installed on the machine in question is it? On 30 March 2010 15:58, Glen Johnson gjohn...@vhcc.edu wrote: Maybe a wild shot, but we had this problem once. Is the default gateway 192.168.0.1? Vendor brought in a DVR with had a static ip configured to that same. Chased that one down for quite a while. Could be someone brought in a wap or other device with same ip as the default gateway. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Strange network issue Good morning, I'm having a very odd networking issue with one computer in the office. The machine in question is an HP box running XP Pro and is used for video editing. When the editor tries to access network resources, he sometimes loses his network connection and his process basically locks up. This happens during simple file transfers through Explorer. Here's where it gets weird... I started a continuos ping (ping -t) to the file server in question, and everything looks great. No lost packets at all. I then ran the same ping to the default gateway and I'm seeing a lot of Request time outs. I'd say 10-15% of the ping requests fail. Any idea why I'd have trouble pinging the DG, but not a resource on the other side of the DG? Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- On two occasions...I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able rightly to apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Backup Software
I used to work for a management company, and my boss wanted my DRP to cover a localized nuclear strike in the area. I always wanted to tell him, if there was a nuclear strike on American soil, good luck getting ahold of me. I'll be deep in the northern woods of Canada. On Apr 17, 2009, at 12:41 PM, Brumbaugh, Luke wrote: My Boss is high on DR, examples of tornadoes, hazardous chemical spills etc Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: St Patty's hosting special at Dreamhost
What don't you like about 11? I'm using them, and the thing that drives me crazy is the 100 MB database limitation. Other than that, they seem ok. Would love to here about better options though! On Mar 17, 2009, at 4:16 PM, Sam Cayze wrote: I'm getting pretty sick of 1and1. These guys alright? -Sam -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: St Patty's hosting special at Dreamhost Sign up today for a one-year hosting plan using the promotional code 777 and get an entire year of web hosting (including a domain registration) for $9.24. (while I do host with them, I am not making $ from this referral) -- ME2 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
File server question
Good morning, We're looking at implementing a new file server at work. It will store a healthy amount of data (6-8 TB). Our editors will work on projects locally, and backup their projects nightly to the file server via a Robocopy routine. Only changed files will be copied across the network. We have four editors, and a gigabit network. How important will the processor and memory be in this situation? I assume our biggest bottlenecks will be the SATA controllers and network speed. Am I correct? Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Ot - Working with Japanese Company (was: OT - Reduction in hours, forced to use PTO)
A good friend of mine works for a Japanese based auto supplier. When he's meeting with them, here or abroad, they work very hard and play harder. They work long hours, and when they go to dinner, they hit the drinks pretty hard. They might stay out all night, but they will be in the office ready to go by 8:00 AM the next day. On Mar 3, 2009, at 11:08 AM, John Hornbuckle wrote: In all seriousness, when dealing with the Japanese I try to honor their culture to the best of my abilities without trying to “act Japanese.” This is even more true when interacting with Japanese people in the U.S. as compared to being in Japan. So, for example, I’m not likely to bow because I’m pretty sure I’d just mess it up; it’s not quite as simple as it looks in the movies— there’s more going on than what’s generally visible to us Westerners. Generally speaking, Japanese are less direct—so communication can be a little tricky. When someone says, “That would be very difficult” what they may actually be saying is, “That would be impossible.” But if this company’s Japanese employees have been in the U.S. for an extended period, they’ve likely adapted to our culture. Your sister-in-law’s mom should be able to give some insight there. From: Steven Calvanese [mailto:scalvan...@membersolutions.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 11:01 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Ot - Working with Japanese Company (was: OT - Reduction in hours, forced to use PTO) I have talked to someone who works in Japan. He says they are always talking to themselves about what they are doing as they are doing it. For example, when someone is walking down the hall they will say very busy, so very busy. They also do not make eye contact and smiling to someone you don't know is rude. From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Ot - Working with Japanese Company (was: OT - Reduction in hours, forced to use PTO) Deck the Ralls with Roughs of Rolly Fa-Ra-Ra-Ra-Ra-Ra-Ra-Ra Or ROR Raff out Roud Shook From: Scott Williamson [mailto:scottwilliamson...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 10:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Ot - Working with Japanese Company (was: OT - Reduction in hours, forced to use PTO) Since our hours are cut 20%, that could mean one thing.. company is a slow motion train wreck. Now that morale has hit rock bottom, people are talking about using the Fridays off to look for new jobs... whatever is out there. I have a led on a company that is Japanese based. They have a office here in Southern California and they are looking for an IT Director. I have been an IT manager for about 10 years and the description of the job is basically what I do now. My sister-in-law's mother also works for the company and she will personally hand the resume to the COO of the company. My question.. any tips and tricks working for a Japanese company? The culture? Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: SECURING WIFI ROUTER
