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Whats the best food for eating at the keyboard?
Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done
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Computer for a Child
My son just turned 3. We're finding that he is becoming more and more comfortable using a computer, and we're considering getting him one of his own. Just curious, those of you that have children, at what age did you get your kids their own computers? MS
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Moral: read the fine print on all certifications
It's an old one:
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Books or Nook or Kindle?
Ive been thinking of buying the Nook Color so i can upload all my PDF files to Nook and carry it anywhere. What do you guys think? Any comments about Nook vs Kindle vs reading from a book? Thanks
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i'd love to say hi to everyone however no section for it
As a new member, i say hi basically. However, i couldn't see any introduction part in the forum for newbies.
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Determining your interests
I couldn't think up a good title. The wife wants to get into IT, but has next to 0 non-user computer experience. She's been struggling with the books I have (what I used for my CCENT/CCNA). I've pointed out to her that she needs to decide what area of IT she's interested in before beating herself against material that she…
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Quirky Amazon.com Seller issue
This issue is more than a little infuriating. My wife was selling one of my IT books on Amazon and somehow (believe it or not) Amazon allowed two people to buy the same book. I double and triple checked her account to make sure she didn't list it twice. Not only is the book not listed twice, but the second purchaser…
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Duke Nukem Forever
Its only taken 14 years of development but Duke Nukem Forever is being released on May 3 2011 (Prolly NSFW for most people). I'm still in shock.
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Cell Internet Service
I looking into moving away from traditional cable/dsl internet access. What providers have the best internet service using their cell networks? ATT/Virgin Mobile/Verizon etc.?? Keep in mind, I am not interested in phone bundles and all that jazz ;) Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
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10 day free trial to every Microsoft Press book
I was poking around Microsoft's webpage, and I saw this page. https://www.microsoft.com/learning/books/ereference/trial/default.aspx It is a 10 day free trial to every book in Microsoft's complete e-reference library. Not sure how many books that is, but it sounds like a lot. I'll probably take advantage of this when I…
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Need recommendation for a network toner
I have some mislabeled wall jacks that I'm having a hard time locating. I searched newegg and CDW for network toners to try to find these jacks on the punch panels, or in a switch...but there are several, and I dont see any reviews. Anyone have personal experience with one they would recommend?
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HDI Support Center Analyst - Passed!
A little off topic, and not particularly technical, but my employer is requiring everyone in the Support Center to get it. Since I work part-time on the phones, and the rest of my week as a sys admin, I figured it couldn't hurt. Anyway, passed this morning with a 95%.
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Newly created files do not show on mapped drive
We have a folder on a windows 7 pc shared with 3 users mapped to it. The issue we are having is that if one user puts a file in the folder it does not appear to the other users for a few minutes. They can refresh windows explorer, close out and go back into it, disconnect and reconnect the mapped drive and it still takes a…
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Ping and tracert problem
So I having this issue with ping and tracert stuff. I am getting a weird output from both commands. It keep routed to the IP address 192.168.1.3. I check the host file but I don't see the address 192.168.1.3 there. ping:C:\Users\Quis>ping wwww.techexams.net -tPinging wwww.techexams.net [63.251.179.13] with 32 bytes of…
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Sysadmin resources
I was wondering what everybody here in the forums uses for resources outside of TE. I have sort of taken over the role of sysadmin and am looking for a community that is as good as this one, geared towards daily sysadmin stuff/advice/tips and tricks, etc. It seems like I learn something here every day and want to add to my…
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No more IPv4 addresses
Everyone panic! Get your IPv6 studying in gear No more IPv4 addresses
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Laser Printer
I am looking for an all-in-one laser printer that can fax, copy, print, scan. I am going to use this at my home. Also, it has to be a network type printer, so that everyone that is connected to my network can send their print job to the printer, and for scanning documents. The reason I'm looking for a printer because I am…
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Microsoft Talk Radio?
Talk TechNet Anyone listen in on this yet?
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Never let your kids on Ebay! LOL.
