Getting end users to buy into Linux/OpenOffice move
We’d like to move from Windows desktops and MS Office to Linux and OpenOffice.org. Our users are concerned that they’ll have to spend many hours learning how to use a new desktop. What’s the best way to get them up and going quickly? We need them to buy in to this to make it happen.
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| July 25, 2005 5:34 AM
CIO, Desktops, Implementation/Management, Linux, Vendors
We’d like to move from Windows desktops and MS Office to Linux and OpenOffice.org. Our users are concerned that they’ll have to spend many hours learning how to use a new desktop. What’s the best way to get them up and going quickly? We need them to buy in to this to make it happen.
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| July 25, 2005 5:34 AM
CIO, Desktops, Implementation/Management, Linux, Vendors
Auto-Reply Message for mailbox
Good Morning Exchange God!, Is there a way to have an instant reply message that reads:” Verbiage” When someone sends an email to the mailbox whaterver@something.com, I know we can set it up with the out of the office assistant, but the subject line is appended with Out Of office message. Thanks in Advance, -Clem [...]
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| July 21, 2005 12:26 PM
Administration, Application management, Backup, Client management, Clustering/High availability, Database issues, DataManagement, Disaster Recovery, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange 2003, Installation, Maintenance, Migration, Outlook, Storage management, Tech support
Good Morning Exchange God!, Is there a way to have an instant reply message that reads:” Verbiage” When someone sends an email to the mailbox whaterver@something.com, I know we can set it up with the out of the office assistant, but the subject line is appended with Out Of office message. Thanks in Advance, -Clem [...]
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| July 21, 2005 12:26 PM
Administration, Application management, Backup, Client management, Clustering/High availability, Database issues, DataManagement, Disaster Recovery, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange 2003, Installation, Maintenance, Migration, Outlook, Storage management, Tech support
Logon Authentication
We have two domain controllers one in USA and the other one in INDIA both are on windows 2003 standard edtion, some of the XP and 2000 clients in USA are authenticating themselves against the domain controller in INDIA, how do we solve this issue and revert back the authenticating servers for clients in USA [...]
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| July 26, 2005 4:25 AM
Servers, Windows, Windows Server 2003
We have two domain controllers one in USA and the other one in INDIA both are on windows 2003 standard edtion, some of the XP and 2000 clients in USA are authenticating themselves against the domain controller in INDIA, how do we solve this issue and revert back the authenticating servers for clients in USA [...]
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| July 26, 2005 4:25 AM
Servers, Windows, Windows Server 2003
Exchange & Windows 2003 install
I’m planning an install of windows & exchange 2003, after installing the OS what would be the next step ? SP1 or exchange install? if its exchange do i then install sp1 for exchange then the OS SP?
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| July 20, 2005 3:46 AM
Exchange, Microsoft Windows, Outlook
I’m planning an install of windows & exchange 2003, after installing the OS what would be the next step ? SP1 or exchange install? if its exchange do i then install sp1 for exchange then the OS SP?
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| July 20, 2005 3:46 AM
Exchange, Microsoft Windows, Outlook
Failover clustering in windows 2003 environment.
A SearchStorage.com reader recently asked: I want to test a failover clustering in windows 2003 environment. As am doing this at home, I don’t have a SAN or Shared SCSI with me. Am struck at Shared Quorum. If am using Majority Node Cluster, is it possible to test with the IDE hard disks of these [...]
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| February 24, 2011 12:52 PM
Backup & recovery, Clustering, Failover, Microsoft Windows, SAN, SCSI, Storage clustering, Storage products and equipment, Windows Server 2003
A SearchStorage.com reader recently asked: I want to test a failover clustering in windows 2003 environment. As am doing this at home, I don’t have a SAN or Shared SCSI with me. Am struck at Shared Quorum. If am using Majority Node Cluster, is it possible to test with the IDE hard disks of these [...]
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| February 24, 2011 12:52 PM
Backup & recovery, Clustering, Failover, Microsoft Windows, SAN, SCSI, Storage clustering, Storage products and equipment, Windows Server 2003
Problem connecting to a computer using vnc
I am trying to connect to you computer which is in a lan, but i am getting connection refused,vnc is installed on the computer and the server is running. I am able to connect to the same computer using VNC using a different computer but which is in the same lan. I tried connecting to [...]