Actually, your shade example is a good one. Your closed shades would stop the random, wanna be burglar from taking a chance on breaking into your house, and finding nothing. They can't see that you have stuff through your windows. They just want quick cash, so they walk next door and see your neighbors wallet with cash sticking out on his table through the window. They break in his house, and take the easy, visible cash. On Feb 20, 2009, at 11:40 AM, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: My final rebuttal is this: There is no value in an aspect of security or security process that can not be quantified. To do so is therefor meaningless, and therefore has no value - other than some human oddity that makes you personally feel good about doing it. Im going to go pull the shades down on all my windows and pretend there are no bad guys outside. :-) -- ME2 On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 10:57 AM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: I will stipulate that security only by obscurity is false security. But likely to remain unconvinced that there is no role or value for obscurity in the security process. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Backup Exec issue
Good afternoon, I'm having an intermittent issue with my tape library that I think is being caused by Backup Exec. I am using BE 12 and an Overland Storage Arcvault 12. Every now and then when I go to unlock the tape magazine, I get the following error on the LCD screen: A SCSI prevent/allow command from the host is preventing magazine access. I can not remove the library. The unit itself does not report it being locked, and even if I issue an unlock from BE there is no effect. To re-gain access, I need to power down the library, and unplug it. When it comes back up, it's fine for weeks. Minor irritation I've been dealing with, but I really should find the root cause. Any ideas? It seems like BE is communication with the library even though no jobs are running. Thank you, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Del *.bak after 7 days
Nope. On Feb 11, 2009, at 4:05 PM, Eric Wittersheim wrote: I can't be the only one getting this gibberish can I? On Wed, Feb 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com wrote: T24gMTEgRmViIDIwMDkgYXQgOTo1NSwgUm9nZXIgV3JpZ2h0ICB3cm90ZToNCg0KPiBZZXAuLi4g bG9va3MgbGlrZSB0aGF0tGxsIHdvcmsuDQoNCklmIHlvdSBoYXZlbid0IGJlZW4gZm9sbG93aW5n IHRoZSBjb252ZXJzYXRpb24gd2l0aCB0aGUgc3ViamVjdCBvZiAiUmU6IEFuZ3VzICANClNjb3R0 LUZsZW1pbmc6IFdoYXQncyB3aXRoIHRoZSBCQVNFNjQ/ IiwgdGhpcyB3YXMgYSB0ZXN0IG1lc3Nh Z2UuICBTZWUgdGhhdCANCnRocmVhZCBpZiB5b3UncmUgYXQgYWxsIGludGVyZXN0ZWQsIGJ1dCBp dCBzZWVtcyB0aGF0IEx5cmlzIGlzIG1hbmdsaW5nIA0KKl9zb21lXyogb2YgbXkgbWVzc2FnZXMu DQoNCg0KLS0NCkFuZ3VzIFNjb3R0LUZsZW1pbmcNCkdlb0FwcHMsIFR1Y3NvbiwgQXJpem9uYQ0K MS01MjAtMjkwLTUwMzgNCistLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLSsNCg0K DQoNCg0KfiBGaW5hbGx5LCBwb3dlcmZ1bCBlbmRwb2ludCBzZWN1cml0eSB0aGF0IElTTidUIGEg cmVzb3VyY2UgaG9nISB+DQp +IDxodHRwOi8vd3d3LnN1bmJlbHRzb2Z0d2FyZS5jb20vQnVzaW5l c3MvVklQUkUtRW50ZXJwcmlzZS8+ICB+ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question
This is exactly what my Master's of Business Information Technology was like. Really helped me relate better to the business side of the house. _ From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 3:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question I think that trend will end, though, as we move forward in the 21st century. I suspect that more and more employers will expect the IT pros they hire to have degrees and the knowledge that (hopefully) comes with them. The Master's I'm working on is in Management Information Systems. Interestingly, this program actually falls under the university's College of Business. The coursework focuses strongly on aligning IT skills with business needs-in fact, several of the courses we take are actually part of the MBA program. This is critical because there has traditionally been somewhat of a disconnect between business and IT, but companies in recent years have started to push much more strongly for business justifications for IT investments. IT pros are having to learn how to more closely integrate with the business side of things. From: Jeremy Phillips [mailto:jeremy.phill...@azaleos.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 3:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question All valid points, and I was not in any way discounting the value inherent in possessing a degree. My ultimate point was that I've never seen them to be a valid indicator of whether or not an individual has the skills necessary to perform their job requirements, nor does the lack of a degree limit how far one can advance in this field. In fact the vast majority of the higher-paid ($100k+) professionals I know in IT don't have a college degree and a couple of them don't even have a high school diploma. Maybe I simply know more exceptional people than most. :-) Thanks, Jeremy Phillips From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:03 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question While it's certainly true that people can find success without a degree, that's the exception rather than the rule. Most higher-paying professional positions require one, and statistically people with degrees tend to earn much more money over their lifetimes than those without. We all know that neither degrees nor certification, by themselves, prove anything other than that you've invested the time and money to get them. And you do have to have some degree of smarts, at least to get a degree from a real university. But they still have value, and in my experience most people recognize that. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District 318 North Clark Street Perry, FL 32347 www.taylor.k12.fl.us From: Jeremy Phillips [mailto:jeremy.phill...@azaleos.