RE: W3K R2 x64, read-only SAN volumes and ridiculously long boot-up time

2011-02-02 Thread Markko Meriniit
Not sure it's solution but I can at least try it. I found couple threads with similar problems and seems that right now the workaround is to unmount volumes for the reboot and remount them after the reboot. Our ESX admin is a little reluctant right now to try out the mounting in RW mode and

Re: XenApp 6 logon issues

2011-02-02 Thread James Rankin
Thanks for that, will take a look at that (and add it to the ever-expanding list of bookmarks in Firefox Sync) Cheers, On 2 February 2011 01:54, Webster carlwebs...@gmail.com wrote: My apologies for the delayed response. Have become self-employed and buried with work (which is a very nice

RE: Copying large file

2011-02-02 Thread itli...@imcu.com
4GB of E:, J:, L: drives all are logical disks. Raid 5 with their own smart array controller. C: has no Pagefile but has the OS and it's own Smart array controller. From: Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] Posted At: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 1:52 PM Posted To: itli...@imcu.com

RE: web content filtering in the SMB

2011-02-02 Thread Sean Rector
We're using OpenDNS - the free edition blocks the content quite well, and the other editions have some nice features. If you want reports of who/which computer is trying to access inappropriate content, you'll need to look elsewhere though. Sean Rector, MCSE -Original Message- From:

Basic/Standard Certificate ok?

2011-02-02 Thread Mayo, Bill
We are setting up a remote desktop gateway server (that will be front-ended by ISA Server) and need to get a certificate for it. For the limited applications we have had in the past, we have been able to get by with using self-signed certificates, so this is our first foray into getting one from

RE: Basic/Standard Certificate ok?

2011-02-02 Thread Paul Hutchings
The encrpytion is the same whether it's $10 or $1000, the level of authentication changes i.e. you pay more, they check you really are Pitt County etc. The main thing is to ensure that whichever cert you choose, that the devices that will connect to your server have the root CA installed.

Re: Basic/Standard Certificate ok?

2011-02-02 Thread Richard Stovall
Agreed. If it's for company use only, get the cheapest one you can and it should work just fine. Godaddy certs are really inexpensive if you spend a few minutes with your friend Google and find a coupon code. There is one potential gotcha that I know of, no matter which vendor you choose. If

RE: Basic/Standard Certificate ok?

2011-02-02 Thread Terry Dickson
We have one using Certificates for Exchange for $29.99 and it works fine. -Original Message- From: Mayo, Bill [mailto:bem...@pittcountync.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 8:36 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Basic/Standard Certificate ok? We are setting up a remote desktop

RE: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Holstrom, Don
I work in an old Museum here in the District. My runs are very long, one is over 700 feet and gives me a problem every now and then. Is it worthwhile to switch out our CAT45 and go to CAT6a (there is something above 6a?) All our servers are gig but most of the workstations are not. All my

Stress testing XenApp servers

2011-02-02 Thread James Rankin
I have been trying to use EdgeSight For Load Testing v3.8 from Citrix to stress test my new XenApp 6 farm, but I am finding the product a bit on the flaky side (to say the least). Now I am not familiar with testing as a process so it is a bit of a steep learning curve, but does anyone possibly

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Jonathan Link
You're well in excess of the limit of Ethernet over twisted pair, regardless of the cable used. Runs should be limited to 100 meters in total (including patch cables). Usually 90 meter run to allow 10 meters fo patch cables is the practice. On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Holstrom, Don

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Phil Brutsche
700 *feet*? You should be glad it works *part* of the time. Ethernet over twisted pair copper is only rated for 100 meters (roughly 329 feet). Whether the cable is CAT5, CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a doesn't matter. You really, really should run some fiber out to that location. On 2/2/2011 9:40 AM,

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Steve Ens
Or stick some repeaters or a switch in between... On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com wrote: 700 *feet*? You should be glad it works *part* of the time. Ethernet over twisted pair copper is only rated for 100 meters (roughly 329 feet). Whether the cable is

