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Network & System Administration is Whole different thing?
I just found this website: Interactive Career Path - Cisco Networking Academy There is no mention of System Administrator. Does that mean if I started walking down the CCNA path, there is no chance of becoming System Administrator down this road. And I would have to take a different route?
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Practice Exams on TE - Viewing Explanation Does Not Work
When I view my results from the CCNP Quiz, there is a little triangle that seems to display an explanation. Thing is, when I click it nothing happens. What browsers are supported for this to work? I have tried both Chrome and IE(9).
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If it wouldn't be for the noise - brilliant idea for a home - lab - rack
Amazon.com: SSAX In-wall System for Rackmount, 25" Ext. Length Rack Spaces: 27U Spaces: Electronics
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Seriously can't decide storage options : Surface Pro 2
I couldn't bring myself in buying an RT, otherwise I would just get a Samsung Pro 12. I want a Windows one to study but also to use things like vCenter Client and the sorts (not to mention that vCloud Director needs both Flash and Java). The remaining storage capacity is quite shocking at first Microsoft Surface storage |…
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Your Primary Security Scanning Tool
What is the main tool you use in your company to scan for vulnerabilities? For me it is Retina, I am just curious what others use.
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Cisco 4500
Hello, How can i use the new 4 byte ASN on a cisco 4948 ? Using neighbor 1.1.1.1 remote-as 123321 or asdot/asdot+ doesn't seems to work. Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4I5K91S-M), Version 12.2(25)EWA14m/techsupport Copyright (c) 198hendah Image text-base: 0x100001s-mz.122-25.EWA14.bin"
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Rebooting as a solution
I gotta say, I've used rebooting as a solution throughout my career a few times but this is ridiculous. A system the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms uses to get electronic forms has been experiencing issues for at least 6 months. Their solution: Performance improvement through reboots. Ain't that lovely?
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Question about Exchange
I am learning exchange but i am having a difficult time understanding how to exchange to send/receive e-mail externally.
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any good ideas on how to get into technical sales from a tech / analyst position
Just curious if anyone had any creative ideas on how to make this transition? Or even a sales support role.
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Websites to see if your security clearance is active or once was active?
I've held public trust, secret and a few others. I was wondering if there was a website that would reflect your previous history? Even if they aren't active it might take some of the risk from the employer if you mentioned previously held XYZ clearance. Thanks in advance.
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Changing LAN subnet mask
Hi I would need help from the experienced experts here :) . We will be changing our LAN subnet mask in the next couple of weeks. We have user workstations, servers and networking equipment in this subnet. We currently have a 192.168.0.0/24 network and we'd like to extend it to a /23 or /22. I know I'll have to change the…
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How do you stay motivated?
Im enjoying my studies for my ccent/ccna but i can't help stop thinking about the fact that, no matter how hard i study there's always someone out there who studies harder than me, knows more than me, and will probably get a better job than me. Like, on the news some time ago there was a story on some 14 year old who hacks…
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Any suggestions on a port replicator?
I am using a Vizio laptop ( I am done with my desktop at work). The replicator must be able to extend to two monitors, preferable if I can keep the laptop open and use it as a 3rd monitor. Any suggestions? My laptop also doesn't have a physical Ethernet port. So if the replicator could have that feature would be great as…
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Facebook Introduces ‘Hack,’ the Programming Language of the Future
While surfing around, I saw this news Facebook Introduces ‘Hack,’ the Programming Language of the Future | Enterprise | WIRED
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Transcript from WGU
I was wondering if any WGU graduates received a transcript after graduating. I don't remember getting one and I need one for a job application. I like to scan important documents so I can access them easily and I have scans of my Associates transcript and diploma. I do have a scan of my WGU diploma but not a transcript…
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ASA/ASDM assistance requested
So, not being a networking guy (casually working towards a CCNA for fun), I'm stumped with this ASA/ASDM issue. My current customer has two separate sites, one called HQ and one DR. Here are the facts:* While on the HQ LAN I can access resources at DR * While connected via VPN (Cisco through ASA firewall) I cannot access…
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Terminal/Access server
Hi, I currently have an only Cisco 2509's that I use in the works LAb for remote access when testing stuff. But its slow and getting a bit long in the tooth. Does any one have any recommendations for a good value for money alternative? Cheers
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RJ45 connectors
Is it possible to wire an RJ45 connector with a 4 AWG20 shielded pair. I know that it is set for 22 gauge but would it be doable to put 20's in it. It is close in size AWG20=.518mm AWG22=.326mm If not is there a different connector that will plug into a cat5 jack that I can use 20 gauge wire with.
