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Open Source Tool for User Registration
I'll be doing some tests of a web application and part of it will involve testing user registration. I was wondering if anyone knew of an open source tool that would simulate this and fill in all the required information then move to the next step in the process. Thanks in advance!
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netflix on linux
yep, finally came to be ... well at least on ubuntu based systems, ive tested it on mint 13 sudo apt-add-repository ppa:ehoover/compholio sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install netflix-desktop works very well so far. this was one of the major reasons i still had windows around on my laptops main link…
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android app
someone know what is a good or more pupular software (easy , No-Coding) for create app for android device.
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Dealing with the opposite sex at work
For the people here that work with attractive women, what are some of your TIPS on dealing with it. I've been use to only seeing a bunch of IT guys or working from home. Recently I've been going on site and I notice them and they notice me. It wasn't a big deal until I worked with this one woman now she always sends me…
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HP ProCurve 4000m & 8000M Fault Indicator
Hi again,troubled guy here again.Just yesterday while i was in the server room,i realised my HP Procurve 4000M in one of the cabinet was blinking indicating that there is a fault in it.I ignored it,hoping its nothing serious.Few hours later,the IT Manager came in and noticed it and thats when i have to invistigate to see…
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Which Language to Learn (Non-Programming)
Hey all, I had been curious of everyone's opinion for a while now, but I didn't want to hi-jack the Rosetta Stone thread that is running so I created this. What is everyone's opinion on the best language to learn? Japanese, Spanish, Russian, etc, etc. I will assume that all responses include English as already learned…
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Opinions of Rosetta Stone
I am sure many of you are aware of Rosetta Stone, the software that offers immersion-based language learning. I am currently using it to learn German, as that has been one of my long-time desires. My question is directed towards those that has seriously undertaken the task of learning a new language and have used Rosetta…
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Need advice on desk layout
I need to rethink my desk. Currently I have a 27" wide screen and a 22" wide screen. I'm using the 27" as my main screen then have the 22" off to the side. Switching between the 2 different sizes is hard on my eyes. So I could just get another 27" and go that route. Or I could get 3 24" for the same price as the extra 27".…
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Anyone know of a program that would detect pinout of remote end of cable?
I can't find the specs for my cable modem anywhere but I suspect it's not able to properly establish a connection with my 1721 and 2950 because of MDI-X... I cannot find any doc that details what pins my modem ethernet port tx/rx on. Can anyone suggest a program that would give me this info? That way I can make a cable to…
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New Year's resolutions?
For those of you like me that make New Year's resolutions (and maybe shouldn't) what are yours? Me: 1. Finally finish the CCNA 2. Move up to some sort of networking role, whether administration or NOC. I know for one hate to make them because I feel I'm likely not to achieve them. Goals are good things though if we don't…
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how to start the Nexus 7010 Switch?
Anyone knows? i started Nexus 5010 Switches though, i need to open the 7010. Need help for this. Problem is not power supply with redundancy but only one cable seems loose. Still no sign of LEDs on the front. Why not? Found the answer. I forgot to pull the power switch from standby to on.
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iPhone vs Andriod
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IE 10 forum bug
Anyone else using IE10 with Windows 8 notice that the return (enter) function doesn't work when posting? Works fine in compatibility mode. I see similar complaints from various forums across the interwebz. Don't bother suggesting I get rid of my POS browser and use Chrome. Nothing against Chrome, but I stick with IE since…
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Spooler Subsystem App encountered an issue, needs to close
Ok, this one has been a PITA since last week. I have an office that has two XP machines, one prints through the other. All of a sudden they are getting this issue ref above. I tried some stuff remotely on Thurs, then drove out (since it was close to home and I could then just be that much closer at the end of the day).…
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Difference between gpedit.msc and secpol.msc
Just wondering if there are any differences between using gpedit.msc of secpol.msc when configuring local GPOs. The reason I ask is that there are several registry keys that determine if a given setting is set, or in effect (which can make it a headache when performing a system audit)... As a quick example, the following…
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WHat is better in the real world? (windows server question)
Login script in netlogon or shared drives through GPO preferences?
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Looks like I will be without cable for a while....so...
