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ISP Routed addressing to loopback adapter
Hi, Just wander if somebody could tell me if following solution is possible and if so if this is good practice. I’ve got from ISP routed public IP addressing and in normal scenario would use router and firewall so: ISP ---> 83.78.23.0/32 ---> Router 1 ---> 95.67.43.0/29 ---> Router 2 –NAT (firewall) ---> 192.168.20.0/24…
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Packet Manipulation/Crafting
What is the best way of manipulating/crafting packets? I want to have full control, including source IP, destination... is that possible? I have no malicious intent, just think it would be pretty interesting to mess around with. I'm aware that software exists for this, but I want to code it myself.
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Purchase advice on 25 laptops
Hi We've looking to buy 25 laptops for general office work. (MS Office, Youtube, Mails etc.) aswell as running VDI. We've been offered two products which is completely identical apart from the processor. Both products has the following specs: 4 GB 1600 MHz Ram 320 GB Harddrive Intel HD 4000 Graphics Product 1 has an Intel…
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Network Re-Design
Hello Tech Exam Buddys, Just wanted to get people thoughts on a network re-design I’m planning. I’m a new employee at my company and in the 3 months I have been there. I have seen several switch and firewall failures and most recently we have been hacked twice at the same branch office. The network re-design I have to do…
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Article: Cisco Exits the Consumer Market, Sells Linksys To Belkin
Cisco Exits The Consumer Market As It Sells Linksys To Belkin Never really used Belkin products, wondering if it's the best move for them. Linksys should just go back to being its own brand name again IMO
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"Fiber Bricks"?
Hi Everybody, Is this slang? Does anyone know what a Fiber Brick is? I presume it is a fiber switch of some form. Can anyone give a product example? Thanks
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Career path Linux or Windows?
Just putting this out there to see if anyone has been in a situation. There seems to be a tug of war happening in my brain right now part of me is saying learn Windows Server become a Windows ninja whilst the other side of me is saying learn Linux . Does anyone else have this problem? With me I think I am leaning more…
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Law Firm gives clients free tablets
First it was Ipads, now Nexus 7. Law firm gives each client a free Google Nexus tablet | TabTimes
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Need some input / thoughts if you don't mind - disabling swap (like Amazon EC2)
As a customer - would you feel cheated (when renting a VM) and notice that the provider has disabled swap for one reason or another ?
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Humidifier recommendation
We have a low humidity issue in our server room and need to put a temporary solution in place. Does anyone have a recommendation on a humidifier. Space is just 100sq ft.
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Are you a "user"
Computers are 'electronic cocaine' that make you MANIC ? The Register This article really resonates with me, anyone else? I think this is just part of who I am, I found that I needed to remove myself from Facebook as this drains my time. I use it as a mindless distraction like the TV. I have noticed I waste so many hours…
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FYI: Barracuda Firewalls have backdoors
Secret backdoors found in firewall, VPN gear from Barracuda Networks | Ars Technica
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DoD approved cloud storage?
I know a lot of members here are on the DoD side of things, and my organization is trying to find a DoD (US Army specifically) approved cloud storage solution, approximately 2TB, for one of our mission tasks. Any ideas?
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EVPL Configuration on Router
I have 3 field sites connected via EVPL to a one single site say HUB. Each field sites is 10 Mb evpl with 10 Mb EVC. The destinale site where all 3 sites come is 100 Mb EVPL with 30 Mb EVC. How should I configure Cisco 1941 series field routers and the Cisco 2921 router at main Hub site.
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Citrix Versus Windows Server 2012 or working together?
Hi All, I was hoping someone might be able to shed some light on a couple of Citrix, Windows server 2012 questions. Quick background is our company runs terminal services over Windows Server 2003 with XP clients. We run a private network with head office on a 40M SHDSL connection and our remoter sites on ADSL2+. The issues…
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SCCM package deploying problem
AS usual I've been asked to produce the impossible with a system I have very little experience. I've trawled a heap of SCCM sites and can't come up with the answer as apparently these things can be done 100 different ways. Appreciate if anyone can point out where I'm wrong here. I'm deploying a simple Win7x64 SOE from SCCM…
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Another Coursera Free Infosec CLass
Just started another free Infosec Class on Coursera.org. Called Building an Information Risk Management Toolkit. Would be good for CPEs if anyone already has CISSP or the like, I have started this class already and look forward to the content here moving into my new role at my job in the coming couple of weeks. Class just…
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Don't you love when your wife ports your number over to another carrier
While you have interviews and other business functions. I am so freaking pissed off. Wow Sorry had to vent....