Technolog - Seven-year-old boy buys fighter jet on eBay
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Matrix runs on Windows XP
This was a good laugh one of my co-workers sent me Matrix Runs on Windows XP Check it out
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Firewall recommendations
Here is the story; my client needs to replace their Watchguard Core 1250e firewall with something that is newer and performs a little better. Normally I have no say in this and they would just end up with an XTM 510 because we are WG partners. However, for this client I am the complete boss of IT, so I may be able to…
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Script help needed.
HI I would like some ideas, What I want to do is to produce a simple program that will auto create some script for me. Now I was thinking of using Access but this is a bit of an over kill I think and would rely on the user having access installed on there PC. So I was wondering how else to do it. It boils down to this, I…
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Powershell script to change case
Hi all, I've got a bit of an issue I'm trying to figure my way around but think I will need your assistance. I started learning powershell yesturday for our virtualcenter and really like it. Today someone comes to me with a problem which I think can be fixed with powershell but a bit of expert advice wouldn't go amiss. We…
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Mark your calendar - 22 Feb 11 - Win 7 Sp1
Microsoft sets Feb. 22 as Windows 7 SP1 public launch - Computerworld
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Remote Administration Proggy
I am looking for a freeware or open source program similar to visionapp or Royal TS (Remote Desktop Client | Royal TS). Been using the plain old remote desktop and it's getting pretty old typing out ip addys. Came here for help for certs so I figure you guys/gals have already been there, done that. What do all of you use?
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Question for the web guys
I dont think we have many web developers out there, but I'll ask anyway. We're about to deploy a website/web application that probably needs to handle about 20k concurrent users. My question is, where is the bottleneck in terms of how many users can connect? IIS? SQL? Server itself? We have IIS7 in W2k8. Database is on…
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Setting up a new Information Assurance program...
So, I'm setting up a new IA program at work... and I need a little help. I've been doing INFOSEC/COMPUSEC/COMSEC work for the last 5 or so years... but I've transitioned away from an established organization and joined a group that is still very new... and thus there aren't a lot of programs and policies in place. So, with…
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Automatic solution to wake me up?
I am looking for solution to my problem. Any advice is welcome. Case. Every night at 1am and 1:30 am I get the emails with the reports from 3 different countries. Depending on the report status I have to do; 1. Report says "Everything is OK". Forward an email. Happens 3/4 of the time 2. Report says "Not everything is OK".…
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IPv6 - ugh ...
... Does anyone know a good book or CBT which covers IPv6 which also makes sure it is easily digestible? We bought a few books but most require already some knowledge so most of it reads as if it is Chinese :)
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Recovery Software
Been searching for ages for some kind of software that will recover a folder that has been accidently moved by a user, not sure if there is anything out there that will do this and also show you who moved the folder. I dont want to go down the audit route as i have thousands of files. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Licensing woes
I was recently handed software licensing. What a PITA!! Worst task ever I say! Anywho, any of you pro's out there have any good advice? Where do you start when it seems like nobody else ever has? Once you've started, how do you stay organized? Do you use inventory software? I'm working on inputting data into Lansweeper;…
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Old but cheap hardware sell
GearXS - Computer Components , Peripherals, Accessories free shipping! If you are looking for some lab equipment there is some decent deals. The server for $350 seems like a good deal to me.
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What name is this?
I was applying for a job and in the vacancy ad it had the recuiter's name 'Bansrii'. Usually in my cover letter, if I don't know the name I put 'Sir or Madam'. If they do mention the recruiter's name, I put Mr or Ms. I'm annoyed to be held up by this: Is Bansrii a male or female name? And how would I title the cover letter?
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Nerds vs. Jocks
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8535/jordangates.jpg
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Anyone root a NookColor yet?
Read an article on this, looks relatively painless. Once it is done, do you still have the WI-FI intact, and the 3G, or do you loose the 3G upon rooting?
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Super Bowl XLV Predictions
Who will win Super Bowl XLV? Pittsburgh Steelers or Green Bay Packers?
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Opinion: Public Library Internet Filtering
I'm trying to pull together some thoughts from different groups on the topic of filtering public library internet. Specifically, should access to internet on Public Library computers be filtered unless you (assuming 18 or older) ask to have unfiltered access? I've spoken to Librarian's about it and most seem to side with…
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Reading...
