RE: Comparing KVMs
I ran Avocent IP KVMs for years, but just changed over to Tripp Lite late last year when we built out a new data center and I prefer the Tripp Lites. The difference in our scenario is that I went with Tripp Lite's 1U 16 port KVMs which can be daisy-chained and have an IP head put at the front of the chain. They do not use Cat5 cables for connections so if you need to go over 50' from KVM to server they would not work, but if you can make the 50' limitation work (remember that you can have KVMs mounted in different racks and still daisy-chained so you can really go much farther than 50' from your KMM console) they bring your cost WAY down. I have 4 of them chained for 64 ports of access via console or IP and the total cost for all 4 plus the IP head unit was under $2500 which is less than one Avocent 16 IP-capable KVM. The savings obviously can be enormous, and like I said, I actually prefer the Tripp Lite as far as use and interaction. YMMV. Tim -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Comparing KVMs Looking at a new KVM for our racks. Going to choose between an Avocent AP17KMM (which looks to be very hard to locate for purchase) and a Tripplite NetDirector B020-016-17. I love my current Avocent, but it's not made any more. The Tripplite is quoted to me (after pricing the 16 cables for each unit) around $500 less than the Avocent. Anyone have good or bad to say about the Tripplite unit? I don't have any experience with them. Thanks, Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ 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: Comparing KVMs
Check with your reseller on part number B042-016, or check Tripp Lite's site. Right now through Amazon they are going to $441 per (plus cables but they are less than $20 apiece). It is the NetController series not the NetDirector. I really like them, and like I say, you can IP enable your whole setup by just dropping a $500 IP head in front of them. Tim -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 3:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Comparing KVMs That's quite interesting. Sounds like Tripplite would be worth it. The KVM units I'm looking at are non-IP, but the cost for the Tripplite (with cables) is a bit over $1700. How on Earth did you get the cost for 4 of them that low? Kurt On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 1:08 PM, Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.com wrote: I ran Avocent IP KVMs for years, but just changed over to Tripp Lite late last year when we built out a new data center and I prefer the Tripp Lites. The difference in our scenario is that I went with Tripp Lite's 1U 16 port KVMs which can be daisy-chained and have an IP head put at the front of the chain. They do not use Cat5 cables for connections so if you need to go over 50' from KVM to server they would not work, but if you can make the 50' limitation work (remember that you can have KVMs mounted in different racks and still daisy-chained so you can really go much farther than 50' from your KMM console) they bring your cost WAY down. I have 4 of them chained for 64 ports of access via console or IP and the total cost for all 4 plus the IP head unit was under $2500 which is less than one Avocent 16 IP-capable KVM. The savings obviously can be enormous, and like I said, I actually prefer the Tripp Lite as far as use and interaction. YMMV. Tim -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Comparing KVMs Looking at a new KVM for our racks. Going to choose between an Avocent AP17KMM (which looks to be very hard to locate for purchase) and a Tripplite NetDirector B020-016-17. I love my current Avocent, but it's not made any more. The Tripplite is quoted to me (after pricing the 16 cables for each unit) around $500 less than the Avocent. Anyone have good or bad to say about the Tripplite unit? I don't have any experience with them. Thanks, Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ 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: Dell windows 8 COA
This might be due to the fact that Windows 8 Enterprise is not a valid upgrade from Home edition. Tim From: Crawford, Scott [mailto:crawfo...@evangel.edu] Sent: Monday, February 4, 2013 8:49 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dell windows 8 COA The windows 8 PRO discs we get from MS as part of our enterprise agreement come with their own product key. I've used one to do a clean install on a dell ultrabook that came with windows 8 HOME. It automatically used the key embedded in bios and installed as home, not pro. Sent from my Windows Phone From: Ben Scott Sent: 2/4/2013 7:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Dell windows 8 COA On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 7:13 AM, Nigel Parker nigel.par...@ultraframe.co.ukmailto:nigel.par...@ultraframe.co.uk wrote: Although the desktops have a bronze sticker on the back with the windows flag and the words windows 8 I cant find a COA sticker with a key anywhere on the machine inside, outside , top bottom A unique, unit-specific code is embedded in the firmware (ACPI BIOS). You don't get a Certificate of Authenticity or Product Ley. Microsoft is encouraging their large OEMs (like Dell) to do this. Toshiba laptop I just bought is the same way. Keywords: OA 3.0 SLP, OA = OEM Activation, SLP = System Locked Pre-Installation I've seen claims that if the motherboard is replaced, the OEM is supposed to provide a printed card with a new Product Key, to allow the existing install to continue to be used. Haven't confirmed that with a reliable source yet. I don't know what happens if you try to use a generic OEM disc to do a clean install (i.e., without vendor shovelware) in such cases. -- 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.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: PC/server management
Intune would be ridiculously expensive for 350 seats. It will be a great solution some day when Microsoft learns how to price cloud products though. ;-) Tim From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: PC/server management Ahem...Windows Intune Sent from Windows Phone 8 From: Mathew Shembermailto:mathew.shem...@synopsys.com Sent: 1/15/2013 2:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issuesmailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: RE: PC/server management What kind of a footprint does Kace introduce to a system? I have many engineers who are literally “cycle counters” and will notice just about anything installed and start complaining about wasted resources. They run the servers hard and like them lean as possible. The Kace people have been after me to allow them on the engineering servers….. From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:54 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: PC/server management I just had the Kace rep in my office yesterday afternoon and it seems like a pretty comprehensive product. I am going to check out the Landesk lunch and learn later this month as well. On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 8:32 AM, Tom Miller tmil...@sfgtrust.commailto:tmil...@sfgtrust.com wrote: Folks, Looking for recommendations for pc/server management (Windows devices only at this time). At my last job I used Kace appliances and they were great. I am looking at those this time but thought I'd ask the list for additional suggestions. At my new job we have System Center Essentials 2007. It's not so good but it is old and I understand that product is EOL. Looking for: patch distribution/management, inventorying, reporting, ability to create granular groups based on factors like IP, machine type, AD memberships, OU location, software deployment, and remote control (not super important since we already own a product for this). Embedded help desk, even if basic, would be a bonus. This place doesn't have one currently. This would be for about 350 nodes. Can be appliance, vmware machine, or even hosted. As long as it does what I need. Thanks, Tom ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource 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: smb firewall recommendation
I use SonicWall for anti-malware and have found their support to be very good. TVK -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Monday, January 14, 2013 11:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: smb firewall recommendation I've used Sonicwalls, and currently have a TZ100 in a small remote office. It works very well and has given me no trouble. The old complaint was that their support was horrible. Now that they are owned by Dell, I have no idea what the support situation is like. YMMV. We have recently moved to a FortiGate. I really like it, so I recommend that you check them out as well. Last, you can always go really cheap and get pfSense or ClearOS, or some other software-based firewall. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Jimmy Tran [mailto:jt...@teachtci.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:32:22 -0800 Subject: smb firewall recommendation Hi All, I'm in the market for a firewall for a small office with les that 15 users. I was looking at the Sonicwall TZ series but people are telling me to stay away from Sonicwall. Has the product improved? Any other recommendations. Would like the UTM features. Thanks, Jimmy ~ 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: Occasional local admin needed
That is what we do for users who have these types of needs. TVK From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 9:54 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Occasional local admin needed How about you create an AD Group, nest the AD group in local admins, and add the relevant users? GPOs and extra accounts for a dev box like this sounds like substantial unnecessary overhead. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com w - 312.625.1438 | c - 312.731.3132 From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, January 4, 2013 9:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Occasional local admin needed How would you guys handle this? I have a server that the developers use that they occasionally (once a month or so) need local admin access for to install/upgrade an app or feature they use. This is a new-ish server that previously I have just added a user (it's the same one each time) to the local admin group then a week later took them out, but that's cumbersome and I become the single point of failure on remembering to back them out. I could 1. create a special AD account for this user to be local admin, or 2. create an AD group, put this person in it, then GPO that group into local admins on that server. Suggestions? David Lum Sr. Systems Engineer // NWEATM Office 503.548.5229 // Cell (voice/text) 503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: small office and branches setup
I do that with low cost throw away servers at remote sites and using DFS-R for getting files to and from those locations. The combination of DFS and DPM for backing up the replicated data works great! Tim -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 4:39 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: small office and branches setup Another option if you were already considering a windows server at each location: DFS-R. Perhaps others here have accomplished this? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:28:48 -0800 Subject: Re: small office and branches setup hosted sharepoint or other collaboration site ? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM, jesse-r...@wi.rr.com jesse-r...@wi.rr.com wrote: I'm always involved in med/large sized customers so I'm looking for input here. I have a new client that has 4 total offices across the US. Each of the 4 offices are basically a home-office with only 1 current user (potential to grow to 5-10 users at each office over the next couple years). The owner decided he would like a server at the main office location, mainly for the purpose of storing/sharing files that would be accessible between himself and users at the other 3 remote offices. Currently they send emails with attachments to share these files, which leads to versions/copies of files, and no central location for file storage (something he really wants) and onsite backups. He wants the files and data on a single server/device instead. I was imagining putting a single Dell/HP entry level file server on his site, running Windows 2008 R2 and potentially just leaving it in a Workgroup (I don't know if the user machines are Home/Pro editions of Windows yet) and sharing out the files/folders he wants. I'd have to setup a VPN tunnel between his main office and each of the 3 remote offices so the remote users had access to the server at his site. I've had good success with Mikrotik routers for this in the past with smaller sized customers. I don't think he really wants a cloud based solution so I'm just looking for input on small office file-sharing and easist ways to make it happen. I'm rusty on this, since I'm used to supporting 1000+ users typically. Input appreciated. J mail2web.com – What can On Demand Business Solutions do for you? http://link.mail2web.com/Business/SharePoint ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: windows phone 8
I have been using it for 2 weeks now and have found it to be easier to use and slightly more accurate than Google maps is on my Android phone. (Since I have one of each I do searches, directions and locating using both simultaneously.) So far my WP8 maps have placed me at a truer location than my Android phone does. Android is usually accurate within a half block, WP8 puts me right where I am, but that is me in this city so YMMV. Driving directions have been basically the same, and I must admit to never having tried the traffic part of the maps app since there is no traffic to speak of in Tulsa so I never have to worry about avoiding it. :) Tim From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:15 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: windows phone 8 Are the maps still lacking since they switched to using Nokia maps in the back end for wp8? On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 4:47 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.commailto:k...@adopenstatic.com wrote: If you are outside the US, then Windows Phone is sadly lacking, compared to iPhone and Android I've been a big WinMo/WP user (and currently have an Omnia 7), but when I look at the apps and info available on iPhone and Android, it's just depressing. Mapping is poor on WP (well, maybe not compared to the latest IOS5 :) ) and many of the apps you'd love to use as a traveller on iPhone or Android just aren't available (e.g. apps to find local restaurants, public transport, book taxis). Apps like Instagram and Pandora don't exist, nor does Google Maps. Bing search is poor (maybe not in the US, but it's just rubbish in every other country I've tried). Everything else, there's about one main option on WP, instead of several. If you have more than one LiveID (e.g. one for work, one for personal, one for Messenger), then working out how to get these to work together on your phone is a pain. Personally I don't care for Facebook integration with my phone contacts - and this is probably the one thing that WP does well. And there's a trial mode for all the games, so you don't have to buy up-front. Cheers Ken -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 7:15 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Agreed, on not missing Android. I've been using Android on phone and tablet for a couple years, and just finished moving to all Win devices. I feel liberated. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.commailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 2:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I have the 8X while my wife has a Nokia 810 (doesn't have any of the issues mentioned about the 920) and they are both excellent phones. We went with different phones based on personal preference regarding size and feel and we are both very happy with our choices 2 almost 2 weeks later. I certainly don't miss Android, Windows Phone 8 is far superior for everyday use and don't even get me going on battery life. Tim -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:44 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I'm digging the 8x. Of course, it still has that new car smell, so give me a few days to see if the coolness wears off. -Original Message- From: Alan Davies [mailto:adav...@cls-services.commailto:adav...@cls-services.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Just had a look at the two together. Nokia is a lot thicker and heavier and less pleasant to hold in the hand IMHO. I prefer the 920 in spec to the 8X, but think as something to carry around all day every day I might go down the HTC route ... -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: 19 November 2012 19:18 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Lots of folks complaining about it. Also complaining of reboots and hung screens. The HTC 8x seems to be the better of the two releases. Mine just showed up an hour or so ago. -Original Message- From: joeu...@chronic.orgmailto:joeu...@chronic.org [mailto:joeu...@chronic.orgmailto:joeu...@chronic.org] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 1:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Sure, you might be a lucky one... google - 920 battery life Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line... Original Message Subject: Re: windows phone 8 From: Steven Peck sep...@gmail.commailto:sep...@gmail.com Date: Mon, November 19, 2012 3:43 am To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com It does? Mine's been lasting
RE: windows phone 8
I am not sure about emulators. As for the lock screen, you can personalize it many different ways, but one option is to have weather as the background with app updates on it. You can have up to 5 apps with updates on it. I for instance have 3 different email accounts, texts and phone calls on mine. You also have battery, network, and ringer statuses all displayed on the lock screen. You can also set personal photos and other apps like Facebook as your lock screen instead of weather if you want to. Tim From: Sam Cayze [mailto:sca...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 3:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Gosh, been following this thread closely, must say I'm very eager to give a Windows Phone another go now. First of all, any online emulators? That would answer a gazillion questions I and others have. I know with Android you can download a SDK and run the OS in a virtual machine. Anything similar? So here's my main question: I'm very accustomed to accessing all my important information at a quick glance on my lockscreen (without even unlocking my phone). Just a quick tap of the power button I can view: Outside temp Forecast Upcoming meetings / calendar Unread email/SMS count Battery level And with one gesture I can read all my notifications. There are many other options too. Pretty much anything you can put in a widget, you can access. And I haven't even had to unlock my phone yet... Can this quick visibility also be easily achieved on a Win8 phone? If so, I'd seriously consider it. From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:53 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I have been using it for 2 weeks now and have found it to be easier to use and slightly more accurate than Google maps is on my Android phone. (Since I have one of each I do searches, directions and locating using both simultaneously.) So far my WP8 maps have placed me at a truer location than my Android phone does. Android is usually accurate within a half block, WP8 puts me right where I am, but that is me in this city so YMMV. Driving directions have been basically the same, and I must admit to never having tried the traffic part of the maps app since there is no traffic to speak of in Tulsa so I never have to worry about avoiding it. :) Tim From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:15 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: windows phone 8 Are the maps still lacking since they switched to using Nokia maps in the back end for wp8? On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 4:47 PM, Ken Schaefer k...@adopenstatic.commailto:k...@adopenstatic.com wrote: If you are outside the US, then Windows Phone is sadly lacking, compared to iPhone and Android I've been a big WinMo/WP user (and currently have an Omnia 7), but when I look at the apps and info available on iPhone and Android, it's just depressing. Mapping is poor on WP (well, maybe not compared to the latest IOS5 :) ) and many of the apps you'd love to use as a traveller on iPhone or Android just aren't available (e.g. apps to find local restaurants, public transport, book taxis). Apps like Instagram and Pandora don't exist, nor does Google Maps. Bing search is poor (maybe not in the US, but it's just rubbish in every other country I've tried). Everything else, there's about one main option on WP, instead of several. If you have more than one LiveID (e.g. one for work, one for personal, one for Messenger), then working out how to get these to work together on your phone is a pain. Personally I don't care for Facebook integration with my phone contacts - and this is probably the one thing that WP does well. And there's a trial mode for all the games, so you don't have to buy up-front. Cheers Ken -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, 27 November 2012 7:15 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Agreed, on not missing Android. I've been using Android on phone and tablet for a couple years, and just finished moving to all Win devices. I feel liberated. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.commailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 2:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I have the 8X while my wife has a Nokia 810 (doesn't have any of the issues mentioned about the 920) and they are both excellent phones. We went with different phones based on personal preference regarding size and feel and we are both very happy with our choices 2 almost 2 weeks later. I certainly don't miss Android, Windows Phone 8 is far superior for everyday use and don't even get me going on battery life. Tim -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:44 AM To: NT
RE: Window 8 on your PC
It does not have to be a blank area, just right-click anywhere on the Start Screen and the All Apps button appears. Also clicking the Dash to the right of the scroll bar on the Start Screen gives you the ability to organize the Start Screen, in case you had not found that one either. I have my Start Screen grouped into Productivity, Management, Live Tiles, Misc. and Games for organizational purposes. It makes everything very easy to find and is a big improvement over the old Start Menu. I believe that most people who complain about wanting the Start BUTTON back, are the ones who have only seen it in commercials or in pictures and have not actually used Windows 8 for more than 5 minutes. Once you use Windows 8 for a day or 2 you quickly realize that the Start Button needs to stay gone. Tim From: Stefan Jafs [mailto:stefan.j...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 12:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Window 8 on your PC Perfect, I did not think about: Right-click a blank area in the Start screen and then click the All apps icon at the lower right. That's what I was looking for Thanks Stefan On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 1:30 PM, Guyer, Don dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org wrote: Here are 2 reviews that I'm currently perusing through: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2012830/windows-8-the-official-review.html http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/windows-8-review/ Regards, Don Guyer Catholic Health East - Information Technology Enterprise Directory Messaging Services 3805 West Chester Pike, Suite 100, Newtown Square, Pa 19073 email: dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org Office: 610.550.3595tel:610.550.3595 | Cell: 610.955.6528tel:610.955.6528 | Fax: 610.271.9440tel:610.271.9440 For immediate assistance, please open a Service Desk ticket or call the helpdesk @ 610-492-3839tel:610-492-3839. [cid:image001.jpg@01CDCBD7.D4380260] From: Stefan Jafs [mailto:stefan.j...@gmail.commailto:stefan.j...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 1:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Window 8 on your PC But if you don't know the name of the Application and you would like to browse the installed Applications, can't that be done? Stefan On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Hit the Start button on the keyboard, and just start typing the name of the app. From: Stefan Jafs [mailto:stefan.j...@gmail.commailto:stefan.j...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:37 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Window 8 on your PC OK, this may be a really stupid question, I know search works very well but working on the desktop how do I get to my programs with no Start button? Bing gives me now aswers. Stefan On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 9:43 AM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Also, consider that Windows 8 is built for devices that are never meant to be shut off. Why give easy access to a function that we are moving beyond? From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC You no longer have to pre-tell Windows that you want to shut down and let it handle everything for you. Windows is now hardware aware enough that you just hit the power and Windows does whatever you told it to do (Power Settings) How enlightening! We've gotten so used to the scenario where we couldn't use the power button to turn a device off that now being able to do so seems weird. What? I can use the device's power button to turn the Windows device off? That's CRAZY!. Amazing what mind shift just one sentence can make... From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC Running the same 4 here, except we went with the Samsung Slates instead of the Surface, they are excellent machines. Once I demonstrated to users that the Start Page is just where their Start Button went to they were totally onboard. It is a total mind shift (just like Office 2003 to Office 2007, but once you make that shift it is much more useful. As for Shutdown being hard to get to, what I was told by a friend at Microsoft (and which makes perfect sense once you think about it) is just use the power button on your device (whatever it might be). You no longer have to pre-tell Windows that you want to shut down and let it handle everything for you. Windows is now hardware aware enough that you just hit the power and Windows does whatever you told it to do (Power Settings). This won't work in some environments where the power button is not accessible, but for the majority of businesses it works just fine, and it is incredibly fast! Going to Sleep and waking back up take my machines on average 2 seconds. Tim From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20
