Infiniband storage network using SRP
Hi, I’d like a “howto” on configuring SRP initiators and targets. I’m using Centos/Xen hypervisors and will build my own storage servers. I’m using Infiniband cards with Mellanox MT25408 chipset. I’m familiar with Linux but unsure of exactly what I need to get this up and running. I dont want to use IP or iSCSI [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2011  11:01 AM
Hypervisor, Infiniband, iSCSI, Linux administration, SAN, SRP, Storage network, Xen
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5 pts.

TWO Free IT Books: Multicore Application Programming & The Rails 3 Way
We’ve got two free IT books this week. Since nobody won last week’s The Rails 3 Way, we’re piggybacking the books together. Both contests are currently happening, and winners will be announced Monday, March 7, 2011. The second free IT book, Multicore Application Programming, is a comprehensive, practical guide to high-performance multicore programming for experienced [...]

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2011  6:10 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Web development course and Microsoft qualifications
I recently left my job in the UK as a project manager from a niche organisation that provides business services to public service bodies. I am thinking of sharpening my skills by doing some web development training and getting certified with some Microsoft and Adobe products and moving into Web Development project management. I have [...]

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2011  12:04 PM
Apache, Flash CS5, HTML, java script, Linux, MySQL, PHP, Project Management Methodology, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2010, Web development
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25 pts.

Wireless Drivers on Linux (Open SUSE)
How do you enable the wireless adapter on a laptop that was once a windows computer, but has now been switched to Linux? My wireless I can not enable my Athreos wireless adapter can anyone help?

Answer Question   |  February 25, 2011  1:49 PM
Mobile and wireless, Open Suse, SUSE Linux, Wireless
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5 pts.

Open IT Forum: What cloud concern do you need addressed?
Will all of the buzz surrounding the cloud – no doubt amplified by Vivek Kundra’s push to the cloud – are you feeling left out at all? I recently spoke to an operations manager who feels that SMBs are excluded from the discussion because of fewer resources. What information would you like to know about [...]

Answer Question   |  December 30, 2011  8:23 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Linux Starter
Hi, I have just joined as a system admin for a company which build android and many other mobile apps. they use windows,mac and linux os. My PC is Linux ubuntu ,which i havent used before. The company does server works using cloud computing ,amazon and all sorts f stuffs like tat. I am new [...]

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2011  11:45 AM
Linux, Linux administration, Linux administration and management, System administrator, Ubuntu
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405 pts.

Free IT Book: The RAILS 3 Way
It’s been called “The Bible for Ruby on Rails Application Development.” To get your copy of the book that “strips complexity from the development process,” answer one of five questions and post the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Recovering Oracle 10g Express data SQL 2000 database recovery How to connect Oracle [...]

Answer Question   |  September 27, 2011  2:34 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Using multiple internet connections simultaneously
Hi, I am an IT manager for a firm which was granted twenty (20) seperate broadband connections with VPN (connecting to a national network) for its use. I am currently looking for a solution that would allow me to use all these connections simultaneouly ( load balancing, fault tolerance etc…). Any pointer would be much [...]

Answer Question   |  February 22, 2011  1:47 PM
Broadband, Fault tolerance, Internet access, Linux, Load balancers, Networking, Windows
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15 pts.

Open IT Forum: What’s high on your priority list for 2011?
We’re a good month and a half into the year, and we wanted to know what’s at the top of your priority list. Does your company want to deploy at least one new application to the cloud or improve holes in your cloud security? Are you learning a new development language to keep up with [...]

Answer Question   |  September 27, 2011  9:04 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Free IT Book: AAA Identity Management Security
This week’s free IT book is your complete, authoritative guide to implementing, configuring, and managing AAA with CiscoSecure ACS. For a chance to win AAA Identity Management Security, answer one of the questions listed below and post the link to your answer in the discussion section of this question. Upgrade Exchange 2007 from 2003 (downgrade [...]

Answer Question   |  February 23, 2011  1:31 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Contest Bounties: Last chance to win an iPad!
The end of the iPad contest is drawing near – next Wednesday, February 16th to be exact – and we want to see more of you in the final drawing. In order to help push you over the 500 knowledge point requirement, we assembled some last chance bounties to get you in the running: 1. [...]

Answer Question   |  February 15, 2011  3:48 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, ITKE Contests, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Remote printer service pose security risk?
The IT auditors have pointed some of my boxes (SUSE, Solaris 10 and AIX) have [strong]remote printer service[/strong] running and that is a potent security violation. I am confused what is remote printer service and how do I disable the same. I need the help. A prompt response is appreciable.

Answer Question   |  February 13, 2011  7:08 AM
AIX, Remote Printing, Security Audit, Solaris 10, SUSE Enterprise Linux
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30 pts.

How to import simple spreadsheet into mysql database?
I have a simple spreadsheet (only 2 columns) that I need imported into a mysql database. I can convert the spreadsheet into whatever format I need to (comma delimited), but I need the mysql commands that will import it. Does anybody know how to do this?

Answer Question   |  February 12, 2011  2:49 AM
Linux databases, MySQL, MySQL Community Edition, MySQL Database
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1,285 pts.

Management of root password in Linux & Unix environment
Any reference available on best practices for managing root access & passwords in unix & linux env. ?  

Answer Question   |  February 11, 2011  8:50 AM
Linux administration, Linux administration and management, Password management, Unix administration
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5 pts.

Open IT Forum: Security Worst-Cases
Have you had rogue employees deploying to the cloud without your knowledge, that is, until something went wrong? Share your worst-case experiences including how you rectified the situation. We want to hear your security horror stories to help other members and potential rogue employees avoid the same pitfalls. The best stories get 200 knowledge points [...]

Answer Question   |  February 17, 2011  5:57 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Enabling telnet or SSH access into Active Directory
Can I enable telnet or SSH access into an Active Directory server running Windows Server 2008? Can I run normal Active Directory command line commands remotely?

Answer Question   |  February 9, 2011  9:11 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2008, Command Line Processor, SSH, SSH Configuration, Windows Server 2008
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1,110 pts.

What are your favorite cloud security blogs?
You told us what your favorite IT blogs are, now we want to get a little more specific. Do you have any security blogs or cloud security blogs that you go to for the latest threats and solutions? Share your pick by Wednesday, February 9, 2011, and we’ll give you 50 knowledge points!

Answer Question   |  December 30, 2011  8:43 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, Security bloggers, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Free IT Book: Drupal’s Building Blocks
Today’s free IT book is an essential addition to any developer’s library: Drupal’s Building Blocks. Learn how to quickly build web sites with CCK, Views, and Panels, all by answering one of five questions and posting the link to your answer in the discussion area below. A particular IP range cannot access internet through ISA [...]

Answer Question   |  February 7, 2011  3:35 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Drupal, Exchange, Giveaways, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
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6,315 pts.

Linux kernel panic
I m trying to install linux 5.0 but getting error of kernal panic. so, in this way not able to install. please help me out

Answer Question   |  March 21, 2012  4:56 PM
Kernel Panic, Linux, Linux installation, Linux KERNEL
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270 pts.

Disable SNMP in Solaris 10
What is process to disable SNMP, finger, tftp, cmsd in Solaris 10.

Answer Question   |  February 4, 2011  10:14 AM
SNMP, Solaris, Solaris 10, TFTP
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30 pts.