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 2:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question I was in consulting for ~6.5 year, both direct and subcontracting to other consulting firms, and would argue the opposite actually. I've never had any Microsoft certs and don't have a college degree. Out of hundreds of engagements I only once had a customer ask about this. That turned out to be the project from hell as well. :-) Additionally, I do a fair bit of hiring right now and honestly I could care less if someone is certified or has a degree. All I care about is whether or not candidates know what they are doing. Certs have never told me this and I don't really see how they ever could. That being said this is surely an interesting thread so far. Thanks, Jeremy Phillips From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@theessentialexchange.com] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 2:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Bah. You should think of certs and degrees merely as ways to get you entry. I work with lots of banks and educational institutions; and subcontract to other consulting firms. Certs and degrees are the price of entry. Regards, Michael B. Smith, MCITP:SA,EMA/MCSE/Exchange MVP My blog: http://TheEssentialExchange.com/blogs/michael I'll be at TEC'2009! http://www.tec2009.com/vegas/index.php ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question
Read your post below from 1:10, and then reconsider throwing your stones. -Original Message- From: Phil Guevara [mailto:pguev...@mhccov.org] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 3:52 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question By continuing to misspell every other word, you are reiterating your level knowledge of the English language. all aboard!! *choo *choo -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question By continuing this arguement and defence about points, missing points, and concepts, you are reitterating discussions no one wants to have here. The fail train has now arrived at the station. All aboard! :-) -- ME2 On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Phil Guevara pguev...@mhccov.org wrote: My point was not dealing with politics. My point was in reference to being scared about someone who graduates at the bottom of their class as our doctor, yet we are not scared of the same scenario with our president. The point is not about politics, the presidents were only evidence to support the point about education. But it looks like that concept flew over your head. --- Ben, That is really scary when you think about that On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM, Daniel Rodriguez drod...@gmail.com wrote: A doctor. who is certified and has many years of schooling ... Q: What do they call the guy who graduates at the bottom of his class in med school? A: Doctor. --- -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:12 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Especially when arguing by one's self. Please note that no one ever said anything in response dealing with politics. TVK -Original Message- From: Phil Guevara [mailto:pguev...@mhccov.org] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 1:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Your right, this is way OT. it's actually stupid arguing politics. It accomplishes nothing really... -Original Message- From: Chinnery, Paul [mailto:pa...@mmcwm.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 11:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Election's over. Can we politics off the list, please? I really got my fill of last year (and I'm a political junkie, too). Paul Chinnery Network Administrator Memorial Medical Center 231-845-2319 -Original Message- From: Phil Guevara [mailto:pguev...@mhccov.org] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question That is exactly my point and a good example of this is why we didn't vote for mcfail. We learned from mcbush. -- -- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 7:34 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Experience can just as easily = learning from someone else's mistake. It does not inherently require that a person make the mistake themselves. From: Phil Guevara [mailto:pguev...@mhccov.org] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 6:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Eventually the doctor will get experience and his education will be moot. (According to the logic in the ring analogy) Education = learned before the mistake. Experience = learned after the mistake. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 7:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question But those facts are nearly as fun to throw around when one is a liberal/socialist. ;-) -Original Message- From: Scot Parsons [mailto:spars...@scetv.org] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:34 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Sen. Kerry, Sen. McCain would be more appropriate. Bush didn't go to law school. He got an MBA from Harvard. Bush also finished Yale with a one point higher average than Kerry. Gore wasn't stellar either. Five Fs out of 8 classes in grad school at Vanderbilt Divinity School. -Original Message- From: Phil Guevara [mailto:pguev...@mhccov.org] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SUSPECT: RE: MCSE question Q: What do they call the guy who graduates at the bottom of his class in law/military school? A: President George Bush, Senator Mccain. -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 05,
Re: Paging the parents.
+1 As a parent of two, I agree you can never have too many of these. And as someone pointed out before, don't worry about the size. As their baby grows, they'll need them eventually. It was always a very pleasant surprise to be poking around in the closet and find a brand new pack of diapers our child had just grown into. On Jan 26, 2009, at 8:12 AM, Andy Shook wrote: Gavin, One metric ton of diapers. As the father of three, I have spent a small fortune on these portable poo holders… Shook From: Gavin Wilby [mailto:gavin.wi...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 8:00 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Paging the parents. My mate is having their first baby in a week or so, and not having procreated myself, need some ideas of a decent gift. What is a really nice thing to have that you would have liked to get in the same situation. Its a boy, if that makes any odds. g. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Paging the parents.