AT&T came by yesterday, this is after Comcast disconnected my service. The reason was a break in the coax line between my unit and the CO. Of course my HOA **** it back on me (I live in a condo), so AT&T can't establish service. They did offer me to go through the CAT 3 (analog line), but I really need the coax fixed so I…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year everyone! I wish you all the most successful year so far in your career, personal life, and of course cert-wise. May 2013 be everything you hope it to be! Johan
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XBOX 360 family code
Hi I set one of these up Christmas day with 1234 but now it will not accept it, also I do not remember setting a secret question because this too must have changed as I would never have the question "what is your favourite fictional character" suffice to say I do not know this either I have tried several button…
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what can i read about WAN excelorators
I just heard of this first time today, need to do a little reading, what can you reomend?
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Which ebook reader app are you using?
So I'm looking to start consolidatingmy IT books. I love having the real thing, but I live in New York sospace for multiple bookshelves isn't feasible for me. I've testdrove the Kindle app, Google Play Books, and Safari seem pretty muchthe same with Safari having a bent to IT books. What are you guysusing to get your…
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Using a switch on home network with no router?
I know this is an odd question, but I know I can get an answer here. I have a Cisco 3500XL that I want to use for my home network, but I want to move my wireless router that currently serves that purpose. I have a fiber connection at home that terminates outside into regular Cat 5e cable. I know the switch can be set up to…
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CAPM or PMP, which do i sit for?
I have less than the required hours managing/leading Projects for me to be eligible for the PMP exam, but enough for me to enrol for the CAPM examination. However i just completed a comprehensive course in Advanced Strategic Project Management from Villanova University and I already have more that 200 hours of training -…
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How did you find your passion?
I know TechExams is full of passionate users. I'm just wondering what made you passionate for what you are doing now, and what makes you passionate now? I'm trying to get an idea where a lot of you are coming from. I know I've lurked in a lot of threads and read about people getting passionate about networking,…
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iPad network diagrams
Is there any good apps for drawing network diagrams on the iPod? I don't expect a viso replacement. But some thing that you could drag and drop icons and connection when doing brain storming sessions with a client/user to show ideas and concepts?
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JPG, Word, Excel to PDF converter and back again?
I've been looking for a decent PDF converter, to and from PDF files. I downloaded Primo PDF but seems to be rubbish. Does anyone know of any good converters? being able to add a watermark and password would be nice too.
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vslm addressing
I please need help to use vslm to assign addresses to five sites with 600, 300, 100, 30 and 20 hosts. The IP addresss to be used is 172.16.0.0/24
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CBT videos and ipad
I have multiple cd's that I have purchased in the past and would like to watch a few on the new ipad i was lucky enough to get for Christmas. Very disappointing to find out this is not feasible. Any work around to this? I think from now on I'm going with Trainsignal just for this fact....
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Why doesn't the floppy drive show up in Disk Management?
The D drive is there, so why not the A drive as well? I've used it, so I guess that means it's formatted.
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Lack of Apple around here?
Hey all, I have noticed that there isn't ever much talk about Apple on the forums. Just curious if anyone uses the products / goes for the certs or if most people see Apple in a poor light like I do. I will keep my opinion tame, as I know some people really do like the products, but to me it seems like Apple is always last…
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Question about DMZ to second router
Hi everybody, first site setup: (Internet) -> (Verizon(Not a routed bridge)) -> cisco small business router -> Switch So today I had a problem from a client and basically they have a DVR and the DVR guy went into the verizon box and put a dmz host of 192.168.1.69 (the cisco router ip it pulls from the verizon box) and as a…
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What magazines do you subscribe to?
For me I get pc & tech authority hard copy each month(Australian). Currently looking for a good Linux magazine if one exist as I'm starting to dip my toe into the water so to speak. What do you guys subscribe to?
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Watches
i'm about 15 yrs in my IT career. i've constantly increased my salary each year and now i'm looking to invest in a solid timepiece. i've always purchased watches that were in the $50-200 range and none of these watches have had longevity. my g-shock is a tough watch, but doesn't work in some consulting settings. i'm…
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Scripting a Website Transaction
All, Not sure if any tool does this. But we have a third party payment company that provide a diagnostic web site to us. Essentially type in username/password and check the service and it returns up or down as an jsp page. Are you aware of any scripts or tools to create a synthetic transaction and report the results back…
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Linux Administrator/Hardening/Optimization books
Hi, I've been looking to learn more about Linux and have found several books on the matter, but nothing that in depth on the subject. I wanted to get a few recommended books that can benefit a "newbie" in the long run. Thanks.
