You should take a look at Unsubscribe.com, srsly
This is a tool that makes it easy for users to unsubscribe from e-mail lists. I've been using it for about six months now with some problem users, and they absolutely love the service. It puts a giant...
View ArticleGetting up to speed with Google Apps
I have no experience with Google Apps and am curious what the best way to get started is. I am a level 3 tech/admin for an IT consulting firm that has a lot of clients. There has been some discussion...
View ArticleBest open source enterprise monitoring platform?
/r/SysAdmin, I am disenchanted with ZenOSS. I am downloading Zabbix now, and giving it a shot. I haven't tried Nagios yet. I am looking for a reliable monitoring solution that will also allow me to...
View ArticleWhat single certification has impacted your career the most?
I hold A+, Linux+, Network+, and SCSA, all which (and job experience) have helped me get to where I am today, a SysAdmin for a 3,000+ user nation-wide network. I'm considering prepping for RHCE but...
View ArticleTab completion giveth, and tab completion taketh away
I wanted to download buddypress and take a look at it. Because I don't want to dump everything into my "Downloads" directory, I wanted to make a subdirectory under my home to unzip it into. Well, I...
View ArticleDocumenting IT for a non-profit humane shelter
I am a volunteer at a local humane society shelter and have been tasked with installation and implementation of a complete IT infrastructure. As a non-profit organization, we have been fortunate to be...
View ArticleIn case you guys didn't notice, reddit is now available in HTTPS encryption.
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View ArticleGoogle Apps - Shared Contacts
Hey guys, one of my clients is interested in switching over to a Google Apps for Business account. One of their biggest issues is having shared contacts throughout the company. I spoke with someone...
View ArticleWhich cert next?
Hello all, my first post, but long time lurker! I'm currently ACSA 10.5, and 10.6, as my job requires. I'm looking to branch into something else, and I'm not sure where to go. I looked into MCTIP, but...
View ArticleJust passed CCNA what next?
I got my CCENT two weeks ago and passed my CCNA Friday. What should be my next step. I think after 7 years of IT I want to specialize in networking. I want to continue with Cisco certs. Should I go...
View ArticleWhat's your thoughts on the best enterprise AV for windows systems
I'm at a stage where I'm trying to decide whether to stay with our current vendor (Sophos) or move. Is it better to stick with the devil you know or move to the devil you don't ?? Like most sysadmins...
View ArticleI plan on becoming a CCNP by the end of the year. After I finish, is it a...
I'm worried about putting all of my IT eggs in one basket so to speak. Is a well-rounded approach better for a long-term career in IT? While I appreciate the 'do what you want man, peace and love'...
View ArticleBook Review: Time Management for System Administrators
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View ArticleServer 2008 Group Policy Drive Mapping Help
I have various drives mapping through server 2008 group policy. Everything is working fine for drives mapped from a server or from another domain computer in which permissions for each user is set....
View ArticleWhat do you do when someone reports a problem with a computer shutting down...
Serious pain in the ass. Have a computer that someone says keeps shutting down. They shipped it to me, I ran stress tests, left it on for a couple days and nothing. I can't recreate the problem. User...
View ArticleFile Server Resource Manager alternatives?
I have a windows file server running the non-R2 version of Windows Server 2003, enterprise edition. From what I have read, File Server Resource Manager is only available to 2003 R2 and later. I need a...
View ArticleAccidentally wiped user's workstation before making a backup of her...
As the title states. This post is 50% me looking for people to say "hey, I've done that too!" and 50% me looking for solutions to the problem. God damn, I am an idiot sometimes. The lady whos data I...
View ArticleBatch file for scheduled task to move files?
Sysadmin, hoping you can help. I'm hoping to create an executable that will either delete the contents of a folder, move a file from one folder to another, and then delete the other folder or keep a...
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