So I was thinking of getting Routing TCP/IP Volume I. Just because everyone claims it's a must read. That being said I see the first edition SOO cheap. I was thinking snagging it, worth it at all? Or should I man ip and get the second edition? Actually, does anyone know if a third edition is due?
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Wow talk about going low! Geeesh!
Report Hits For-Profit Colleges for Aggressive Recruiting at Homeless Shelters - The Ticker - The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Verizon Wireless users--I need your help.
Hey guys, I need help if you are on Verizon. I'm eligible for an upgrade and I need to add a line so that the wife and I can have smartphones. Before I continue, I am going to state flat out that I will not be one of the masses buying an iPhone. I'm not looking to flame you if you bought one, or flame Apple in general, but…
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Chained to their desks: prisoners will staff call centre within Indian jail
I found this article on CNET while researching different smart phones. Can you believe there will be prisoners handling our data and working on the help desk? Chained to their desks: prisoners will staff call centre within Indian jail | World news | The Guardian Chained to their desks: prisoners will staff call centre…
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Google chrome OS
Has anyone looked at this very much? Anyone a beta tester? Is there any place to download Google chrome OS for a test drive? I saw demo and are intrigued about concept....
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Server and regular motherboards PCI question
I have never work on a server so I am not sure exactly what kind of PCI slot they have. I bought a Adaptec ANA-62044 NIC and my motherboard is an Intel motherboard. My motherboard has 3 PCI slots, and when I installed the NIC onto my motherboard, the last portion of the NIC's pins are sticking out. Meaning, it is too long.…
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Well it's offical!!!
ICANN has reported today that they allocated the last 5 remaining IP subnets this morning and that the IPv4 address space has been exhausted!!! Check out the ICANN Website for more news; ICANN - Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
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Free Microsoft Word Webinar- by (unofficially) youngest Microsoft Certified Trainer
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Joining the Air Force Reserve?Joining the Air Force Reserve?
I am 27 with a B.S in I.T. I have a full time job in I.T, not married, and have no real obligations. Do you guys think is a good idea to join the Reserve? *Sorry for duplicates in the title. I copied it from another forum and cannot edit the title.
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Anyone here use Vipre or Kaspersky in the Enterprise?
we're looking to replace an out of date CA infrastructure. i have had my fill of semantic, thats not even an option. ive read good things about Vipre and K. anyone have any first hand experience with either?
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I got some cool tech embedded in me now!
On Tuesday I got a spinal stimulator installed. Right around my mid back area I have a 3" paddle that is connected to a generator that is in my butt. I use a remote programmer to turn it on and adjust the stimulation. No more pain in my left leg! Some pretty cool tech that allows it to work. Even has a remote charger that…
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Powerpoint Slidwhow in Linux
Our HR Dept. updates a Powerpoint on a daily basis and the Powerpoint plays on our Windows box via a batch script that auto starts and plays the Powerpoint in a loop. We are swapping this machine out with ubuntu 10.10 box and are looking for a way to script this out. Does anyone have any idea how to do this?
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Free-Nas
Has anyone used this? I have some old parts laying around and I'm thinking about constructing this within the next couple of weeks. I have a lot of DVD's that I format to AVI so that I can keep them on a harddrive and access them through my xbox. If anyone has set this up, does it work with xbox/ps3? I have read articles…
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Browser you use at Work
I currently use Firefox with IE tab, but it does not always work well with our intarnet. Might have to switch back to full blown IE. Boss warned me of that when I started but I hate IE. Just curious to know what everyone is using at work?
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No more room at the Inn - IPv4 is exhausted
No more IPv4 addresses
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Bootable XP Flash Drive
Does anyone know of any good programs what allow you to create a bootable version of XP on a flash drive to install on a netbook I know how to do it via command line but its for a friend that has very little IT knowledge and needs to rebuild a net book. Any recommendations would be appreciated
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Firewall logging
Hey guys, having a discussion at work and wanted to get feedback from others out there. How long do you keep/archive things like firewall logs? Right now we keep them until they are full and purge them as needed, which usually gives us about 4-6months worth. We are increasing the capacity by quite a bit soon, and…
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Hotmail Spam
Has anyone else noticed an uptick in spam from valid hotmail accounts? I have had to report several accounts to Microsoft in the last couple of days. To their credit MS removed each of the accounts; I am still wondering why I don't see the same behavior from gmail accounts. Are gmail users that much more savvy that they…
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Powershell date format change.
