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Current system (in sig) is now over 5 years old. I'm about to start a new round of Microsoft certification testing which means deploying virtual servers running Windows Server 2008R2, Server 2012, and the Microsoft System Center suite as part of my study/prep routine. Current: Intel C2Q...

I'm currently working with a moderately sized VMware deployment. We have multiple ESX 3.5 clusters at multiple locations in North America. One of the big issues we have is with the reporting provided by Virtual Center. In VC, a lot of the detailed data is only retained in the "Real-Time"...

I've been out of the small/medium business support for a while so please bear with the question. Essentially, I'm looking for suggestions for internet filtering for a small office with about 10 PC's, 7 users, and 1 server. The server is Windows 2003 Standard x86 w/ Service Pack 2 running an...

Amazon.com has the Kitchenaid Pro 600 (6 quart) stand mixers for $209.99 AR ($259.99 - $50 MIR), free shipping, and no sales tax to most states. 2 colors avaliable at this price, black or white. This is the top-of-the-line consumer model and goes for $400 at other retailers such as Lowe's...

So a situation came up at my place of employment where some individuals are recommending that we hard-code NIC speed and duplex settings on all desktop workstations within the enterprise. The first site in question has over 2000 desktops and laptops. I personally think this would be a TON of...

Looking to replace my 3 yr old Ath64. Not planning to overclock, nor do I need SLI. Will be doing general computing with occasional moderate gaming. In a couple months, will add another 2 GB RAM and probably two more HD's in a RAID1 and use this as a VMWare server along with my normal...

ok, I've been considering upgrading my current PC for a while (specs in sig). I dont do a bunch of gaming, but when I do, I want it to run decently. This AGP 9800 Pro was hot several years ago, but it's aging and I want to move to PCI-E. I figured I could move my proc, ram, and drives over to...

I have a Dell Inspiron 600m that's not quite working properly. Sometimes when I power up, I get an image on the screen like normal, and other times I get nothing at all. When it boots up with nothing on the screen, it's not even that the backlight is just not on... it's that there is nothing...

Ok, real quick: Have a client with 2 locations that are geographically seperated by several states. Both sites have a Win2k3 DC and a Win2k3 Exchange 2k3 Enterprise server. SiteA has a single T1 line and SiteB has a pair of bonded T1's. SiteA and SiteB are connected via VPN by their...

Ok, I'm running IIS 6 on Win2k3. The person uploading the pages has a directory that is built with the ASP .Net stuff. They want me to "enable" .Net for that directory. Currently, if u point IE or FF to that directory, you get a Runtime Error Page. In the IIS Manager, under Web Service...

I've got a linux server that's currently connecting to a share on a Windows 2000 server, currently using 'mount -t smbfs ...'. If for some reason, that Win2k server gets rebooted, or the machines lose connectivity (currently going over a VPN across the internet), the the files in the share...

I'm helping someone host their site on a Win2k3 server running IIS 6. It is an ASP-based page that has a Guestbook that writes entried to an Access Database (.MDB file). Currently, we are having a problem; we're recieving the following error message when the form is submitted: I've set...

ok, I ran into a small issue at work and wanted to pick the brain of the [H]. Basically, we have our internet connection coming into a Cisco 1700 series router, with multiple IP's, doing a 1-to-1 NAT to a 192.168.254.x range. Recently, we started hosting the domains of a few clients. We put...

This may be a bit of an odd question, but here goes.... Between work, school, and girlfriend, I think I spend a fair amount of time on the road. Ideally, I'd like to use this time productively to enhance my learning. I've googled a bit, but to no avail. Basically, I'd like to know if...

Sorry if this is kinda a n00b question... I dont usually deal with mutli-proc systems. I'm a NetAdmin that recently did a migration to Windows 2003/Exchange 2003 on new Dell servers. My employer gave me one of our old servers, which is an HP NetServer LC2000r. It's got a single 733 P3 on...

I hope this isnt too much of a n00b question, but here goes.... Is it normal to return work units that are worth less than 50 points? I mean, it seemed like I was getting more points per work unit a week ago compared to now. I just want to make sure nothings wrong with my clients! Also...

Has anyone taken crap about security policies they've implemented and how did you deal with it? I ask because, to make a long story short, we recently upgraded off NT4 to Win2k3. With that, certain Group Policies were implemented. The problem is that I am the only 'geek' in the office, and...

So I need suggestions of alternative backup software. Currently, the server is a beefy PC that runs Win2k3 Server in a dental office. They have a Travan tape drive. For some reason, the built in Windows Backup WILL NOT work with the drive. I temporarily set them up with a trial of BackUp...