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Thoughts about being considered for another position within the same company
Thoughts about (asking) being considered for another position within the same company after you have been there a year. I wanted to make sure that I had been a here a year. The company has been growing quite a bit and I believe this new position aligns with my skills sets a lot more. I mean A LOT more. I wanted to speak to…
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Giveaway: Subnetting DVD
I got this for one of my classes a while back and don't need it anymore. First PM gets it.
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Automating jobs to load into a database
Anyone have any good books or websites to visit to learn more about this. I am looking to build a solution that runs every hour goes out to network share picks up files and loads them into our database. Right now I am just looking to research more than anything. Thanks in advanced
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Administrator?
I am the only one that uses my computer but when I go to the command prompt it doesn't say "Administrator Command Prompt". What can I do to change it? Why wouldn't I be the Admin on my own computer?
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Anybody use any reliable geocoders to plot lat long?
I was just wondering if anyone on the forum had used any free geo coders? I have a BING API key so I should be able to run batch updates, I am just wondering if anyone had used one of these utilities before. Thanks!
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Odd Win7 registry edit
I occasionally have to setup a PC at work that needs to autolaunch into windows, then into a certain program. We have a registry key that we add the domain, username, and password too then run it. It will state that the edit was successful. I reboot the PC, but instead of auto logging in it goes to the normal login screen.…
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Malwarebytes - New UI?
Seems they changed their UI (if you download a fresh copy) and I must say I am not fan. I needed to remove some malware that my Dad got and when I downloaded Malwarebytes I thought for sure it was more malware. It did work without issue and I was able to get rid of the malware, but this new UI seemed very ransomware like.
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Any PHP gurus here ?
I am trying for a while now, but I have given up :p Is there a way, in PHP, to use the current date and time and print / show the remaining hours to the same day every week. Basically display a counting on a site in php (doesn't need to refresh automatically) which shows for example the remaining hours until Friday 5pm ..…
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Thotcon Conference
I was wondering if anyone here has attended Thotcon ( THOTCON - Chicago's Hacking Conference ) , and what their thoughts were on it. I was looking at going this year, but I have not heard much about it.
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BSOD and MBR
So I have just been doing some reading and I read that a BSOD can be caused by a corrupt Master Boot Record. Now this would occur because a virus has infected the MBR. When I went to Microsoft's website just to read what they said about this issue, they said this only happens on Windows XP? I just can't see it only…
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Cisco 6504-E Catalyst Switch
Hi, I am looking for a sheet that explains all of the modules and parts that can be taken out replaced on these switches. If anyone has one I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
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Couple of questions about security appliances
I'm restructuring the network security of my company, and at least we have to buy a firewall and possibly another machine for IDS (maybe I can reuse an old IBM machine). Speaking with the coordinator of my area, he suggested that perhaps buying a security appliance was a better idea. His idea was to replace a switch with…
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Help trying to connect Windows 7 Machine to Windows Server 2008 Domain!!!
I'm having trouble trying to connect this Windows 7 Machine to a Windows Server 2008 Domain. I set up an Active Directory Domain, named it accordingly. I am using virtualbox, I'm trying to set up the machines so it simulates what I have at work This pic here shows the network settings of Server... This pic here shows the…
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Flying Drone Hacks
Interesting approach and article. Flying drone, scans for your wireless traffic and then spoofs hotspot to hijack data. This drone can steal what's on your phone - Mar. 20, 2014
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Dark Fiber
Before starting my new job I had never really worked with dark fiber before. Now in my current environment we have many dark fiber links that connect between many of our locations. I have done some research on my own about the topic and it is really interesting. However I have some questions that I can not find a straight…
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Redirecting from one IP to another
I'm not sure if this is even possible but I'd like to redirect a IP to a different IP. For example if a user on my LAN requests something from 192.168.1.6 id want it to send him to 72.32.14.3 Is this even possible with a Windows 2008 Server?