Stuck on a bit Powershell syntax (again). Need to format a date/string variable of "25/01/2011" to "20110125". Is there an efficient way of doing this?
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Need consulting advice
Hey guys, So I'm new to the whole consulting game and I'm working with a client that was sent up by my grad school as part of an internship. The issue is that an established general purpose website for seniors wants to implement a dating service (I'm not involved in marketing or customer acquisition). I'm thinking of…
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Holy Smokes my Intel build
So I am about to build my Ubuntu box for my Cisco studies and the build will be an Intel socket 1155. I ordered all the parts from newegg on Saturday night; and this morning, Monday, I got the shipping confirmation from newegg. When I clicked the link to check the when I am going to receive the items, I did not see the CPU…
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Can a 2600 router be used as a firewall when ACLs are applied
Folks: Can I use my 2600 as a simple firewall if I configure a number of ACLs? I need a firewall; however, I do not have enough resources right now to purchase one, so for a time I want to know if this is possible, and if anyone can offer any ideas. I have looked in to FreeBSD and the IPChains/IPtables; however, I am not…
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IT tickets
Hey guys, can someone explain to me how the IT ticketing system works? I know that many ticketing software out there, but if you could give me a general idea what it looks like and how to use it, that would help a lot. Also, with screenshot of the software with some examples, will be greatly appreciated. The reason I asked…
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OEM customer support does it again! (sarcasm)
Well after getting my HP computer back, my front audio jack started having issues yet again (which was one of the things that they were supposed to fix.) I decided to try to confirm if it was a cable issue as I suspected and jiggled the audio dongle cable, and it works for now. I then contact HP customer support asking for…
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What is the quickest/easiest way to set up VPN?
I need about 5 users to be able to VPN to access our network & programs. Does anyone have a link or quick rundown of the fastest/easiest way to set up VPN?
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F5 Load Balancer and more
Hey guys, I was just informed we were getting a client with a small web farm balanced with an F5 load balancer. They also have a Radware linkproof. Training isn't an option, and they are fully expecting us to take this customer on "running". Just wondering if you can point me to some good books? Or docs that you think…
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1974 Protocol Model...
I was doing some reading tonight, and I came across the attached picture. Thought some of you might enjoy this as well. MS
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How much do you owe?
I have been looking at the US debt clock and frankly I fill poorer than I actually am. Your share of the debt, if you are merely a citizen of the US, is $45,009. What really sucks is, because so many people don't pay taxes, the ones that do pay have to pick up the slack. So If you are a tax payer, CONGRATUALTIONS!!, your…
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Sysprep issue, again!
Trying to sysprep a Dell E6400, running Vista Enterprise, 32 bit. All programs installed, patches applied, good to go. Yet, every single damn time I run sysprep, I get the following error : "Wdfcoinstaller1005.dll is not designed to be run on Windows, or the file is courrupt." The only thing M$ says is to just reinstall.…
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Mail Flow Monitoring
Hey guys, We are currently using Mailive, https://www.mailive.com/ to monitor the actual mail flow to/from out clients' Exchange servers. It's pretty simple, but sadly 50+ clients at $360 per server is just a little on the high side. all it does is sent an email and wait for the reply from Exchange which is done by…
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flip video to dvd
i need some TE help... the wifey is a teacher, and had to film herself teaching for a work project.... she filmed it on a flip video which put it out on a .mp4 I need to make that into a DVD that can be played in any dvd player, with no additions whatsoever... just pop the dvd and watch the 15 minutes of her teaching... no…
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router trouble help please
hi I have a router that has trouble with the internet during certain times of day. this router seems fine sometimes but is maybe the peak ussage that will cause the lock up. Do you think that the metric need adjustment for the bandwidth? this is a cisco router for the nearby town government. I tried show ip traffic but do…
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Host a website
Hi Is it possible to host your own website on my public IP from Virgin, nothing too big like BnQ.com just a few pages offering support and maybe even PC's Am I right in thinking If my IP lease is renewed to the same IP then my site will stay up Thanks
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Kindle or PDF which one do you buy?