RE: Window 8 on your PC
Sam, I don't believe that you regularly shut down Windows 2000 by simply pushing the power button with no regard for system state beforehand. If you had you would not have been in IT for very long at all ;-). Regards, Tim From: Sam Cayze [mailto:sca...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 1:17 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC So am I... Painstakingly typed on my mobile phone. Please excuse any misspellings and brevity. On Nov 21, 2012 12:21 PM, David Lum david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org wrote: I meant while the OS and apps are running. From: Sam Cayze [mailto:sca...@gmail.commailto:sca...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC We've gotten so used to the scenario where we couldn't use the power button to turn a device off that now being able to do so seems weird. Since when? I've been in IT for 12 years, never recall not being able to use the power button... I always hit the power button. It's the power button. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC You no longer have to pre-tell Windows that you want to shut down and let it handle everything for you. Windows is now hardware aware enough that you just hit the power and Windows does whatever you told it to do (Power Settings) How enlightening! We've gotten so used to the scenario where we couldn't use the power button to turn a device off that now being able to do so seems weird. What? I can use the device's power button to turn the Windows device off? That's CRAZY!. Amazing what mind shift just one sentence can make... From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 5:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC Running the same 4 here, except we went with the Samsung Slates instead of the Surface, they are excellent machines. Once I demonstrated to users that the Start Page is just where their Start Button went to they were totally onboard. It is a total mind shift (just like Office 2003 to Office 2007, but once you make that shift it is much more useful. As for Shutdown being hard to get to, what I was told by a friend at Microsoft (and which makes perfect sense once you think about it) is just use the power button on your device (whatever it might be). You no longer have to pre-tell Windows that you want to shut down and let it handle everything for you. Windows is now hardware aware enough that you just hit the power and Windows does whatever you told it to do (Power Settings). This won't work in some environments where the power button is not accessible, but for the majority of businesses it works just fine, and it is incredibly fast! Going to Sleep and waking back up take my machines on average 2 seconds. Tim From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC :) I'm running all three - plus a desktop. From: Guyer, Don [mailto:dgu...@che.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC Keep the Win 8 info coming! I've been tasked with kicking it around in our environment. Laptop, Surface and a phone. Regards, Don Guyer Catholic Health East - Information Technology Enterprise Directory Messaging Services 3805 West Chester Pike, Suite 100, Newtown Square, Pa 19073 email: dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org Office: 610.550.3595tel:610.550.3595 | Cell: 610.955.6528tel:610.955.6528 | Fax: 610.271.9440tel:610.271.9440 For immediate assistance, please open a Service Desk ticket or call the helpdesk @ 610-492-3839tel:610-492-3839. [cid:image001.jpg@01CDCBD8.95333CF0] From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC Unless all of your apps are from the Windows 8 store (with the modern UI), you practically run in desktop mode anyway. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Window 8 on your PC Are you guys changing your Windows 8 UI to be more like Win7 or leaving it as-is and learning new tricks? David Lum Sr. Systems Engineer // NWEATM Office 503.548.5229tel:503.548.5229 // Cell (voice/text) 503.267.9764tel:503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http
RE: windows phone 8
I have the 8X while my wife has a Nokia 810 (doesn't have any of the issues mentioned about the 920) and they are both excellent phones. We went with different phones based on personal preference regarding size and feel and we are both very happy with our choices 2 almost 2 weeks later. I certainly don't miss Android, Windows Phone 8 is far superior for everyday use and don't even get me going on battery life. Tim -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:44 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I'm digging the 8x. Of course, it still has that new car smell, so give me a few days to see if the coolness wears off. -Original Message- From: Alan Davies [mailto:adav...@cls-services.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Just had a look at the two together. Nokia is a lot thicker and heavier and less pleasant to hold in the hand IMHO. I prefer the 920 in spec to the 8X, but think as something to carry around all day every day I might go down the HTC route ... -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: 19 November 2012 19:18 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Lots of folks complaining about it. Also complaining of reboots and hung screens. The HTC 8x seems to be the better of the two releases. Mine just showed up an hour or so ago. -Original Message- From: joeu...@chronic.org [mailto:joeu...@chronic.org] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 1:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Sure, you might be a lucky one... google - 920 battery life Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line... Original Message Subject: Re: windows phone 8 From: Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com Date: Mon, November 19, 2012 3:43 am To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com It does? Mine's been lasting a day or two. I have turned off NFC because well, I have no NFC devices. I also avoid ad based apps, just purchased. My wife's been lasting as well. ~ 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 WARNING: The information in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the named addressee, you must not use, copy or disclose this email (including any attachments) or the information in it save to the named addressee nor take any action in reliance on it. If you receive this email or any attachments in error, please notify the sender immediately and then delete the same and any copies. CLS Services Ltd × Registered in England No 4132704 × Registered Office: Exchange Tower × One Harbour Exchange Square × London E14 9GE ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: windows phone 8
I can tell you that from my POV the People Hub (instead of Contacts) is a much nicer way to interact with people. I show my friends with Android or iOS phones how you can post to someone's Facebook wall, post to Twitter regarding them, IM them, text them, call any number of phones that they might have and more all from one spot and they start drooling all over themselves. The built in family room and other rooms is awesome for anyone with kids. Yes, I know that you can setup shared calendars and such in Google and then access them from your phone, but the way that Windows Phone has it built in and configured makes it SO much nicer and easier to use. Accessing apps is much easier with Windows Phone and the intelligence behind typing on the Windows Phone keyboard is truly amazing. The WP intelligent typing does not just suggest spelling corrections like Google or Apple phones do, it actually looks at WHAT you are typing and suggests the next work based on the entire sentence and thoughts being typed. I have sent messages where I only had to type the first letter and then tap the words in the auto-correct line. After using that feature going back to my Android phone that I use for work is very much like picking up a chisel and piece of slate. Try it, you will be amazed, and it improves with use as it gets to know you. The speech typing is far superior to Android's also in my experience. There is a lot more to it, but those are a few of the biggies. Regards, Tim -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 2:24 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Agreed, on not missing Android. I've been using Android on phone and tablet for a couple years, and just finished moving to all Win devices. I feel liberated. I'm curious: What's liberating? I don't have a Windows phone to play with, so I can't reference. I am still using an old iPhone 3GS (which does me just fine) and I have an HP Touchpad with Cyanogoenmod 8 on it, so I have experience with iOS 6 and ICS. What makes the Windows Phone 8 so much better? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:14:38 -0800 Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Agreed, on not missing Android. I've been using Android on phone and tablet for a couple years, and just finished moving to all Win devices. I feel liberated. -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 2:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I have the 8X while my wife has a Nokia 810 (doesn't have any of the issues mentioned about the 920) and they are both excellent phones. We went with different phones based on personal preference regarding size and feel and we are both very happy with our choices 2 almost 2 weeks later. I certainly don't miss Android, Windows Phone 8 is far superior for everyday use and don't even get me going on battery life. Tim -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 8:44 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 I'm digging the 8x. Of course, it still has that new car smell, so give me a few days to see if the coolness wears off. -Original Message- From: Alan Davies [mailto:adav...@cls-services.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:02 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Just had a look at the two together. Nokia is a lot thicker and heavier and less pleasant to hold in the hand IMHO. I prefer the 920 in spec to the 8X, but think as something to carry around all day every day I might go down the HTC route ... -Original Message- From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: 19 November 2012 19:18 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Lots of folks complaining about it. Also complaining of reboots and hung screens. The HTC 8x seems to be the better of the two releases. Mine just showed up an hour or so ago. -Original Message- From: joeu...@chronic.org [mailto:joeu...@chronic.org] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 1:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Sure, you might be a lucky one... google - 920 battery life Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line... Original Message Subject: Re: windows phone 8 From: Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com Date: Mon, November 19, 2012 3:43 am To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com It does? Mine's been lasting a day or two. I have turned off NFC because well, I have no NFC devices. I
RE: Window 8 on your PC
Running the same 4 here, except we went with the Samsung Slates instead of the Surface, they are excellent machines. Once I demonstrated to users that the Start Page is just where their Start Button went to they were totally onboard. It is a total mind shift (just like Office 2003 to Office 2007, but once you make that shift it is much more useful. As for Shutdown being hard to get to, what I was told by a friend at Microsoft (and which makes perfect sense once you think about it) is just use the power button on your device (whatever it might be). You no longer have to pre-tell Windows that you want to shut down and let it handle everything for you. Windows is now hardware aware enough that you just hit the power and Windows does whatever you told it to do (Power Settings). This won't work in some environments where the power button is not accessible, but for the majority of businesses it works just fine, and it is incredibly fast! Going to Sleep and waking back up take my machines on average 2 seconds. Tim From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC :) I'm running all three - plus a desktop. From: Guyer, Don [mailto:dgu...@che.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC Keep the Win 8 info coming! I've been tasked with kicking it around in our environment. Laptop, Surface and a phone. Regards, Don Guyer Catholic Health East - Information Technology Enterprise Directory Messaging Services 3805 West Chester Pike, Suite 100, Newtown Square, Pa 19073 email: dgu...@che.orgmailto:dgu...@che.org Office: 610.550.3595 | Cell: 610.955.6528 | Fax: 610.271.9440 For immediate assistance, please open a Service Desk ticket or call the helpdesk @ 610-492-3839. [cid:image001.jpg@01CDC752.1C049340] From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Window 8 on your PC Unless all of your apps are from the Windows 8 store (with the modern UI), you practically run in desktop mode anyway. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 4:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Window 8 on your PC Are you guys changing your Windows 8 UI to be more like Win7 or leaving it as-is and learning new tricks? David Lum Sr. Systems Engineer // NWEATM Office 503.548.5229 // Cell (voice/text) 503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Catholic Health East and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmininline: image001.jpg
RE: windows phone 8
I have got the new HTC 8X for personal use that I use side by side with an EVO 4G LTE and the 8X has got easily twice the battery life that the EVO does. I will second what Stephen said regarding apps also as that seems to be what people jump to first when knocking Windows Phone. I have found an equivalent app on my Windows Phone for every Android app I used (and I used lots as I used it for business and personal and have been using Android for over 2 years) with the exception of SongPop and Dice with Buddies (not earth shattering losses in the grand scheme of life, plus they are both available on Facebook if they are really needed). I use some fairly unusual apps like EventBrite and still the Windows Store had them all. If you get a chance to try out a Windows Phone 8, one look at the People Hub will convince you that Android and iOS have some catching up to do. Tim -Original Message- From: joeu...@chronic.org [mailto:joeu...@chronic.org] Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 12:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: windows phone 8 Sure, you might be a lucky one... google - 920 battery life Regards, joeuser - Still looking for the 'any' key... ...now these points of data make a beautiful line... Original Message Subject: Re: windows phone 8 From: Steven Peck sep...@gmail.com Date: Mon, November 19, 2012 3:43 am To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com It does? Mine's been lasting a day or two. I have turned off NFC because well, I have no NFC devices. I also avoid ad based apps, just purchased. My wife's been lasting as well. ~ 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: Gartner says Win8 is bad
Agreed. Windows 95 (especially after SP2) was definitely good and if you’re going to make an exception for Win98 to include SP3 then you really need to do the same for Win95. Gotta feel that the list was ranked that way to make a point, which while somewhat valid does not hold up when things are ranked completely honestly. Tim From: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Gartner says Win8 is bad I agree with most of that, here are my changes: MS-DOS 6.0 - good Windows 95 - good Let the OS Holy Wars begin! Christopher Bodnar Enterprise Achitect I, Corporate Office of Technology:Enterprise Architecture and Engineering Services Tel 610-807-6459 3900 Burgess Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017 christopher_bod...@glic.commailto: [cid:image001.jpg@01CD6987.02D9EBF0] The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America www.guardianlife.comhttp://www.guardianlife.com/ From:Daniel Chenault dchena...@lgnetworksinc.commailto:dchena...@lgnetworksinc.com To:NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Date:07/24/2012 09:49 AM Subject:RE: Gartner says Win8 is bad Bad = does not meet expectations Good = at least better than previous version if not more Dos 3.3 - good DOS 4.0 – bad DOS 5.0 - good Windows 3.0 - bad WfW 3.11 - good Windows 95 - bad Windows 98 w/sp3 - good Windows Millenium - bad WinXP w/SP3 – good Vista – bad Win7 – good Win8 - ? I see a pattern Daniel Chenault dchena...@lgnetworksinc.commailto:dchena...@lgnetworksinc.com [cid:image002.jpg@01CD6987.02D9EBF0] From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 6:09 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Gartner says Win8 is bad Don't they normally come out onside for MS? Strange http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/07/23/gartner_windows_8_review/ -- http://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.ukhttp://appsensebigot.blogspot.co.uk/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION/DISCLAIMER I certainly don't have time to monitor the content of e-mail sent and received via this account for the purposes of ensuring compliance with anyone's policies and procedures. I am pretty sure that somewhere in UK legislation there is some politically-correct drivel that stipulates I must never send or store e-mails or attachments that are obscene, indecent, sexist, racist, defamatory, abusive, in breach of copyright, encrypted, amusing, overly long, slightly opinionated, anonymous, likely to harm animals or hurt the feelings of an as-yet-unspecified or as-yet-nonexistent minority (such as extraterrestrial eggplants). Emails of this nature sent in or out of this account may be intercepted and stopped by the system, but it's a long shot. This being the UK, even if I was prosecuted for breach of said email guidelines, I'd probably walk with a suspended sentence anyway, but if I'd forgotten to pay my car insurance, I'd most certainly be hung, drawn and quartered. I am not responsible for any changes made to the message after it has been sent, in more or less the same way that cyclozine manufacturers aren't responsible for drug addicts mixing it with methadone and overdosing, so I'm glad I cleared the confusion up there nice and early. Where opinions are expressed, they are not necessarily mine. However, I don't make a habit of expressing other people's opinions for them, so you shouldn't take that statement as an indication that I am in the business of providing an opinion-expressing service. In the event that I did, this discourse would provide no guarantee that I would do it anyway, but I don't, so I won't. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended addressee, or the person responsible for delivering it to them, aside from the fact that you've clearly got some level of unauthorised access to their account or are at least engaged in some sort of fraud, I'm obliged to tell you that may not copy, forward disclose or otherwise use it or any part of it in any way. To do so may be unlawful, and as you're already breaking the law, I am sure that bombshell makes you quake in your boots and turn yourself over to law enforcement immediately. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please advise the sender immediately. That would be me, and as I am clearly prone to sending emails to completely the wrong person, I should instantly be stripped of my status as a technical consultant and sent to do something more becoming of my stupidity, such as appearing on Big Brother, the X Factor or insert country name here's Got Talent. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here:
RE: MS DPM Opinions
Why do you say that? I have used it to backup and restore for years now with no issues at all. Tim From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:28 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: MS DPM Opinions DPM is not really a backup product. -ASB: http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Motorola Droid RAZR On Apr 19, 2012 2:27 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.commailto:mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.orgmailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org wrote: Removable seems to be a no no with DPM Trust Microsoft to produce a backup product that doesn't support removable media. -- 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.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Favorite corporate PCs?
I could not disagree with the advice more. And yes I have received new parts from Dell, although I have not had a great deal of need for replacement parts with Dell's systems as they are extremely reliable out of the box. If you are buying a white box system from a local builder how do you know that every part on your new system is not a refurb? Tim From: Cynicalgeek [mailto:cynicalg...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 1:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Favorite corporate PCs? I've been on both sides of this over the past 17 years and have heard all of the question answer sessions before. Go with a local business who has a good reputation and uses either true Intel boards or ASUS boards. Is Dell's tech support/replacement part solution that wonderful that justifies the overpriced computer? Have you *EVER* gotten a replacement part from Dell that wasn't s refurb? I had servers on Gold or Platinum support and when a RAID array drive is sent out for replacement it is a refurb. Does that seem fair to you? On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 1:59 PM, John Cook john.c...@pfsf.orgmailto:john.c...@pfsf.org wrote: Local business go out of business at inopportune times and there is much more to the vendor relationship with Dell than just buying a box. John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership for Strong Families From: Cynicalgeek [mailto:cynicalg...@gmail.commailto:cynicalg...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 01:27 PM To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: Re: Favorite corporate PCs? Why not support a local business instead of buying overpriced Dell computers? On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:24 PM, Tom Miller tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org wrote: We purchase a number of PCs each month as part of a rotation cycle. I've been a Dell customer for years, but lately don't think Dell has been offering the best price we can get (we are non-profit and state/GSA, although non-profit pricing is usually better). So I'm looking around. For desktops I'm not too picky as long as specs are similar. HP? Lenovo? Big Lots? Thanks, Tom Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- -cynicalgeek- cynicalgeekatgmail.comhttp://gmail.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.commailto: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. 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here:
RE: Antivirus Recommendations?