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Flash on Ipads
Im not an Apple person don't ever use them much. I have just looked at IPads and from what I gather is it the case that Flash don't work on IPads? As I have problems viewing things such as Youtube the videos don't seem to want to play is this a flash issue? If so How can I get Youtube to work on my IPads? I know about the…
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Vlan in statck
Im trying to get all my vlans to pass thru to my huawei S3700-28TP-EI-AC user level switches, from my 3750 stack. Each one of my s3700 stack is connected to my 3750 via port channel. Here is my port setup. I have Vlans 1,210,214,216,220,306,406 on my 3750 stack. I cannot see those vlans on my s3700 stack. Why is that? What…
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Its official - OneNote hits Mac/Ipad
Saw the mention on Lifehacker a few hours ago, and downloaded both successfully. If anyone else is interested, go grab your copy as well (FREE!)
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Amazon aws
Any experiences with AWS? I'm looking to set up a small e-mail and storage server for a firm with 5 employees. What type of mail server client should i use? SquirrelMail? Which gives you more for you money Amazon or Google?
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GNS3 new version Video
For people signed up to the early bird or just interested how its coming along. https://gns3.crowdhoster.com/become-an-early-release-member The new software looks good, adding in the CISCO IOU support means this will be one tool that you can emulate a complete network, firewall, routers, switches, servers and clients.…
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Your Take On Mentoring in the IT Realm
Good morning, all. I have a quick question that has been burning in the back of my mind for a while. Here goes: Background: In the military, noncommissioned officers and senior noncommissioned officers are routinely encouraged to mentor their subordinates, peers who may need help, as well as junior commissioned officers.…
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Need reliable Access Points
I am sharing my Internet connection between me and another family member on a farm, so he can get Internet access from me. We have one TP-Link 2.4GHz 9dBi Directional Antenna on my house and one on his house. We are currently using two Linksys WAP300N. One which is placed in my house in "Access Point mode" and one placed…
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Cat6
Anybody have any recommendationt and pricing on Cat6 for in wall wiring for wiring a home. 1000ft?
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Recommendations on using Spybot to cleanup supposed Malware?
So I use Spybot twice a week on Win 7 x64 Enterprise on my laptop. I always noticed that it flags Windows Media SDK, Windows Drivers, and MS Direct3D (I've included a screenshot). I feel comfortable deleting Cache and Cookies, however I'm not so sure about the other things. What recommends do folks have?
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mscorwks.dll could not be loaded, HELP!!!
I'm running windows XP for one of my machines, it has .Net Framework 1, 2, 3, and 3.5 installed When I try to run this program is says "(app name).exe - .NET Framework Initilization Error" "C:\Windows\microsoft.net\Framework\v2.050727\mscorwks.dll could not be loaded" I've searched for hours for solutions, but nobody seems…
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Microsoft Press Books 60% Off at O'Reilly
Microsoft Press is leaving O'Reilly so they are having a farewell sale. I suppose they can't really call it a closeout sale since they are e-books and thus nothing to stock, but whatever. Save 60% on Microsoft Press Ebooks - Deals - O'Reilly Media
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TARGET BREACH: Security warning ignored before heist
TARGET BREACH: Security warning ignored before heist. Pretty crazy these guys had fire eye and it detected the the malware, however Target IT security employees decided to wait a week to delete the malware. Please go to link for the video: TARGET BREACH: Security warning ignored before heist - KMSP-TV
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Exercise before exam may boost your scores
Interesting article 20 Minutes of Exercise Before an Exam Can Boost Your Scores
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Linux Bash Question on STDERR and STDOUT
So I'm going thru the O'Reilly Book bash Cookbook and I though I had a good handle on redirects, stdout and stderr. Example of redirecting stdout:example > foo.txt Example of redirecting stderr and stdout, which overrights in the process:example2 &> foo.txt In the book they give an older example of sending stderr and…
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Prey Project - Open source anti-theft
I came across this earlier today, and figured I'd check to see if any of you have implemented this at your company. Open source anti-theft solution for Mac, PCs & Phones – Prey Looks really user friendly, and I'm thinking about installing it on our machines that are used by telecommuters and the corporate iPhones & iPads…
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Server Hardware Monitoring Application - Suggestions