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Excel Dropdown : List Worksheets ?!?
I have 100+ Worksheets in a document and apparently it is a pain in the neck to browse through them :D Is there a way to simply add a drop down to the first Worksheet simply listing the names of all the other ones so you can quickly jump to the one needed ?
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Switch port mapping
Can any one suggest a good free switch port mapping tool? I have tried ManageEngine OpUtils6 Switch port Mapper from netscan tools and kiwikat tools None of them seem to be very stable or complete so I dont want to pay out money for them. free or reasonable priced and working is what I want.
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Software License Key Management Question
I'm curious what people here might use to manage all their software license keys. I'm trying to find the best way to store them all on my PC and would like the list to be searchable and secure. I'm mostly interested in what I could use for my personal keys but also curious to know what you guys (and gals) use at work as…
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Help me get this issue resolved..enter here
Catchy title eh? Well I'm glad it was enough to lure you in. This thread will consist of user's issues that they may be experiencing with their current PC at home, at work, or any where of that nature. *If this has been created or one similar, my apologies* I created this thread because I, myself am expericing an issue on…
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Win8 Pro going up to 199.99 starting Feb 1st
So sales are below M$ expectations, so they are going to raise the cost - Want to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro? Do it this month or face paying up to $200 | TabTimes
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HUP office upgraded to 2013
I know many of you are probably able to take advantage of the HUP with your jobs, but I just received a notice that you can now get 2013 instead of 2010, just thought I'd let people know that can use the program. Microsoft Home Use Program - Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013. The software suite includes Word, Excel,…
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Anyone gotten a Nexus 4 lately?
I keep waiting for them to come back in stock so I can buy without contract. Just curious if anyone has received one lately.
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A couple neat tools
Saw these today and thought they're worth sharing. Chocolatey: Chocolatey Gallery Linux-like package manager for Windows. Kind of like a command-line ninite. ConEmu: conemu-maximus5 - Windows Console Emulator, Far Manager plugins - Google Project Hosting Tabbed CMD wrapper/emulator for Windows. Allows you to execute (for…
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Disable your Java - NOW
'was on the way back from lunch when NPR made a story about a vulnerability on Java 7 update 10 and earlier (that makes it applicable to every Java release to date). in short: Disable or uninstall your Java, like NOW! More info at the US CERT site for Vulnerability Note VU#625617.
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Server 2008R2 Server Core expert required
Ok have decided to take it back to basics. So I have server core setup with the following details, running in Virtual box with a bridged network connection. WORKGROUP: WORKGROUP HOSTNAME: CLOUD 192.168.1.5 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 ( DF G/W + DNS) On the Server core side I have used sconfig and have enabled remote access…
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RAID 1 advice
I need some PC help. On my Windows 7 box I've got two Seagate 500GB drives operating in RAID 1. I'm slowly running out of space so want to upgrade to at least 1TB. Is it possible for me to remove one of the old 500GB drives and put in a 1TB and have the data including the OS be copied over to the new drive? assuming this…
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Shields Up alternatives?
Any other websites besides Shield Up that can test your routers firewall capability? Didn't have much luck searching for alternatives. Maybe I am using the wrong search terms.
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problem on computer
all my computer icons have changed to window media centre. what should I do?
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OLD computer networking?
Hi Everyone, Silly question: what was the networking protocols in the 1960's and 1970's, you know, main frame computers and at NASA and whatnot. The kind of stuff you would see in the background of a JJ Abrams movie (or Fringe, or Lost, etc). Just wondering.
