how to setup server
hi people, i would likje some info on how to use spare tower as a server on my home network….do i need specific software? do i need to make the spare tower….the first connection from my isp? cheers paul

Answer Question   |  October 6, 2006  9:58 AM
Hardware, Servers

Sony VAIO laptop will not recognize CDMA 3G in PCM/CIA slot
I have a PCG-V505BL sony laptop, I had a wreless CDMA card in it at one time, I have a new verizon card and it will not recognize it I have removed the software and drivers for the devices and reinstalled and still nothing. I tried a SPRINT card same thing, the cards are good, [...]

Answer Question   |  September 4, 2006  11:27 PM
Cabling, DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Hubs, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches, Tech support, Wireless

SECURE FTP SITE ON Windows 2003
We have a Windows 2003 IIS server setup behind our firewarll which is a PIX firewall. What is the best method to establish a secure FTP site on this IIS server? I have reviewed this topic on the internet and actually talked with somebody from IPSWITCH and the best method available is to purchase a [...]

Answer Question   |  September 8, 2006  8:22 AM
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Software based WIN Simulation
Hi, I need to test out an application over WAN. The testing includes the response time with different delays and bandwidth requirements. Is there any piece of software (preferably opensource/freeware)which can simulate the WAN for me? The idea is to install two NICs in the Windows/Linux machine, put the software on and adjust delay and [...]

Answer Question   |  August 17, 2009  2:30 AM
Availability, Bandwidth, Benchmarking, Cabling, Cisco, Data analysis, Desktops, Development, Fault isolation, Foundry, Hardware, Hubs, Linux, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network applications management, Network management software, Network monitoring, Network testing, Networking, Nortel, Oracle, OS, Performance management, Protocol analysis, Remote management, Routers, SAP, Security, Servers, Software testing, SQL Server, Switches

Hardware components compatibility?
I have been repairing the parts of a computer for a long time, and since then and this doubt is being a shadow. How can I make sure that this part is compatible with other or if the part doesn’t really make an issue then how can I make sure that the driver of it [...]

Answer Question   |  August 28, 2006  4:50 AM
Hardware

how to replace motherboards without loosing installed XP or 2000.
Somebody out there must have figured out a reliable method of replacing a dead motherboard without loosing installed XP or 2000. Preferably a way that doesn’t include matching the old motherboard (or its chipset). I am tired of seeing the “blue screen of death” or the “NT loader not found” message. SOMEBODY HELP!

Answer Question   |  November 20, 2009  10:45 PM
configuration, Desktop management applications, Hardware, Interoperability, Microprocessors, Microsoft Systems Management Server, Microsoft Windows, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Software, Tech support, vulnerability management

Netwroking CD drives together
I am manager of a small chain of gaming centers in NC. The store I run is having issues with installing some of the games on our PC’s. I am looking to network the cd drives together so that if someone is on station 6 and the game is on station 1 then they can [...]

Answer Question   |  December 20, 2007  3:49 PM
Cabling, Hardware, Hubs, Routers, Switches

802.11 vs 802.16
I have a small co. with a point to point wireless grid. I handle off site monitoring of gas nad oil flow. I have been overlaping my grid with new locations, and more to come. So I have been looking into new wireless Sys. I have made the choice to use All-In-One?360 Multi-Band/Multi-Mode Antenna WiMAX [...]

Answer Question   |  August 16, 2006  8:30 PM
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Wireless Connection to Internet
Hi all, My client has a Dell laptop with inbuilt Intel wireless NIC and onboard Ethernet NIC successfully connecting to a Minitar wireless hub/access point. The AP is connected to an Alcatel Speedtouch Home ADSL modem. When connected via Ethernet he can access both local devices and browse the Internet. When connected wirelessly he can [...]

Answer Question   |  August 15, 2006  8:20 PM
Cabling, Hardware, Hubs, Network protocols, Networking, Routers, Switches

Multiple inputs for a web server’s router/switch
Apologies if this is a simple question. I haven’t had much prior experience with networking hardware, hence the researching. Say hypothetically we had a glorified desktop that was going to be a web server with around 100 users, each with their own webspace. We would want to be able to cope with a peak bandwidth [...]