Question for those who owns a Kindle, do you buy the kindle ebooks or PDF ebooks? I have a Kindle and an iPad, but most of my ebooks are in .PDF format because I can use the .PDF ebook on any devices. However, I have the Kindle app for my iPad and thinking to buy some kindle ebooks for my studies instead of PDF. The…
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Respect
Do you guys feel respect at work by your coworkers and bosses? How do you deal with a respect issue (or lack there off) among you and your coworkers? Does it even matter to you whether or not you are respected?
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Mobile 7
Hi I was a die hard fan of windows mobile up until yesterday when I upgraded my TYTN II for a Desire, so now I use Android instead of Windows mobile, seems to be a huge amount of games and apps for it so why would I flash it with a W7 ROM, exactly I am not!!!! So exactly how popular IS Windows mobile 7 Blackberry's are…
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Friday Night
What is everyones plans for tonight? I am waiting for 7pm to roll around so I can shut down a server and reseat some cards. The tech that works with me blew out here at 4 and said he couldn't stay tonight. He wants to ask me questions about this and that, but it when it comes time to do it I get stuck with it. Oh well,…
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They're BaaacccKK - $1.00 Mega Guides at Prep Logic
CompTIA A+ Certification, CCNA Training, MCITP and MCSE Training & More - Till Jan 28th.
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Sccm 2007 sp2 fr3
We just implemented SCCM at my work and I am a Intel Server Admin Trainee. I am looking for a good book to learn the administration side of SCCM. The 2 server admins created the environment. They want me to get a book to learn how use it and manage it. Anyone have recommendations?
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PDF or Tif to Text OCR software?
hey guys do you all know of any decent software that converts PDFs/TIFs to text documents. and not too much work involved editing them? thanks
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Taking over support from outsourced IT company
if you were asked to take over as net admin for a small network (~12 servers, 200 clients, 2 locations etc) from an outsourced IT company, what are the first things youd do? im thinking: get admin passwords check firewall accts service agreements for servers licensing agreements log files and records of escalated/recurring…
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Certificate Help....
Days like these make me wish I had went the MCSE/MCITP route (I guess there is still time) but anyway here is my problem: Windows Server 2k3 IIS 6 I am (attempting) to roll out a product that requires a public pfx certificate. I have an ssl certificate (in p7s format) but I am sort of a a loss on what to do. In order to…
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IT product you like to have developed for your every day to day job
[FONT="]Hi guys for my last year at uni I need to design a physical product( either improve and or develop a new product) Working in It for 4 years I want to based the product relating to It but can't think of anything I admit I'm not the most creative person but once I got a concept I can work well with it. Any input…
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Windows 7 in the enterprise
I started deploying Windows 7 to one of my clients (a doctors office with 8 locations) last year on top of new HP business class PCs. Since then the support calls for desktop issues has dropped to almost zero. We had a networking problem with one of them which was probably hardware related. No viruses, no weird software…
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Linux CRON help
Need a little help with CRON and scripting. I'm trying to automate ftp transfer of a dhcpd.conf and dhcpd.lease file by running commands in a scheduled cron job every night. What i can't seem to figure out is how to append the remote file name of each file with the current date so that i'm not overwriting the files each…
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What are the best books available from O'Reilly Media?
I recently received corporate sponsorship from O'Reilly Media for a professional group I started and they will be sending us free books from time to time. They asked me to provide them with a list of books which we'd like to receive copies of and there are a ton to choose from! What are the best books you have read/seen…
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what u use at work?
please specify what model/version you're using/running at work. just want to have a general idea what's on the market right now. 1. client...ie: xp, mac os x 2. server...redhat 6, win2008 r2 3. mail server...notes 8, exchange 2010 4. mail client..outlook 5. mobile devices...blackberry, pda 6. ticketing system....remedy,…
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Being asked to do something illegal on the job
Folks, I've been asked to do something illegal in regards to software licensing. I have confirmed that what he asking is against licensing agreements. My boss has demanded that I perform these software installations anyways, telling me to "get over it" and "this is not a moral or ethical issue, this is the real world". I…
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Removing the gold star favorites icon from I.E.