Ok, so I'm the admin at a construction company. All of our users are in the main office, and are cabeled to the switches, except one. A couple years ago they put a computer in the warehouse, which is just behind the main building. I'm terrible at estimaing, but there's just a couple hundred...

What do you guys think of it? Has it been worth it to you? We have kinda a small-mid-sized network here, currently 4 servers with around 90 users. I dont see us upgrading a lot, to be honest, so I'm wondering if it will be worth it. For example, of 4 servers, 2 are still running NT4...

I offered to create DVD's from some camcorder footage of a co-workers daughters wedding. I'm able to record the video into my computer through my ATI TV Woncer card's input by using Windows Movie Maker. I'm sure there's better software, but I dont need any fancy features. I have the software...

Ok, so I need to replace a 9gb Hot Swap SCSI hard drive from an HP NetServer LC2000r. The problem is that HP wants like $1500 for a new 18 gig drive!! They are willing to sell it for less IF we return the defective drive as a core. Well, we're a bit cautious about that here and dont like that...

Anyone else had problems with XP Pro workstations on a NT 4 domain? The problem I'm having is this.... A week ago we got 2 new workstations and a new laptop in. They all came pre-loaded with Windows XP. At first, no problems.... the computers joined to the domain and ran fine. No...

Hey, I wanna hear what other people are suggesting for wireless NIC's for a laptop (Dell Latitude C610). I was thinking about getting an Orinoco Gold off ebay, but now I'm thinking about upgrading to 802.11G and ditching my old Linky-B AP. Basically, my requirements are simple: 802.11 B...

I'm looking to buy a GeForce4 TI for the girlfriends comp. That way I can play some cool games at decent frames. ;) I'm thinking something like a 64 or 128 meg GF4 Ti4200. Nothing too extravagant. I dont have any heat yet, but ebay refs are under Nybbles1234. I would be willing to...

Hey, anyone used any of the Dell PowerConnect Switches? Are they any good? I got a proposal from a company we've dealt with long before I got here, they installed this network 4 years ago. Anyway, they come up with this nice proposal... VERY nice, ... if money grew on trees. They want...

Ok, well I know this isnt directly network related, but in this context it will apply to network administration. Basically, I'm wondering if spyware/adware is a problem on your network? Here's the deal, at first it was no big thing, but it seems like more and more problems that users have...

Me and Oakfan did "Phase I" of a side project this last weekend. Phase I took place at a dentist office, and it's scope was to replace cabling as necessary as well as to add runs to a few existing rooms. Basically, the building had a t-bar drop cieling with acoustic tiles, and a ton of R-19 (i...

I've been looking to get some good memory for cheap. Well, Best Buy has some 512 MB Kingston HyperX PC4000 for $100. This RAM is rated for 3-4-4-8-1T at PC4000. My question is this. I was thinking about putting this on an Asus A7N8X-Deluxe, and my RAM only runs at 2700 at the moment (gonna...

I run the network for a local construction company. We have around 100 users on our domain. Spam has been a problem for quite a while, and it just keeps getting worse. I've been casually looking into a better solution for preventing spam and was contacted by a Postini rep. He gave me some...

Ok, so I'm hosting a couple domains on a server on my DSL line (Speakeasy 1.5/768). I run a primary name server for those domains here, and use EveryDNS as a secondary nameserver for those domains. Well ever since I've set this secondary up with them I have been getting hits from...

first off, I know this has been discussed, but with the search function disabled, I couldnt find the thread I was looking for, but anyway..... I'm looking for a linux mail server solution.... The system is an Athlon 1400+, 256 MB, with an 80 gig HD running Debian 'stable' on a 2.4.24...

Hey, I've been wanting to get some good memory for a while. I recently got a 2500+ Barton and would like to see about taking it up to a 200 FSB. So that means the PC2700 memory has gotta go. I was originally looking for 3500, but some good 3200 should be sufficient. Anyway, so I'm...

Ok, so I need some opinions here...... I work for a Mechanical Contractor. We install commercial HVAC (heating and air conditioning) and plumbing systems. We installed an AC system into a server room for a client. Everything was going well until one day the unit shut down. (We're still...

When I was in elementry school, I used to disassemble toys and make fun stuff with batteries, wires, and motors. I do know some electronics basics (like the functions of resistors, diodes, capacitors, etc). But I'm wondering if someone can point me to some good introductory material on...