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| July 18, 2005 2:10 PM
Microsoft Windows, Tech support
I am trying to connect to you computer which is in a lan, but i am getting connection refused,vnc is installed on the computer and the server is running. I am able to connect to the same computer using VNC using a different computer but which is in the same lan. I tried connecting to [...]
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| July 18, 2005 2:10 PM
Microsoft Windows, Tech support
Upgrade to SQL Server 2005 sooner or later?
Hello, I’m the editor of SearchSQLServer.com and I am hoping to get your opinons on a timely topic. Prior to Microsoft announcing its November 7 release date for SQL Server 2005, we had run a poll asking site members: How have the delays with SQL Server 2005 affected your organization’s plans? 58% delays had no [...]
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| July 22, 2005 10:19 AM
Administration, Architecture/Design, Availability, Backup & recovery, CE/Mobile, Database Management Systems, Implementation, Installation/Upgrade, Migration, Modeling, Normalization, Performance/Tuning, Security, SQL Server, Standard Edition 2000, Tech support, Version 7 and earlier
Hello, I’m the editor of SearchSQLServer.com and I am hoping to get your opinons on a timely topic. Prior to Microsoft announcing its November 7 release date for SQL Server 2005, we had run a poll asking site members: How have the delays with SQL Server 2005 affected your organization’s plans? 58% delays had no [...]
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| July 22, 2005 10:19 AM
Administration, Architecture/Design, Availability, Backup & recovery, CE/Mobile, Database Management Systems, Implementation, Installation/Upgrade, Migration, Modeling, Normalization, Performance/Tuning, Security, SQL Server, Standard Edition 2000, Tech support, Version 7 and earlier
Shuttle SK43G problem
I am using a Shuttle XPC SK43G http://eu.shuttle.com/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-72/170_read-4105/ . I have installed Windows 2000 and am having problems with the onboard NIC. I am intermittently seeing the message “Network Cable Unplugged”. The onboard NIC is a Realtek 8100B. I have installed the LAN drivers that are on the motherboard CD, and a set of LAN [...]
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| July 20, 2005 6:47 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Network Interface Cards, Networking
I am using a Shuttle XPC SK43G http://eu.shuttle.com/en/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-72/170_read-4105/ . I have installed Windows 2000 and am having problems with the onboard NIC. I am intermittently seeing the message “Network Cable Unplugged”. The onboard NIC is a Realtek 8100B. I have installed the LAN drivers that are on the motherboard CD, and a set of LAN [...]
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| July 20, 2005 6:47 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Network Interface Cards, Networking
File transfer to the iSeries problem.
I am trying to transfer an excel speadsheet file to my AS/400. I have tried setting up a file transfer through client access and tried sending the file directly from Excel. Both times I get the following error cwbtf0023 – pc file description file was not specified or is empty The file is not empty. [...]
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| December 9, 2011 10:11 AM
AS/400, Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
I am trying to transfer an excel speadsheet file to my AS/400. I have tried setting up a file transfer through client access and tried sending the file directly from Excel. Both times I get the following error cwbtf0023 – pc file description file was not specified or is empty The file is not empty. [...]
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| December 9, 2011 10:11 AM
AS/400, Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
Non Dynamic DNS Entry
We have 4 locations in different cities. They are all connected with a Frame Relay T1. Each has it’s own internet connection independant of the Frame. We use a WEB app that is housed on a server in a co-location which is connected to the main office by a direct T1. Each office has a [...]
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| July 13, 2005 8:50 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking Products, Operating system platforms
We have 4 locations in different cities. They are all connected with a Frame Relay T1. Each has it’s own internet connection independant of the Frame. We use a WEB app that is housed on a server in a co-location which is connected to the main office by a direct T1. Each office has a [...]
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| July 13, 2005 8:50 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking Products, Operating system platforms
How to use Exchange 2003 with my mobile Pocket PC from Internet
Hi. I tested use OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) from Internet, this is usefull for mobile devices like cellular phones. But I want configure clients with pocket PCs to access their mailbox from Internet with active sync. Who knows what I need to do to configure the exchange server, what I need to do on my [...]
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| July 17, 2005 8:30 AM
DataManagement, Exchange, Exchange 2003, Installation, Migration, Outlook, Tech support, Wireless
Hi. I tested use OMA (Outlook Mobile Access) from Internet, this is usefull for mobile devices like cellular phones. But I want configure clients with pocket PCs to access their mailbox from Internet with active sync. Who knows what I need to do to configure the exchange server, what I need to do on my [...]