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CompTIA Good For Life holders
Just wanted to let you know, if you have any interest in participating in the CE program, you have until December 31st, 2012. Those interested in DoD jobs may want to consider enrollment in the program. This allows you to avoid needing to take the test again, and can submit Continuing Education Credits to keep your exam…
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Fail!
I'm just writing some Cisco scripts in notepad and I found myself trying to use Cisco ? help option after a command in notepad! Time for a break I think.
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DHCP Lease Time
Hi All, Merry Christmas to those who were celebrating it. On a DHCP Scope, the lease duration. If for example, it was set to 6 days, does this mean that if a PC is shutdown for say 1 week, will its IP address not be released until 6 days after the shutdown? Thanks
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Patch managment tool needed
Ok I need a tool to trigger my Wsus install's I don't want to log in to every server, I must use WSUS, and I want to remotely trigger the patches from a single console based off of groups hopefully. I am allowed to spend money on the solution. I've seen all the solutions that involve scheduled tasks, but these don't seem…
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Merry Christmas to all my fellow TE members!
I want to wish everyone and their family a very Merry Christmas.
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Networking in the real world book
I'm sure I read something a while ago on the forum about a networking book. It wasn't for certifications though and was for more of "the real world". I've had a google search but don't recognize it. Anyone know what I'm on about?
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Good use of spare parts
Found this online in an article, and I thought a clever use for the upcoming holidays!
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Houston vs Chicago Dilemma
So Chicago vs Houston I want to move to Houston. Lower cost of living, translates to more money in my pockets. I want to buy a home by 2015, and in Houston housing is almost 50-60% less. I wouldn't live in the city of Houston, but a suburb like Woodlands or Sugarland, so that would make the violence and crime factor even…
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Dear Santa. . .
. . . I wish for an Elitebook for Christmas. At least an I3, even used will do. And a version of Linux that won't crash when surfing Flash-heavy pages. And maybe that Brisco County DVD box set.
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Is Windows 8 family and/or Windows Server 2012 significantly differ
from Windows 7 and/or Server 2008 and earlier, in terms of internal Windows structures? Thanks.
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USB drive problem on Windows XP
hey got a laptop with windows XP when I log on as the local administrator and plug in a USB drive some times it finds the drive other times it will not see the drive, when I log on to the network as an administrator the USB drive is recognised and goes through and asks if you want to load drivers and then works. So my…
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Does anybody use Sandboxie?
Sandboxie - Sandbox software for application isolation and secure Web browsing Does anybody use Sandboxie? Does it increase web browsing safety? I saw that you could install applications in the Sandboxie. I read about this in the ISSA a magazine, and it look very interesting, but the article itself was highly technical.…
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General Application Question.
When applying for a position posted to craigslist, would one post the cover letter in the body of the email, or provide a brief introduction and provide the cover letter in an attachment?
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Prometric Voucher Question
Hey all, Quick question for you guys. I have just signed up for my 70-680 and applied a Second Shot voucher to the order. I do not see it listed anywhere and the web site did not give any confirmation that it was applied. Is this normal or should I call Prometric? Thanks.
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CompTIA Practice Exams NO help.
Just giving a review to any who may be using one of these guides to study for an upcoming exam. I don't recommend it. I thought they would help, but I found out that I wasted a lot of time studying what essentially turned out to be irrelevant material. I did pass my 220-701, but I'm sure that having studied from the…
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Free ESXi Free Backup
All, Helping a buddy out who works at a small shop. They have two ESXi free servers running a total of about 10 VMs. Any free (they have 0 dollars) solutions scripts? Hacks anything you would recommend. Their current system is the guy logs in every Monday morning and manually copies the VMDKs to a local SATA disk they…
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Slow access to Office files on a Linux server...