We are about to move to Kaspersky from Forefront. Kaspersky has come out with a management console that is the best I have ever seen and the cost is very reasonable. The management of Forefront has always been its weakness and the far superior reporting with Kaspersky is worth the added cost to us. Granted we are still using FCS not FEP since we use SCE for management not SCCM so Microsoft basically kicked us to the curb and told us they might come back around and care about us again in 2 to 3 years. :) As a bigger shop SCCM might be worth your time and effort though. Tim From: Ray [mailto:rz...@qwest.net] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 7:51 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Antivirus Recommendations? We dumped McAfee for Sophos. At the time, we evaluated several, including Kapersky and Vipre. At the time we thought Sophos had the better management console, but I was a bit concerned about their support. Their best people seemed to be the pre-installation people, not the on-going support people. We were most impressed with Kaspersky's support at the time, and Sophos was definitely more money. I think Sophos does an ok job on effectiveness, but apparently our team that administers it put it in a set it and forget mode, and let things get out of date. But that was 2+ years ago so many things have probably changed. From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com]mailto:[mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 5:36 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Antivirus Recommendations? SCCM to deploy it? Didn't realise that. Nasty. I'm still a fan of Vipre, and Trend's offering isn't too bad, although the detection rates were not vastly impressive. I tend to look at things from a XenApp/RDS point of view though so I may dismissing some products that would be perfectly fine for you on a traditional fat client machine. On 11 November 2011 12:27, Paul Hutchings paul.hutchi...@mira.co.ukmailto:paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk wrote: We actually have Forefront licenses via an MS agreement, I just don't think I want to try and get my teeth into SCCM right now just to administer it (I appreciate that SCCM does all manner of things but YKWIM, it's a bit of a monster). We do all the defence in depth stuff regards perimiter scanning, URL blocking etc. From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.commailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: 11 November 2011 12:20 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Antivirus Recommendations? I haven't dealt much with AV over the last year, but I liked Vipre Enterprise last time I did. However we did move from Symantec so anything would probably have been a vast improvement. I notice a lot of people are fans of the MS offerings now (Forefront, Security Essentials, etc, don't know the exact current brand names). Truth be known is that no AV can provide 100% coverage, and the ones that provide advanced heuristic detection are usually the ones with the bigger footprints. I'm personally a fan of coupling up your reactive AV with something like AppLocker from MS, if you're an AD shop, and obviously some good event log monitoring procedures. Defense-in-depth is usually the only way to stay fairly safe. YMMV, etc. On 11 November 2011 12:11, Paul Hutchings paul.hutchi...@mira.co.ukmailto:paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk wrote: Our Avira Antivir license is up for renewal in a couple of months. Whilst we've had no significant issues, I want to look at a couple of other options so that even if we stay with Avira it's for the right technical reasons. We have around 550 PC's, a mix of Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, predominantly 32bit with some x64. I'd be looking for a mixture of good centralised management (this almost always seems to rule out many vendors) combined with low client footprint - and something that is totally hands off from the end user perspective and that just works. Suggestions? Thanks, Paul MIRA Ltd Watling Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0TU, England Registered in England and Wales No. 402570 VAT Registration GB 100 1464 84 The contents of this e-mail are confidential and are solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete it and notify us either by e-mail, telephone or fax. You should not copy, forward or otherwise disclose the content of the e-mail as this is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- 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
RE: web filtering
We use WebSense currently and are happy with it, but are in the process of evaluating Kaspersky which now has web content filtering built into their corporate management product. The thing we really like about it is that is lives on the machine so it provides consistent protection regardless of which network users connect to. WebSense does a great job of protecting us when users are on our corporate network, but does no good when they go home with company laptops. The Kaspersky solution also does software installation and patch management and of course anti-malware as well as a few other things. We also like their patch management as it is based on Secunia so it patches products regardless of vendor. Overall, it appears to be a very promising solution to many problems, and at a significant cost savings. Tim From: pdw1...@hotmail.com [mailto:pdw1...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:53 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: web filtering Around 200 users as not everyone is allowed access to the internet. Our firewall doesn't do any kind of web filtering. Good reporting must be an essential part of the product. I just got a request from a supervisor asking for a web usage report on all the people in Admitting and MI. Trying to glean that info from syslogs would be a nightmare. I've tried it before on a smaller scale and it was quite time consuming. The ability to customize for either user or machine, too. For example, we have a training room set up where people can go and do personal stuff like FB or ebay. So, being able to set a policy so training room pc's can get to those sites but block MI or MM pc's is also a requirement. From: paul.hutchi...@mira.co.ukmailto:paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk To: ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: RE: web filtering Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 17:48:53 + Our firewall has URL filtering which is provided by Brightcloud. Seems pretty effective. You've not mentioned user count or what your current firewall is, or what you're really trying to do (do you want lot of nice reports on normal activity or do you just want to block bad stuff?). FWIW you could use a DNS service like DYN and you'd get Barracuda's web filtering, so you have a ton of options from cheap to very expensive. Paul ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: MS Forefront Endpoint Protection
We switched to Forefront from Eset about 3 years ago and have had no complaints. It is easy to install and monitor and it stays relatively hidden to our users which we prefer. TVK From: Stefan Jafs [mailto:stefan.j...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 03, 2011 10:35 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: MS Forefront Endpoint Protection Is anyone using MS Endpoint protection, I'm thinking about switching from ESET, for 325 users. Anyone happy / unhappy, recommend not recommend? -- Stefan Jafs ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: MS Windows Intune
MDT, MDT, MDT. Used alone or with WDS and/or SCCM you can be rid of Vista and on Win7 in no time. Tim From: Phil Garven [mailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:06 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS Windows Intune lol - that's cool, I alway like to hear open and honest comparisons. I'm not completely sold on SA when it comes to OS's - my experience has been that most places just wait for a hardware refresh to switch over. The only time I've done a whole site OS upgrade was when we went from windows 3.1 to NT 4. Now, if you're unfortunate enough to have a load of Vista machines... :) Phil Garven - phil.gar...@gfi.commailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com Technical Trainer - GFI Software- www.gfi.comhttp://www.gfi.com/ Web Mail Security, Archiving Fax, Networking Security Tel.: 866-389-5597 #6048# From: Michael B. Smith [mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS Windows Intune Oops. Sorry. Didn't notice your e-mail address to start with. :) Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com]mailto:[mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS Windows Intune Uh, it's a fabulous deal. Buy Windows Home Basic and upgrade to Windows Enterprise? Not to mention it includes DaRT (or whatever they are calling it these days), plus all the other SA benefits? Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Phil Garven [mailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com]mailto:[mailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 3:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS Windows Intune Oooo - I didn't notice that - not a bad deal if you want to upgrade your existing machines. Regards, Phil Garven - phil.gar...@gfi.commailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com Technical Trainer - GFI Software- www.gfi.comhttp://www.gfi.com/ Web Mail Security, Archiving Fax, Networking Security Tel.: 866-389-5597 #6048# From: Mike Hoffman [m...@drumbrae.net] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 3:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS Windows Intune You did spot that it includes the windows client licenses? So you can upgrade the machines to Win 7 Enterprise and then add another tool if necessary depending on the level of control needed. Mike From: Phil Garven [mailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com]mailto:[mailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com] Sent: 03 August 2011 20:38 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS Windows Intune I often look at the products mentioned on this list, it's a great way to find new things and since they come from the list they've usually been tried an tested. This one is spooky - I'm currently working on training for LanGuard (have been for the last few weeks now) and I'm looking at InTune thinking.. hmmm.. that all looks very familiar I like cloud based services, don't have to worry about backups, redundancy, updates etc. In a past SysAdmin life I used to be wary of anything like that because I was worried about job errosion, if all the systems I manage are then managed by another company then my job goes, but these days with so many systems the average SysAdmin has to support, a few going to the cloud is a nice relief (as long as you still have enough control) InTune is $11 per device per month for up to 249 licenses which does seem a bit high compared to the competition. Kaseya and Zenith Infotech are the ones I come across quite often (other than LanGuard of course) and SpiceWorks does some of the basics free Regards, Phil Garven - phil.gar...@gfi.commailto:phil.gar...@gfi.com Technical Trainer - GFI Software- www.gfi.comhttp://www.gfi.com/ Web Mail Security, Archiving Fax, Networking Security Tel.: 866-389-5597 #6048# From: James Rankin [kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 12:17 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: MS Windows Intune The price point would have been great if it was going to be paid for by the businesses I am managing (in the loosest possible sense). I agree, it's very reasonable. However, the business owners are the type who don't want any ongoing expense. Therefore I would have had to pay it out of my own pocket, and would have been doing it for my own convenience. At the time I originally looked (about this time last year), my money was pretty tight and I couldn't afford to pay for it, it would have been for about forty or fifty endpoints. I could probably afford it now, but I have other expenses more pressing :-) On 3 August 2011 17:11, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I consider the cost extremely reasonable; especially for the benefits provided. What was your issue with the price point? I mean, what
RE: MVLS - no 64bit Win7 with SP1?
Mine is the same. Perhaps Damien did not pay the 64-bit fee? :) JK Tim From: Terry Dickson [mailto:te...@treasurer.state.ks.us] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MVLS - no 64bit Win7 with SP1? Just hit the MVLS site and after I choose language next option is Operating site where I can choose 64-bit. From: Terry Dickson [te...@treasurer.state.ks.us] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MVLS - no 64bit Win7 with SP1? I pulled it last week, it is still on my desktop? From: Damien Solodow [damien.solo...@harrison.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:51 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: MVLS - no 64bit Win7 with SP1? I hit the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center, and under Software Assurance selected Windows 7 Enterprise with SP1. Takes me to the next page, but when I select Language (English) the option for 32bit is automatically selected and greyed out. Anyone else seeing this or am I just lucky? DAMIEN SOLODOW Systems Engineer 317.447.6033 (office) 317.447.6014 (fax) HARRISON COLLEGE 500 North Meridian St Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204-1213 www.harrison.eduhttp://www.harrison.edu/ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you do not have permission to disclose, copy, distribute, or open any attachments. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you do not have permission to disclose, copy, distribute, or open any attachments. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us immediately by returning it to the sender and delete this copy from your system. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Network switch with 3G option
I just happened to look at one last night at BestBuy on my way home after work. It was priced at $179.99. Not a bad deal if you are outside of cable/DSL areas. Tim From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:15 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Network switch with 3G option Here, you can pick up things like that in best buy. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Free, Bob [mailto:r...@pge.com]mailto:[mailto:r...@pge.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 2:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Network switch with 3G option I get things like that from 3gstore.com , they are very knowledgeable and helpful. The forums are full of good real-world experience from customers From: Cesare' A. Ramos [mailto:cra...@idfllc.com]mailto:[mailto:cra...@idfllc.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 11:01 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Network switch with 3G option Hellos to all. We have a client that is in a remote work site and are looking for a network switch with 5 to 8 ports, Wifi, and a slot to add a 3G modem from Sprint or TMobile for internet access. Any thoughts / suggestions? Thanks. CAR This e-Mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-Mail in error please notify the sender via returned e-Mail. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-Mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Although IDF operates anti-virus programs, it does not accept responsibility for any damage whatsoever that is caused by viruses being passed. ** Think before you print this message. ** ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Helpdesk software
If you already have SCCM installed SCSM will work very nicely. The OP may also want to look at Dynamics CRM, depending on their size. Microsoft has a specialized Trouble Ticket implementation of CRM that has some really nice features. Tim From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:35 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Helpdesk software SCSM is coming along nicely. From: Jacob [mailto:ja...@excaliburfilms.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Helpdesk software We have implemented Configuratin Manager and Operation Manager.. love to implement Service Manager in the future. But all that costs $. I do have to say, with all the products Microsoft has release, the System Center Suite by far it number one. From: Mark Robinson [mailto:mark.robin...@cips.org] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 2:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Helpdesk software Thanks James. I have used Spiceworks before and wasn't massively impressed with the Helpdesk side of things although the rest of it was pretty good. Luckily we are a non-profit charity so I'll have a look at Microsoft's SCSM and see what they have to offer! Many thanks. From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: 25 May 2011 10:22 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Helpdesk software I swear by Microsoft's SCSM offering.but it won't be cheap, unless you are a non-profit / charitable organisation and SCSM comes under their discount rules. I seem to remember SpiceWorks has a helpdesk side to it On 25 May 2011 10:18, Mark Robinson mark.robin...@cips.orgmailto:mark.robin...@cips.org wrote: Hi all, I am currently going through a make v buy exercise on incident logging / helpdesk software to ascertain which will be the most cost-effective. Are there any recommendations for a cheap helpdesk solution that will enable users to log calls via a web browser interface, will allow assignation of calls to various different resources i.e. Support Analysts and will also allow the setting up of SLA's and reporting of performance against those SLA's? Many thanks, Mark IMPORTANT INFORMATION Internet communications are not secure and therefore CIPS does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of any e-mail message sent via this medium. The content of any e-mail communication is the view of the individual and CIPS does not accept legal liability for the contents. Although this message and any attachments are believed to be free of virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by CIPS for any loss or damage in any way arising from its use. -- Scanned by iCritical. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- 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. IMPORTANT: The information in this email is CONFIDENTIAL. If its contents are disclosed in any way my lawyers will swoop down from black helicopters like Seal Team Six and drag you away with a black bag over your head. They will then take you to a secret prison and make you fight to the death with other people who dared to share this email. You will be given a large bowie knife and a supply of methamphetamines while I watch the said deathmatch and wager vast sums of money on who will be the winner. If the fight becomes boring or there is a stalemate, I will release rabid dogs and my two-stone cat into the arena to liven things up a bit. If these animals become in any way docile, I will squirt them with water pistols until they become a bit more temperamental. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- Scanned by iCritical. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe
RE: Helpdesk software
Which one did you yank out, SysAid or RT? From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 9:46 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Helpdesk software Does it still like to put undeletable icons on user's desktops? I'll be honest, it was something my predecessor liked, but as with most things with him, I believe it was poorly implemented. I just stayed away from it, and eventually yanked it out entirely after a month. On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Ah... Spelling is fundamental. Well, I use RT today, and I'm not that impressed with it. The SysAid stuff is much better, IMO ASB (Professional Biohttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:35 AM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.commailto:kz2...@googlemail.com wrote: Maybe this http://www.bestpractical.com/ On 25 May 2011 15:31, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Um... What are you linking to? ASB (Professional Biohttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.commailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: Free is my favorite price, if the product does what I want: http://www.bestpratical.com/rt Kurt On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 02:18, Mark Robinson mark.robin...@cips.orgmailto:mark.robin...@cips.org wrote: Hi all, I am currently going through a make v buy exercise on incident logging / helpdesk software to ascertain which will be the most cost-effective. Are there any recommendations for a cheap helpdesk solution that will enable users to log calls via a web browser interface, will allow assignation of calls to various different resources i.e. Support Analysts and will also allow the setting up of SLA's and reporting of performance against those SLA's? Many thanks, Mark ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT: TechEd 2011...
I will be in the Connect Zone all week at the GITCA booth as well as leading a couple of sessions on Sunday at the Leadership Summit and moderating a Birds of a Feather session on IT communities. I have also been asked to moderate an Interactive Session on Wednesday morning which is an expert panel of Windows 7 group managers from Microsoft. Anyone attending with questions about Windows 7 from deployment to management should be sure to attend. Tim From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: TechEd 2011... Come see me at booth 1905 and see GFI at booth 1915 There is a free signed book (hardcopy) give-away. Monday night at 6. Stu From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: TechEd 2011... Who is NOT going? I will be there. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Who is going? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT: TechEd 2011...
Will do. See you there. From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 7:39 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: TechEd 2011... Make sure to stop by the Tweetup on Monday in the Microsoft Server and Cloud Platform booth. 12:30pm. From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 8:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: TechEd 2011... I will be in the Connect Zone all week at the GITCA booth as well as leading a couple of sessions on Sunday at the Leadership Summit and moderating a Birds of a Feather session on IT communities. I have also been asked to moderate an Interactive Session on Wednesday morning which is an expert panel of Windows 7 group managers from Microsoft. Anyone attending with questions about Windows 7 from deployment to management should be sure to attend. Tim From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT: TechEd 2011... Come see me at booth 1905 and see GFI at booth 1915 There is a free signed book (hardcopy) give-away. Monday night at 6. Stu From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 3:20 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: TechEd 2011... Who is NOT going? I will be there. On Wed, May 11, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Who is going? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Microsoft Buys Skype for 8.5 Billion in cash deal
I really don't think that Microsoft cared what Facebook did or didn't do. They do after all own a percentage of FB so its success positively impacts Microsoft's bottom line. What this DOES do is give Microsoft the video piece that they have desperately needed for a while now to go toe to toe with Cisco and WebEx. Lync Server is a very good product, but its video capabilities are still FAR behind WebEx, this purchase quickly puts Microsoft into a position of finally being competitive. If you think of only the mobile market this purchase makes little sense, but I don't think that this was aimed at the mobile market at all. The advantages that Skype brings to the next version of Windows Phone will simply be icing on Microsoft's cake. Just my opinion though, the ball is still completely fumble-able. Tim From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:05 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Microsoft Buys Skype for 8.5 Billion in cash deal Yes, self-defensive. They went after it because Google and Facebook were interested. I will admit that the Facebook was a bit of a stretch, but not too much, seeing as how everything is currently driven by social media. Your argument about Google being a worse fit for Skype because they're doing some of the same things doesn't wash. Voice? Please, it's a small player. Let Google leverage Skype and combine it with their Voice services... Sure there's overlap, but there is overlap in any MA. And the amount of overlap is small. With Microsoft, I don't see overlap, except that their wireless providers are going to push back against allowing VOIP services over their networks. Makes execution much more difficult and therefore doesn't seem to fit quite as well. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Self-defensive? Google is a worse fit for Skype. They're already doing some of the things that Skype does. Google acquiring them would create overlap. Microsoft can now provide a consumer VoIP solution as well as a corporate VoIP solution, and reach all the way to mobile. It makes their Unified Communications strategy that much more compelling for a change. ASB (Professional Biohttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 10:11 AM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.commailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: Seems kinda self-defensive to me. Those kinds of MA's rarely work out well. Facebook and Google seemed to be a better fit. On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not big on mergers and acquisitions, but I like this one... ASB (Professional Biohttp://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 7:51 AM, Ziots, Edward ezi...@lifespan.orgmailto:ezi...@lifespan.org wrote: http://gigaom.com/2011/05/09/why-microsoft-is-buying-skype-for-8-billion/ Interesting... Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.orgmailto:email%3aezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505tel:401-639-3505 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Microsoft Buys Skype for 8.5 Billion in cash deal
Skype is already available for all SmartPhone OSes right now, so I believe that wireless carriers are a moot point. Tim -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 10:26 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Microsoft Buys Skype for 8.5 Billion in cash deal I see the point you're making, Andrew, and it makes a lot of sense to me, especially in the area of WP7. From what I've been able to read (note, I have not experienced it myself... I don't have *any* SmartPhone) a lot of the complaints are that WP7 is not as polished as Apple's iPhone or the Android-based phones. This could, in theory, help with that. However, a lot will depend on how willing the wireless companies will be to have Skype running over their networks instead of making money on the voice services. I know most of the money seems (to me) to be made off the data services, so maybe they won't mind. From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 11:20 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Microsoft Buys Skype for 8.5 Billion in cash deal Google has made other significant acquisitions in the voice space in the past year. For Microsoft, I see integration opportunities for their Unified Communications push... ASB (Professional Bio) Harnessing the Advantages of Technology for the SMB market... On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: No one, I maintain my stance that I don't see this as a good fit for Microsoft. Both MSFT and GOOG had products in this space already (Windows Live Messenger or whatever it is now, and Google Talk or whatever it is now); I think they were both interested in Skype for the same reasons: Mindshare, customer base, perception, with tech secondary. And to keep others from getting it. Facebook doesn't really have much in this space and I could see them being interested for the tech. It would have saved them the trouble of developing their own voice/video system, in addition to buying a bunch of users. -- 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 ~ 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: Touch screen tablets
I have one of the Dell Duo’s and love it! It is not at all sluggish, but I do admit that I use it for things that a netbook it intended, I am certain it would be terrible for extra-large spreadsheets or trying to run database instances. For the average executive level person it is more than enough computer, much more powerful than my Evo or any Android (or other manufacturer) -based tablet. Tim From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:19 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Touch screen tablets Here’s the Dell I was talking about: http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-duo/pd Win7. Convertible between laptop and tablet. And even less than the price of the Xoom. From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Touch screen tablets Looks like the link provided may be your best choice if the budget is right, given the processor and memory. I’ve heard the Dell Duo is a bit sluggish, although it seems to have the functionality that you want ( even though a dual core Atom 550 and 2gb RAM, no match for an i5 and 4gb RAM ). For just a bit more, the Lenovo ThinkPad X220T can run the i7, and has decent reviews too. Even more powerful, while even less portable Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Touch screen tablets Sorry folks I should have provided more detail. Full Windows 7 is what I'm looking for. It will also function as a regular desktop. Thanks for your ideas so far. Steven Peck sep...@gmail.commailto:sep...@gmail.com 4/22/2011 12:53 PM Sure but you get Windows 7. It's really nice. On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Crazy…that’s twice the price of a Xoom. From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.commailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 12:39 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Touch screen tablets http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/pd/productID.228299800/parentCategoryID.44066900/categoryID.54536100/list.true A friend of mine has that. It's pretty darn nice. On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Full-size laptop? Or would a mini (like the Dell) or even a netbook do? What OS? From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 12:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Touch screen tablets Folks, I'm in the market for a touch screen laptop tablet. We want to test e-signatures using the touch screen instead of an add-on USB signature card. Any suggestions? I see several vendors have these. Since this is just testing, nothing high-end is needed. Thanks, Tom Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ 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: Touch screen tablets