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| July 17, 2005 8:30 AM
DataManagement, Exchange, Exchange 2003, Installation, Migration, Outlook, Tech support, Wireless
Exchange2000 IM Problem
We have been running Exchange2000 IM for the past few months and it has been working as well as expected with any problems. then all of sudden we started gettting login errors: Exchange Instant Messaging Sign-In Faliure The email address does not match the username and password of the person logged into this computer. Make [...]
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| July 13, 2005 7:26 AM
802.11 networking equipment, Active Directory, Administration, Application management, Application software, Cisco, Client management, Content filtering, Database issues, DataCenter, DataManagement, Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, E-mail applications, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Firewalls, Handheld devices, Hardware, Help Desk, HTTP, Installation, Instant Messaging, Knowledge management applications, LDAP, Lotus Domino, Mail protocols, Management, McAfee, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Windows, Migration, Networking, Networking Products, Networking services, Operating system platforms, Outlook, Safeweb, Security, Security products, Servers, Service and support, SMTP, Spam, Symantec, System utilities, Systems management software, Tech support, TrendMicro, Vendors, Virus protection, VPN, WINS, Wireless Access Points
We have been running Exchange2000 IM for the past few months and it has been working as well as expected with any problems. then all of sudden we started gettting login errors: Exchange Instant Messaging Sign-In Faliure The email address does not match the username and password of the person logged into this computer. Make [...]
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| July 13, 2005 7:26 AM
802.11 networking equipment, Active Directory, Administration, Application management, Application software, Cisco, Client management, Content filtering, Database issues, DataCenter, DataManagement, Desktop management applications, Desktops, DHCP, DNS, E-mail applications, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Firewalls, Handheld devices, Hardware, Help Desk, HTTP, Installation, Instant Messaging, Knowledge management applications, LDAP, Lotus Domino, Mail protocols, Management, McAfee, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Windows, Migration, Networking, Networking Products, Networking services, Operating system platforms, Outlook, Safeweb, Security, Security products, Servers, Service and support, SMTP, Spam, Symantec, System utilities, Systems management software, Tech support, TrendMicro, Vendors, Virus protection, VPN, WINS, Wireless Access Points
ISA Server 2004
Hello everyone, I have an ISA question that I am hoping someone may help me with. I have an ISA 2004 server and Cisco Pix 515 firewall. On the firewall I have a VPN tunnel that directs all traffic going to 172.30.x.x down the tunnel. Is there anything that I need to configure on the [...]
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| July 24, 2005 9:07 PM
Microsoft Windows
Hello everyone, I have an ISA question that I am hoping someone may help me with. I have an ISA 2004 server and Cisco Pix 515 firewall. On the firewall I have a VPN tunnel that directs all traffic going to 172.30.x.x down the tunnel. Is there anything that I need to configure on the [...]
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| July 24, 2005 9:07 PM
Microsoft Windows
Setting script variables
I am new to Windows scripting, so please pardon the apparent simplicty of this question: From a DOS prompt, I can enter the command ‘hostname’ and it comes back with my computer name. How do I set that result to a script variable? Thanks.
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| July 12, 2005 5:44 PM
Windows XP
I am new to Windows scripting, so please pardon the apparent simplicty of this question: From a DOS prompt, I can enter the command ‘hostname’ and it comes back with my computer name. How do I set that result to a script variable? Thanks.
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| July 12, 2005 5:44 PM
Windows XP
MsExchangeDSAccess event 2106 2105 — DNS probs?
Hi, I am having a problem with Exchange and would greatly appreciate any help. Outlook clients are getting the sync folders in the system tray and are froze out of Exchange. This occurs sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. A restart seems to clear things up temporarily. I have Server 2003 Standard with Exchange [...]
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| July 15, 2005 1:11 PM
DNS, Microsoft Windows, Outlook
Hi, I am having a problem with Exchange and would greatly appreciate any help. Outlook clients are getting the sync folders in the system tray and are froze out of Exchange. This occurs sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. A restart seems to clear things up temporarily. I have Server 2003 Standard with Exchange [...]
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| July 15, 2005 1:11 PM
DNS, Microsoft Windows, Outlook
iSeries configuration for a DeskJet 940C
I’m trying to set up a networked DeskJet 940C using a *RMT (LPR/LPD) OUTQ. Per IBM doc, I’m using *HP500 for the MFRTYPMDL, but I can’t seem to get the remote outq right. I’ve tried ‘text’, ‘raw’, ‘prt1′, ‘pr1′, and ‘lpt1′ in both lower and upper case with no success. I would want to set [...]