Just a quick question for you all. Recently upgraded a user to Windows 7 and Office 2010. Now whenever she tries to access a Word or Excel file from our Linux server it is extremely slow, and even slower for saving. I thought it might be Offices "File Validation", but I can't find any sign of it being installed in…
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I need a script to silently and remotely uninstall all versions of java
Hi All, I need a script to silently and remotely uninstall all versions of java. I Have tried google but can't find anything that works. Anyone have one to hand? This is for Windows Xp 34\64 and Windows 7 32\64 Thanks, D
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Duh Moments
We all have them, working on a computer problem for a time and it finally dawns on you that it is something simple you overlooked. Had one yesterday... User comes to me and says his laptop made a very loud beeping noise. I turn it on and there is no noise, but did see a message about the OS recovering from a serious error.…
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Server 2003 Standard 32 Bit retail iso *urgent*
Don't worry, not asking for a key but does anyone has a retail copy of Server 2003 Standard for me which could be uploaded or is ready to be downloaded ?? Sitting here at a server which went poof and didn't realise it has a retail version installed so I cannot use our SPLA media (which is VLK)
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Tomcat 6 or 7 RPM install
Hello all, I might just need something to eat but I cannot find a rpm install for Tomcat 6 or 7. Could anyone assist? Thanks.
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Monitoring Bandwidth
Has anyone got much experience on using PRTG to monitor bandwidth usage, and to also check what systems / services is using the bandwidth? I have the software but no experience on using it. Is it easy enough to configure?
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Anyone user usetnet here?
Is it ok to talk about this kind of thing? If so has anyone ever set up their own usenet indexer?
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Conferences for ERP comparison?
Hello all I have been tasked with finding some conference to attend that offers a comparison of ERP options. My immediate thought was gartner, but it doesn't look like anything is coming up in the next 12 months. Any others out there? Thanks! John
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Help needed in connecting ISDN BRI line to PRI line
I need help with ISDN Configuration. Any help will be appreciated as i am stuck here for a long long time. I am trying to connect an ISDN PRI to BRI interface on different locations. I am pasting the running configuration of both the routers as well as the debug isdn q931 outputs for both the routers. Please help me with…
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Strange Windows gateway problem
Hi Scratching my head with this one, PC drops its gateway on boot or on change of NIC setting causing NIC to reset Optiplex 790 Windows 7 64-bit Yellow triangle on system tray icon so has a connection to network or else it would be red X CMD - ipconfig release and renew restores gateway every time IP is reserved by its MAC…
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Have you gone to Mechanical Keyboard yet?
I've been using this Mechanical keyboard for a little while and I can tell the difference. I don't get fatigued while typing as I did - It feels almost effortless to type. Using the keyboard at the CLI, and typing up two sets of notes (Don't ask) it's pretty awesome. I should've done it before! ...Although, I wouldn't…
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Security Question
Hello, I have just started a new company and it would seem that network security is less of a priorty then in my last job. However as I was invloved a lot in security in my last postion and that why my boss said i got the job. I have been there for a month and one of the Outside access lists on the firewalls permits ICMP…
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Studying at the Gym
So recently I've decided to actually use my gym membership. I took my book with me. It's a bit awkward. Actually, writing is next to impossible: Does anyone else study at the gym? If so, how do you have to do it?
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What is a PCIe card?
Do you plug things into it or what?
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Pearson IT Book of the week - Security Fundamentals
Anyone familiar with this one? I know its only 10 bucks, but wonder if its worth it at that price for a good overall read? $9.99 eBook Deal of the Week | Pearson IT Certification
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Samsung Phones, Tablet susceptible to Android Attack
Looks like S II, S III, Note and Galaxy Tab are all vulnerable Samsung: Exynos 5 processors are vulnerable to serious attack | TechRepublic
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Motivation: How do you maintain a high level?
Well the title says it all. From time to time, my motivation always flags without doubt. A main issue i have always found as a key issue is boredom at work. This always has a rolling effect on me and can cause de- motivation and a lack of interest. How do you guys maintain a high level of motivation to perform well in your…
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Web Applicatoin Help (linux) - unknown command: war
Hello all, I am trying to complile code with jython and I have all the required copoments installed (jython, django, tomcat, etc). However, whenever I run the following /usr/local/jython/bin/jython manage.py -war I get the following error; unkown command: war any assistance would be greatly appreciated it.
