How to create a dynamic variable in batch.
Hello all, I am attempting to write a batch file that will auto-move a file from a specific directory once it is created(e.g. if exists move file.png to backupfile.png) My issue is to prevent the file from being over-written, as I need all iterations of the file saved into separate files, I would like to [...]
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| October 11, 2012 5:13 PM
Automation, Batch, Scripting
Hello all, I am attempting to write a batch file that will auto-move a file from a specific directory once it is created(e.g. if exists move file.png to backupfile.png) My issue is to prevent the file from being over-written, as I need all iterations of the file saved into separate files, I would like to [...]
Can you “read” a fax or email/attachment with a program or 3rd party tool?
We are in the beginning phase of a project to fully automate a shift (yes-and get rid of a position). One of the things that the person does is review and compare a fax, email or email attachment to a file that is FTP’d to our SYSTEM. [o:p][/o:p] Way back in time I worked on [...]
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| March 17, 2012 9:12 PM
AS/400, Automation, Email, Fax
We are in the beginning phase of a project to fully automate a shift (yes-and get rid of a position). One of the things that the person does is review and compare a fax, email or email attachment to a file that is FTP’d to our SYSTEM. [o:p][/o:p] Way back in time I worked on [...]
Lotus SmartSuite to MS Office 2003 Conversion Software
I am looking at ways of converting Lotus SmartSuite files to MS Office 2003 files. I have seen software that will convert certain componentstypes of SmartSuite files but I am looking for an automated tool that will scan a hard drive or network share, identify the files with SmartSuite extensions and then convert them to [...]
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| October 11, 2011 2:44 PM
Automation, Lotus SmartSuite, Office 2003
I am looking at ways of converting Lotus SmartSuite files to MS Office 2003 files. I have seen software that will convert certain componentstypes of SmartSuite files but I am looking for an automated tool that will scan a hard drive or network share, identify the files with SmartSuite extensions and then convert them to [...]
Creating a dynamic data center best practices (sponsored webcast)
In this webcast, learn how integrating the computer and network environments together can enable the network to be virtualization aware; how dynamic automation of virtual machines can simplify operations; how the network can track the movement of VMs; and how the network can dynamically reconfigure as the virtual computer environment changes. JOIN THE WEBCAST ON [...]
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| October 10, 2011 1:17 PM
Automation, DataCenter, Sponsored Webcast, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
In this webcast, learn how integrating the computer and network environments together can enable the network to be virtualization aware; how dynamic automation of virtual machines can simplify operations; how the network can track the movement of VMs; and how the network can dynamically reconfigure as the virtual computer environment changes. JOIN THE WEBCAST ON [...]
Automation in PHP
please i want my program to automatically alert the items manager about a products expiring date can some one please help me with the code?
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| June 15, 2011 10:30 AM
Automation, IT Automation, PHP, PHP Coding
please i want my program to automatically alert the items manager about a products expiring date can some one please help me with the code?
Creating new domain user in Windows Server 2003 and 2008
What process do I use for creating a new domain user, Exchange account and shared drives? Can I use a script for this? How do I automate this on my Windows Server 2003 or 2008 network?
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| June 13, 2011 6:08 PM
Automation, Domain Users, Exchange administration, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008
What process do I use for creating a new domain user, Exchange account and shared drives? Can I use a script for this? How do I automate this on my Windows Server 2003 or 2008 network?
Rolling back Windows Server 2003 in bulk to a restore point
We need to roll back 23 Windows Server 2003 to a restore point. Can this be automated?
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| June 3, 2011 8:03 PM
Automation, Restore Database, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 administration, Windows server administration
We need to roll back 23 Windows Server 2003 to a restore point. Can this be automated?
Automating Windows updates for my network
How can I automate my windows updates for my network. I also do not want to store them locally but have the client machines download the files on their own from the windows update website.
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| May 17, 2011 6:53 PM
Automation, Network management, Network Updates, Networking, Windows Update, Windows Update Management
How can I automate my windows updates for my network. I also do not want to store them locally but have the client machines download the files on their own from the windows update website.
Auto populate via active directory customization
Can we have home drives auto populate with a server name/username$ via some Active Directory customization on 2003?
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| May 11, 2011 7:31 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Automation, SERVER NAME, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Group Policy
Can we have home drives auto populate with a server name/username$ via some Active Directory customization on 2003?
MS Access Automating switch from Edit mode to Navigation mode.
MS Access, I’m looking for a way through code, property or expression, to emulate F2 key. In other words, as you tab through fields in an Access form to have the cursor enter those fields in edit mode (insertion point at beginning of field) instead of navigation mode where the whole field is highlighted. Even [...]