I use my Duo every day and flip the screen between laptop and tablet mode at least a half-dozen times each day with no issues at all. I have had it since early December when they were first released. I personally find the pins in the Duo to feel more sturdy than a good number of laptop top hinges I have experienced in the past. I also have to say that having the ability to use the touch screen while in laptop mode so that both of your hands are freed up is VERY nice. It is one of the big differences in why I prefer the Duo to the iPads and other tablets I have used. With tablets you always have to use one hand to hold it or prop it on something. No matter how light they are after a while that gets fatiguing in my opinion. Tim From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 3:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Touch screen tablets Sorry for the hijack here but other than the hinge pins how do you like the Duo? My wife is wanting one and from what I can see online it would pretty much fit the bill for her. Jon On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 3:06 PM, Jim Holmgren jholmg...@xlhealth.commailto:jholmg...@xlhealth.com wrote: We have a tablet project here - supplying them to our practitioners who do housecalls (yes, we do housecalls) - so I've had my hands on a couple of Win7 Tablets, our app only runs under Windows at this point. I like the Duo...but I do have concerns about the durability of the display. It rotates on two somewhat delicate hinge pins. Another consideration is the screen type. Most of the tablets are capacitance screens, so a 'normal' stylus will not work on them. There are styli that do work with capacitance screens, we are testing a couple of different models. Basically if it works with an iPhone - you are on the right track. Jim Jim Holmgren Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services XLHealth Corporation The Warehouse at Camden Yards 351 West Camden Street, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21201 410.625.2200tel:410.625.2200 (main) 443.524.8573tel:443.524.8573 (direct) 443-506.2400tel:443-506.2400 (cell) www.xlhealth.comhttp://www.xlhealth.com/ From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 2:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Touch screen tablets I've heard good things about it as far as a Win7 netbook goes, but I wouldn't want to have it as a desktop replacement with that pokey Atom processor. For convenience it scores high, and I'd like to have one to *supplement* my computing resources. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 2:19 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Touch screen tablets Here's the Dell I was talking about: http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-duo/pd Win7. Convertible between laptop and tablet. And even less than the price of the Xoom. From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 2:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Touch screen tablets Looks like the link provided may be your best choice if the budget is right, given the processor and memory. I've heard the Dell Duo is a bit sluggish, although it seems to have the functionality that you want ( even though a dual core Atom 550 and 2gb RAM, no match for an i5 and 4gb RAM ). For just a bit more, the Lenovo ThinkPad X220T can run the i7, and has decent reviews too. Even more powerful, while even less portable Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 1:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Touch screen tablets Sorry folks I should have provided more detail. Full Windows 7 is what I'm looking for. It will also function as a regular desktop. Thanks for your ideas so far. Steven Peck sep...@gmail.commailto:sep...@gmail.com 4/22/2011 12:53 PM Sure but you get Windows 7. It's really nice. On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Crazy...that's twice the price of a Xoom. From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.commailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 12:39 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Touch screen tablets http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/en_US/pd/productID.228299800/parentCategoryID.44066900/categoryID.54536100/list.true A friend of mine has that. It's pretty darn nice. On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM, Rod Trent rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: Full-size laptop? Or would a mini (like the Dell) or even a netbook do? What OS? From: Tom Miller [mailto:tmil...@hnncsb.orgmailto:tmil...@hnncsb.org] Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 12:01 PM
Windows 7 Management tools webcast
In light of the fact that there have been a number of questions on the list recently dealing with Windows 7 deployment and management, I wanted to let you all know that I will be hosting a webcast on TechNet tomorrow (April 21st) with a member of the Windows 7 management team where they will be showing a sneak peak at some upcoming management tools that will be in the next version of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). If you are wondering why this might apply to those with deployment questions, you really need to see some of the great options that DART (Diagnostic and Recovery Toolset) and other MDOP components make available to someone running Windows 7, especially if built in pre-deployment. If interested you can register for the webcast here: https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032484378EventCategory=4culture=en-USCountryCode=US Thanks, Tim ~ 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: Employee Self-Service
You should really ping Jim then and ask him to update their site. They are still saying that Windows Server 2003 is required to run DU, which if correct is definitely worth noting. Tim From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 12:45 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Employee Self-Service Exchange 2010 is my favorite. For purchased tools, I like http://www.directory-update.com/ That being said, it's from Jim McBee (a personal friend and Exchange MVP) so I'm biased. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Jim Holmgren [mailto:jholmg...@xlhealth.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 1:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Employee Self-Service Hi All, Looking for recommendations on tools to allow our employees to update parts of their AD/GAL entry on their own- specifically phone numbers for this instance - and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a web tool. I see plenty of them via Google, just curious if anyone has a favorite. Thanks! Jim Jim Holmgren Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services XLHealth Corporation The Warehouse at Camden Yards 351 West Camden Street, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21201 410.625.2200 (main) 443.524.8573 (direct) 443-506.2400 (cell) www.xlhealth.comhttp://www.xlhealth.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.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or protected health information. Under the Federal Law (HIPAA), the intended recipient is obligated to keep this information secure and confidential. Any disclosure to third parties without authorization from the member of as permitted by law is prohibited and punishable under Federal Law. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. NOTA DE CONFIDENCIALIDAD: Este mensaje incluyendo cualquier anejo es para uso exclusivo del (los) destinatario (s) y puede incluir informaci?n confidencial y/o informaci?n de salud protegida. La Ley Federal (HIPAA) establece que el destinatario est? obligado a mantener la informaci?n confidencial y sequra. HIPAA proh?be y castiga cualquier divulgaci?n a terceras personas sin autorizaci?n del afiliado o permitido por ley. Si usted no es el destinatario, redirija esta mensaje al remitente, y destruye cualquier copia existente del mensaje original. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Android phones
It depends on the version of Android you are running. Android 2.2 works with Exchange 2007 just fine out of the box. Any Android phone since the Evo should have Android 2.2 (Froyo) on it. Tim From: Holstrom, Don [mailto:dholst...@nbm.org] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 7:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Android phones Anyone seen any good answers for hooking Androids up to Exchange 2007 servers? IPhones are easy. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Android phones
Agreed. I am connected to my Exchange account, 4 Gmail accounts, a Hotmail account and a Yahoo account all natively and with no issues on my Evo with the Froyo update. Tim From: Scott Wilhelm [mailto:swilh...@mcs.k12.ny.us] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Android phones I have 2 exchange accounts running on my Droid 2 and I'm not having issues with those. I have those running along side my gmail account a pop account as well. What sort of issues are you having with your Exchange account? Regards Scott On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 8:26 AM, Holstrom, Don dholst...@nbm.orgmailto:dholst...@nbm.org wrote: Anyone seen any good answers for hooking Androids up to Exchange 2007 servers? IPhones are easy. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- __ Scott Wilhelm SLL BOCES Central Office (Tue): 315.386.4504 x 10134 Massena Central (Mon, Wed-Fri): 315.764.3700 x3046 “The harder I work, the luckier I get. “ -Samuel Goldwyn Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. -Vince Lombardi ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: MS IT Advisory council
It might be members of the list being on the advisory council already and knowing people on the list. ;-) Just a guess. Tim From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 9:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: MS IT Advisory council LOL Hey, maybe it's this list that gets you on there... Dave From: Jonathan Link [mailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 6:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: MS IT Advisory council +1 On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 9:37 AM, Candee can...@gmail.commailto:can...@gmail.com wrote: Can't be a kudo - I got one, too. ;) On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 9:26 AM, David Lum david@nwea.orgmailto:david@nwea.org wrote: I saw a thread on this go around a while back but didn't pay much attention, but I just got an invite myself. IIRC it's pretty low key with occasional questions being thrown at you yes? Where do they get their list of folks to send invites to, does anyone know? I read in a bloghttp://blogs.technet.com/b/grahamtwatson/archive/2007/10/22/microsoft-it-advisory-council.aspx that a select group of IT Professionals and Developers from around the world who work with in a number of ways including forums, meetings, surveys, phone conversations to get their opinion on many different aspects of Microsoft technologies and programs. That doesn't narrow it down much for me. On a personal basis, is getting an invite any kind of kudo? The Membership of the council is on an invitation basis makes it sound so but then again I get regular SPAM that makes it sound like I'm special too :). David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 503.548.5229 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource 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: Promotional thumb drives
I have used premiumusb.com and found them to have great service, selection and prices. Their support people were very helpful too. Tim -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 2:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT: Promotional thumb drives I found a thread awhile back about purchasing USB thumb drives for promotional purposes. There were two vendors recommended: buymemory.com and promolocker.com. Any other vendors y'all would recommend? I'm thinking we might want to get our logo printed on 'em and, even better would be if we could get 'em pre-loaded with like an HTML file promoting our latest products. :-) Anyway, I probably won't be the final decision maker, but I'd like to get recommendations from my peers of vendors they have worked with before on this sort of thing. 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 ~ 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: Can you hear me now, Microsoft?
Agreed. I have an Android based phone and while I have very few complaints about it, I can honestly say that I have never used copy/paste on it in the almost year that I have had it. I believe this is yet another instance of people finding a scab they can pick at with Microsoft and so they do it. It is no different than the security (either too much or too little) issues people always complain about or the brouhaha over Vista (which while not perfect was nowhere near as bad as the general gnashing of teeth made it out to be). Moral of story...If it has Microsoft's name on it, there is a fairly large segment of the IT community that will find something to bash about it. With Windows Phone 7, if it was not Cut/Paste it would be something else. IMHO, Tim From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 2:32 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? I have had an iPhone for a year and use it as my primary email device pretty frequently when traveling. I've honestly never used the copy/paste feature so I find it difficult to understand what the big deal about this is. If the iPhone didn't have copy/paste (which I think it only got in a recent release?) nobody would care about this. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com c - 312.731.3132 From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 2:13 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? I was about to reply pretty-much the same exact thing to Matthew Ross - so in seeing this, I wont bother. In the court of public opinion, this looks very poorly on Microsoft. I thought they were a lot more in-sync with the business community. They should have waited. The copy/paste feature (or lack there of) is simply ridiculous. I never would have imagined that Microsoft, above any other company could appear as out-of-touch as Apple - to think that copy/paste isn't a necessary feature of /any/ computing device. IIRC, it was one of the important features of early Office products. -- ME2 On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM, Sam Cayze sca...@gmail.commailto:sca...@gmail.com wrote: So, just because Apple couldn't get it right is justification for MS not to get it right? MS created the EAS protocol, not Apple. MS should get be able to support it. MS has been in the mobile phone business for 10 years now. Apple, 4 years. From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.commailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:53 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? Its this tidbit that really cracks me up (not really. I think its monumentally foolish). I mean, these are the things that the iPhone has been past ridiculed for in the business community. -- ME2 On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM, Sam Cayze sca...@gmail.commailto:sca...@gmail.com wrote: I can't help but shake my head with dismay when I keep hearing about how they didn't even fully implement the full EAS/ActiveSync feature set on WM7. I've heard many say the email client on WM 6.5 was better than 7. And copy/paste? Aren't those issues like so 2 years ago? -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.orgmailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? Good luck, then. It will be an uphill battle. But, nothing is impossible. Microsoft needs something that helps win the hearts and minds beyond their current So I can get back to life commercials. --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Sam Cayze [mailto:sca...@gmail.commailto:sca...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:30:46 -0800 Subject: RE: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? +1. Well put. I want this OS to stay in the game. From: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.commailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? ANY bad press for Window Phone 7 right now, whether deserved or not, is not good. From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.commailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 12:02 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Can you hear me now, Microsoft? It's called Windows Phone 7 but I understand some people are easily confused as it's an awkward name overall. My 2two work fine and I have a Samsung Focus as do three other people I know who are happy with them. There are a lot of new processes being built out here and I fully expect this process to work itself out just fine. Historically Microsoft is always careful to not point the finger at
RE: System Tool 2011 malware
James request hurts Tim's feelings. :) From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 10:39 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: System Tool 2011 malware This whole third-person thing is starting to remind me of an ex-girlfriend who, when we went our separate ways at my behest, started ringing my house phone at all hours of the day and leaving weird monotone answerphone messages saying things like you hurt Louise and Louise is very angry. Someone slashed my tyres not long after that. I'm starting to feel all creeped out. Stop it, please! :-0 On 16 December 2010 16:35, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.commailto:dangerw...@gmail.com wrote: WJR feels that it's not the cost of the email address as much as it is the quality of the email address...but WJR can be wrong on occasion. - WJR On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:33, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.commailto:jonathan.l...@gmail.com wrote: We agree, as well. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:24 AM, Mayo, Bill bem...@pittcountync.govmailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov wrote: Bill agrees. From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.commailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:16 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: System Tool 2011 malware Email accounts are cheap these days. -sc From: VIPCS [mailto:vi...@stny.rr.commailto:vi...@stny.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 1:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: System Tool 2011 malware Because it is a shared account, Jeffrey does indeed talk in the third person (if he used I, you would not know who the I was, now would you *grin*?). Sincerely, Jeffrey and Mary Jane Harris VIPCS From: Sean Martin [mailto:seanmarti...@gmail.commailto:seanmarti...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 1:25 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: System Tool 2011 malware I'm quite sure this is a husband and wife sharing the same account, but I can't help but imagine Jeffrey talking in the third person. :) Happy Holidays! - Sean On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 7:51 AM, VIPCS vi...@stny.rr.commailto:vi...@stny.rr.com wrote: Jeffrey had to fix malware on a user's system that infected the keyboard drivers, and prevent any keyboard from being used. Combofix was the only tool that detected and fixed the issue (Jeffrey tried Vipre, Vipre Rescue, MalwareBytes, and the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool). That Vipre never even detected the malware concerned Jeffrey more than anything else, even though Jeffrey knew it was malware because of numerous reports on the Internet of other users with the same issue. Sincerely, Jeffrey and Mary Jane Harris VIPCS -Original Message- From: Kramer, Jack [mailto:jack.kra...@ur.msu.edumailto:jack.kra...@ur.msu.edu] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 11:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: System Tool 2011 malware Don't forget combofix - taken care of some things that can't be cleaned otherwise. Jack Kramer Computer Systems Specialist University Relations, Michigan State University w: 517-884-1231 / c: 248-635-4955 On 12/15/10 10:37 AM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.commailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Thanks for the info, guys... I downloaded it and will start using it as part of my regular troubleshooting/cleaning toolkit. :-) From: Scott Weber [mailto:swe...@thanksal.commailto:swe...@thanksal.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 10:24 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: System Tool 2011 malware James, Recently (this past weekend) found out about secunia PSI and I like it. +1 Scott From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.commailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 7:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: System Tool 2011 malware Secunia PSI FTWI've got that down as part of the standard toolset I put on home users' PCs now. It's also not too hard to use, which is a big plus for these kind of jobs On 15 December 2010 13:50, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com wrote: I wonder the status of patching on his system, not just Microsoft but Adobe and other applications. I've seen a bit of these fake av type malware gems arrive via suspected 'drive by' website visits, possibly from hitting flash/shockwave vulnerabilities on linked animated advertisements. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.commailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 8:42 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: System Tool 2011 malware I had a user get that crap on his PC on Tuesday and it disabled Vipre Enterprise also. The user swears he didn't click on anything and was on MSNBCs site. He was about to get a new PC anyway so I'm not bothering to
RE: Um, WTF?
I have been there done that also, for a company of 100 or so employees. We hosted parts of a major vendors website (it's amazing how often that happens BTW) and had to have very reliable and redundant communications and server systems. Tim From: Don Ely [mailto:don@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 12:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Um, WTF? Not always. I did some work a few years back for a company with multiple T1's, multiple providers and they were only a 1 site, 100 user company. Their business model dictated that they needed multiple paths... On a 15 site dual MPLS WAN, I run BGP as well. It just depends on the needs. On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 10:42 AM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com wrote: But big boys, right? Not your average SMORG. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.comhttp://theessentialexchange.com/ From: Don Ely [mailto:don@gmail.commailto:don@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:41 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Um, WTF? To be fair, BGP is not just for ISP's... I've run BGP in quite a few companies depending on the needs... On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 10:28 AM, Bill Humphries nt...@hedgedigger.commailto:nt...@hedgedigger.com wrote: yeah mainline courses like network+ do not get into ISP level routing tech. Bill Michael B. Smith wrote: I've never seen BGP covered in networking courses. Other than advanced Cisco courses. OSPF and RIP and IGRP - common interior protocols, yes; but not BGP. You must attend a better grade of schooling than I did. :) Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.comhttp://theessentialexchange.com/ From: Ken Schaefer [mailto:k...@adopenstatic.com] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Um, WTF? Any networking course should cover BGP. When I did my networking subjects, we have to cover OSPF, RIP, BGP etc. Cheers Ken From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Friday, 19 November 2010 12:39 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Um, WTF? If you've never worked for an ISP, or acquired a CCNP (or higher), or worked for a telecommunications company - it's unlikely that you would've run into BGP or ASNs. We all have our areas of expertise. Don't ask me to set up KMS, for example (to reference another ongoing thread on this mailing list). I know zero about it. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.comhttp://theessentialexchange.com/ From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Um, WTF? Ah. I have heard that term I just didn't connect it. Why is it the more I learn the more ignorant I feel? Some days I actually think I do know a lot and then something like this pops up and I'm back to eh, I'm just a n00b... From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:28 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Um, WTF? Border Gateway Protocol Z Edward E. Ziots CISSP, Network +, Security + Network Engineer Lifespan Organization Email:ezi...@lifespan.orgmailto:Email:ezi...@lifespan.org Cell:401-639-3505 From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 11:21 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Um, WTF? Ok so I'm behind the curve. BGP? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that
RE: Office Printers
We just made the change from Canon to Ricoh 2 months ago and our users much prefer the Ricohs as do I. I have had a much easier time with the Ricoh drivers than I did with the Canon drivers. We use the universal drivers for both PS and PCL for the Ricohs and have no issues at all. Tim From: Joseph L. Casale [mailto:jcas...@activenetwerx.com] Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2010 10:58 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Office Printers We have some Canon iR's that are showing their teeth and the proposed replacements by a couple reps are either Ricoh Ficio MP 5000SP or a Xerox WorkCenter 5790. I always hated the Canons software as it wasn't msi based and needed write perms to the %ProgramFiles% directory it was installed in... Anyone have experience with either of these brands and can share opinions? We are a 2008 R2 domain with all 08R2 print servers. Thanks! jlc ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Kace software deployment
I used Kace before the acquisition by Dell and very much liked their product. However, when comparing it to SCE from Microsoft for very similar capabilities Kace was quite a bit more expensive. I'm not sure if that has changed since Dell entered the picture or not. Tim -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 2:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Kace software deployment Yes, I knew Dell had acquired them but I doubt it's as bad as if Symantec or McAfee had bought them ;-). I've heard good things too but I need some real experience horror stories as we're seriously considering them. -Original Message- From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 3:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Kace software deployment No personal experience but have heard good things about them. But bear in mind somewhere in the last 3 months or so they were acquired by Dell, and I don't know if the acquisition has any effect on their operations. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2010 2:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Kace software deployment Anyone want to share any experiences with these guys? John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership for Strong Families 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 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: Keyboard recommendation
I use the 7000 keyboard and mouse also and really like them both. I was not sure about the mouse to start with, but don't like using regular mice any more. It is very comfortable to use. Tim From: David Mazzaccaro [mailto:david.mazzacc...@hudsonmobility.com] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Keyboard recommendation this looks promising! thx From: Crawford, Scott [mailto:crawfo...@evangel.edu] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Keyboard recommendation Well, sounds like you're a perfect candidate for mine: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=095 From: David Mazzaccaro [mailto:david.mazzacc...@hudsonmobility.com] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 8:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Keyboard recommendation Damn, out of stock. LOL Thanks to all for reminding me how important key placement is to me. |Insert|Home|Pageup |Delete|End|PageDn and the Enter key not being a giant backwards L I find that I never use the programmable hotkeys, but I do like having a calc button above the numeric keypad, as well as volume right on the keyboard. From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Keyboard recommendation Actually I guess I will suggest one: http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/9836/ -sc From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 4:51 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Keyboard recommendation I've never used it, but this one is pretty wild... http://www.safetype.com/index.asp Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: Jeff Steward [mailto:jstew...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 4:45 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Keyboard recommendation MS Natural Ergonomic 4000 I can't stand using a 'normal' keyboard. -Jeff Steward On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 4:38 PM, David Mazzaccaro david.mazzacc...@hudsonmobility.commailto:david.mazzacc...@hudsonmobility.com wrote: What keyboard make/model do you guys like for yourselves? I'm about to go Office Space on this MS one...looking for recommendations... Thx . ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin 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/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin . ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to
RE: Communication
Does it still really count as v1 if it has been in development for 5 years? :) I think it might be on v3 or v4 by now, it's just a matter of v1-3 being so bad they were never released. Tim From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 1:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Communication I've been working with SCSM as well the past few months and I've been pretty pleased with it, especially for a v1 product coming out of MS. It's one of those products that does a lot out of the box, but, if you can wrap your head around the whole thing you can customize it to do nearly anything. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com c - 312.731.3132 From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Communication We've been using System Center Service Manager as our helpdesk / change control / asset management / workflow solution of late. If you are familiar with SCOM (or maybe even if you're not), it's quite easy to get it up and running. I've been very impressed so far. Not sure if it's exactly what you're after, but it does make a nice central point for tasks, work items - and for keeping auditors fairly happy. On 15 October 2010 00:28, Shawn Everett sh...@tandac.commailto:sh...@tandac.com wrote: Hi All, How do you guys handle internal department communication? Tracking customer requests, internal work loads, to do items, knowing who worked on what etc. We've been having a few internal problems lately with client/staff communication. Shawn ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: Communication
It's really not. Service Manager is a new product unto itself which has gone through many different major iterations while in development. Keep in mind that SM was being worked on prior to System Center being around. The fact that the team started out working in an SMS world and ended up in a SCCM/SCOM world is a testament to what they had to go through to get the product out the door. Personally, I am very glad they waited to release it until it was really worthy of going public, I think that is why you hear the sentiments about System Center being one of the best products MS has ever produced. Tim From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 10:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Communication What do you mean, it's SMS with more stuff, and SMS has been around a long time... David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 8:08 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Communication Does it still really count as v1 if it has been in development for 5 years? :) I think it might be on v3 or v4 by now, it's just a matter of v1-3 being so bad they were never released. Tim From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 1:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Communication I've been working with SCSM as well the past few months and I've been pretty pleased with it, especially for a v1 product coming out of MS. It's one of those products that does a lot out of the box, but, if you can wrap your head around the whole thing you can customize it to do nearly anything. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com c - 312.731.3132 From: James Rankin [mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:16 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Communication We've been using System Center Service Manager as our helpdesk / change control / asset management / workflow solution of late. If you are familiar with SCOM (or maybe even if you're not), it's quite easy to get it up and running. I've been very impressed so far. Not sure if it's exactly what you're after, but it does make a nice central point for tasks, work items - and for keeping auditors fairly happy. On 15 October 2010 00:28, Shawn Everett sh...@tandac.commailto:sh...@tandac.com wrote: Hi All, How do you guys handle internal department communication? Tracking customer requests, internal work loads, to do items, knowing who worked on what etc. We've been having a few internal problems lately with client/staff communication. Shawn ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin -- 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here
RE: Could use your feedback...