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update your root hints
d.root-servers.net is moving from 128.8.10.90 to 199.7.91.13 on January 3. The new address is already active so you can change now, but the old address will be going away around June 2013. nanog: Advisory
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Cisco 6509 problem
Hi guys, Got a 6509, with a sup2ge supervisor card. It's layer 3 capable. First thing is, could somebody please, please explain to me why the console port connection does not take me through to the cisco IOS software, rather from the show version command and show running config it says that the image is a "sup" image? The…
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[Review] Canless Air System O2 Hurricane Computer Duster
Welcome to my review of the "Canless Air System O2 Hurricane Computer Dust." It's a long name, one I had to look up for this review. We men and women have fought over dust for many years. It covers our computers, gaming systems (NES), haze our monitors and reminds us that everything turns to dust. There is a much more dire…
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A Hypnotic Timelapse Video of a Supercomputer Being Built - Australia
Cool Video of a Supercomputer being built in Australia. Then I started wondering if any TE Member in Australia had the Privilege of working on such an amazing job. Seeing as there are really amazing people on this forum from Australia, It would be worth a shot. Anyway, here's a cool video of it A Hypnotic Timelapse Video…
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DreamHack Network
The DreamHack Network - YouTube For those of you interested in gaming or the esports scene I thought this video was kind of interesting. The networking team from DreamHack talks about how they setup the network for their events. It would have been nice if the video got into more technical details as I am still relatively…
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Console Switch? Managing a network remotely...
What devices are commonly used to monitor networks remotely? We'd like to have what I believe is refered to as an OOB (Out of Band) monitoring system which we'd be able to remotely connect to our equipment (firewalls, switches, etc.) via console in the event that there is a networking problem and rebooting the device or…
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Anyone here from NY?
If so i think it is a good idea to start a "NY club" to help each other out in the IT industry.
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Best tablet for Working
Well im a field postsale engineer and also presales engineer For me is really essencial that it brings windows compatibility as i need all my stuff i need on them... So androids does not really work for me neither IPADS(thats a personal opinion) Anyways i gave it a try to Dell Latitude 10. As i liked the docking station…
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Network Engineering Question
What are some r&s protocols you implement on your network? WAN? LAN? I know that a good network engineer should always keep in mind things like reliability, scalability, redundancy, etc, but what are other good practices when designing a network?
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2
anyone have this phone? I currently have a Windows Phone, and I do still like my windows phone, but I am with Sprint, and so far they have yet to announce a WP8 handset... so, I don't know if I love Windows Phone enough to switch carriers for it..... if nothing comes up in the early 2013, I may be looking at a different…
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How do you balance Work, Family and Certifications
I am finding myself slowly not caring about certs and just working and dealing with family issues, I haven't cracked a book/PDF in about 4 months.. I am just not as motivate as I once was, I have a good job now that I like, but I know now that I have a good job all I have to do is wait until I get a year+ before I can move…
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Microsoft Security Compliance Manager vs Local Security Policy (secpol.msc)
A few questions for some of TE's Windows Gurus... I know that using MS Security Compliance Manager (SCM) audits a machine's local group policy against a SCM baseline... So, my questions: 1. How does the Local Security Policy management console affect/interact with Local Group Policy? 2. Is it overly redundant to set a…
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Home lab trouble
Hi All, In my lab I have a couple servers (running off VM) - but the problem is that one day after the servers were left on (usually they are shut off each night) the other computers mine and the other laptops/workstations the family uses started getting IP addresses from my servers. I was just wondering how do i go about…
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Password strategy
Interesting article on password cracking on Ars, the comment section is well worth reading as well for additional insight. 25-GPU cluster cracks every standard Windows password in <6 hours | Ars Technica What kind of strategy do you all use to protect your online accounts? Seems like you can take a few steps to really…
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Nexus 7 vs IPad Mini for E-book reading
As the title states; What do you guys would be better out of the two for use as an E-Book reader to read textbooks? Also might use the device for web browsing other light computing tasks, however the primary use will be to use as an E-Book reader. All comments will help, Cheers.
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Paragon Home & Home Office software today on for 12.12 !
Here's the link if anyone is interested in picking up some of their products. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/buy-paragon-bestsellers-for-home-home-office-for-just-12-12-through-makeuseof-today-only/ - There now the link is good.