I'm currently looking towards some application that can monitor server hardware made by different manufacturers (mainly IBM, HP, Dell). I could then use this application in order to monitor all the hardware within the server room, instead of having to login and constantly look at different tools such as HP SIM and IBM…
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Security appliance recommendation
Hi all, Do you guys have a recommendation for a security appliance for a small business (30-50 users, running a email server and used mainly for Internet access)? We're currently running a simple router for Internet access, but I want to suggest to insert a security appliance after this router, before the LAN (inline, that…
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Where to sell equipment
A family member owned a fairly large company and sold the business a couple years ago. I was at the office just cleaning up a few things on the technical side last weekend and noticed lots of cisco and fotigate equipment as well as decent desktops(20 or so) and 15 or so decent rack mount HP servers with drives. He has…
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How to prepare to advance my career
Hey Guys, So Im currently unemployed after 11 years of steady work. My previous jobs include some after hours help desk, about 8 years of field support (Imaging, software troubleshooting, hardware fixes etc). I currently have an A+ Cert (from 2003) and am pursuing the N+ through a class offered at a local CalState…
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Splunk - I love it!
How many others love using Splunk? Custom queries and Splunk Alerts is what I use it for mostly.
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Free server monitoring software
Hello, Can someone here recommend me a good free server monitoring software. Which will let me know when disk space or cpu or memory is low? It also has to be able to monitor websites. It has to run on windows so no naigos or cactai, It also has to be free and no trials. I tried the spiceworks software but did not like it.
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Cisco switches supporting version 15.x upgrade
I know the 3750x, v2, 3560 and 2960 are upgradable. Any other models? I'm looking at a 8 port PoE 3560 right now and would like it to be upgradable in the future
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BGP Neighbors Through Firewall
Is it a bad practice or uncommon to let two eBGP neighbors on separate subnets neighbor up through the firewall? We can't just let them sit on the inside of our network. BGP would be running on our core switch.
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I dare you googling that error code
Let me know what you come up with :p :p
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InfoSec Pros and Wannabes - Help with Claims-Based Auth
I'm working on writing up an explanation of claims-based authentication as I prepare for my MCSD SharePoint/MCSD Web Applications certs and I was hoping that I could get a critique on my notes (to be a blog post) regarding definitions. Honestly, these are mostly for my own benefit. But if I am going to publish them I'd…
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Target Hack Increases from 70-110 Million
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/11/business/target-breach-affected-70-million-customers.html?hpw&rref=business&_r=0 Bad time for Target and their CISO.
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Callcenter IT
Just wondering who all works in a call center environment like myself. Also wondering what you are using as your dialing platform setup and how you support/troubleshoot it. Although I do not consider myself a "voice guy", I find myself getting more and more involved in dialer issues and troubleshooting. Currently we are…
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Ubuntu Server Setup initial hardening / security
One for Nightshade, Tecromancer, Unixguy :) Good afternoon guys I am working on a Ubuntu Server project my progress so far is I have installed the operating system in a RAID1 configuration I have enabled the root account, updated the packages, configured a static IP address and have installed SSH for remote access the…
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OneNote for Mac possibly coming next month?
I hope this is not an early April Fool's joke Microsoft may launch OneNote on the Mac for free - TechRepublic
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How hard is it find a job without any work experience?
*title*, im worried that i might have trouble finding a job relating to my study coz i aint got any experience.
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Anyone using Qualys?
Anyone here using QualysGuard for vulnerability management? We are having some workflow issues and would like to compare notes with those who "have been there done that."
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Exchange 2010 multiple accepted domains and cloud spam filtering
Ok I have an interesting issue that our spam provider (Barracuda) doesn't seem to have an answer to. We have Exchange 2010 and need to have a couple other domains (humanitarian project of one of our founders and a couple domains from a company we acquired) onto our server. Easy enough to do as multiple accepted domains.…
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best way to set up google phone out of USA and get a usa number?