++1 We stopped using ours for this reason. It was like a punch to the gut. On Jan 26, 2009, at 9:25 AM, Don Guyer wrote: Wait until you open it up after they’ve been festering in there for a few days. It’ll hit you like a ton of bricks. Word to the wise, have a clothespin nearby to use prior to popping the lid. :^) Don Guyer Systems Engineer Information Services Prudential Fox Roach/ Trident 431 W. Lancaster Avenue Devon, PA 19333 Ph: (610) 993-3299 Fax: (610) 650-5306 www.prufoxroach.com don.gu...@prufoxroach.com From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@theessentialexchange.com] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 7:39 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Paging the parents. HAH. J OK, we call those “diaper disposals” J Yet another American vs. British differing usage… Like this: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2437622 Regards, Michael B. Smith, MCITP:SA,EMA/MCSE/Exchange MVP My blog: http://TheEssentialExchange.com/blogs/michael I'll be at TEC'2009! http://www.tec2009.com/vegas/index.php From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 7:17 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Paging the parents. Such as one of these http://www.babyequipmentcomplete.com/google_detail.php?id=tt854332form=1gclid=CIK9z_an3ZICFRo71Aodq2Qu_A 2009/1/26 Michael B. Smith mich...@theessentialexchange.com What is that? (And yes, I googled it before I asked!) Regards, Michael B. Smith, MCITP:SA,EMA/MCSE/Exchange MVP My blog: http://TheEssentialExchange.com/blogs/michael I'll be at TEC'2009! http://www.tec2009.com/vegas/index.php From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Paging the parents. A nappy wrapper. I have just had twin boys and I couldn't do without this (actually we have two, one for upstairs and one downstairs). 2009/1/24 Orland, Kathleen korl...@rogers.com A maid to come in once a week for the first month to do basic housework (sweep, vacuum, wash floors, clean bathrooms, clean the kitchen, etc.). If they are going to use cloth diapers, pay for a diaper service for the first little while. A stroller. A carseat. Crib bedding (but find out if they have a theme). Perhaps they are registered somewhere and you can see what's on their list. Failing that, call one of the grandmothers because they'll likely know exactly what she wants. From: Gavin Wilby [mailto:gavin.wi...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 8:00 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Paging the parents. My mate is having their first baby in a week or so, and not having procreated myself, need some ideas of a decent gift. What is a really nice thing to have that you would have liked to get in the same situation. Its a boy, if that makes any odds. g. Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Simple archive procedure
Good morning, I'm trying to develop a simple archive procedure for our editors, and I've run into a little snag. Our editors work on their projects locally. We'd like them to archive their files to the server nightly for backup purposes. I am going to use robocopy and the /m switch to copy only changed files. It will be a long process the first night, but manageable after that. I want to script the operation as much as possible for ease of use. The editors create job directories on their stations like M12345_jobName_shortDescription. I don't want them to have to create this target directory on the destination drive. I'd like to set it up so if they right click on the job folder, they'll have an archive selection. Clicking this will create the directory in a predefined destination, and invoke robocopy /m. I played around with the GUI, and it's very good, but I'd like to make it even easier. Can I somehow grab the source directory name as a variable, and use it to create a directory on the destination drive? Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming
I think it's progress that people DID look past color and voted for the best candidate. 10 years ago, I think he would have lost no matter who he ran against because of his skin color regardless of qualifications. I don't think people voted for him BECAUSE he is black. On Jan 15, 2009, at 2:35 PM, Tim Vander Kooi wrote: I'm not certain that the ability of the majority of Americans to care more about a person's skin color than their qualifications should be labeled progress. As far as I am aware, decisions based on the color of a person's skin are still racist decisions regardless of which color is being approved (or disapproved) of. TVK -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:18 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming Race shouldnt be an issue - but you know that it is. There are considerably few non-white males in politics (and any positions of considerable power) in general. I don't mean to turn this into a race discussion, but Obama's election has considerable historic significance. To add some perspective to this, many people in other countries (only knowing about he US via movies and global news) didn't think we would elect him specifically because he was black - that we were not a society that would elect a person of African heritage. That we, as a nation, were not of the cultural maturity to do so. In terms of cultural progress, I think Obama's presidential election is one of the most significant things to happen in my generation. -- ME2 On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: That's the thing, it's not significant. He's just another president. He might be a good one, or a poor one, but he's just another one. His race shouldn't be an issue, right? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: Heaven forbid people are interested and feel its significant because he's the first *black* president. -- ME2 On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: I think either telling them to stay home to watch it, or to read about it in the paper the next day would be useful. It's just another inauguration - they wouldn't do it for a Republican, Green or Libertarian, would they? But, that's just my inner curmudgeon coming out. Kurt On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Walker, Clay c...@bridgeportisd.net wrote: We are getting many inquiries from our teachers about streaming next Tuesday's inauguration to classroom. Unfortunately, our internet bandwidth will not support the number of those I think will want to stream the event (and this is assuming the media outlets' bandwidth will support it as well). I'm thinking I could setup an internal video streaming server (Windows Media Server perhaps) and either pull the feed off of a capture card connected to the local cable TV system or pulling it from a feed off of the internet and re-streaming it to my network. Unfortunately, we only have a couple of our buildings that have a cable feed in every classroom. I need to find a solution for the other buildings that have no TV option. Am I going in the right direction? Any hints or gotcha's to watch out for? I'm way out of my league on this video stuff, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Clay ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming