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laptop bag
i got a new to me 13.3 in laptop and i need a bag for it, i looked around and the smallest i can find thats a real bag is for qa 15.4 in laptop what brands do yall use? most of the time i just toss laptops in a reusable store bag but this one is gonna eb used at work, that just wouldn't be right
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Inexpensive tablet recommendation - anyone?
Better half has decided that all the nieces and nephews need a tablet for Christmas. Ipads are out, Kindle Fire is a possibility. Mind you, these rug rats are 6-10 yrs old. So if anyone has had any luck with some of the lesser known tablets, I would appreciate knowing which ones you found worked ok.
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Cisco Anyconnect and iPads
Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone else has seen or resolved this issue. I've been crawling around on the Apple and Cisco forums and opened a Cisco TAC case without much help. No one can seem to figure out why this is happening. So my company wants to buy iPad minis for some of the executives to VPN in and use Jabber with.…
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Small business backup solution
I've been consulting for a small business throughout the year (3 computers) and the owner is wanting to have a backup solution setup. He's wanting the computers backed up and saved to a computer offsite (at his home) because the last person that did IT work for him put their backups in the cloud and never told them where…
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Microsoft Cloud Offering
I've been doing a lot of cloud research and I live in a Microsoft dominated area. Any suggestions on reading material for the general strategy and cloud related products offered by Microsoft? Office 365, Azure, etc.
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Cisco UCS C210 setup didn't find any hard disk drive!
Hey dudes, at work we are trying to install a software on this machine. it boots successfully. No power issue. No memory issue. However, when it comes to windows setup on the blue screen, it displays error message "setup didnt find any hard disk drive" even though hdd meets the requirements and displays solid green. what…
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Droid Bionic Saga!
It has a happy ending, but first the crappy parts. I've had my Droid Bionic for a little over a year now and for the most part I've liked it. One problem that developed within a few weeks was I would completely lose my data connection. I'd ultimately find out that the issue was with switching from 4G to 3G. I would…
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iPad Remote Support
I know we've had a couple of topics on iPads and I figured I'd throw my question into the mix. We have a lot of customers who are purchasing iPads and wanting to connect to various company services (Citrix, Exchange, etc). Now we've explained the various security risks involved with the device getting lost or stolen, but…
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Recommended router for a home network
I've been reading the reviews but I would rather just ask the professionals on this board ;) We can run up to 7 devices on the network at any given time. This may be a issue with the available bandwidth, but the router is so old I think the problem is with the router. Thoughts and recommendations? Thanks
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Router selection
Hello guys, i need your suggestions for small business router. On paper everything looks okay but experience differs a lot. Especially a lot of devices have problems with their firmwares. what are your suggestions for a router. which has: IPSec, l2tp,PPTP, integrated firewall,good QoS management + 2xWan. IDS/IDP could be…
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Is it the end of PC era?
There has been a lot of talk in the business world about the replacement of PCs with tablets and smartphones. That may be true for consumers, but I'm reluctant to make that judgement about the corporate world; tablets are expensive and not practical for workers who may resist change. Is your company moving away from PCs?
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Raspberry Pi as a Web Server
I sent my friend Jeremy Morgan my Raspberry Pi because I knew I wouldn't have time to play around with it. He really ended up diving into it and popped out the following two articles on his site. The first article was featured on Lifehacker which is pretty cool. I know TE had a thread going about Raspberry Pi before and a…
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What are you getting your wife (or significant other) for Christmas?
Since this is the O/T forum, and it's that time of year, I was wondering what others are getting their wives (or significant other) for Christmas... To start things off, I'm planning to get mine a few items off of Etsy, as well as a few CDs and books. I figure there will be a good amount of practical and amusing in my gift…
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Anyone here from Miami?
Saw a post for the NY area, figured i might just do a Miami area. No matter how it happens, networking is networking! Im in the North Miami Beach area but working in Fort Lauderdale.
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TechNet vs DreamSpark?
I am just curious what the difference is between TechNet and the DreamSpark Premium account provided to me by my school. DreamSpark will allow me to download applications and OS images for free. Just wanting to know if a TechNet account is still worth the cost if I get all the downloads for free anyway. Thanks