For many of us our users are in fact employees. If management tells them they must watch it as part of safety training then it will be watched. Tim -Original Message- From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 9:38 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Could use your feedback... Good luck with that. Remember that your users are not your employees. If you don't sign their paychecks, making them do anything that you can't enforce with a GPO probably is NOT going to happen. (And creating a GPO that only allows them to run the tutorial is probably not a wise move) I'm just sayin... Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.com -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 8:52 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Could use your feedback... I like it! I would love to know when this is ready for public consumption as I'd love to make my users sit down and go through the tutorial! -Original Message- From: Stu Sjouwerman [mailto:s...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 5:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Could use your feedback... KnowBe4 will soon release it's first Internet Security Awareness Training product. It will make end-users aware of the dangers of social engineering and spear phishing. If you are interested, here is a beta you can check out: http://www.ptrain.com/isat/draft1/ We need your input about the product name. Please rate these four options, or let me know if you want to propose another name: http://www.ptrain.com/isat/draft1/ Warm regards, and thanks in advance!! Stu .. ~ 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 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/ ~ --- 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: IE9 beta
I've been using it since yesterday around noon and have found no sites that cause issues with it and I have been to Facebook a number of times. SharePoint 2010 is flawless with it too (not surprisingly). Tim From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 5:39 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: IE9 beta To quote the sage advice of Sir Flavor Flav: Can't trust it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHLnv--a9kA -- ME2 On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com wrote: Am I the only one that has installed the IE-9 beta? I like the minimalism. Even more minimal than Chrome...it seems to work pretty well with most sites. FB can crash it, though, when not in compatibility mode... Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.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.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
RE: OT KVM recommondation
I have had Avocents for years and really like them. They make connectors for both PS2 and USB on the same KVM so they are very versatile. I highly recommend going with an IP capable one if your budget allows. Tim From: Raper, Jonathan - Eagle [mailto:jra...@eaglemds.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:25 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation No, those 16 ports connect to proprietary dongles via CAT5e/CAT6. The dongles plug into the USB/PS2 ports. It is a nice unit. If I'm serious about KVM, I would either go with Raritan or Avocent, which someone else mentioned a little bit ago. It depends on what your needs (and possibly budget) are as to which one you should go with. I honestly don't remember what the differences are now, but at the time I made the decision, Raritan was a better choice for us. One cool thing is that you can mount a local drive over the IP connection, so as long as your connection is fast enough, you potentially would never have to visit the server, even to do a bare-metal rebuild/restore. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.comBLOCKED::mailto:%20jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comBLOCKED::http://www.eaglemds.com/ From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 12:10 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT KVM recommondation You know, I've never messed around with KVM over IP. That looks like a nice unit. I assume those 16 ports connect to the ILO ports on the servers? James - Original Message - From: Raper, Jonathan - Eaglemailto:jra...@eaglemds.com To: NT System Admin Issuesmailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:54 AM Subject: RE: OT KVM recommondation We've got the 16 port version of this one, and it supports practically everything. I like it and have not had any issues. They have an 8 port. http://www.raritan.com/products/kvm-over-ip/dominion-kx-ii/ Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA jra...@eaglemds.commailto:jra...@eaglemds.com www.eaglemds.comhttp://www.eaglemds.com From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OT KVM recommondation Buying a couple of new servers and they dont have PS/2 ports so my current KVM won't work for them. Can anyone recommend a simple rack mount 8 port USB/VGA KVM? Thanks, James ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin 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/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.commailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here:
RE: 2003 Enterprise R2 RAM
It means it's only supported by the 64-bit version of the OS... It's better to be the hoser than the hosee I always say. ;-) TVK From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 11:19 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: 2003 Enterprise R2 RAM Ok, got a situation where customer needs 2003 server, what the heck-fire is 64GB of RAM partially supported via the M$FT technet matrix. http://www.microsoft.com/hk/server/windowsserver2003/evaluation/features/default.mspx Either its supported or it ain't. TVK is a hoser... Shook ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Join my network on LinkedIn
FYI - Shook usually is the one responsible for making the pigs fly. Just a point of clarification. Tim From: Webster [mailto:carlwebs...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:52 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Join my network on LinkedIn When pigs (or Shookem) fly. :) Webster From: S Powell [mailto:powe...@gmail.com] Subject: Re: Join my network on LinkedIn So I guess none of you will be my Farmville neighbor either? nuts. lol On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 07:27, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.commailto:kz2...@googlemail.com wrote: Do I have a Windows Live ID? Christ, I hate to think what picture is attached to that! I think that account may have been set up by my ex-wife.I am now scrambling through my emails to try and avert any further potential embarrassment. incidentally my facebook account is a fake one for browsing through Xobni - I think the pic is of Ryan Reynolds :-) On 10 August 2010 15:16, Mike Hoffman m...@drumbrae.netmailto:m...@drumbrae.net wrote: No, just the Outlook connectors, it finds images if it can. I can see your Facebook and Linked in Images (the girls in the office prefer the Facebook one). I also have the Windows Live one, but that seems more private. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Forefront Endpoint Beta
I have been. It has changed quite a lot over time. May still be a change or 2 coming before it is released. Any specific questions? Tim -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:52 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Forefront Endpoint Beta Anyone playing with this? ~ 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: Windows 7 - Libraries
I have to wonder what you are referring to with changing screen resolution, as Screen Resolution is one of the right-click menu choices on my Win7 install. I fail to see how Microsoft could reduce the clicks after right-click to less than one (until they get the whole mind-meld thing perfected that is). :-) Tim -Original Message- From: Mike Gill [mailto:lis...@canbyfoursquare.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 7 - Libraries Personally I find the Vista/7 Control Panel to be convoluted. Especially in the Personalization properties area. For example, changing screen resolution in 7 is too many clicks (from right-click on the desktop) with no obvious path to get there and is different than Vista. The breadcrumb trail in Personalization is difficult to navigate with some screens requiring you to apply the settings before moving on and others not. I can do what I need to do here, I just see no simplification over the XP style control panel. Some things were improved, but mostly not IMO. -- Mike Gill -Original Message- From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 10:34 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 7 - Libraries IMHO, although I didn't enjoy the re-learning process, it's a lot simpler. Just like the Office ribbon is much simpler - once you get used to it and are past cursing at it. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com -Original Message- From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 7 - Libraries A: Because they can. :-) Seriously, it annoys me that Microsoft, in their INFINITE wisdom, chose to completely redesign the control panel and start menu and everything beginning in Vista. :-( Now, all those years of learning where everything was, are all for naught! :-( -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Windows 7 - Libraries On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 10:58 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: This is part of the lovely code that tries to manage legacy file paths. curmudgeonWhy does Microsoft feel a need to change the profile path with every other major release?/curmudgeon -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OT: Webster's first book
Congrats Webster that is great. Good luck on the follow up. Who do we contact for the movie rights??? ;-) Tim From: Carl Webster [mailto:carlwebs...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 1:12 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: OT: Webster's first book Yes, will start on the XenApp 6 version on Monday. Webster On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 2:10 PM, Jeff Brown 2jbr...@gmail.commailto:2jbr...@gmail.com wrote: Very cool. Congrats. 1st of many? On Wed, Jul 21, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Webster carlwebs...@gmail.commailto:carlwebs...@gmail.com wrote: Greetings, Just finished by first book titled Learning the Basics of XenApp 5 Feature Pack 3 for WIndows Server 2003 and XenServer 5.6 Thanks to Michael B. Smith for all the editing help. The print version is here: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/learning-the-basics-of-citrix-xenapp-5-feature-pack-3-for-windows-server-2003-and-citrix-xenserver-56/11908076 or http://bit.ly/af5LV9 And the Kindle version is here: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Feature-Windows-XenServer-ebook/dp/B003VYBQJ6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8m=AG56TWVU5XWC2s=digital-textqid=1279662067sr=1-5 or http://amzn.to/9GbChs Thanks Webster ~ 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: HP Mini 311 and XP Pro
He's my lil ShookieBear. :-P -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 3:17 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: HP Mini 311 and XP Pro I didn't know he liked you that much. On Thu, Jul 8, 2010 at 10:48, Andy Shook andy.sh...@peak10.com wrote: I would reach out to TVK, he's used to handling a mini Shook -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 1:47 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: HP Mini 311 and XP Pro Has anyone been able to install XP Pro on one of these successfully? We are not yet ready to support Win7, and want to put XP on it so that it can joint the domain, receive policies, etc. Kurt ~ 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/ ~
SUSPECT: RE: BTW gratz to SC
Most of us visualize pigs and over-weight city-slickers committing unnatural acts just from the mention of Shook. The pigs mention is simply a coincidence. Tim -Original Message- From: Kim Longenbaugh [mailto:k...@colonialsavings.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 9:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: SUSPECT: RE: BTW gratz to SC Yeah, that is pretty disturbing that Shook was talking about pigs and you visualize unnatural sex acts with over-weight city-slickers. LOL -Original Message- From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: BTW gratz to SC Why did I just get a mental image of Ned Beatty? Ew... -Original Message- From: Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:03 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: BTW gratz to SC Thanks for the props and it's not called pig chasin', it's called hawg wollerin' Shook -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 8:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: BTW gratz to SC Hey Shook, You all did something right down there in SC, you finally won a College World Series... Gratz... But I know you are still going Pig Chasin... :) Z Edward Ziots CISSP,MCSA,MCP+I,Security +,Network +,CCA Network Engineer Lifespan Organization 401-639-3505 ezi...@lifespan.org -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 7:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Scripting -- How to Echo Spaces??? On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Carl Houseman c.house...@gmail.com wrote: So, no? No what? Every echo outputs a line break. Avoiding line breaks was not part of the request. I interpreted It needs to actually be spaces, not a line break. as meaning it cannot contain a line break. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: IT Groups / Organizations
Cesare, I admit to being a bit biased here, but the short answer is GITCA (www.gitca.orghttp://www.gitca.org) which stands for the Global IT Community Association. GITCA is an organization made up of User Groups around the globe as well as other user group communities. GITCA has a User Group locator on their web site that allows you to search for a group near you no matter where you live. And if it turns out that there is not currently a group meeting near you GITCA has resources to assist you in starting up a new IT Community in your area. Full disclosure: I am the Chairman of the Board for GITCA's North America region...but I started out as a User Group attendee who then became a leader and now a leader of leaders. Also, GITCA is totally volunteer based, so I in no way benefit from anyone using (or not) GITCA's resources. Regards, Tim From: Cesare' A. Ramos [mailto:cra...@idfllc.com] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:56 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IT Groups / Organizations Hellos all. I am researching to see if there are any IT groups / organizations that anyone knows about. What I mean is like an association where IT professional or IT companies attend meetings, education, some sort of accreditations? Thanks to all. Sincerely, Cesare' A. Ramos This e-Mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-Mail in error please notify the sender via returned e-Mail. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-Mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Although IDF operates anti-virus programs, it does not accept responsibility for any damage whatsoever that is caused by viruses being passed. ** Think before you print this message. ** ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: IT Groups / Organizations
Very true Dave, and there are members of this list who head groups or organizations who are members of GITCA (I won't call them out or anything). Members of this list are exactly the types of people that we would love to get involved with User Groups in their local areas - that is people who are passionate about technology and helping others learn about it. On that note, if anyone from the list is going to be attending TechEd next week let me know. I'll be in the Community Lounge all week with some cool giveaways and I have been known to spring for a meal or 2 and possibly even beer - after all we will be in New Orleans. ;-) BTW - We do have a number of Virtual User Groups with GITCA who meet via Live Meeting or a similar means. It is definitely a growing trend. Tim From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:41 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IT Groups / Organizations MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS In order for organizations to be considered for membership they should: A.Consist of at least 10 registered members who physically or virtually gather for the mutual benefit of sharing information, generally about Information Technology. This group 'virtually' gathers every day :) Dave From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:19 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: IT Groups / Organizations Cesare, I admit to being a bit biased here, but the short answer is GITCA (www.gitca.orghttp://www.gitca.org) which stands for the Global IT Community Association. GITCA is an organization made up of User Groups around the globe as well as other user group communities. GITCA has a User Group locator on their web site that allows you to search for a group near you no matter where you live. And if it turns out that there is not currently a group meeting near you GITCA has resources to assist you in starting up a new IT Community in your area. Full disclosure: I am the Chairman of the Board for GITCA's North America region...but I started out as a User Group attendee who then became a leader and now a leader of leaders. Also, GITCA is totally volunteer based, so I in no way benefit from anyone using (or not) GITCA's resources. Regards, Tim From: Cesare' A. Ramos [mailto:cra...@idfllc.com] Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:56 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: IT Groups / Organizations Hellos all. I am researching to see if there are any IT groups / organizations that anyone knows about. What I mean is like an association where IT professional or IT companies attend meetings, education, some sort of accreditations? Thanks to all. Sincerely, Cesare' A. Ramos This e-Mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-Mail in error please notify the sender via returned e-Mail. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-Mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Although IDF operates anti-virus programs, it does not accept responsibility for any damage whatsoever that is caused by viruses being passed. ** Think before you print this message. ** ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
SharePont 2010 discussion with Microsoft expert
Just a quick heads up. I am hosting a webcast on TechNet in 5 minutes with Bryan Porter from Microsoft on upgrading to SharePoint 2010. I know it is late notice but if you can attend it is your chance to ask questions directly to Microsoft about the product. Registration link is here: https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032448763Culture=en-US Tim ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Outlook 2010 - Social Connectors
James, I am curious how much you have looked into the connectors, as the LinkedIn connector available now does not do the things that you attribute to it. All it really does is add another level of insight into information about people you email with, in the People Pane at the bottom of the view. It also populates pictures based on the person's profile on the social site. It does not add any level of interaction with the social sites other than making status updates for a person available in the People Pane. It definitely does not make Outlook a social networking client. I have been using it since it came out and was not sure if I would like it at first, but I admit that any information that can be made available to help me organize my day is always helpful. I like it and can't wait for the Facebook connector to be released. YMMV, Tim From: James Hill [mailto:james.h...@superamart.com.au] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Outlook 2010 - Social Connectors We are currently piloting Outlook 2010 and I'm interested in everyone's thoughts on the Social Connectors. Whilst not all of the connectorshttp://office2010.microsoft.com/en-au/outlook/outlook-social-connector-partner-listing-FX101812910.aspx are available yet it won't be long before they are. What is interesting to me is that it opens up a much larger social/work interconnect then we had before. Whilst we allow staff to use Social Networking apps like Facebook we also limit the amount of use to an hour per day(so they can spend their whole lunch break on there if they wish). But with integration into business apps, Outlook, the potential for interruption will be huge. I'm also curious about the security implications:- * These programs may send the e-mail addresses from e-mail you send and receive to third-party social networks. The social networks may use the e-mail addresses to provide you activity feeds. What's to stop this info being spread to other Facebook apps? Farmtown invites will be going to the CEO from their assistants friends in no time :) Many businesses have a strict policy on social networking which results in zero access. We haven't taken that approach here as some research suggests there MAY be benefits to allowing it. Interesting times ahead. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: VMware -- Hyper-v
The new version of DPM is really solid too. Again in RC form. Tim -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 7:33 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: VMware -- Hyper-v DPM comes to mind... -Original Message- From: Steven Peck [mailto:sep...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 5:03 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware -- Hyper-v The last few years fo stuff has been pretty solid. On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 11:58 AM, John Cook john.c...@pfsf.org wrote: I'm just being cynical, MS would never put out a half baked product ;-) - Original Message - From: Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Tue Apr 06 14:25:47 2010 Subject: RE: VMware -- Hyper-v I am basing the assumption on the fact that it works at RC. ;-) -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware -- Hyper-v You're assuming it will all work at RTM , large assumption. - Original Message - From: Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Tue Apr 06 12:22:20 2010 Subject: RE: VMware -- Hyper-v For an environment the size that Richard describes a better solution might be to wait a few weeks and look into System Center Essentials 2010 which does management, update and software installs, as well as virtual machine management for environments with fewer than 500 clients and 50 servers. I am pretty sure that you could move to SCE and still see large savings from your move away from VMware. Tim -Original Message- From: Phil Brutsche [mailto:p...@optimumdata.com] Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware -- Hyper-v If you go for SCVMM (System Center Virtual Machine Manager, the management tool of Hyper-V installs) you get a V2V tool to convert ESX VMs to Hyper-V. I believe the price on it is $1k US for an unlimited number of Hyper-V hosts. On 4/5/2010 8:09 PM, Richard Stovall wrote: Has anyone out there moved an existing virtual environment from ESX / vSphere to Hyper-V? I've got VMware support renewal coming up in a few months and I'm very seriously considering dumping VMware altogether. Our environment is small (currently ~30 VMs on 5 ESX 3.5 hosts) and the potential cost savings are significant. Just curious if there's any history for this out there. -- Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ 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
RE: VMware -- Hyper-v
For an environment the size that Richard describes a better solution might be to wait a few weeks and look into System Center Essentials 2010 which does management, update and software installs, as well as virtual machine management for environments with fewer than 500 clients and 50 servers. I am pretty sure that you could move to SCE and still see large savings from your move away from VMware. Tim -Original Message- From: Phil Brutsche [mailto:p...@optimumdata.com] Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware -- Hyper-v If you go for SCVMM (System Center Virtual Machine Manager, the management tool of Hyper-V installs) you get a V2V tool to convert ESX VMs to Hyper-V. I believe the price on it is $1k US for an unlimited number of Hyper-V hosts. On 4/5/2010 8:09 PM, Richard Stovall wrote: Has anyone out there moved an existing virtual environment from ESX / vSphere to Hyper-V? I've got VMware support renewal coming up in a few months and I'm very seriously considering dumping VMware altogether. Our environment is small (currently ~30 VMs on 5 ESX 3.5 hosts) and the potential cost savings are significant. Just curious if there's any history for this out there. -- Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com ~ 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: VMware -- Hyper-v
I am basing the assumption on the fact that it works at RC. ;-) -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 11:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware -- Hyper-v You're assuming it will all work at RTM , large assumption. - Original Message - From: Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Tue Apr 06 12:22:20 2010 Subject: RE: VMware -- Hyper-v For an environment the size that Richard describes a better solution might be to wait a few weeks and look into System Center Essentials 2010 which does management, update and software installs, as well as virtual machine management for environments with fewer than 500 clients and 50 servers. I am pretty sure that you could move to SCE and still see large savings from your move away from VMware. Tim -Original Message- From: Phil Brutsche [mailto:p...@optimumdata.com] Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:29 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware -- Hyper-v If you go for SCVMM (System Center Virtual Machine Manager, the management tool of Hyper-V installs) you get a V2V tool to convert ESX VMs to Hyper-V. I believe the price on it is $1k US for an unlimited number of Hyper-V hosts. On 4/5/2010 8:09 PM, Richard Stovall wrote: Has anyone out there moved an existing virtual environment from ESX / vSphere to Hyper-V? I've got VMware support renewal coming up in a few months and I'm very seriously considering dumping VMware altogether. Our environment is small (currently ~30 VMs on 5 ESX 3.5 hosts) and the potential cost savings are significant. Just curious if there's any history for this out there. -- Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Changing AV from Symantec to Mcaffee - Good or Bad?