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The One Thing About Linux That Drives Me Nuts Lately
I have to keep apps open to copy via the clipboard. In that other all-too-common-desktop-OS, I can copy to clipboard and the data stays "persistent" until it is overwritten. Or maybe there's some setting I need to tweak. Thoughts?
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lab. server question
I have a PE2950 III with 4 146gb 15k sas drives. I am planning to run several vms for windows and linux. Would you do raid 10 or 5? Right now it is setup on 10, but im not sure if the 275gb is going to be enough. Maybe get 2 more drives? Yes, i have future plans for a NAS setup. Thanks
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Watchguard gurus: Licensing question
If anyone is familiar with these devices.... Can you use a Watchguard firewall once the Feature Keys expire (for features such as WebBlocker, spamBlocker, IPS, LiveSecurity, ApplicationControl, etc.)?? What I mean is, if you bought a used WG firewall off eBay or had one with a dead license (expired Feature Keys) could you…
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Project Ophelia
Get ready to have your mind blown! This looks very cool. Ophelia: This USB-Size Cloud Computer From Dell Is A Total Game Changer
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Video Games : TCP or UDP?
Does anyone know if games are TCP or UDP? Doesnt anyone have any examples. Just wondering.
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Good IT / Tech websites
Hey all, Can anyone suggest some good IT / Tech article websites that are work appropriate? I left my training book at home and I have no idea what to do with myself. Thanks!
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Magic Packet / Wake-On-LAN
Currently working with Magic Packets (Wake-On-LAN packets) in Scapy. First time I've ever really worked with them at the packet level. I managed to get it working, but noticed noticed that they only wake a system up for about 20 seconds. Does anyone know if there is some way I can modify the packet to wake up the system…
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Cisco looking into flaw with Linksys routers - Could give hackers root access
If this is true, this could be ugly - Cisco probes reported Linksys router flaw - Computerworld
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Real Life Mario Cart
Totally want to do this! See a Real-Life Mario Kart Race Complete With RFID Bananas, Power-Ups | Underwire | Wired.com
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Employee outsourced his own job to China, got busted.
Talk about a scammer! Employee Outsourced Programming Job To China, Spent Days Websurfing - Slashdot
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Referral Request ... from unqualified candidates
Happy New Year and much success for 2013! I've been asked recently to forward resumes to HR or hiring managers at either my current or previous employer. Initially I was okay with doing this based on surface knowledge of their background and even knowing one guy personally. I followed up by requesting a copy of their…
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Server 2012 as a daily driver?
Hey all, Just curious of what you guys think about deploying Windows Server 2012 as my main OS for my desktop computer. I have an interest in learning the OS to the point of certification and I think this would be a great way to get to know the ins-and-outs. Normally I use a dual boot or a VM, but I find it far too easy to…
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Crypto Course from Stanford Online
https://www.coursera.org/crypto/auth/welcome Enrollment is open!
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Server Core 2008 R2 Remote management
Hey having a dabble with Server Core 2008 R2. I have configured the I.P Address via sconfig and have allowed remote access currently the machine isn't on a domain or isn't acting as a DC currently it is part of the windows default Workgroup. Question is from Win XP how do I remote into it? and also for Win 7 is there a…
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A PSA about Spanned Volumes
Sounds like a great idea, doesn't it? You can take multiple drives with different storage sizes and fool Windows into thinking it is one big storage space. What could possibly go wrong? EVERYTHING! For the past two months, I have been using a spanned drive because I wanted to see how it would work. I have a 500GB 5400RPM,…
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Server 2008 R2 SP1 PerfMon Issue: 'the parameter is incorrect.'
I'm having an issue with PerfMon on our servers here at work. I was hoping that someone here might have the answer as my appeal on ServerFault has gone unheard. Here is the link to my SF question. Do you guys have any suggestions?
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Troubleshooting a slow network...
Hi all, So my question is, if users are complaining about the network being slow, what are some common troubleshooting steps? I've always based my troubleshooting on the going up the layer of the OSI model, but what are some pin-point advice you guys have? Reason it's in this section is because I've heard this question…
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Fiber Splicing?