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Lee Douglas
Just curious, as it may be hard to run fiber in an old building, would it be worth looking at powerline ethernet? On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 10:51 AM, Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com wrote: 700 *feet*? You should be glad it works *part* of the time. Ethernet over twisted pair copper is only

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Phil Brutsche
If you can run copper you can run fiber. I have no experience with current powerline ethernet gear. I have some cheap 5-year-old consumer gear that is most certainly NOT worth. The D-Link crap I have won't even come close to 100Mbit, much less gigabit. On 2/2/2011 9:54 AM, Lee Douglas wrote:

OT: Blackberry 5.x with AD authentication

2011-02-02 Thread Tom Miller
Folks, I recently upgraded my BES 4.1.7 to 5 SP1 MR1 on new hardware. AD authentication does not work expect for the accounts I added when I installed the software. Lots about this on the web but I have not been able to resolve this. I've already called support and have an open case.

RE: Terminal Server 2003 Pauses

2011-02-02 Thread Miller Bonnie L .
Sorry for the late reply. How are your TCP Chimney settings configured on these boxes? This sounds like it could be a related issue. -Bonnie From: Garcia-Moran, Carlos [mailto:cgarciamo...@spragueenergy.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 10:39 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE:

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Ben Scott
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 10:40 AM, Holstrom, Don dholst...@nbm.org wrote: I work in an old Museum here in the District. My runs are very long, one is over 700 feet and gives me a problem every now and then. Is it worthwhile to switch out our CAT45 and go to CAT6a (there is something above 6a?)

RE: Terminal Server 2003 Pauses

2011-02-02 Thread David Lum
I have seen this issue myself with my RDS servers and haven't taken time to resolve it yet. Some forums suggest this pause happens one when another user is logging on and disabling the print spooler resolves the issue. Dave From: Miller Bonnie L. [mailto:mille...@mukilteo.wednet.edu] Sent:

Re: File distribution with local peer to peer feature?

2011-02-02 Thread Durf
Could be anything up to entire big applications. Doing a rollout at such a distributed site with actual engineers running around with a disc is a real pain for this client, so we're trying to leverage the Internet as much as possible. On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:55 PM, Jonathan Link

RE: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Art DeKneef
Without trying to stir up a debate on networking... I agree with everything that has been mentioned here with one exception. You can run gigabit over CAT5 cabling if it has been installed properly. See http://www.gigabit-ethernet.org/technology/whitepapers/gige_1098/copper.html #base I have a

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Phil Brutsche
I have some things to add to that: a) My experience is that potential fiber distances are fairly standard, regardless of the manufacturer. b) Do not try to put ethernet on CAT3 unless you are REALLY deperate. It will *hypothetically* work, but it is out of spec. Since it is out of spec do not

RE: Some thoughts for your DR Plan

2011-02-02 Thread Erik Goldoff
Wow, now I saw in the news a record cyclone hitting the Aussie coast … you still safe and sound ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: James Hill [mailto:james.h...@superamart.com.au] Sent: Monday,

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Ben Scott
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Phil Brutsche p...@optimumdata.com wrote: Fiber can go longer still. How long depends on the type and grade of fiber. Exact numbers seem to vary by manufacturer. a) My experience is that potential fiber distances are fairly standard, regardless of the

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Ben Scott
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 3:04 PM, Art DeKneef art.dekn...@cox.net wrote: Without trying to stir up a debate on networking... I agree with everything that has been mentioned here with one exception. You can run gigabit over CAT5 cabling if it has been installed properly.