We have been using ForeFront for a couple of years now and like it very much. The console is very simple and deploying agents is a breeze. The new FEP is great too, but you'll only be able to use it if you are running SCCM also. Tim -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Changing AV from Symantec to Mcaffee - Good or Bad? Because, unfortunately, it's not my decision. Our CIO apparently likes McAfee, and the McAfee sales people are telling him that their catch rates are much better than Symantec or Forefront. No one here has heard of Vipre, and I don't have enough pull to do more than mildly suggest it. I'm going to keep my ears open, though, and try to do some of that mild suggesting, to see where it gets me... We're looking at going into a big EA with Microsoft, and part of that package is that Forefront would be included. Anyone have any bad stories about that one? I personally just don't know if I'm comfortable with Microsoft AV on Microsoft OS, but that may just be me... Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com 3/11/2010 3:36 PM I hate them both, but even comparatively, you're going from bad to worse. Why not any of the plethora of other options? --Original Message-- From: Joseph Heaton To: NT Issues ReplyTo: NT Issues Subject: Changing AV from Symantec to Mcaffee - Good or Bad? Sent: Mar 11, 2010 5:22 PM Discuss please. Personally, I'm very much against it. I've had a bad taste in my mouth for McAfee from way back in the Code Red days... (72 hours to recover, 70 of which I was in the server room) I also don't care for Symancrap, but that's mainly due to the bloat, and how hard it is to get rid of... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -ASB: http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Verizon Smartphone ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Safes for Laptops
We use mid-sized server racks with lockable solid front and back doors. They work great as they are very configurable as far as installing shelves and adjusting them to fit your needs. Tim -Original Message- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:38 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Safes for Laptops The cart is chained to the wall ;-p - Original Message - From: Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Wed Mar 10 10:37:00 2010 Subject: Re: Safes for Laptops So it makes it even easier to steal all notebooks at one time? On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, John Cook john.c...@pfsf.org wrote: Glad you're back and working! We purchased a rolling cart for our training laptops to do this very thing. There's loads of them out there, many schools utilize them. From: Daniel Rodriguez To: NT System Admin Issues Sent: Wed Mar 10 10:04:41 2010 Subject: Safes for Laptops To all, Just letting you all know that I am back at work and doing alot better. :) Now a question: I have an area that is secured, it houses about 12 people, on our floor. The manager is wanting a safe to lock up the users laptops when they leave at night. They will be able to get them in the morning when they come in. Even though the office area is secured, the building cleaning people have access to that room at night. Needless to say, the information and work that they do is confidential and they do have their list of 'needs' to make sure it stays that way. What I would like to know, is, has anyone purchased a safe to lock their secured users laptops? Anyone make any recommendations? I am looking at something that can hold about 12 laptops and then some. 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. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Disk configuration in new server
JOBD for the databases. Of course this assumes that you will have a 2nd DB somewhere for redundancy. And now we can all sit back and wait for MBS to slap us in the back of the head. :) Tim From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Disk configuration in new server I would think at the least you would want RAID 1. Jon On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Carl Houseman c.house...@gmail.commailto:c.house...@gmail.com wrote: JBOD's. E2010 does its own DR thing, RAID not required. But again, that's just what I've heard/read. Carl From: Evan Brastow [mailto:ebras...@automatedemblem.commailto:ebras...@automatedemblem.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:55 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Disk configuration in new server Hi guys, I'm just revisiting this after getting pulled in a few different directions over the past week. Dumb question... if I use RAID 1 on the OS and log volumes, and it's not recommended that I use RAID 5 for the data, what *should* I use for the data? Thanks :) Evan From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 7:31 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Disk configuration in new server I'd say run mirrors for all volumes except the data (information store) if your IS size is already large ... but best decision will be based on your current disk usage and projected growth. Depending on your backup schedule and traffic volume, your log files may require large storage too. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Evan Brastow [mailto:ebras...@automatedemblem.commailto:ebras...@automatedemblem.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:17 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Disk configuration in new server Hi guys. I'm looking at this server: http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1723415 to be our next Exchange 2010 Enterprise server (currently running 2003 Ent. on 7 year old hardware.) What I'm wondering is, if I wanted to have a separate RAID array for the 1) OS and Exchange 2) Exchange data 3) Exchange logs... then do I need 3 RAID controllers? I've never set up multiple RAID arrays on a server before. Or do I even need to separate them out? Storage is not a big concern, but speed is. Thanks, Evan ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Win7 licensing question
I have actually been told by Microsoft employees, that Ultimate and Enterprise are EXACTLY the same with Windows 7. The licensing is completely different, but the bits are identical. Hence the value of SA, it gives you all the additional features of Ultimate that Pro does not include with the only cost being the price of SA. Tim -Original Message- From: Art DeKneef [mailto:art.dekn...@cox.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 3:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Win7 licensing question True. Mostly. Windows 7 Enterprise is available to Software Assurance customers. So you need to order 7 Professional with SA and you get the right (benefit) of being able to use the Enterprise version and it's included features. SA also gives you other benefits they may be worthwhile to your company. Some free, some paid. Now the mostly part. Enterprise and Ultimate are basically the same. Depending on the features you need and whether the benefits and features of going with SA are useful, that's where the differences come in to play. Art -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:14 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Win7 licensing question All, Our CDW rep has told our IT manager that there isn't actually a separate SKU for Enterprise - it's just Pro with SA. Huh? This doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone confirm/disconfirm? Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Win7 licensing question
Your rep is not smoking crack...or at least his statement doesn't point to a crack issue. ;-) Tim -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Win7 licensing question Yeah - I've been looking at this article with its chart and discussions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions We're only interested in volume licensed versions, so not interested in Ultimate. It's the buy Pro with SA and use the Enterprise features for free thing that doesn't make sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with it if it's true, I just want to make sure that my CDW rep isn't smoking crack. What you're saying seems to indicate that he's telling it straight, which is pretty cool. Kurt On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 13:46, Art DeKneef art.dekn...@cox.net wrote: True. Mostly. Windows 7 Enterprise is available to Software Assurance customers. So you need to order 7 Professional with SA and you get the right (benefit) of being able to use the Enterprise version and it's included features. SA also gives you other benefits they may be worthwhile to your company. Some free, some paid. Now the mostly part. Enterprise and Ultimate are basically the same. Depending on the features you need and whether the benefits and features of going with SA are useful, that's where the differences come in to play. Art -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:14 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Win7 licensing question All, Our CDW rep has told our IT manager that there isn't actually a separate SKU for Enterprise - it's just Pro with SA. Huh? This doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone confirm/disconfirm? Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Win7 licensing question
I haven't checked recently, but the Enterprise edition used to be an SA benefit that you had to go to your Volume Licensing site and enable. At that point you gained the ability to download the bits for Enterprise Edition or to have them send you the media if you preferred. So you don't ever actually purchase Enterprise, you purchase your Windows Pro client license with SA and then gain the ability to use the Enterprise edition if you want. Tim From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Win7 licensing question You may need to buy two media's one Pro and another Enterprise but the media is not that bad. Jon On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.commailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah - I've been looking at this article with its chart and discussions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions We're only interested in volume licensed versions, so not interested in Ultimate. It's the buy Pro with SA and use the Enterprise features for free thing that doesn't make sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with it if it's true, I just want to make sure that my CDW rep isn't smoking crack. What you're saying seems to indicate that he's telling it straight, which is pretty cool. Kurt On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 13:46, Art DeKneef art.dekn...@cox.netmailto:art.dekn...@cox.net wrote: True. Mostly. Windows 7 Enterprise is available to Software Assurance customers. So you need to order 7 Professional with SA and you get the right (benefit) of being able to use the Enterprise version and it's included features. SA also gives you other benefits they may be worthwhile to your company. Some free, some paid. Now the mostly part. Enterprise and Ultimate are basically the same. Depending on the features you need and whether the benefits and features of going with SA are useful, that's where the differences come in to play. Art -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.commailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:14 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Win7 licensing question All, Our CDW rep has told our IT manager that there isn't actually a separate SKU for Enterprise - it's just Pro with SA. Huh? This doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone confirm/disconfirm? Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Win7 licensing question
That is true for Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate not Enterprise. Enterprise is a special offering that only goes out through volume licensing, which is why it does not have a separate SKU as it cannot be purchased through retail channels. Tim -Original Message- From: Joseph Heaton [mailto:jhea...@dfg.ca.gov] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:24 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Win7 licensing question I thought Win 7 was one of those that had all the versions on the one media... Joseph L. Heaton Windows Server Support Group Information Technology Branch Department of Fish and Game 1807 13th Street, Suite 201 Sacramento, CA 95811 Desk: (916) 323-1284 Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.com 3/10/2010 3:09 PM I haven't checked recently, but the Enterprise edition used to be an SA benefit that you had to go to your Volume Licensing site and enable. At that point you gained the ability to download the bits for Enterprise Edition or to have them send you the media if you preferred. So you don't ever actually purchase Enterprise, you purchase your Windows Pro client license with SA and then gain the ability to use the Enterprise edition if you want. Tim From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:42 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Win7 licensing question You may need to buy two media's one Pro and another Enterprise but the media is not that bad. Jon On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.commailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah - I've been looking at this article with its chart and discussions. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions We're only interested in volume licensed versions, so not interested in Ultimate. It's the buy Pro with SA and use the Enterprise features for free thing that doesn't make sense to me. Don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with it if it's true, I just want to make sure that my CDW rep isn't smoking crack. What you're saying seems to indicate that he's telling it straight, which is pretty cool. Kurt On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 13:46, Art DeKneef art.dekn...@cox.netmailto:art.dekn...@cox.net wrote: True. Mostly. Windows 7 Enterprise is available to Software Assurance customers. So you need to order 7 Professional with SA and you get the right (benefit) of being able to use the Enterprise version and it's included features. SA also gives you other benefits they may be worthwhile to your company. Some free, some paid. Now the mostly part. Enterprise and Ultimate are basically the same. Depending on the features you need and whether the benefits and features of going with SA are useful, that's where the differences come in to play. Art -Original Message- From: Kurt Buff [mailto:kurt.b...@gmail.commailto:kurt.b...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:14 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Win7 licensing question All, Our CDW rep has told our IT manager that there isn't actually a separate SKU for Enterprise - it's just Pro with SA. Huh? This doesn't make sense to me. Can anyone confirm/disconfirm? Kurt ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead
Great idea...Decent product...10 years too late. RIP Tim From: David Baca [mailto:dbaca.gr...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead wow .. that did not last very long. From: Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Fri, March 5, 2010 8:19:15 AM Subject: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead http://www.microsoft.com/ebs/en/us/default.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/essentialbusinessserver/archive/2010/03/05/new-it-trends-bring-change-to-mid-market-product-line.aspx http://www.chrisrue.com/funcave/2010/03/ebs-has-left-the-building.html Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com ~ 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: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead
If Microsoft was really on the ball, they would have taken the EBS 4 server product model and virtualized the whole build. That way an organization could go from their one SBS server to a single EBS server when the time came. There is really no reason for SBS and EBS to be sold as DVDs in a package, they should be VMs that are loaded onto a host. Just my opinion though, Tim From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 11:35 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead In this economy I was wondering how long before it would die. Too many medium size businesses seem to be either downsizing or just closing shop. Add virtualization to the mix and it was kill for the product. It was a great idea though. Jon On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.commailto:tvanderk...@expl.com wrote: Great idea...Decent product...10 years too late. RIP Tim From: David Baca [mailto:dbaca.gr...@yahoo.commailto:dbaca.gr...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead wow .. that did not last very long. From: Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Fri, March 5, 2010 8:19:15 AM Subject: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead http://www.microsoft.com/ebs/en/us/default.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/essentialbusinessserver/archive/2010/03/05/new-it-trends-bring-change-to-mid-market-product-line.aspx http://www.chrisrue.com/funcave/2010/03/ebs-has-left-the-building.html Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.comhttp://theessentialexchange.com/ ~ 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: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead
Just set the price of SBS to the difference between the base Server (that is acting as host) and what the SBS/EBS suite costs. Then lock down the host server version of Hyper-V so that it will only allow for one guest for SBS or 4 guests for EBS. In essence you are licensing the SBS/EBS Server instance as a standby server. Tim From: Steve Ens [mailto:stevey...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 11:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead Oh yeah? That is interesting. That means one extra license in each deployment. Or do you have them all hosted on a datacenter server somewhere? On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com wrote: I deploy my SBS customers now as a VM. They don't know the difference - but I sure do. :) Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.commailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 12:47 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead If Microsoft was really on the ball, they would have taken the EBS 4 server product model and virtualized the whole build. That way an organization could go from their one SBS server to a single EBS server when the time came. There is really no reason for SBS and EBS to be sold as DVDs in a package, they should be VMs that are loaded onto a host. Just my opinion though, Tim From: Jon Harris [mailto:jk.har...@gmail.commailto:jk.har...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 11:35 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead In this economy I was wondering how long before it would die. Too many medium size businesses seem to be either downsizing or just closing shop. Add virtualization to the mix and it was kill for the product. It was a great idea though. Jon On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Tim Vander Kooi tvanderk...@expl.commailto:tvanderk...@expl.com wrote: Great idea...Decent product...10 years too late. RIP Tim From: David Baca [mailto:dbaca.gr...@yahoo.commailto:dbaca.gr...@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:57 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead wow .. that did not last very long. From: Michael B. Smith mich...@smithcons.commailto:mich...@smithcons.com To: NT System Admin Issues ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.commailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Fri, March 5, 2010 8:19:15 AM Subject: EBS (Essential Business Server) is Dead http://www.microsoft.com/ebs/en/us/default.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/essentialbusinessserver/archive/2010/03/05/new-it-trends-bring-change-to-mid-market-product-line.aspx http://www.chrisrue.com/funcave/2010/03/ebs-has-left-the-building.html Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.comhttp://theessentialexchange.com/ ~ 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: Cisco servers?
Perhaps one of these days Cisco will figure out that 64-bit computing has in fact arrived. At that time they might have some legitimate claim to belong in the server space. Until then, they really don't. Personally, I would much rather buy an EqualLogic SAN with a PowerConnect shoved in the back, or a LeftHand SAN with a ProCurve built in; than a Cisco switch with God-knows what kind of server hardware hung off the front of it. JMO, Tim -Original Message- From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 4:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Cisco servers? Does that mean you have to use IE5 with the version of Java that shipped with Windows 2000 for the PDM type management interface, like you have to do with PIX PDM ??? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: Barsodi.John [mailto:john.bars...@igt.com] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 5:22 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Cisco servers? Is this a surprise? Got a demo of them a few weeks back, they are sweet and would work well in elastic environments. The management looks like the Cisco PDM from 2004. The hardware scalability is really attractive. Read up on what they've done with their memory optimization. http://www.cisco.com/en/US/netsol/ns944/ Thanks, JB -Original Message- From: Phil Brutsche [mailto:p...@optimumdata.com] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 1:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Cisco servers? I got that information from a Cisco reseller. The IBM servers they are selling are purely for the UCM VoIP stuff. Even then, that much may be temporary. Raper, Jonathan - Eagle wrote: Hey Phil - care to reveal your source on that? The only thing I've found is from a Cisco blog where some Cisco employee flatly states that Cisco's servers are truly Cisco, and not manufactured by either HP or IBM... -- Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OCS and Cisco Call Manager
We are doing all of that except for we can't use the MOC client as a softphone (this is theoretically possible with the latest version of Call/Communication Manager from Cisco) as it requires setting up SIP trunks between your OCS and CUCM servers which we have not done. We have headsets for our Cisco desk phones though and can use MOC to take a Cisco phone off hook thereby allowing a person to make a call on the phone with MOC without touching the phone. It works great, which is evidenced by the fact that I have not touched my desk phone in almost a year. Tim From: Senter, John [mailto:john.sen...@etrade.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OCS and Cisco Call Manager Just wanted to see if anyone in the community has worked to deploy a OCS system using Cisco Call Manager for call routing. We are in the process of deploying OCS for internal IM. We also have Call Manager in place and all users have desk phones. The plan would be to still have desk phones for all users, at this time, and also allow OCS to function as a soft phone if the user is at the office or away. So basically have a split setup so both phones ring, desk phone and OCS, the user can use either to answer. This should then update the OCS presence to indicate On Phone. I am being told there are issues connecting OCS to the Cisco RCC gateway (CUPS). Just curious if anyone has done this and what they found out. Thanks ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: REQ: KVM Switch Recommendations
I concur. I've been using Avocent for years and never had an issue. I would highly recommend getting one with the IP connectivity, it can save a lot of running around when a server decides to hang waiting for you to hit F1 or something similar during a reboot (especially if said reboot is done from home :)). Tim From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 4:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: REQ: KVM Switch Recommendations I love me some Avocent... Been using them since they were Cybex. From small installations to DataCenter, they're my first choice for KVM. I have an 8-port SwitchView at home. -ASB: http://xeesm.com/AndrewBaker Sent from my Verizon Smartphone From: Ralph Smith m...@gatewayindustries.org Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 16:37:02 -0500 To: NT System Admin Issuesntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Subject: REQ: KVM Switch Recommendations I'm hoping to get some recommendations on purchasing a KVM switch - brands that are good or bad, features to look for, etc. What I have is a room with 10 servers, all Dell PowerEdge from about 6 or 7 years old to new, different models. Some have USB 1.1, some 2.0, most have PS2 ports, but a few do not. My office with two other IT staff is about 75 feet down the hall. I have a 10 year old Belkin PS2 KVM switch now, but it doesn't work right with the newer servers (randomly the mouse and keyboard stop responding), the older servers never seem to be a problem. For the USB only servers I have USB to PS2 adapters, also not very reliable. It would be swell to be able to access the KVM remotely so I can troubleshoot unresponsive servers (blue screen, post errors) from home, but it's not a must have feature. Of course budget is an issue - I will have a hard time going over a grand. Looking online I see a wide range of prices for 16 port switches, and lots of brands I've never heard of. Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks. Ralph Smith 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/ ~
RE: Adding 2008 DC's...