Hi Everyone, Does anyone have any experience with fiber splicing? Is this a career path? Is there a cert for it? What is the most common job title for it? Career path? Thanks
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Pro-active Log Review Might Be A Good Idea
One of the funniest IT stories I've read :) Verizon Business Security Blog » Blog Archive » Case Study: Pro-active Log Review Might Be A Good Idea
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Visible ASCII - what OSI Layer?
Hi Everyone, What OSI layer is the lowest layer that written text can be viewed? How can this be viewed? Wireshark? Pardon, i am very novice and studying CCENT and this question popped into my head. Thanks!
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Dual Core - Hack All the Things
Just wanted to let you guys know that Dual Core came out with a new album recently. Pretty dang good. Of course our very own Remington Forbes is featured again. If you've never given them a listen, you really should. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUWHfh733Y
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Deep Packet Inspection
Any experts on that field ? What are the recommended materials to learn this technology ? What are your experiences through DPI and where it took you having a career on that ? Anything,small or big info will be appreciated...
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Cryptography
So I'm taking this cryptography class and it's kicking my butt. The math behind it is really crazy and finite math has been the highest level that I've competed at the university. Discrete math was something that I had to withdraw from. Does anyone have any helpful books that they can recommend to help me out?
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Exploit Development Workshop
Saw this on another forum and thought people might be interested. $100 bucks isn't too bad, just wondering about the level of skill required going in. http://strategicsec.com/2013/01/12/exploit-development-workshop/
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Red October malware
Looks like it has been in the wild for at least several years. Massive espionage malware targeting governments undetected for 5 years | Ars Technica
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General Networking Question.
I feel as though I have a decent grasp on how IP addressing works, but something must have slipped through my hands when I was going through the Network+ material. I'm curious as to how IP addresses resolve to clients through a network as it pertains to network security. Does each client (and/or device) in a corporate…
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Remote Access Solution?
I am looking to find a remote access solution so that I can log into my computer from home while at work. I understand there are variables that will have an effect on what I am trying to do. In the past I have used No-IP.com - Managed DNS - Free Dynamic DNS - Managed Email - 100% Uptime Guaranteed to setup my the…
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Is IT for You Challenge on Cisco.com
Hey all, Found *this* interesting little test on the Cisco website. Have a go at it. While it probably isn't practical, it was interesting for a few minutes.
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How secure is your password?
Fun little app that shows how fast your password can be cracked. I sent the link out to everyone at work, got more then a couple replies saying, "uh oh, guess I better change my password..." How Secure Is My Password?
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T1s and DS3s, leased lines versus internet access?
Hi Everyone, Off topic, general question: When an enterprise needs internet access, such as a t1 or ds3 to the demark, does that count as a leased line? PPP or Framelay? I guess i am just missing some retail terminology. For alot of bandwidth at a single location. Any responses would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Linux automation/config management options - Puppet, Cfengine, etc?
Has anybody worked with tools like Puppet, Cfengine or similar to assist with reducing time spent on configuration changes, package updates, etc? One of the projects I have on-going is trying to finalize a configuration to replace our branch office file/print servers with Linux servers, and eventually when one final…
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[Wallpapers]
Because I spent 12 hours slaving over this wallpaper, screen shots from the show, and placing the entire background on a red background just to make sure I got the shadow on the continents correct... Gundam 00 wallpaper! For yall with 30" monitors. More the merrier. Two versions: Mode 1 for Day-Time Mode 2 for…
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Republic Wireless
Anyone using Republic Wireless? Ran into an article that referenced them so I started to do some digging. Unlimited talk, text, and web for $20 bucks a month. Work pays my cell phone bill so I'm not really worried about it, but thought it was pretty cool. Have to use the phone they have, but still interesting. republic…
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How do i connect a 2600 cisco router to my home DSL connection?
It has a T1 WIC card and i plugged the ethernet cable that goes from my modem to the T1 card. I also applied a default route to point to the gateway. It still doesn't work.
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ISO images
Can an ISO image be used to repair boot errors?
