Need some help, newbie AD user.
I'm trying to setup 800 computers to connect to a domain when they were previously managed by Windows SteadyState. I'm very new to this and I have some questions. Two questions I tried setting up DHCP...
View ArticleI keep forgetting I'm on a VPN at work, is there a way to have a flashing...
xposted from askreddit: I frequently connect to client VPNs to offer remote service, but then forget to disconnect. As I don't have a lot to do in between support sessions I will be on facebook,...
View ArticleWhat is needed to create a fully functional Exchange server on my own?
My Exchange knowledge is very limited, other people at work administrate the Exchange Server, so I rarely get to work with it. I would like to increase my Exchange skills to an intermediate level, so I...
View ArticleWhat do you use as a service management tool?
I'm curious as to what other IT depts. are using - what do you like about it, what do you hate. How does it handle change, release, problem and incident management? Hell, is the interface platform...
View ArticleWhat's a alternative to the AS/400
This is purely out of curiosity but the company I work for still uses the AS/400 system for all of the company wide stuff. I was just curious if there wasn't anything else similar to the AS/400?...
View ArticleAny good sysadmin podcasts besides TWiT?
I'm looking for the NPR of sysadmin news. TWiT is cool but too Mac-centric and generic for me (I still listen, always been a Laporte fan). Looking for something thats like "Security corner" and "Fun...
View ArticleThis is what I want to use to talk to my serial-only devices with my iPhone.
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View ArticleHow do I get more $
I have 18 yr's of IT experience, and am currently double contracted. Prime->Sub->Me Obviously this is not ideal, and 60% of my contract is being sucked off the top. The company I report to...
View ArticleBest Support Ticket System?
What is everyone using for a support ticket system? We have one here but it is really starting to show its age. We like it because it links IP's and phone numbers from AD, but it is getting pretty beat...
View ArticleI want to automate backups for our DBs (.bak's)by compressing and then...
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View ArticleAnyone out there familiar with Tandberg c20 codecs?
Any way to remotely configure the address book? Polycom lets you do it through the web interface but on the Tandberg c20, I don't see any thing anywhere to alter address book on it's web interface....
View ArticleCisco router advice needed
Im looking for a border gateway router or switch that has the capability to split the isp link to two different data centers. Basically the router would do nothing but split the incoming connection...
View ArticleNeed advice implementing password policy
I was hired at a growing company currently work at a company that doesn't use any sort of password policy, and we're getting big enough that I think it's irresponsible to keep letting people use their...
View ArticleHelp with batch, DSGet and variables
So I'm trying to set up a batch script that will pull a user's hmdir mapping so that I can then use that full path as a variable for other things. What I have is this: dsquery user -samid %input% |...
View ArticleSuggestions for Wireless AP controllers and access points for a small office?
title kinda says it all. I've got about 50 laptops (and growing) on 2 floors and a remote office (maybe 2) that I need to control the wireless on. Apple and Dell mostly. Right now I just run some old...
View ArticleAll in one mountable units
Does anyone have any experience or recommend mountable all in one computers? I was looking at the dell vostro by they no longer make it. Another solution I found was the lenovo thinkcentre all in one....
View ArticleAruba Networks
I'm looking into more "enterprise" wi-fi solutions for the clients I look after and the Aruba stuff (Dell rebranded in this case) looks like the sort of thing I'm after. Does anyone have any experience...
View Articlenon-payroll raise 'bonuses'
I've learned that my company put a hard cap on raises at 3%. I've always gotten 5% and am sure that I have earned that and then some. When my review comes, what other non-payroll bonuses might I...
View ArticleFuture of sysadmin as a IT profession
Hi, I am curious what the followers of this subreddit feel is coming down the road. What are: Your opinions on the profession in the future. What are you doing about it(if you feel applicable). How...
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