I am curious why you would only go to Server 2008 and not 2008 R2? If you are going to begin your migration of AD to a newer version why not go to the latest one available instead of remaining a couple of years behind? Having at least one DC at 2008 R2 will also make more of the better together features of Windows 7 available to you when you make that move (Direct Access for instance will make a big difference to admins going forward when it comes to patching and management). Tim From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 11:00 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Adding 2008 DC's... We have an environment with five 2003 Server DC's. I need to roll out two new DC's and would like to make them 2008 Server. Do you guys consider this a major or minor infrastructure change? I'm on the fence - existing DC's are untouched save for running ADPREP on the schema master, otherwise the existing DC's are untouched. Lots of new features though and to me just as importantly 2008 will be supported for years to come. My fellow SE's are telling me to just roll out 2003 and call it good, but to me it seems silly since our DC's typically hang around a long time (6+ years currently), and in 5 years security patches go away for 2003 (extended support ends 7/2015, and mainstream support ends 7/2010). Comments? David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: How long to get a server?
That is the same experience I have always had with Dell, and I have been working with them since the late 90's. I have never had a server take more than a week to arrive and the ones that take that long are due to my not paying the extra to get them overnight delivered. That said, your experience with Dell will only be as good as your rep (the same goes for any other server vendor), so if you are receiving bad service you should be emailing and calling Dell to get a new rep assigned to you. The people who are touting the greatness and ability of HP are not really talking about how great HP is, but rather their HP rep. (I have worked for both HP and IBM distributors over the years and know how these games work behind the scenes. Ironically I used Dell systems at both the IBM and HP shops due to the fact that I could get the Dell systems faster, cheaper and easier than from the company that I was a distributor for.) YMMV, Tim From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:saber...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:13 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: How long to get a server? Ditto, only time we've ever had anything like this with HP is when there was a production delay in a component for the specific server we ordered, and we were notified by telephone by our HP rep, and given the option to select something that was available or wait and given an ETA on how long that would be. Not acceptable at all IMHO. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 8:06 AM, David Mazzaccaro david.mazzacc...@hudsonhhc.commailto:david.mazzacc...@hudsonhhc.com wrote: HP Proliant shop here, going on 5+ years... and always within 7-14 days. So, no... given my experience, I would not consider that acceptable. From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: How long to get a server? first I'd have the rep find out WHY they are delayed ... maybe one component is constrained, maybe the specific CPU you ordered is not available but the next closest is shipping now ... and NO, that is NOT acceptable, if the rep said 7 to 14 days, I'd consider that a verbal contract, allowing some leeway for the market, but this sounds like false advertising to get your sale locked in. Are you married to Dell for servers, or can you also consider HP Proliants ? Might be a good time to put virtual servers into your plan ... ideally you can run your virtual servers on most any host running Virtual Server, Hyper V, or VMWare as long as your new host box is running the same Virtual Host system Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Matt Plahtinsky [mailto:cbusitl...@gmail.commailto:cbusitl...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 8:50 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: How long to get a server? So how long does it take to get a server after you order one? I ordered two servers (nothing special) from Dell for a small business that I am supporting. Rep said it would take 7-14 days max to build and would then overnight the servers to me. That was a month and a half ago. We have got 4 notices that the servers have been delayed. At this point they are 1 month late and we just got another delayed notice. Just checking to see if this is within what you all would consider a acceptable time frame for getting a servers. I have recently started on a Disaster Recovery plan that if our building should burn down or servers get stolen that we would order new ones from Dell, however if the business was down for a month and a half while we were waiting for servers I would be out of a job.. Going to have to rethink the DR plan for servers as I guess getting new ones in a day or two is out of the question I wander if I would get faster service if I was an Enterprise size company instead of an SMB Thanks Matt -- Sherry Abercrombie Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Opinions on Desktop Central 7
I would recommend looking at Desktop Authority from Scriptlogic/Quest as a similar competitor. DA is a very capable product and the price is not bad at all. It is very configurable and simple to install and manage. Tim From: HELP_PC [mailto:g...@enter.it] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:56 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: R: Opinions on Desktop Central 7 Different sizes for various customers. Comparing now with Lansweeper that looks much more difficult to setup GuidoElia HELPPC Da: Christopher Bodnar [mailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com] Inviato: martedì 29 dicembre 2009 18.38 A: NT System Admin Issues Oggetto: RE: Opinions on Desktop Central 7 Looks interesting. Especially the pricing. What size environment? What are you comparing it to? Chris Bodnar, MCSE Sr. Systems Engineer Infrastructure Service Delivery Distributed Systems Service Delivery - Intel Services Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Email: christopher_bod...@glic.commailto:christopher_bod...@glic.com Phone: 610-807-6459 Fax: 610-807-6003 From: HELP_PC [mailto:g...@enter.it] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 12:19 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: R: Opinions on Desktop Central 7 At the time just opinion about quality/price of the software compared to other GuidoElia HELPPC Da: Rod Trent [mailto:rodtr...@myitforum.com] Inviato: martedì 29 dicembre 2009 18.12 A: NT System Admin Issues Oggetto: RE: Opinions on Desktop Central 7 I know the folks over there. Let me know if you want some good contacts... From: HELP_PC [mailto:g...@enter.it] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 12:03 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Opinions on Desktop Central 7 I am starting evaluating Manage Engine Desktop Central 7 and I would like to listen to other users opinions. TIA GuidoElia HELPPC This message, and any attachments to it, may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, copying, or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: looking for free helpdesk solution
I used Track-It at a previous job. After our purchase, they were bought by Intuit and the price GREATLY increased (our renewal price was higher than our original purchase price). That left a bad enough taste in my mouth to never venture their way again. Hopefully, the folks are Numara have improved the situation, but from everything I have heard they are still very pricey when you consider that their competition (the products that HAVE been mentioned in this and other threads) are free, or very close to it. Tim -Original Message- From: Alex Eckelberry [mailto:al...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:40 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: looking for free helpdesk solution I'm curious, the folks at Numara Software are down the street from us but no one on these help desk threads ever mentions their product, Track-It. Is it just too high priced or something? (I have no agenda other than curiosity) Alex Alex Eckelberry, CEO Sunbelt Software 33 N. Garden Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 p: 727-562-0101 x220 e: a...@sunbeltsoftware.com MSN: alex...@hotmail.com w: www.sunbeltsoftware.com b: www.sunbeltblog.com -Original Message- From: Laurence Childs [mailto:laurence.chi...@btinternet.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 5:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: looking for free helpdesk solution Hi All i have been supporting a couple of local organisations for a few years now recently i was made redundant and have expanded the portfolio of customers that i support I'm looking for some way of logging support tickets that my customers raise so that i can track them and also perhaps report on them at the end of the month as I'm a small organisation i need something free, or as close to as possible i do remember something from a few years ago that was web based that ran on a local server with an MS access database back end but can't find it when searching the Internet recently if anybody knows of anything that may fit the bill could they point me in the right direction? thanks Laurence ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Windows 2008 R2 Question
I believe that Vista SP2 was also Windows Server 2008 SP2, there was no Server 2008 SP1 as it was actually at SP1 when it released. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will in fact share SPs as they are the same base kernel. Tim -Original Message- From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 1:59 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 2008 R2 Question Nice to see confirmation, I have always thought of R2 as a completely different rev. To me 2008 R2 might as well be 2009 Server, 2003 R2 was 2004 Server, etc... Question: Vista SP1 was also 2008 SP1, is Win7 SP1 going to be the same as 2008 R2 SP1? Win 7 = Vista R2 That's how I think of those things, sure was easier when it was a version number I marketing terms, nobody would ask if a NT 3.51 SP would work on NT4. David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 -Original Message- From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:11 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 2008 R2 Question No they are totally separate OSes. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.com c - 312.731.3132 -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 12:36 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows 2008 R2 Question To the list, Is Windows 2008 SP2, still viable to run on Windows 2008 R2? Or is this not so? Z Edward Ziots Network Engineer Lifespan Organization MCSE,MCSA,MCP+I, ME, CCA, Security +, Network + ezi...@lifespan.org Phone:401-639-3505 ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Cloud computing... your opinions
Our opinion here is that it is an acceptable solution for no- business-critical applications (spam filtering being the biggest), but for anything that is critical to operations it is not considered and never will be. Cloud computing makes my business IT systems only as reliable as the skills of the backhoe operator digging around my telco's line on my neighbor's property. Not a position we will ever be comfortable putting ourselves in. Tim From: Alex Eckelberry [mailto:al...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:05 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Cloud computing... your opinions We're working on cloud computing initiatives (like everyone), and I'm also doing a fair amount of research into the area. (Of course, the whole idea of cloud computing is itself fairly silly, when it's just a renaming of the concept of a network-connected computer. But whatever, it's the hot topic.) There are areas where it makes sense, such as email filtering. Web filtering, well maybe not so much. CRM (like SalesForce.com), makes sense. I'm curious -- what are your thoughts on cloud computing? What might be the security questions you would ask your cloud computing vendors? What irks you about it? What is good about it? Alex Alex Eckelberry, CEO Sunbelt Software 33 N. Garden Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 p: 727-562-0101 x220 e: a...@sunbeltsoftware.commailto:a...@sunbeltsoftware.com MSN: alex...@hotmail.commailto:alex...@hotmail.com w: www.sunbeltsoftware.comhttp://www.sunbeltsoftware.com b: www.sunbeltblog.comhttp://www.sunbeltblog.com ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
SUSPECT: RE: Windows 7 Mouse Hover to Click
None of mine do either and I have over a dozen running Windows 7 that I use regularly. Tim From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:33 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: SUSPECT: RE: Windows 7 Mouse Hover to Click H my Win7 boxen don't do that. Any chance this is a mouse/touchpad driver feature? -sc From: Steve Kelsay [mailto:kels...@sctax.org] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:22 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows 7 Mouse Hover to Click Am I the only one that hates this feature? It seems like such a security nightmare, where users will hover over a popup to read it ,and the hover-click feature will automatically execute it. (Honest, I never downloaded that porn, it just clicked itself! And they are right. ) How to disable it? I see on Google lots about setting the hover time to 0, but there are warnings against doing that. What is the best way to disable this feature? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Cloud computing... your opinions
The thing is that when I control the facility myself, then I can build my own redundant systems. For instance we have MPLS, MAN and satellite connections between all of our facilities for redundancy on many levels. When you move to the cloud I no longer have the ability to do that (Microsoft is not going to let me install satellite dishes on their roof to ensure email continues to flow if my landline gets cut. That one issue is a complete show stopper for us. The areas of security and everything mentioned would probably be factors too if they were even worth looking into, but they are not. Tim From: John Hornbuckle [mailto:john.hornbuc...@taylor.k12.fl.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:22 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Cloud computing... your opinions Others have already offered great input-things like vetting the cloud vendor to ensure security is what it needs to be (both for internal needs and regulatory purposes), and planning/maintaining an exit strategy from the start. Our most mission-critical data as a school district is our finance/HR data and our student records. We *already* store this data in the cloud; it's housed at a data center at Florida State University and we access it across the Internet. Their data center has huge generators, redundant high-speed connections, off-site backups and peering agreements in New York, and is built to withstand a category 5 hurricane. There's no way we could do all of that ourselves. Only through taking advantage of economies of scale-which is one of the two huge benefits of cloud computing (in addition to availability from any machine/location that has Internet connectivity)-can we accomplish this. As for Tim's concern that cloud computing makes organizations one wrong backhoe dig from shutting down... Well, we're already in that position, even with the data we host ourselves. Our schools tie back to our network operations center via fiber, and if their fiber gets cut they lose access to that data. So for us, moving data to the cloud doesn't present much additional risk in that regard. Our Internet connectivity is reliable enough that we're comfortable using the cloud on an increasing basis. John Hornbuckle MIS Department Taylor County School District 318 North Clark Street Perry, FL 32347 www.taylor.k12.fl.us From: Alex Eckelberry [mailto:al...@sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 10:05 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Cloud computing... your opinions We're working on cloud computing initiatives (like everyone), and I'm also doing a fair amount of research into the area. (Of course, the whole idea of cloud computing is itself fairly silly, when it's just a renaming of the concept of a network-connected computer. But whatever, it's the hot topic.) There are areas where it makes sense, such as email filtering. Web filtering, well maybe not so much. CRM (like SalesForce.com), makes sense. I'm curious -- what are your thoughts on cloud computing? What might be the security questions you would ask your cloud computing vendors? What irks you about it? What is good about it? Alex Alex Eckelberry, CEO Sunbelt Software 33 N. Garden Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33755 p: 727-562-0101 x220 e: a...@sunbeltsoftware.commailto:a...@sunbeltsoftware.com MSN: alex...@hotmail.commailto:alex...@hotmail.com w: www.sunbeltsoftware.comhttp://www.sunbeltsoftware.com b: www.sunbeltblog.comhttp://www.sunbeltblog.com 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/ ~
RE: Active Directory design in the win2008 R2 world
Just be very sure that whatever you use internal is not something that someone else could register externally. That throws all kinds of wrenches in Exchange and OCS configurations. Regards, Tim From: Pauls Hotmail [mailto:paul_gor...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:38 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Active Directory design in the win2008 R2 world An additional query if I may... - What about DNS Namespace choice these days? - I've always had a personal preference to keep internal AD public facing names unique separate, i.e. NOT using the company's registered internet domain name as the AD forest name. Obviously this has implications for DNS configuration, but I've always felt it generally a good thing to maintain isolation between the public private sides. - Any need to publish internal resource names outside of the corporate LAN can be achieved simply enough with products technologies designed expressly for that purpose... Anyone have any reason to violently disagree with this approach? - care to comment? TIA Paul G. From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: 10 November 2009 14:19 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Active Directory design in the win2008 R2 world +1 Domains are an administration boundary, not a traffic boundary. You will have DC's and GC's all over the place but not different domains, and as you said, since 2008 allows different password policies you don't even need different domains for that. David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 5:05 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Active Directory design in the win2008 R2 world Agreed... 1 domain. Additional complication requires justification. Ask them to quantify the additional traffic load for the expected domain topology and provide traffic statistics demonstrating that a single domain environment would be problematic. -sc From: Pauls Hotmail [mailto:paul_gor...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:31 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Active Directory design in the win2008 R2 world What's the collective wisdom these days regarding the justification of deploying multiple domains as a means of limiting replication traffic? I have an instance here where every part of me wants to suggest a single forest/domain as the optimum solution, but a couple of other admins are pushing for multiple domains purely with the justification of controlling AD object replication. The AD will be a completely new implementation based on Win 2008 R2, there are about 8 countries in scope, but all have extremely good/fast MPLS WAN links between them. There are currently only about 1200 users in total, and Exchange 2010 will be going in as well. I'm proposing a single domain, with multiple AD sites, as there's no other good reason for over-complicating the design with additional domains, i.e. none of the traditional justifications for adding additional domains apply in this case.. Plus I believe at least some of the traditional justifications no longer apply in W2008 anyway do they? - things like needing domains for the purpose of applying differing password policies for example, now that we have the new granular password policy ... Can anyone point me in the direction of some best practice design guidelines that would cast some light on these questions? - it's been a few years since I was last properly involved in AD design, so I'm conscious that things have moved on in the AD world, and I probably need to take up-to-date information into consideration.. Many thanks. Paul Gordon ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: MS Sterling
Stirling refers to the whole suite of new Anti-Malware products, so there is no one date. At release the products are still ForeFront, not Stirling, so you will see now ForeFront releases over the next few months. ForeFront for Exchange just went RTM and the rest of the products are nearing release, but there is no way to be exact until it actually happens. Tim From: Bill Lambert [mailto:blamb...@concuity.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Cc: MS-Exchange Admin Issues Subject: MS Sterling Hello all... Doing some initial budgeting for next year and was wondering if anyone knows if/when Sterling will be out? Thanks! (PS...sending this to the NT and Exchange lists.) Bill Lambert Windows System Administrator Concuity A healthcare division of Trintech, Inc. Phone 847-941-9206 Fax 847-465-9147 [cid:image001.gif@01CA6214.DC50EF00] NASDAQ: TTPA The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attached files, is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive information for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. Thank you. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~inline: image001.gif
RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2
I'm using here in production for 3 virtual hosts and 12 guests. Works great with the Live Migration added and some updates to libraries, templates and such. I am finding Server 2008 R2 to require significantly less power than Server 2008 did on the same hardware, so we are seeing big savings in power and cooling costs. Tim -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 4:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Hyper-V 2008 R2 Anybody try Hyper-V 2008 R2 yet? I've downloaded the free .iso and installed it on a box that ended up not having a Virtualization compatible processor... so I need a new test box to try it on. Anybody have thoughts on it? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ~ 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: Dell vendor rant!
Putting Dell's name in the subject line seems a bit unneeded and defamatory. The error has nothing to do with them, it was made by the phone vendor. IMHO, Tim From: David Mazzaccaro [mailto:david.mazzacc...@hudsonhhc.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:53 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Dell vendor rant! So I am upgrading our voicemail system. I signed a lease specifically for a Dell R5400 w/ a pair of 80GB RAID1 SATA drives. The phone vendor shows up today with a Dell optiplex 760 w/ 1 80GB drive in it. Ummm is it just me, or should anyone with half a brain be able to tell the difference? ARHGHGHG ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2
True, it is just harder to tell for sure with a workstation (at least for me). In the data center where I have metered PDU's it is very easy to see immediate results. We are now pulling a little over 1 amp less per server with the same hardware (more when they are running very light loads), which translates in real-world numbers for us to requiring 5.5 amps where we were previously pulling around 40. Of course YMMV, Tim -Original Message- From: Carl Houseman [mailto:c.house...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2 That same power savings was recently reported for W7 vs. Vista/XP. Apparently MS has learned how to put the CPU cores to sleep when they're not needed... Carl -Original Message- From: Tim Vander Kooi [mailto:tvanderk...@expl.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 11:48 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2 I'm using here in production for 3 virtual hosts and 12 guests. Works great with the Live Migration added and some updates to libraries, templates and such. I am finding Server 2008 R2 to require significantly less power than Server 2008 did on the same hardware, so we are seeing big savings in power and cooling costs. Tim -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 4:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Hyper-V 2008 R2 Anybody try Hyper-V 2008 R2 yet? I've downloaded the free .iso and installed it on a box that ended up not having a Virtualization compatible processor... so I need a new test box to try it on. Anybody have thoughts on it? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Exch2003 to 2007 experiences?