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Software to create/test TCL scripts
Hi, anyone recommend any good programs to create TCL scripts with? I thought maybe visual studio or eclipse would support it but according to the list of languages it appears not? i notice active state produce a developer kit but its like $300. i have access to visual studio at uni so it would be ashame to have to fork out…
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Transitioning to an environment with old end of life equipment
Recently I transitioned to another position receiving some really janky equipment. Obviously not a deal breaker but the machines are old and slow. No dual monitor either, I am seriously considering bringing in another monitor from home. I have a spare 22 inch Dell just sitting around. Anyway I'm sure a lot of people have…
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Thinkpad T430 Windows Update Issue
So in the past year we've converted from Dell to Lenovo. Honestly, anyone thinking about making the switch I highly suggest it. A quick aside, we had a laptop with bad memory (found after running their hardware tool). I called, waited on hold for a little bit (nothing too bad) and was connected to someone in Georgia. He…
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Powershell to User Serial Number as Computer Name
I'm attempting to automate a couple of our processes and hoping Powershell can help (I really need to get the book and learn it). So I know how to pull the serial number: Get-WMIObject -Class "Win32_BIOS" -Computer computername | select SerialNumber Once it outputs the serial number, I want to take it and use it to name…
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TechNet question
Hey, I see a lot of people talking about gaining resources from TechNet prior to their exams but I am unsure what you guys mean. Are you talking about researching the subject via the TechNet library or is there a certification specific resource that I am missing? Thanks
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Office Help Issue
Ok, now this one has me really stumped. When our CFO goes to use the help function in Excel 2010 he gets a prompt saying the content has been restricted due to blah blah blah. Much like in IE9, he has to click "Allow restricted content" and then open the file for it to display properly. Anyone know how I can add the help…
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quick ? regarding PuTTY with SuperPuTTY
Hi guys, i've SuperPuTTY setup with PuTTY, but for some reason the session doesnt open within SuperPuTTY, and the session window (PuTTY) opens up by itself outside SuperPuTTY. (the PuTTY settings appear within superputty, just not the actual session). I've looked at the settings and the option to run in a single instance…
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Assembly Language
Any recommendations for good resources to learn Assembly? Thanks
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Contract Workers, How do you get into a house?
I know with the IT world there is a strong majority of people that work contract to hire jobs or strait contracting jobs. My wife and I are trying to get into a house as you might have deducted from the thread title. Anyways, we applied for a loan and were denied because of my current employment situation. I am on a…
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CBT Nuggets changes pricing?
So I was just about to purchase the CCNA:Security for 24 hours. It's the only one I can actually afford. So here's the problem: I can't find the 24 hour pricing anymore. The only prices I see are: 228, 948, and 1,188. Per Year. Yes. Per year. Mind you that for 228, you get Office. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook,…
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Password protect files/folders
Hello all, I wanted to know a good/well-known program (preferably free) that can password protect certain folders/files I do not want people to have free access to? (in case I am already logged in and did not lock). It has to work on the shortcuts as well. This is for my personal computer running Windows 7 x64. Does anyone…
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Disconnect network drive used for home directory
Recently there has been some problems where home drives are being mapped wrong. They should be mapped to [URL="file://\\server\folder\%username%"]\\server\folder\%username%[/URL] but for some users they are being mapped to [URL="file://\\server\folder"]\\server\folder[/URL] which then breaks dependancies that use the H:…
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Confused!
We don't usually do formal introductions. Just jump on in and start contributing. Welcome!
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Stored RDP Credentials when connecting to server in the domain *issues* ?
I don't know when this started, after a patch or servicepack etc. I just noticed that most times RDP sessions initially fail with a credential error. The credentials certainly work but when reconnecting, it fails regardless and you have to enter the password again. Is this a funny bug / a GP or something ? This is when…
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Chinese made switches anyone?
US nuke lab removes Chinese-made switches over security fears - U.S. News Interestingly, the H3C switches look very similar to the 3COM/HP switches here in the US. These companies have been sued a couple of times for patent infringement so it wouldn't shock me if they did rip off 3COM. My question is this, of all the…
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Fortinet Firewall Books
Hey all, We purchased Fortinet Firewalls for our new infrastructure. Are there any books that focus on Fortinet technology that I could read? I heard from colleagues that The fortinets come with a manaul called the Fortigate cookbook. Does it have labs? Is it good enough to become an expert on it in time? Thanks!