Answer Question   |  August 13, 2006  8:43 AM
Cabling, Hardware, Hubs, Routers, Switches

cisco 2811 with 2 fast ethernet ports and 4 vlans-2
I need urgent help on this. I have a brand new cisco 2811 with 2 FE ports. The port f0/0 is connected to the internet and the f0/1 will be connected to the switch which has 4 vlans configured on it. I have no idea how to go about doing this. Can someone please help [...]

Answer Question   |  June 9, 2012  2:16 AM
Bandwidth, Cabling, Cisco, DHCP, DNS, Hardware, Hubs, IPv4, Network protocols, Networking, Networking services, Routers, Switches

cisco 2811 with 2 fast ethernet ports and 4 vlans
I need urgent help on this. I have a brand new cisco 2811 with 2 FE ports. The port f0/0 is connected to the internet and the f0/1 will be connected to the switch which has 4 vlans configured on it. I have no idea how to go about doing this. Can someone please help [...]

Answer Question   |  August 6, 2006  2:12 AM
Bandwidth, Cabling, Cisco, DHCP, DNS, Hardware, Hubs, IPv4, Network protocols, Networking, Networking services, Routers, Switches

Windows XP Trouble
I have recently put windows XP on my old computer that was working fine, running well but when i put windows XP on i havent been able to install anything i had on the computer like openoffice, sims2 ect because it says files cannot be read from the media although the disks arent scratched.I have [...]

Answer Question   |  August 9, 2006  5:01 AM
DataCenter, Development, Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support

Conflicting results from chkdsk
When running chkdsk /r, I get messages saying ‘Windows replaced bad clusters in file …’, then at the end it says ’0 KB in bad sectors’. Can anyone explain how this can be possible? How can you have bad clusters without having bad sectors? Regards, Bill

Answer Question   |  October 7, 2010  9:18 PM
Hardware, Software, Tech support

Interview
I have an interview on SCADA systems. Could anyone help with what kind of questions should i be expecting, they need someone with knowledge in everything right from communications,controls and database. (HArdware + Software).I dont have much experience on my resume but still they considered me for an interview so i am hoping they are [...]

Answer Question   |  March 29, 2011  9:43 AM
Desktops, Hardware, Management, Microprocessors, Microsoft Windows, NIC, OS, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server

Installation and updates
Howdy folks, Tryin to keep things going around here….need some advice. I have Win2003 servers and Active Directory…..single domain….approx. 100 client computers…..one location. Am upgrading all computers from Office XP to Office 2003. My project: Install Office 2003 and all updates remotely without going to each machine. My progress: I tried the method of creating [...]

Answer Question   |  April 23, 2008  9:36 PM
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Network Connection Freezes
For some reason, at random, among 20 PCs on my network, in the morning or during the day, the network connection stops responding for both intranet and internet communications. The only solution thus far is to remove the NIC from the Device Manager, reboot the PC, and let Windows XP Pro find the network card [...]

Answer Question   |  September 1, 2010  11:31 AM
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Network routing
Hi! Our company have two locations. Each location have two routers. Let say, Location1 have network 192.168.1.0 with routers 192.168.1.9 and 192.168.1.10. Location2 have network 192.168.2.0 with routers 192.168.2.9 and 192.168.2.10. All routers are connected to internet. Router 192.168.1.9 and 192.168.2.9 are default gateway for their network. Routers 192.168.1.10 and 192.168.2.10 are just for VPN [...]

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2006  4:39 PM
Cabling, Hardware, Hubs, Networking, Routers, Switches

USB Flash Drives Not Installing On XP
Hello All! I’ve been noticing recently that certain USB drives have not been installing automatically to windows XP pro. I’m working on one right now and have not found a solution to it yet. A user needs to install a Sandisk Cruzer Mini USB Drive to her machine which uses XP Pro. Instead of installing [...]

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2006  8:57 PM
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Changing servers – GUID issues with Domain Name-2
Hello all, Basically, we have an old windows 2000 small business server, which is running exchange, SQL, ISA and much more. So we are running out of space on a few of teh drives and considering that we are using RAID we cant just add a drive and repartition the C drive to get more [...]

Answer Question   |  July 29, 2006  3:11 PM
Active Directory, DataCenter, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, Exchange, Hardware, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Network protocols, Networking, Networking services, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server