I set my original Exchange 2007 Server here up as a single server (not SBS or EBS) when I migrated from Exchange 2003 and it was very simple. Later, when hardware was available, I broke apart my configuration to allow for my CAS and my MBX to be on separate servers. This was also very simple to do, just had to be very careful with the connector configurations to ensure that the mail kept flowing. Tim -Original Message- From: jesse-r...@wi.rr.com [mailto:jesse-r...@wi.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:46 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Exch2003 to 2007 experiences? Thanks to Jim Kennedy, Joseph Castle, and everyone else who responded so far. It seems like the general consensus here is, since my current Exchange organization running Exchange 2003 runs under a single Exchange box without any issues, that I should likely be able to migrate to Exchange 2007 using a single Exchange 2007 server (typical installation) which includes all the various roles; Hub, Client Access, Mailbox, etc. without a real need for a Edge Transport. Then I come across an MS tech article (Deploying a Simple Exchange Server 2007 Organization) that says -- During the planning phase of your deployment, and before you deploy any Exchange 2007 servers in a simple Exchange organization, consider the following points: * We recommend that you deploy the single-server simple Exchange organization only when using Windows SBS. * We recommend that you deploy the multiple-server simple Exchange organization only when using Centro. (Centro is EBS I believe) So, MS doesn't recommend a Simple Exchange Organization server solution unless you're running SBS or EBS? Serious? I have seen this reference to NOT using a single Exchange server except only with SBS (or EBS) documented now several times. Which leads me to having to setup a Standard Exchange Organization instead and going to have to setup multiple exchange servers? Or am I just over-analyzing this stuff? Maybe I should just push ahead with a single Exchange server box with all the roles rolled into one anyways. We're only talking 300 mailboxes here with average mailbox sizes of only 20-30MB approximately. Thanks for tips. 1. When building my new Exchange 2007 server, I am probably going to install Windows 2008 right away to save me from having to upgrade in the future. Is this what most people are doing, or are they sticking with Windows 2003 for Exchange 2007 2. If I install Windows 2008, can I use my Exchange 2007 CD (no service pack), or do I need an Exchange 2007 CD (slipstreamed w/SP1)? http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb123694.aspx 3. My Exchange 2003 environment consists of a single Exchange 2003 server. It is currently virtualized under ESX with a single vCPU and 1GB memory with 300 mailboxes. Performance monitoring shows the system is NOT taxed at all (not even close). With Exchange 2007, is a single vCPU and 4GB memory going to suffice for approx. the same level of performance? 300 MB's 2k7? Uhm, you prolly could but it would be like watching Tugo's race? You can do it, but know want to see it happen:) I virtualize 2007 with 1 proc and 4 gig and it works for 6 users at home, but the console is dog slow. 4. Do I require a seperate Edge Server? Or can that be on the same box as our hub transport, client mailboxes, etc.? (it seems doing a typical installation of Exchange 2007 puts it all on all box even though the typical installation doesnt say anything at all about Edge Transport?) It can all be on one box, sure. Different needs require splitting it up, but it is designed to coexist. 5. In a small sized Exchange organization (a single Exchange 2003 server), would you recommend a seperate Edge Server? Or just lump it in with the main Exchange 2007 box. Put it on one, keep it simple. If you have specific needs like HA or sec for edge servers, you would know:) If you have a single 2003 box now, a single 2007 box will do. BTW, 2010 is peeking its head through the door, and it plain rocks. I've read a number of Exchange 2007 technotes, articles, etc, but I am looking for real world answers from people that have done this. Thanks! HTH, jlc mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web ~ 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: SAN solutions
I have to say from personal experience that if you are going to err, do it on the side of too much storage up front. I purchased a SAN not too long ago thinking it would last for years, only to find it filled to capacity in under 2 years. At this point, we also found out that their solution to adding more space was to dump the original and buy a bigger better system to replace it. I did in fact have to buy a new system to replace the old SAN, but this time went with EqualLogic which costs a little more up front, but gives me the peace of mind that I can just add more disk to it for years and years to come. I am willing, and able, to pay for that peace of mind as I find it to be worth more than the actual hardware over time. Tim From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:01 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: SAN solutions The problem being solved is not merely the replication of 150GB of data. The problem, as I understand it, it to provide a stand-alone, but robust and redundant storage solution that can support current and future growth, where current needs are ~150GB and future needs are estimated at 3-5TB. The replication will be across the WAN. There are a number of ways to achieve this goal. One of the things we've been recommending is to not overstate the storage needs of the next few years. If growth is unpredictable, then spend more for a highly expandable chassis now. If growth is more modest (and I believe that it will be, given the current needs), then get an appliance with some growth ability, but at a better price point. When you need to get something else, the technology and pricing will be much better anyway. Some people will roll their own solution, and some will obtain the largest solution with expandability that money can by today. And there are viable options in between. ASB (My XeeSM Profile)http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker Providing Competitive Advantage through Effective IT Leadership On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Mike Gill lis...@canbyfoursquare.commailto:lis...@canbyfoursquare.com wrote: I'm very small time, but I like to think that after a little reading and pondering I can at least have a basic understanding around enterprise concepts, and why some things cost more. Sometimes, a lot more. But here I cannot. Can someone please enlighten me as to why there is a consideration to spend up to forty thousand dollars on replicating 150GB of data to two locations? This seems like such a completely small amount of data for such a price, even with having space for growth. -- Mike Gill From: John Aldrich [mailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.commailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:27 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SAN solutions Well, I'm looking to off-load our storage to a dedicated storage appliance from our mirrored Dell servers. Currently we are using about 150 Gigs of drive space on the servers (again...mirrored for D/R purposes.) I am looking at using iSCSI to connect the servers to the storage appliance to share the files out as if they were on the local drive. My estimated budget for this is about $30-40K for a pair of mirrored storage appliances. I would like to have one of the devices at a remote location for D/R purposes. Pretty much everyone has said that they think that can be done, even over a 5 Mbit VPN. [cid:image001.jpg@01CA57D8.F9E75400][cid:image002@01ca57d8.f9e75400] From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.commailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 1:11 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: SAN solutions What is the budget you working with (or you believe you'll be constrained to?) That might help your selection process. You basically need to indicate the desired functionality, and the extent of your budget.If they are in sync, then that will be better. If not, then a recalibration in one direction or another will be necessary, and then the solutions will come from that. ASB (My XeeSM Profile)http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker Providing Competitive Advantage through Effective IT Leadership On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 1:04 PM, John Aldrich jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.commailto:jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com wrote: Yeah... but I have a feeling that the Compellent solution may be lower cost. :) I got an MSRP on an Equallogic system... $42K for a 5 Tb useable system... No way I'm going to be able to afford two of those to do D/R. :( [cid:image001.jpg@01CA57D8.F9E75400][cid:image002@01ca57d8.f9e75400] From: Brian Desmond [mailto:br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:53 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: SAN solutions Lefthand (Bought by HP) and Equalogic (bought by Dell) play in this space as well. Thanks, Brian Desmond br...@briandesmond.commailto:br...@briandesmond.com c - 312.731.3132 From: John Aldrich
RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2
RSAT works much as its name implies (remotely). Thus, it does not install on a server OS as that would not be remote. HTH, Tim -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 1:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2 Okay, quick question: Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) for Windows 7... it says it requires Windows 7, and won't work on anything else. Not even Server 2008 R2. Anybody try installing it on Server 2008 R2? Obviously, there's the Vista version, but it doesn't mention if it works on Server 2008. What functionality am I loosing if I use the Vista version? rhetoricalAnd why doesn't Microsoft spell this information out clearly?/rhetorical --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Carl Houseman [mailto:c.house...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:05 -0700 Subject: RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2 I used the RC until about a week ago, and now the RTM. So far just one VM, server 2003. It works. During the RC I had to create/manage the VM with W7 and the W7 RSAT tools RC, but now it appears I can also manage it with Vista and the Vista Hyper-V management tools. Bit of a pain to to allow all the remote management access you'll want, particularly if you keep it in a workgroup. There's a special script called HVRemote.wsf you should be able to find pretty easily, that makes it easier in a workgroup. Carl -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 5:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Hyper-V 2008 R2 Anybody try Hyper-V 2008 R2 yet? I've downloaded the free .iso and installed it on a box that ended up not having a Virtualization compatible processor... so I need a new test box to try it on. Anybody have thoughts on it? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2
It is if you install the admin tools on the server, but not with RSAT. It depends on what parts of administration you are trying to do though. ADDS will do a lot of server admin. Tim -Original Message- From: mr...@ephrataschools.org [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:47 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Hyper-V 2008 R2 The doing my remote administration from my terminal server is not supported? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District On Oct 26, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Tim Vander Kooitvanderk...@expl.com wrote: RSAT works much as its name implies (remotely). Thus, it does not install on a server OS as that would not be remote. HTH, Tim -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 1:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2 Okay, quick question: Remote Server Administration Tool (RSAT) for Windows 7... it says it requires Windows 7, and won't work on anything else. Not even Server 2008 R2. Anybody try installing it on Server 2008 R2? Obviously, there's the Vista version, but it doesn't mention if it works on Server 2008. What functionality am I loosing if I use the Vista version? rhetoricalAnd why doesn't Microsoft spell this information out clearly?/rhetorical --Matt Ross Ephrata School District - Original Message - From: Carl Houseman [mailto:c.house...@gmail.com] To: NT System Admin Issues [mailto:ntsysad...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com] Sent: Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:05 -0700 Subject: RE: Hyper-V 2008 R2 I used the RC until about a week ago, and now the RTM. So far just one VM, server 2003. It works. During the RC I had to create/manage the VM with W7 and the W7 RSAT tools RC, but now it appears I can also manage it with Vista and the Vista Hyper-V management tools. Bit of a pain to to allow all the remote management access you'll want, particularly if you keep it in a workgroup. There's a special script called HVRemote.wsf you should be able to find pretty easily, that makes it easier in a workgroup. Carl -Original Message- From: Matthew W. Ross [mailto:mr...@ephrataschools.org] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 5:35 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Hyper-V 2008 R2 Anybody try Hyper-V 2008 R2 yet? I've downloaded the free .iso and installed it on a box that ended up not having a Virtualization compatible processor... so I need a new test box to try it on. Anybody have thoughts on it? --Matt Ross Ephrata School District ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Exchange 10 or 7?
I would agree that the issue is more appropriately dealt with on the Exchange List than here. But my quick feelings on it are, go straight to 2010. There is no real reason to go to 2007 first and it just adds to the works you would have to do and the inconvenience you would cause your users. I disagree that it is a pain to make the migration, I found it to be very easy to go from 2003 to 2007 considering the change taking place. There are some gotchas to watch for like making sure you move your Public Folders correctly, but overall it is a matter of installing 1 or more new servers and moving mailboxes, not too tough really. YMMV, Tim From: Bryan Garmon [mailto:bryan.gar...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Exchange 10 or 7? There is no upgrade for either 2007 or 2010 so using new hardware isn't really a choice - it's the only option. They call it a migration - when what it really should be called is a pain in the backside. I would hit up the Sunbelt Exchange list with this question as the people on that list but if it were me, I'd be going to 2010. Regardless of 2007 or 2010 - make sure you plan for an Outlook upgrade in there as well if you aren't at least up to Outlook 2007. On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:45 AM, Holstrom, Don dholst...@nbm.orgmailto:dholst...@nbm.org wrote: I have been using Exchange 03 here at the Museum for a few years. I have Exchange 07 software, we are a non-profit so licenses are cheap. But I was wondering if I should skip over 07 and go right to 10. Is this a harder upgrade? Impossible? Anyone done it? Either way, I would use another server, faster with 6 times the RAM of our 03 machine and run either over Server 08, 64-bit. And then transfer over a couple of weeks. One of my admin buddies from another firm says best to go with 7, impress everyone, and then go with 10 in a year or two. I also have a problem mentioned earlier with too many of the employees saving too much in their Inboxes, so I would give them an increase to save even more ridiculous stuff. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: OpenSource CRM?
Microsoft's new CRM is available as SaaS and I was really pleasantly surprised at how capable and easy to use it was. Tim From: Jim Slattery [mailto:jslatt...@medexassist.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OpenSource CRM? An engineer I worked with at my previous job (and whose opinion I respect) and supports SugarCRM, and he loves it. I haven't worked with anything except MSCRM, and personally I'd avoid it... though it may have come a long way in the last few years. Jim Slattery Systems Administrator MEDEX Global Group 8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 200 Baltimore, MD 21286 USA Direct: 1-410-308-7931 Main: 1-410-453-6300 Toll free: 1-800-537-2029 Fax: 1-410-308-7905 www.medexassist.comhttp://www.medexassist.com/ From: Oliver Marshall [mailto:oliver.marsh...@g2support.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 3:44 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: OpenSource CRM? Sugar is the clear choice for opensource. Salesforce is superb and fairly reasonable. Autotask has just released a stunning value package for their GO! service at $29 per month per user. Connectwise is insanely expensive and flakey around the edge but it's very powerful. -- G2 Support Network Support : Online Backups : Server Management Web: www.g2support.com Twitter: g2supporthttp://twitter.com/home?stat...@g2support Newsletter: www.g2support.com/newsletterhttp://www.g2support.com/newsletter From: Sam Cayze [mailto:sam.ca...@rollouts.com] Sent: 21 October 2009 20:08 To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: OpenSource CRM? Anyone tried vTiger or SugarCRM? The costs of our current CRM is killing us. We have very basic requirements, and about 6 users. Any other CRM favorites out there? Also looking into Cloud based products... TIA, Sam Cayze Information Technology Administrator ROLLOUTS ONSITE * ON DEMAND 952.279.6218...Direct Dial 612.386.3946...Mobile 877.471.6495...eFax www.Rollouts.comblocked::http://www.Rollouts.com www.e-Technicians.nethttp://www.e-technicians.net/ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachment(s) are intended only for the designated recipient(s). Rollouts Incorporated prohibits use, distribution or transmittal by or to an unintended recipient without Rollouts' express written approval. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this email and notify Rollouts. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Backup/Restore best practices for Sharepoint 2007
We use DPM here for SharePoint backup with no issues at all. Love it actually. But we are not a large enterprise install base. I think it will depend on the individual case. Tim From: Ken Schaefer [mailto:k...@adopenstatic.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 8:19 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup/Restore best practices for Sharepoint 2007 AvePoint also have a popular product (DocAve) in addition to the two listed below. I would strongly recommend against DPM 2007. Cheers Ken From: Steven M. Caesare [mailto:scaes...@caesare.com] Sent: Friday, 9 October 2009 8:49 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup/Restore best practices for Sharepoint 2007 Indeed. I can confirm both Veritas NetBackup and CommVault Simpana both have Sharepoint agent document-level capability. We are moving from the former to the latter. -sc From: Sherry Abercrombie [mailto:saber...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 8:40 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Backup/Restore best practices for Sharepoint 2007 You'll need to have a backup solution that is Sharepoint aware not just SQL aware. Backup Exec has an agent specifically for Sharepoint that will do the document level backup/restore you are asking for. Otherwise, if you just rely on SQL backups, you'll have to restore the entire SQL db to recover, which means everything since the backup is lost. I think most of the major backup software packages have something like BE has now for Sharepoint. A few years ago, that wasn't the case and you had to go with 3rd party backup to get the document level restore capability. We used a product called AvePoint for that for a couple of years until BE came out with their SP agent. On Fri, Oct 9, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.commailto:egold...@gmail.com wrote: Wonder if anyone has any good links for best practices in backup and restore for Sharepoint 2007 data ( ie, how to recover a document after user accidentally deletes it from the sharepoint database, recovery after drive corruption, etc ). I have an 'associate' that has just installed Sharepoint 2007 at one of his law office clients at their request, but needs to learn more about it. I've done *some* work with Sharepoint but don't consider myself at the expert/specialist level and could use some feedback from those that have the proper experience ... Thanks in advance Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Price of Office 2007 Pro
Could be someone buying through an employee purchase program or something similar and then illegally reselling it to make some quick cash. It would still be pirated software though, even in original shrink wrap. Tim -Original Message- From: Kennedy, Jim [mailto:kennedy...@elyriaschools.org] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 12:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Price of Office 2007 Pro Not 100 percent certain but that sounds like less than our EDU price. -Original Message- From: Phillip Partipilo [mailto:p...@psnet.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 12:57 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Price of Office 2007 Pro Maybe call this a jaded Friday for me, but get a load of this. I found this seller on the tubes that is selling full retail box Office 2007 Professional for $165 apiece. Is this an insane number or normal? It costs so much more everywhere else. And today the order arrived in the mail, and it is the real frickin deal, shrinkwrapped real product, hinged plastic case, with the hologrammed COA and discs, it looks damn legit to me. How the heck could this have been so cheap? Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR DISCLOSURE OF THIS MESSAGE IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE SENDER AND DELETE THIS MAIL AND ALL ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT FORWARD THIS MESSAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE SENDER. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ 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: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye!
The argument can be made that it would be easier to teach someone the required IT skills than it would be to ask someone to unlearn a lifetime of bad habits. 6 of one...half dozen of the other. Either way it was the person with the poor social skills who lost out on a job, the employer more than likely still got a very qualified candidate to fill the position. Tim From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:23 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! I'd hazard that finding the right person with the right skills is the right choice. You can always ask someone to be more courteous with their language. Someone doesn't have to turn you on to be the right person for the job. -- ME2 On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 2:20 PM, Holstrom, Don dholst...@nbm.orgmailto:dholst...@nbm.org wrote: So which one is the idiot? From: Jay Dale [mailto:jd...@xpresstel.commailto:jd...@xpresstel.com] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 2:09 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! We were interviewing for a consultant position and had a ton of applicants. One guy was really outgoing and had a great resume, but during the interview he started slinging the words around and that turned us right off. We even commented afterwards that he was probably the right guy for the job if he hadn't had cursed during the interview. Jay From: Jim Slattery [mailto:jslatt...@medexassist.commailto:jslatt...@medexassist.com] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 1:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! I swear like a sailor, but wouldn't even consider doing it in an interview. From: Rob Bonfiglio [mailto:robbonfig...@gmail.commailto:robbonfig...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 11:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! IMO using that sort of language during an interview is unaccetable. If it can't be said on tv at 8pm, then it shouldn't be said in an interview. You want to put your best foot forward, and f this or f that during an interview is completely out of line. I don't have a problem with cursing, and I do it quite often. But there are settings in which it is not appropriate. A job interview is one of them. On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM, Steve Kelsay kels...@sctax.orgmailto:kels...@sctax.org wrote: I agree with the content, just the presentation that has tweaked me, since a lot of our new applicants are using that sort of language in interviews, it seems to be the standard English of the day, and I guess I can accept it, even use it myself. It is the context that seem to be getting to me. Just ignore me. I'll get over it. (G) -Original Message- From: Phillip Partipilo [mailto:p...@psnet.commailto:p...@psnet.com] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 10:08 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! I didn't actually notice that, but he did describe the hell we call IT to the tee. Dead on accurate. I just about fell out of my chair. Phillip Partipilo Parametric Solutions Inc. Jupiter, Florida (561) 747-6107 -Original Message- From: Steve Kelsay [mailto:kels...@sctax.orgmailto:kels...@sctax.org] Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:55 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! Perhaps it is my ancient generation, but I am long since impressed by low level street language. YMMV. -Original Message- From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:pmaglin...@scvl.commailto:pmaglin...@scvl.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:48 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! LOL! I like the statement after the copyright notice. -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.commailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4:37 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: It hurts when I stick a fork in my eye! I just came across this: http://www.bynkii.com/archives/2009/01/for_new_sysadminsit_types.html Dead on, I say. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ -- If this email is spam, report it here: http://www.onlymyemail.com/view/?action=reportSpamId=ODEzNjQ6OTcyODkyNj M1On BqcEBwc25ldC5jb20%3D THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE AND ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF THE SENDER. THE INFORMATION IS INTENDED FOR USE BY THE ADDRESSEE ONLY. ANY OTHER INTERCEPTION, COPYING, ACCESSING, OR
RE: Windows 7
Take a look Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2010 and the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK), which are both free downloads from Microsoft. Used together they make it quite simple to install Windows 7 to new hardware, or to existing systems whether they are Vista or XP. They also allow for configuring BitLocker as a part of the OS load and installing apps either as part of the image or on an as requested basis during installation. Tim From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 1:03 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows 7 Just wondering how everybody is going to deploy this once they have finished testing it? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
RE: Windows 7
Roll it out with the Windows classic theme in place. They will never know it's not XP. It will however give IT much better management capabilities on the backend. Tim From: Bob Fronk [mailto:b...@btrfronk.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 2:15 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Windows 7 Upgraded our primary DC to W2K8 R2 today. The rest will follow soon. The only Windows 7 PCs are in IT at this point. Out of 250 PCs, only 2 Vista PCs in production due to need of 64bit (Quad core notebooks with 8GB Ram) Windows 7 is too much change for our user base to handle at this point. Most of them think that if it looks different, it is broken. From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 3:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Windows 7 Rollout Server 2008 first then Windows 7?? - Original Message - From: Bob Fronkmailto:b...@btrfronk.com To: NT System Admin Issuesmailto:ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 3:01 PM Subject: RE: Windows 7 Only new PCs and PCs requiring re-imaging or new hard drives, etc. No plans to do a massive roll out. I suspect we will have a mixed network for a couple of years. Bob From: David W. McSpadden [mailto:dav...@imcu.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 2:03 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Windows 7 Just wondering how everybody is going to deploy this once they have finished testing it? ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~