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| April 8, 2011 4:16 PM
Access, Access Controls, Access Navigation Pane, Automation
MS Access, I’m looking for a way through code, property or expression, to emulate F2 key. In other words, as you tab through fields in an Access form to have the cursor enter those fields in edit mode (insertion point at beginning of field) instead of navigation mode where the whole field is highlighted. Even [...]
How I can automated process load xml file to SQL server 2008?
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| March 3, 2011 8:28 PM
Automation, SQL Server, SQL Server 2008, XML File Creation
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Rolling back Windows Server 2003 to a restore point
We need to roll back 23 windows server 2003 to a restore point. Can this be automated?
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| February 24, 2011 9:31 PM
Automation, Backup and restore, Restore Points, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Backup
We need to roll back 23 windows server 2003 to a restore point. Can this be automated?
Automate SPLF deletion in AS/400
how can I set up the system to delete old splfs? I am new to a company who is manually deleting old splf because they are ‘maxing out the number of jobs and the system starts shutting down subsystems’ when this happens. There may be system values I can manage or write/borrow a small pgm.
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| January 7, 2011 5:04 PM
AS/400, Automation, OUTQ, SPLF, Systems administration
how can I set up the system to delete old splfs? I am new to a company who is manually deleting old splf because they are ‘maxing out the number of jobs and the system starts shutting down subsystems’ when this happens. There may be system values I can manage or write/borrow a small pgm.
How can I email a query output from Access 2003?
I have a query that runs form a table, the table have data for multiple customers, I give the query the customer numbers, it gives me the customer statement, I then copy and past the statement to excel and email it to the cutometer. I need to automate process if access allows me to do [...]
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| January 3, 2011 4:06 AM
Access 2003, Access Database, Access query, Automation
I have a query that runs form a table, the table have data for multiple customers, I give the query the customer numbers, it gives me the customer statement, I then copy and past the statement to excel and email it to the cutometer. I need to automate process if access allows me to do [...]
Lotus Notes Application Testing Automation
Please advise how do the LN application testing automation. Is there are any standard tools from IBM about? Or may be can you recommend some professional tools from independent vendors?
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| December 14, 2010 11:09 AM
Automation, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes 8.x, Lotus Notes Application
Please advise how do the LN application testing automation. Is there are any standard tools from IBM about? Or may be can you recommend some professional tools from independent vendors?
Dell server utility that analyzes system’s firmware revisions & alerts for updates
Is there a dell server utility that will analyze all the systems’ firmware revisions and alert us to what can be updated? Or an application that downloads and updates them automatically?
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| November 4, 2010 3:10 PM
Automation, Data Center in 2010, Data Center management, Dell servers, Firmware, firmware update
Is there a dell server utility that will analyze all the systems’ firmware revisions and alert us to what can be updated? Or an application that downloads and updates them automatically?
Convert generic mailbox to dynamic DL in Exchange 2003
All of our ~150 remote offices use a generic mailbox in addition to the local staff mailboxes. Due to a conflict with our new single sign-on product, the site staff are unable to access the generic mailbox. So we are creating a dedicated dynamic distribution list for each office, and the generic mail will be [...]
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| October 27, 2010 9:32 PM
Automation, DDL, Dynamic Distribution Groups, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 SP2
All of our ~150 remote offices use a generic mailbox in addition to the local staff mailboxes. Due to a conflict with our new single sign-on product, the site staff are unable to access the generic mailbox. So we are creating a dedicated dynamic distribution list for each office, and the generic mail will be [...]
Wiping the hard drives of over 100 computers automatically?
We have 100 decommissioned computers. We want to wipe all of their hard drives. Can this be automated? We have been looking at dban. Can this be automated.
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| October 19, 2010 4:31 PM
Automation, dban, HARD drive, Hard drive erasure
We have 100 decommissioned computers. We want to wipe all of their hard drives. Can this be automated? We have been looking at dban. Can this be automated.
Can I automate joining a block of 50 new laptops to the domain?
Can I automate joining a block of 50 new laptops to the domain? What resources will I need? How can I do this?
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| October 18, 2010 4:29 PM
Automation, Domain Administration, Domain configuration, Domain management, Windows domain management
Can I automate joining a block of 50 new laptops to the domain? What resources will I need? How can I do this?
Resources for programmable logic controller (PLC)
Can any one help me to find something about PLC ? I have a great book for this topic “Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs” but i need some videos, an online link to practice and anything else that would help me.
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| October 18, 2010 9:29 AM
Automation, Control Language Programming, PLC
Can any one help me to find something about PLC ? I have a great book for this topic “Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs” but i need some videos, an online link to practice and anything else that would help me.