I guess you could use a proxy but that might add to lower quality of service. my sister inlaw wants start applying for jobs here.
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internet filter?
hi everyone, i just encountered a strange thing, there is a website i visit from time to time to get some [classified information] recently the site seems to be broken, stylesheets are not displayed, site doesnt seem to load etc... if i use a proxy pretending to be in another country (USA - **** YEAH) everything is fine...…
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Exchange 2010 vs 2013
If I learnt 2013 would I have a good grasp of 2010?
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Home NAS
Hi All! I am planning on getting a NAS for my birthday in a couple of months and am not to sure what to go for. QNAP TS-220 2-Bay Turbo NAS [TS-220] - $259.00 : PC Case Gear Synology DS213J 2 Bay NAS Server [DS213J] - $209.00 : PC Case Gear They are the two options I am thinking and just putting 2 x 4tb drives in raid 1.…
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Awesome setups thread (pics)
So, we have a post your cisco lab thread, I was looking at pictures of awesome pc setups, and I thought itd be cool to put them in one place. So, post pictures of your setup, or one you wish was yours. For the setup experts, it'd be nice to get some advice on how we could build these setups on the cheap. I'll start. From:…
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Crazy desk set up
Hi, I am doing a talk next month at a national network conference , I needed a picture of a crazy multiply monitor IT admin desktop setup. Something like this http://www.stefandidak.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ho_desktop2.jpg. I remember some of you recall that some people here have some pretty mad/sweet (depending…
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Stubborn BIOS password
Do you guys have a effective way of dealing with BIOS password's? we have used various software tools here and have a few laptops which all have passwords but we currently are having problems removing them Tools used so far CMOS PWD5 BIOS Cleaner laptop model is Comaq 6720s Many Thanks
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I want to break free...
Well, I need some help and advice from you guys. Hopefully there is a diverse range of people out there who can cover what it is I am setting out to achieve. Whilst I am more than happy with the progress I've been making with my career, I don't believe I will be 100% content until I am working for myself. I am fed up of…
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KB-Programming - Wolfram Language
I'm no programmer, but I saw this earlier today and thought I would share with those that are into programming. It was an interesting video to watch none the less. Stephen Wolfram's Introduction to the Wolfram Language - YouTube http://www.wolfram.com/language/
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Help me Learn Programming Where do I begin???
Not sure where to start but I would like to teach my self programming.. The last programming course I took was C++in college 6yrs ago and I hated it. I figure I would re explore the subject to see if like programming Which programming language should I start off learning first? Can I assume once you learn one programming…
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Daily life in a networking environment?
can someone share me? Do you always study?
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Radius authentication question
When i use WAP-TLS as an authentication method for wireless, the user name that is sent is the principle name username@mydomin.com however when i use machine authentication the user name is sent as domain/hostname Now I can still use the princible name if it is in the certificate, but i need the radius username to be in…
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Network Engineering and Programming?
Hello, this is my first post. Sorry if it's in the wrong section! At my school, there's something called AOIT. woottonaoit.org I am currently a freshman in High School, and already know that I want to go into programming (probably gameplay programming or something similar). It offers three pathways: Programming,…
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What do you enjoy/like about networking?
as the title says, What do you enjoy/like about networking? :)
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Before you die, list your passwords/logins in your will for your loved ones
Apple won't help this family out Mother Bequeaths iPad to Sons But Apple Won't Unlock It
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Home Lab Pics?
So I took a picture of my home lab last weekend while a friend and I were building our ESXi servers up... Just saw it on my phone and thought I would see what other TE members are rocking at home?
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Exchange Server setup help required!!