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| October 25, 2010 10:30 AM
i5, iSeries, OS/400, Printing
I’m trying to set up a networked DeskJet 940C using a *RMT (LPR/LPD) OUTQ. Per IBM doc, I’m using *HP500 for the MFRTYPMDL, but I can’t seem to get the remote outq right. I’ve tried ‘text’, ‘raw’, ‘prt1′, ‘pr1′, and ‘lpt1′ in both lower and upper case with no success. I would want to set [...]
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| October 25, 2010 10:30 AM
i5, iSeries, OS/400, Printing
Is *JOBCTL needed to view job logs?
I have read IBM’s Security manual and Work Management manual and I know that *JOBCTL is needed to change job priorities and other things for jobs on the system, but I do not see any statements that say *JOBCTL is needed to view the job logs of other user’s jobs on the system. Does anyone [...]
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| October 25, 2010 2:09 PM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
I have read IBM’s Security manual and Work Management manual and I know that *JOBCTL is needed to change job priorities and other things for jobs on the system, but I do not see any statements that say *JOBCTL is needed to view the job logs of other user’s jobs on the system. Does anyone [...]
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| October 25, 2010 2:09 PM
Backup & recovery, Hardware, i5, Installation, Integration/Connectivity, iSeries, Logical partitions, OS/400, PC/Windows Connectivity, Performance/Tuning, Printing, PTFs, Security, Server consolidation, System monitoring, tips and tricks, Tools
Linux, WinXP dual boot
After installing and running MEPIS Linux, I decided to try setting up dual booting with WinXP Pro. Now, when I load the XP CD and start setup, it eventually says “cannot load operating system”. I assume I have corrupted the MBR or there is a problem with the partition I am using for XP. Can [...]
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| July 13, 2005 9:42 AM
Desktops, Linux, Windows XP
After installing and running MEPIS Linux, I decided to try setting up dual booting with WinXP Pro. Now, when I load the XP CD and start setup, it eventually says “cannot load operating system”. I assume I have corrupted the MBR or there is a problem with the partition I am using for XP. Can [...]
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| July 13, 2005 9:42 AM
Desktops, Linux, Windows XP
How to automate security settings
I’m looking for a command line utility and associated syntax that will permit me to automate, via shell script, the setting of a user’s ‘User Rights Assignment’. I want to add the following to a new user account: Log on as batch job, Log on as service, Deny logon locally, Manage auditing and security log [...]
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| October 23, 2008 11:41 AM
Windows
I’m looking for a command line utility and associated syntax that will permit me to automate, via shell script, the setting of a user’s ‘User Rights Assignment’. I want to add the following to a new user account: Log on as batch job, Log on as service, Deny logon locally, Manage auditing and security log [...]
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| October 23, 2008 11:41 AM
Windows
Technical College vs. University
Hello all- Would it be more beneficial to attend a technical college or university? A certain technical college, ECPI (www.ecpi.edu) in VA, has sparked my interest because they advertise ‘they meet with some industry experts to discuss tech trends and what education needs to be put out to keep up with today’s skills.’ I want [...]
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| January 10, 2010 4:20 PM
Career development, CCNA, Certifications, Data analysis, Data center operations, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, DataCenter, Development, DHCP, DNS, E-mail applications, Ecommerce applications, ERP, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange 2003, Exchange 5.5, Hardware, Help Desk, IBM, Knowledge management applications, Lotus Domino, Mail protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, Networking certifications, Networking Equipment, Networking services, Oracle, Outlook, Security, Security management, Systems management software, Tech support, Vendors
Hello all- Would it be more beneficial to attend a technical college or university? A certain technical college, ECPI (www.ecpi.edu) in VA, has sparked my interest because they advertise ‘they meet with some industry experts to discuss tech trends and what education needs to be put out to keep up with today’s skills.’ I want [...]
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| January 10, 2010 4:20 PM
Career development, CCNA, Certifications, Data analysis, Data center operations, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, DataCenter, Development, DHCP, DNS, E-mail applications, Ecommerce applications, ERP, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange 2003, Exchange 5.5, Hardware, Help Desk, IBM, Knowledge management applications, Lotus Domino, Mail protocols, Microsoft Windows, Network management software, Networking, Networking certifications, Networking Equipment, Networking services, Oracle, Outlook, Security, Security management, Systems management software, Tech support, Vendors