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Free (legal) copy of Photoshop / Creative Suite CS2
Grab Photoshop and CS2 For Absolutely Free Right Here The article suggests that adobe is tired of maintaining the activation servers for their 10 year old photoshop, so they are giving away the entire Creative Suite 2.
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Meraki delivering Wifi to Chelsea
So google is delivering the Chelsea neighborhood free wifi. Southwest Chelsea to Become First WiFi Neighborhood in Manhattan | Business Wire They mentioned that they used Sky Packets, when I went to their website I found that sky-packets uses Meraki as their hardware. Wireless Hardware Solutions | Sky Packets
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Good freeware ISO Bunrer
I need a good freeware ISO burner that works under Win7. I have tried a few, and none of them seem to work. So if anyone has a good one in mind, I am all ears. This is for a one time project, so I dont want to spend any $$ on a commercial product.
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Broadband UK provider experince
Easy one, I have decided to change from Virgin as to be honest there service is pants. They have reset there super hub router more times than I care to remember, and the wireless on it is truly terrible! there response to me was to put it in to modem mode and attach my own router. Any company who supply's equipment and…
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Is blog.comptia.org a known malware distributor?
I got an email from comptia in my gmail account and google marks it as malware . Looks bad for being a security certification provider.
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Password manager
I'm looking for a good free password manager. What type of password manager do you guys use and any good recommendations? Thanks
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DoD Signs Windows 8 Licensing Deal
Looks as if the department of defense has jumped on the Windows 8 bandwagon. A $600 million dollar contract with Microsoft has been signed for the utilization of Office 2013, SharePoint 2013 and Windows 8. Defense.gov News Article: DOD Awards First Joint Licensing Agreement US Department of Defense signs three-year, $617…
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Boot Error.
Issues like this make me realize how much more hands-on experience I need with troubleshooting. The issues I face on my own systems tend to be the hardest to fix. I just installed Backtrack 5 on a completely empty SSD in my system, which is one of 3 drives. Installation went fine. But now, on boot, I am unable to choose…
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TE Meetup in Colorado?
I saw a meet up for SC and I thought it would be a good idea for us Coloradans. In the last month or so, I have come across at least 4-5 people from Colorado and it would be fun to meetup. Sooo...who is all from Colorado? Any idea on when and where we should meet?
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Convenient ways to audit the Windows firewall
Does anyone know of any ways to conveniently audit the Windows firewall rules set by netsh/firewall control panel AND GPO? I've got a powershell script that will allow me to edit the rules set locally (by netsh/firewall control panel), but the big problem is that it won't grab the rules set by local GPO/domain GPO - which…
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Let's have some CES 2013 threads!
Since CES 2013 is about to begin, I think we need some discussion threads for it. I'm thinking one for Laptops, one for desktops, and another for mobile stuff. Anyone interested in discussing the newest tech products?
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Learn IPv6 by drinking a beverage
Can think of some other great topics this would work for too - Amazon.com: The Obviously Large IPv6 Mug Large Mug by CafePress: Kitchen & Dining
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What kind of business class firewalls do you guys prefer?
I am looking at replacing an old ISA firewall as well as some little small office routers. The small office routers will be at branch offices, and a couple more at the main office that do some port forwarding for some hosted websites. The ISA at the main office serves about 100 people, while the branches serve about 20…
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video hosting server
Any suggestions for streaming video via a web server. I want the server to display a list of video file on the server and allow play back through the web browser. Video on server are various format so is there any way to transcode server side to standardised formate that all clients would be able to view? The server…
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Which certification should i get next?
I already have CCNA. I was either thinking about going to CCNA:Security, CCNP or MCITP. I am at help desk right now and we do a mixture of networking (cisco, forinet, sonic wall, netgear), system admin (windows server), exchange, citrix and vmware.