RE: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Raper, Jonathan - Eagle
The differences in distance limitations for fiber has to do with the type of fiber (example - Multimode, versus Single mode), and the transceivers on each end. SX, versus LX (Short Haul versus Long Haul). You generally cannot mix and match LX or SX transceivers without a special cable. Cisco

RE: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Art DeKneef
As it was explained way back then by a Fluke engineer and as I try to remember it correctly your understanding is correct. There were minor differences in some companies cabling between 5 and 5e. The main difference was in the specs between the two. His demo included a couple of their cabling

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Ben Scott
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 4:15 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: The differences in distance limitations for fiber has to do with the type of fiber (example - Multimode, versus Single mode) ... Right. Also the grade of fiber -- apparently, not all fiber is created equal;

RE: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Raper, Jonathan - Eagle
Aside: HP has some of the most atrocious URLs I've ever seen. +1000 FYI, I believe it's called a mode conditioning cable Yes, you would be correct. I drew a blank when I was typing earlier. Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE Technology Coordinator Eagle Physicians Associates, PA

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Jonathan Link
The only thing worse than HP's URLs is their search capability on their site[1]. [1] I admit I may be a few years out of date here...I haven't tried searching the HP site in a long time. On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 4:50 PM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle jra...@eaglemds.com wrote: Aside: HP has some of

RE: [OT] Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Michael B. Smith
(Aside: HP has some of the most atrocious URLs I've ever seen.) Cisco's are worse. IMHO. Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 4:44 PM

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Richard Stovall
You are a very lucky man. I had to find the latest EVA DSM yesterday. It was not fun. On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: The only thing worse than HP's URLs is their search capability on their site[1]. [1] I admit I may be a few years out of date

RE: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Maglinger, Paul
HP's knowledge base has really slipped in the last couple of years, at least in the UNIX areas. It's riddled with dead links and supported by just a handful of people. Even their documentation has become less informative. I perceive it as an attempt to push their training classes. From:

Port 25 test

2011-02-02 Thread David Lum
Does anyone know of a system I can telnet into enough to see that port 25 is open? According to our soon-to-be-new Exchange host they have whitelisted our IP to hit port 25 but we care getting connect failed. Any open relays someplace I can test? Dave ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security

Ichain replacement

2011-02-02 Thread Stringham, Steven
We are still using a now expiring Novell ichain server for external access. I am looking for a replacement. This somewhat cool software (no longer being upgraded) did the following for me. 1) Reverse proxy 2) Single signon tools 3) Works with RSA SecureID (Radius). 4) URL Rewriting 5) Caching 6)

Re: Port 25 test

2011-02-02 Thread Kurt Buff
HAHAHAHAHA. No. However, if you want to test, from your Exchange server you can just telnet to port 25 by name or IP address of the MX of one of your customers or vendors. If you want, follow this recipe: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/153119 Set up the email conversation in notepad, copy

RE: Terminal Server 2003 Pauses

2011-02-02 Thread Webster
I agree with Bonnie, sounds like TCP Chimney related issue. Thanks Carl Webster Consultant and Citrix Technology Professional http://dabcc.com/Webster http://dabcc.com/Webster From: Garcia-Moran, Carlos [mailto:cgarciamo...@spragueenergy.com] Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Andrew S. Baker
Agreed. And that's why I don't search their site anymore... *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: The only thing worse than

Re: Getting Rid of CAT5?

2011-02-02 Thread Andrew S. Baker
Why would I want training from people who lack documentation skills? *ASB *(Find me online via About.Me http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio) *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage... * On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM, Maglinger, Paul pmaglin...@scvl.com wrote: HP’s knowledge base

Re: Port 25 test

2011-02-02 Thread Ben Scott
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 5:28 PM, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Does anyone know of a system I can telnet into enough to see that port 25 is open? Are you looking to test to see if you can reach other MXes from your MX, or to see if other MXes can reach your MX? If the former, just

RE: Intel developing security 'game-changer'

2011-02-02 Thread Crawford, Scott
I don't think you understand what I'm saying because I mostly agree with everything you've said here as well as most of Andrew's points. I also agree with Marcus's dumb ideas. I'm not saying that whitelisting is bad or pointless. I'm not saying that blacklisting is better. Nor am I saying