This is the gold star favorites icon to the left of the browser. I have looked all over for a way to remove this from I.E. there is no way to right click and remove this, no GPO, no reg key hack (already tried the ones on different sites) Has anyone ever gotten rid of this? We are trying to prevent users from being able to…
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PowerEdge T110
Does anyone have a T110 for an ESXI box? According to the official HCL, the T310 is supported but I want to know if anyone is running ESXi on one.
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CBT nuggets in Linux
Hi, Does any one know how to view CBT nugget videos in linux? (UNBUNTU) I have linux laptop but having issues being able to watch the CBT nugget videos on it. No MSS2 and ASF codec installed. I have read about mplayer working but I thought I would ask here if anyone has experience of it before I take days trying to sort it…
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MCSA/MCSE Troubleshooting 20 Questions
I have an idea for a thread I think you guys will like. Back in the day I was jr. instructor at a company that offered classes for the MCSA/MCSE exams. One of the things I did, which the students really enjoyed, was to play a game similar to 20 questions. I would take situations from real life and the students would ask…
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Android = rocketman
Sadly I don't here anything about an Iphone going to space Android 'smartphone satellite' aims for space | Crave - CNET
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Tax returns
Do you guys file your own tax returns or do you go to some accountants? If you do file your own tax returns, do you file it online?
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Not allowing user to install software
Hi guys, I've been trying to figure this out on my own but I think I need your advice :) I have several PCs on which I'd like to prevent users to be able to install software and just use whatever comes pre-installed on the image. All computers run Windows XP and are in the same OU. Is there a group policy I could enable or…
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Remote Shutdown of XBOX360.
So I have a typical teen boy who refuses to get off the console after his time is up. I'm sick of hearing the wife yell down stairs and hime reply back with his annoyed "OK!" etc... I'm sure you all know how it is. What I want is a system that would provide me with the post control in shutting off the XBOX and/or the TV.…
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command line zip function
Ok so I want to zip folders from the command line without any 3rd party software or installs needed. Yes I have already googled it and everyone one says use 7zip or winrar which I dont want to use. I need it to be built in to windows. Also I have seen some that mention powershell scripts but I cannot do anything in…
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Firewall Help needed
We have ISA 2004 on W2k3, and I need to block port 135. I have created an access rule to block protocols RPC and RPC server from all networks to all networks. The rule is at the top of the list. However, when I do a netstat, it shows port 135 still listening. Could the port still be 'closed' when it shows listening? I…
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SSL certificate fun
I convinced my boss to go ahead and renew our SSL cert a bit early since we're going to have some major projects soon (migrating core servers to 2008 yay!) and we don't want this to fall through the cracks. We basically rely on it as we have to use it for our TS gateway server. He called Network Solutions yesterday to…
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New Xbox360
So my girlfriend is awesome and bought me an Xbox360 for my birthday last week. She also picked up CoD: Black Ops for me and I am lovin it. I decided to purchase Gears of War 1 and 2 for a total of $8.00, which is awesome of course. Any other games I should go back and play? I am obviously LTTP on this :) Also, my live…
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Employer promoting the use of **** & illegal software
Hey all, Not really sure what to do in this situation (since well, I've never been in this situation). I work for a MS Silver Partner (small consulting firm, 5 techs total) - they use illegal (cracked, not even just reusing legit licensing!) for internal and client software. I feel very, very uncomfortable with this. It…
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Cisco Subway Map
This new "subway" map layout and guides that Cisco has come out with are pretty cool. They made the layout and design of understanding and building a borderless network pretty easy. If you haven't seen it already you should check out the subway map: Smart Business Architecture - Cisco Systems
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TechNet Promo code - 2010
Hi All, I came across a new promo code that is valid through march 2010 .. all the old ones are void now. TNWIN7L I tried to use it but I'm having problems with the site. Buy, Renew or Upgrade Your TechNet Plus Subscription can any body please check and see if the site is ok, it keeps timing out on me after clicking the…