I think they would have done it for just about anyone that won. People are VERY glad to see the Bush Administration pass. Whether the next 4 years will improve, no one knows. There is a lot of hope right now with any administration that would be coming in. On Jan 15, 2009, at 2:46 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: Somehow, I doubt that they would do this for Palin. What do you think? And, just so you understand, I think Palin would make a very poor president, while Obama, though I don't like his policies, has a chance of being a decent president. On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Yeah no significance there, it's just skin color. Wouldn't be a big deal if Palin was being inaugurated either, it's just a few body parts that are different right? It's not like wars or social upheaval ever occurs because of those inconsequential differences. *Should* it be a big deal? No. Is it? Yes. -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming Heaven forbid people are interested and feel its significant because he's the first *black* president. -- ME2 On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: I think either telling them to stay home to watch it, or to read about it in the paper the next day would be useful. It's just another inauguration - they wouldn't do it for a Republican, Green or Libertarian, would they? But, that's just my inner curmudgeon coming out. Kurt On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Walker, Clay c...@bridgeportisd.net wrote: We are getting many inquiries from our teachers about streaming next Tuesday's inauguration to classroom. Unfortunately, our internet bandwidth will not support the number of those I think will want to stream the event (and this is assuming the media outlets' bandwidth will support it as well). I'm thinking I could setup an internal video streaming server (Windows Media Server perhaps) and either pull the feed off of a capture card connected to the local cable TV system or pulling it from a feed off of the internet and re-streaming it to my network. Unfortunately, we only have a couple of our buildings that have a cable feed in every classroom. I need to find a solution for the other buildings that have no TV option. Am I going in the right direction? Any hints or gotcha's to watch out for? I'm way out of my league on this video stuff, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Clay ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are a lot of people who did vote for him based on race. But they can't be the majority of his voters, can they? I'm sure just as many voted for McCain because he's white. I think the sides of the race card might have balanced each other out. I voted for Obama pretty much because he wasn't Republican. Period. I don't know if the Democrats can do any better, but I just didn't want to take a chance on another 4 years of a very similar Administration. On Jan 15, 2009, at 4:05 PM, Tim Vander Kooi wrote: We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. I know of hundreds (and I'm not that well connected) who voted for him simply because of his race. They didn't know a thing about his policies (and let's face it, he has no track record to speak of) but they wanted to help make history. TVK -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:48 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming I think it's progress that people DID look past color and voted for the best candidate. 10 years ago, I think he would have lost no matter who he ran against because of his skin color regardless of qualifications. I don't think people voted for him BECAUSE he is black. On Jan 15, 2009, at 2:35 PM, Tim Vander Kooi wrote: I'm not certain that the ability of the majority of Americans to care more about a person's skin color than their qualifications should be labeled progress. As far as I am aware, decisions based on the color of a person's skin are still racist decisions regardless of which color is being approved (or disapproved) of. TVK -Original Message- From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 1:18 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Inauguration Streaming Race shouldnt be an issue - but you know that it is. There are considerably few non-white males in politics (and any positions of considerable power) in general. I don't mean to turn this into a race discussion, but Obama's election has considerable historic significance. To add some perspective to this, many people in other countries (only knowing about he US via movies and global news) didn't think we would elect him specifically because he was black - that we were not a society that would elect a person of African heritage. That we, as a nation, were not of the cultural maturity to do so. In terms of cultural progress, I think Obama's presidential election is one of the most significant things to happen in my generation. -- ME2 On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: That's the thing, it's not significant. He's just another president. He might be a good one, or a poor one, but he's just another one. His race shouldn't be an issue, right? On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 11:01 AM, Micheal Espinola Jr michealespin...@gmail.com wrote: Heaven forbid people are interested and feel its significant because he's the first *black* president. -- ME2 On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 1:31 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: I think either telling them to stay home to watch it, or to read about it in the paper the next day would be useful. It's just another inauguration - they wouldn't do it for a Republican, Green or Libertarian, would they? But, that's just my inner curmudgeon coming out. Kurt On Thu, Jan 15, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Walker, Clay c...@bridgeportisd.net wrote: We are getting many inquiries from our teachers about streaming next Tuesday's inauguration to classroom. Unfortunately, our internet bandwidth will not support the number of those I think will want to stream the event (and this is assuming the media outlets' bandwidth will support it as well). I'm thinking I could setup an internal video streaming server (Windows Media Server perhaps) and either pull the feed off of a capture card connected to the local cable TV system or pulling it from a feed off of the internet and re-streaming it to my network. Unfortunately, we only have a couple of our buildings that have a cable feed in every classroom. I need to find a solution for the other buildings that have no TV option. Am I going in the right direction? Any hints or gotcha's to watch out for? I'm way out of my league on this video stuff, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Clay ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally
Another NT problem
Good afternoon, I lost a volume on one of my NT servers the other day, and I can not find a way to get it back. It is a non-fault tolerant striped set created through Windows NT. It is not a hardware RAID. The other array I can still access shows it's formatted as NTFS. The array giving me troubles shows as unknown format. All disks are present and accounted for in Disk Administrator, and none of the drives have any problems listed. It looks like NT just lost the settings for this array. Of course, the data is not backed up. Can I get this array back? Any utilities I can run against the disks to find the configuration information? I'm currently downloading the NT Resource Kit to see if I can find anything on there that might help. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Remote mirror with XP Pro
What's your problem? On Jan 7, 2009, at 5:58 PM, NTSysAdmin wrote: Dear dear dear...how did you become an IT manager??? S -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Remote mirror with XP Pro Good afternoon, I thought you could set up a software mirror through XP Pro, but now that I sat down to do it, I realize I can't. In researching the issue, I see that you can create a mirror on a remote system, but only see references to 200 Server. Does anyone know if this can be done to a 2003 Server volume? Instead of having two local drives configured as a mirrored volume, I'd like to mirror a drive on the XP box to a drive on a 2003 server. This would be done over a gigabit network, BTW. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Remote mirror with XP Pro
Dude, you have some issues. I can build a mirrored volume just fine on a server. I can establish RAID 5 as well if you're interested. This is the first time I've wanted to mirror a disk on a desktop. Started to, and realized I couldn't. Started reading why I couldn't, and saw a reference to mirroring data to a remote disk, and it specifically called it a mirror, not a copy or a sync. Thought I'd ask the group here about it. Learning something new, that's all, but thanks for your concern. On Jan 8, 2009, at 10:57 AM, NTSysAdmin wrote: It wasn't a comment, it was a question. I'm damn sure I'd want to work for an IT manager with a beginners knowledge of systems... S -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:49 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Remote mirror with XP Pro Folks, Lets not bash others on the list.. keep your personal comments to yourself. He is asking for help, and we should give it to him, not question his position and this and that.. Thanks Z Edward E. Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization Email: ezi...@lifespan.org Phone: 401-639-3505 MCSE, MCP+I, ME, CCA, Security +, Network + -Original Message- From: Ralph Smith [mailto:m...@gatewayindustries.org] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Remote mirror with XP Pro Somebody already mentioned robocopy that can accomplish this. Another option is SyncBack. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:19 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Remote mirror with XP Pro What's your problem? On Jan 7, 2009, at 5:58 PM, NTSysAdmin wrote: Dear dear dear...how did you become an IT manager??? S -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Remote mirror with XP Pro Good afternoon, I thought you could set up a software mirror through XP Pro, but now that I sat down to do it, I realize I can't. In researching the issue, I see that you can create a mirror on a remote system, but only see references to 200 Server. Does anyone know if this can be done to a 2003 Server volume? Instead of having two local drives configured as a mirrored volume, I'd like to mirror a drive on the XP box to a drive on a 2003 server. This would be done over a gigabit network, BTW. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Confidentiality Notice: -- This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete 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/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: Remote mirror with XP Pro
Sorry everyone. Long day so far. I should never have responded to this again, and will let it go. Thanks to all who suggested using robocopy to accomplish this goal (it will work nicely) and to all those who have helped in the past. You guys rock! On Jan 8, 2009, at 11:21 AM, Eric Brouwer wrote: Dude, you have some issues. I can build a mirrored volume just fine on a server. I can establish RAID 5 as well if you're interested. This is the first time I've wanted to mirror a disk on a desktop. Started to, and realized I couldn't. Started reading why I couldn't, and saw a reference to mirroring data to a remote disk, and it specifically called it a mirror, not a copy or a sync. Thought I'd ask the group here about it. Learning something new, that's all, but thanks for your concern. On Jan 8, 2009, at 10:57 AM, NTSysAdmin wrote: It wasn't a comment, it was a question. I'm damn sure I'd want to work for an IT manager with a beginners knowledge of systems... S -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 11:49 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Remote mirror with XP Pro Folks, Lets not bash others on the list.. keep your personal comments to yourself. He is asking for help, and we should give it to him, not question his position and this and that.. Thanks Z Edward E. Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization Email: ezi...@lifespan.org Phone: 401-639-3505 MCSE, MCP+I, ME, CCA, Security +, Network + -Original Message- From: Ralph Smith [mailto:m...@gatewayindustries.org] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Remote mirror with XP Pro Somebody already mentioned robocopy that can accomplish this. Another option is SyncBack. -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:19 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Remote mirror with XP Pro What's your problem? On Jan 7, 2009, at 5:58 PM, NTSysAdmin wrote: Dear dear dear...how did you become an IT manager??? S -Original Message- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 6:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Remote mirror with XP Pro Good afternoon, I thought you could set up a software mirror through XP Pro, but now that I sat down to do it, I realize I can't. In researching the issue, I see that you can create a mirror on a remote system, but only see references to 200 Server. Does anyone know if this can be done to a 2003 Server volume? Instead of having two local drives configured as a mirrored volume, I'd like to mirror a drive on the XP box to a drive on a 2003 server. This would be done over a gigabit network, BTW. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Confidentiality Notice: -- This communication, including any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended only for the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any review, dissemination, or copying of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email, delete 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/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Remote mirror with XP Pro
