Cloud hosting for SQL based applications
Does anyone here have experience using a cloud or managed service provider to host large implementations of SQL 2008, an app server, and a way for users to access it on their desktop? we're looking at...
View ArticleTicketing/Case System with the ability to limit queues?
We tried looking into built-in ticketing systems in LabTech and Spiceworks, but neither meet our requirements. Anyone recommend a helpdesk software that as the ability to limit an admin/staff member to...
View ArticleHi r/sysadmin, any recommendations for ADSL2 Modems?
They are to be rolled out to roughly 40-50 remote sites sitting in front of Aruba RAP-5WIN AP's. For those that may have had experience with a similar set up any recommendations are welcome....
View ArticleWhat kinds of things do you look for when you're looking for a new job?
I mean, money is one thing, but we all look for money. What can I do to maximize the appeal of my company to high quality sysadmins? We have free snacks, tea, soda, we give them an O'Reilly Safari...
View ArticleHas anybody gone through a Sharepoint 2007 to 2010 migration?
We're looking to upgrade our Sharepoint in the next month or so and I've never gone through a migration before. How difficult a migration is this? Should I expect a lot of things to break? Any key...
View Articlelooking for collaboration / file access suggestions
We are a school district that is looking into what we will be doing going forward with online file access.We are looking at different solutions either in one product or possibly multiple that will...
View ArticleDoes anyone have a need for network patch cables?
Every time we decommission a server, and it has older patch cables on it for network, I just throw them away and use new ones. I don't want to deal with a possibly faulty cable or RJ-45 on a cable, so...
View ArticleNewbie sysadmin question: How can I keep students from changing desktop...
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View ArticlePowerPoint Printing Question
I have 50+ computers that I need to configure to print 6 slides per page. They all run Vista Enterprise X86 and Office 2007. I tried the adm template but it didn't have the options I needed. I would...
View ArticleSearch-result hi-jacking without a virus.. how is this happening?
Try this (warning: not for newbs): Go to Google. Search "Picture plucked eyebrows men" Click the top link (should be "Picture of a man with over plucked eyebrows: repairing over ..." Link should go to...
View ArticleieHTTPHeaders Add-On - Great utility I use for troubleshooting browser based...
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View ArticleYes I'm asking it - Icinga v.s. Nagios?
First off - is there really a huge difference? Secondly - I need some site that makes adding hosts/setting this up easy. Thirdly - What are YOU using to monitor your network...? submitted by d33d...
View ArticleFlorida System Admins, Anyone attending the InfoSec World Conference in...
Hey all, Just curious if anyone is attending the InfoSec World Conference at the Disney Contemporary Resort next week in Orlando. If you would like to attend, please PM me. I have some free passes...
View ArticleAdmins, I need help! File Server scanning question...
I've been tasked with developing a solution to be able to scan inside files on my file servers for a specific word. This is a few petabytes of data spread out across 15+ windows OS file servers. My...
View ArticleTrying again to find a method of graphing HTTP logs from a while ago
So here's what I remember: Somebody, somewhere, had come up with an interesting idea on how to graph the "shape" of requests coming in to an HTTP server. They did it like this: They analyzed the graph,...
View ArticlePassed my MCITP SA :) What next?
I took 70-640, 70-642 and 70-646 in 7 days and passed all three of them :) I want to get some more certifications, but not sure would be more helpful in getting a better job. I'm quite underpayed...
View ArticleTools/methods for locating high bandwidth user in complex network.
I have a medium sized network (700 switchports) of Cisco switches. We have a reasonable internet connection coming in. Reasonable enough that it typically sits at 20-40% utilized with no limitations in...
View ArticleBacking up a NAS
Hello /r/sysadmin Our growing company has run out of room on our regular file server so we purchased a VNXe3100 NAS/SCSI system. It's currently running only as a NAS. My question is, how the hell do I...
View ArticleAt my wit's end. Randomly rebooting client server is driving me insane. Full...
I have a client with a ML350 G6, running SBS2008, that has been randomly rebooting for the last 6 months. I've been working with the company for 3 weeks now on the issue. I've been in contact with HP,...
View ArticleNetwork Monitoring
Out of curiosity; what do you all use to monitor your network? I'm currently setting up Spiceworks to monitor our routers and servers but my boss is looking for something similar to Visual Pulse. For...
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