Upgrade/Replace Windows Print Server
It's time for me to replace (by upgrading) our Windows Server 2003 print server (let's call it "printserver") with a Windows Server 2008R2 print server. Using the wonders of VMware, I have a new VM...
View ArticleWhat's the best VPN setup?
Hi sysadmins. My lab has finally decided to move our servers from a leaky basement to a proper CoLo facility. Unfortunately, the primary requirement of most people is that whatever we do to the servers...
View ArticleR/Sysadmin: Teach me regexes
I've been a *nix sysadmin for a decade, and I'm pretty good at it if I say so myself. But there has always been a gaping hole in my knowledge: regular expressions. Whenever I'm forced to write one to...
View ArticleCan somebody recommend a full disk encryption program with a central...
I'm seeking a product similar to CheckPoint's Full Disk Encryption with a somewhat lower price tag. I'm well aware of TrueCrypt but this but that isn't really good for deploying it company wide. 150...
View ArticleI seek the experience and opinions of those who have gone before me.
I am in a situation where I have the chance to pursue a Masters, another bachelors (my current one is not IT related at all), or just get several certifications. Time/money constraints will not allow...
View Articletransfer speeds much slower in server2008 vs linux
replicating data across network.. all windows and linux servers are on the same switch running through the same switches to the destination and the windows servers get 150 megs a second transfer rate...
View ArticleWindows 7 & Server 2008 R2 SP1 available for public download
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View ArticleExcuse me while a rage...
I email the person, "You have to have a photo on your listing or it will be removed". Reply, "My profile photo HAD been uploaded. I do not know why it doesn't show. It has nothing to do with ME but...
View ArticleRack organization best practices?
I've been tasked with reorganizing one of the racks in our data center: I'm going to pull everything out, re-cable everything, move servers up and down as necessary, etc. I'm looking for best practices...
View ArticleWhat are some good tools to use to manage high network traffic and the use of...
I'm a long-time web developer but only have about a year's worth of experience messing around with Ubuntu (10.04 Server) on the command line. I've been playing with EC2 instances in the Amazon cloud,...
View ArticleHelp setting up SSTP VPN on Windows Server 2008
So I'm trying to set up an SSTP VPN on my WIndows Server 2008 instance in my Amazon EC2 hosting. No other type of VPN seems to work. Does anyone have any howtos or guides to create and sign your own...
View ArticleBeginner SysAdmin looking for some tips.
Hello, I'm a new sysadmin and I'm looking for some tips...more or less - when you started as a sysadmin what would have been beneficial to know / learn? EDIT: Thank you guys for all the input! It's...
View ArticleCleaning up Active Directory
What sort of tools do you guys use to clean up your active directory environment. I am looking for tools or scripts. Also something that could tell me the last time a user or computer logged in in...
View Articleanyone using virtual desktops?
Anyone using virtual desktops yet? If so, what product or what setup are you using? Edit: Virtual desktops in the sense of VMWare View, XenDesktop, etc. submitted by randomguy3 [link] [22 comments]
View ArticleVMWare Licensing question for ESXI and Convertor
I allways get confused with Licensing. It used to be so simple but not MS and VMware I just get confused. Here is what I am wanting to do... Without spending any money :) Use VMware convertor to...
View ArticleApp to Display IP on Desktop
Good morning Sys Admins! I'm coming here for some suggestions on how to get the local IP address of the computer to be displayed on the desktop. The reason being is that with our new Cisco hardware, we...
View ArticleSysadmins, How do you train your users on new software? Video or Documentation?
I am thinking of moving from current software documentation over to Video documentation. How many of you go this route? Can you recommend any software? How much minimal documentation (if needed) should...
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