Good afternoon, I thought you could set up a software mirror through XP Pro, but now that I sat down to do it, I realize I can't. In researching the issue, I see that you can create a mirror on a remote system, but only see references to 200 Server. Does anyone know if this can be done to a 2003 Server volume? Instead of having two local drives configured as a mirrored volume, I'd like to mirror a drive on the XP box to a drive on a 2003 server. This would be done over a gigabit network, BTW. Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT - Staffing Overtime
HR is most likely acting for the Company, and saving money by not giving an argument for more money. On Jan 6, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Sherry Abercrombie wrote: Your HR person needs to be fired. Seriously, this kind of thing is their job, and it sounds like you are doing the research and stating what the laws and such are instead of them. Any possibility of comp time being given? Sounds like you are on the right track and have done the research to back your position. Unfortunately, it seems that you'll have to go to an outside source. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Sean Houston seanthous...@gmail.com wrote: I appreciate the feedback. You always realize the things that seem so obvious that you forget to mention because you're trying to even wrap your head around the situation. The company has brances in several states, but the main office the IT staff is located in Ohio. Our HR department / person... has not been to helpful when it comes to the entire situation. I believe all of our IT department excluding our manager would be considered non-exempt. The articles I've been through (about 20) are mostly federal documents. They all state that unless you make over a certain wage ($455 per week for Salary $27.63 for Hourly) and work as the programmer, analyst, developer, etc, which none of us are, we cannot be considered Exempt. I figure we'll have to hire a lawyer or outside HR professional to just answer our questions ;) I just wanted to say thank you in advance, I appreciate any feedback. Thanks again, Sean Houston On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Sherry Abercrombie saber...@gmail.com wrote: Get your Human Resources Dept. involved. They should know exactly what the rules/laws are, and should have the authority to squash any opposition you are getting. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Sean Houston seanthous...@gmail.com wrote: I was curious as to what everyone does here (or your company does) in regards to IT staff and salaries. I'm not management, but when it comes to anything IT related I'm the go to guy. I know there is a lot of gray area in regards to how salary and overtime works especially in relation to IT work. From what I can tell according to the department of labor unless your primary job is a systems developer, analyst, programmer, etc your employer is required to pay you overtime unless you are management. We have IT Technicians who are salary, but they are going to have to start working overtime soon. I believe the company is required to pay them overtime, but I'm meeting some strong opposition on this. I've read even if there is an agreement between the employee and employer, or the salary is based on 50 hours, these types of agreements are restricted by the department of labor. Anyone have any thoughts, or even better, experience with such things? Thanks! Sean Houston -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: OT - Staffing Overtime
I've certainly seen companies that would rather pay their attorneys for litigation than just pay their employees or bills for that matter. On Jan 6, 2009, at 11:20 AM, Sherry Abercrombie wrote: True, but they are in effect setting the company up for a lawsuit that the company would lose, which would result in the company spending a whole lot more money than they would if they just paid the OT and/or gave comp time. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Eric Brouwer er...@forestpost.com wrote: HR is most likely acting for the Company, and saving money by not giving an argument for more money. On Jan 6, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Sherry Abercrombie wrote: Your HR person needs to be fired. Seriously, this kind of thing is their job, and it sounds like you are doing the research and stating what the laws and such are instead of them. Any possibility of comp time being given? Sounds like you are on the right track and have done the research to back your position. Unfortunately, it seems that you'll have to go to an outside source. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:35 AM, Sean Houston seanthous...@gmail.com wrote: I appreciate the feedback. You always realize the things that seem so obvious that you forget to mention because you're trying to even wrap your head around the situation. The company has brances in several states, but the main office the IT staff is located in Ohio. Our HR department / person... has not been to helpful when it comes to the entire situation. I believe all of our IT department excluding our manager would be considered non-exempt. The articles I've been through (about 20) are mostly federal documents. They all state that unless you make over a certain wage ($455 per week for Salary $27.63 for Hourly) and work as the programmer, analyst, developer, etc, which none of us are, we cannot be considered Exempt. I figure we'll have to hire a lawyer or outside HR professional to just answer our questions ;) I just wanted to say thank you in advance, I appreciate any feedback. Thanks again, Sean Houston On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Sherry Abercrombie saber...@gmail.com wrote: Get your Human Resources Dept. involved. They should know exactly what the rules/laws are, and should have the authority to squash any opposition you are getting. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 9:15 AM, Sean Houston seanthous...@gmail.com wrote: I was curious as to what everyone does here (or your company does) in regards to IT staff and salaries. I'm not management, but when it comes to anything IT related I'm the go to guy. I know there is a lot of gray area in regards to how salary and overtime works especially in relation to IT work. From what I can tell according to the department of labor unless your primary job is a systems developer, analyst, programmer, etc your employer is required to pay you overtime unless you are management. We have IT Technicians who are salary, but they are going to have to start working overtime soon. I believe the company is required to pay them overtime, but I'm meeting some strong opposition on this. I've read even if there is an agreement between the employee and employer, or the salary is based on 50 hours, these types of agreements are restricted by the department of labor. Anyone have any thoughts, or even better, experience with such things? Thanks! Sean Houston -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
File name is too long
Good afternoon, I'm trying to copy files from an NT server to a Windows 2003 server. I am running into the problem of file/path name limitations. I am trying to do this from Windows Explorer, and I keep getting the file name is too long error. Is there another utility I can use to accomplish the copy? Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
Re: File name is too long
Wow. First experience with robocopy. Great little tool! Thanks, guys. On Jan 6, 2009, at 1:00 PM, Kennedy, Jim wrote: And it is WAY faster. Robocopy FTW. -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 12:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: File name is too long While, as others suggest, 'subst' might help, your real help here is two-fold: 1) robocopy - get it from the MSFT resource kits. I can handle file/path specifications greater than 254 characters, as it uses a different API than win32 2) shorten the path. Kurt On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 8:55 AM, Eric Brouwer er...@forestpost.com wrote: Good afternoon, I'm trying to copy files from an NT server to a Windows 2003 server. I am running into the problem of file/path name limitations. I am trying to do this from Windows Explorer, and I keep getting the file name is too long error. Is there another utility I can use to accomplish the copy? Thanks, Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
XP volume issue
Good afternoon, Thanks to all who replied to my NT domain problem the past few days. I resolved the problem, and will post more on that in a bit. I have another problem related to the power outage. We have a workstation that has an IDE system disk, and 4 additional IDE drives configured as a striped volume. The system disk seems to be completed corrupted, but the real critical data is on the array. I swapped out the system disk, and loaded a fresh XP install. I can see two of the four disks in the array. Through troubleshooting, I determined one of the onboard IDE controllers went bad. We installed a PCI IDE controller card, and moved all drives to this card. In disk manager, I see 6 disks listed as follows: Disk 1 Dynamic 55.91 GBOnline Failed Disk 2 Dynamic Foreign Disk 3 Dynamic Foreign Disk 4 Dynamic 55.91 GBOnline Failed Missing Dynamic 55.91 GBOffline Failed Missing Dynamic 55.91 GBOffline Failed I'm sure the two missing disks correspond to the two foreign disks. How can I re-associate the two foreign drives with the missing drives? What is the proper way to recreate this array without losing data? This is just a simple, non-redundant disk array. Thanks! Eric Brouwer IT Manager www.forestpost.com er...@forestpost.com 248.855.4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: NT issue
I am not seeing successes in the PDC logs, but could they just not be turned on? The PDC can ping MEMBER by name and IP, and MEMBER can ping PDC as well, so I don't think it is a connection issue. I did the laptop thing as well, and verified I can see the network that way. Under User Sessions, I do see a session from MEMBER. Is there a way to see if MEMBER did indeed login to the domain? -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:26 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: NT issue Can other servers/workstations authenticate to this PDC? Should be success events in it's logs. If so the PDC is working fine and the issue is the member server, or its connection. My bet is it's connection. Pop a laptop into the network cable it is using and see what you can ping, I will bet the switch and/or cable for the member server got fried in the outage. From: Eric Brouwer [er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: NT issue Good evening, Yes, I am still running a few NT servers on an old network! We had a power outage, and now we're having authentication issues. The PDC seems to be coming up fine, but one of my NT member servers won't authenticate to it. I see a NETLOGON message in the event viewer stating no domain controllers could be found. How can I determine if the PDC is running properly? How can I verify the proper services are running, etc. to service logon requests? Thanks! Eric Brouwer IT Manager Forest Post Productions er...@forestpost.commailto:er...@forestpost.com (248) 855-4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: NT issue
To the best of my knowledge, we do not use WINS. We rely on a HOSTS file. _ From: David James [mailto:bigdadd...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: NT issue Is all your WINS information correct in the WINS database? From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 6:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: NT issue Good evening, Yes, I am still running a few NT servers on an old network! We had a power outage, and now we're having authentication issues. The PDC seems to be coming up fine, but one of my NT member servers won't authenticate to it. I see a NETLOGON message in the event viewer stating no domain controllers could be found. How can I determine if the PDC is running properly? How can I verify the proper services are running, etc. to service logon requests? Thanks! Eric Brouwer IT Manager Forest Post Productions er...@forestpost.com (248) 855-4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: NT issue
Server and Net Logon services are running on both servers. Yes, they are on the same subnet. How do I check the preferred server setting? How do I look at the environment variables from the command line? _ From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: NT issue on the server look for the server service, and netlogon service ... are they on the same subnet ? Maybe check your WINS server too, and on the member server that won't authenticate you can check for an incorrect preferred server setting ( and from cmd look at environment variables for netlogon server ) Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security _ From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:er...@forestpost.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2008 7:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: NT issue Good evening, Yes, I am still running a few NT servers on an old network! We had a power outage, and now we're having authentication issues. The PDC seems to be coming up fine, but one of my NT member servers won't authenticate to it. I see a NETLOGON message in the event viewer stating no domain controllers could be found. How can I determine if the PDC is running properly? How can I verify the proper services are running, etc. to service logon requests? Thanks! Eric Brouwer IT Manager Forest Post Productions er...@forestpost.com (248) 855-4333 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