Hello friends, I need a help for a lab scenario. It's a very basic stuff but so am I at a very basic level. Need to setup a mailbox server with a given domain name.(it should look like www.abc.xyz.com) All clients should get the IP from a DHCP Server as well I tried installing the server. I created a domain on the same…
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Scsi san? Lol
My manager wanted me to try resurrect a few scsi san's from about 10 years ago to use as disaster recovery. Not to mention the 2TB limit how bad is this idea? We don't even have any servers that have scsi cards let alone our data is a great deal larger than 2tb. Anyone even still use this old scsi san still?? The SAN fyi…
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Backup Solution
What backup solution are currently using? I am using Backup Exec 2010 R3 and I'm looking to go with something else. Any strong recommendations? Currently have about 17 jobs configed (most are nightly) with several very important sql servers. Im also on a vmware infrastrucure with a slightly limited budget... if that…
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Malware found on Nexus 5, Samsung S4 phones from the manufacturer
Or so the article claims. Fake Netflix programs coming pre-installed Pre-installed malware found on new Android phones - Computerworld
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Passion?
My curiosity persists me to ask. I have been reading posts on here for sometime and the question kept popping up about if you don't have passion you won't make it. For example from what I see (not on this forum) "I work with computers during the day, when I get home I want nothing to do with them". Few have mentioned that…
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Multiple websites using IIS?
Hello friends, Can anyone elaborate on how we can launch multiple websites using IIS? Thanks and regards
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Wireless authentication (windows)
In windows under the wireless profile >> security >> setting >> advanced you can chose user auth Computer auth guest user or computer auth But for my security I want to get both the user and the computer to send there credentials. I want on my central authentication server to say 1. if user is OK put in to VLAN A 2. if…
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virtual appliances CPU/RAM/performance
If you want to run a bunch of CSR1000s, and/or virtual appliances from other vendors for lab purposes only, is the speed of the CPU important? Or could you just get a cheap CPU and just spend your money on more RAM instead?
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New Member
Myself Mark Wilson belongs to US. I am working as teacher. I come to this site to explore my knowledge in IT.
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Job requirements Break/fix activities
So maybe I've watched to many MST3K/Rifftrax but every time I see this in a job posting I assume it means Break = stuff that I've hit with a hammer Fix = replace the stuff I hit with a hammer Maybe its just me
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Octal Cable connection to PC
So, today I bought an Octal Cable from monoprice. It has a HD 68 male pin connector and 8 RJ-45s. And then, since I can be a goofball at times, I realize I don't actually have a 68 pin serial port connection on my PC. So, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for possible adapters to convert to USB, or maybe a good…
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IT Pranks
I am in a IT class in high school and we use Labsim for our A+ training. We have a computer lab, and I wanted to know some pranks I could pull on my friends. Some pranks I have administered or received are changed passwords, changed backgrounds, shortcuts to shutdown.exe, and Remote Desktop Connectio to force log off and…
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Linux expansion commands
Hey guys. Linux noob here. Question: I am reading the Linux Command Line and just encountered expansion commands. I understand that the $ prefix to let's say USER is variable, but I'm not exactly understanding their purpose. Anyone have a handy explanation?
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Need some help
Hi all. In our company we are going to implement VoIP in our regional offices were all the networking equipment is Cisco. We were thinking of using Huawei 8 port PoE switches to which we would connect our Cisco phones and then connect the Huawei switch to the Cisco WS-C3750X-24T-L switch using a trunk. I was wondering if…
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SQL issue - how can I fix
Not an SQL guy by any stretch - hence the question. The account I used is the owner of the database, it's also an admin on the SQL machine. SQL database - 2008 R2 Express. The account's a domain account. What can I do about this? EDIT - just noticed that the account I have blurred out in the above photo isnt the one that…
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RSA Conference 2014
Anyone attending the conference next month? http://www.rsaconference.com/events/us14 I usually go for a couple of days to see the vendor expo and check out all the new over-hyped, over-marketed products and services. There are lots of demos and presentations which you can always tell are super-serious and legitimate…
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Great visualization of the biggest data breaches
Thought I'd pass this on to my fellow TE'ers > World's Biggest Data Breaches & Hacks | Information Is Beautiful
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Any recommendations for usb to serial cable connection?
I'll soon be in the market for one. As my current laptop doesn't have a serial port and I will to connect to various physical routers/switches. I did find this recommendation from another thread, however was looking for more input. IOGEAR - GUC232A - USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter