Help needed researching sys admin careers
Hi! A SearchEnterpriseLinux.com reader sent us the following question. Can anyone out there help? Thanks! “I am a student U Mass Lowell, USA. I am researching for an MIS project on Windows vs Linux. Can you provide any information (proferably statistical data/percentages) of the number of System Admin jobs available (or otherwise)for Linux vs Windows? [...]
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| April 15, 2005 3:30 PM
Career development, Certifications, Implementation/Management, Linux, Windows
Hi! A SearchEnterpriseLinux.com reader sent us the following question. Can anyone out there help? Thanks! “I am a student U Mass Lowell, USA. I am researching for an MIS project on Windows vs Linux. Can you provide any information (proferably statistical data/percentages) of the number of System Admin jobs available (or otherwise)for Linux vs Windows? [...]
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| April 15, 2005 3:30 PM
Career development, Certifications, Implementation/Management, Linux, Windows
I am sending some zipped files to a server, using IBM FTP CS V1R4(exec pgm=ftp). Is it possible to FTP a file in PDF format or some other more printable format than text?
I am sending some zipped files to a server, using IBM FTP CS V1R4(exec pgm=ftp). I am executing cobol and ftp programs…Is there any possibility of returning the reports as PDF files (or some other more printable format than text). I mean when a user opens a zipped file they want to see PDF file, [...]
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| July 9, 2005 1:23 PM
Application software, Centrinity, COBOL, Database Management Systems, DataCenter, Development, E-mail applications, ERP, Exchange, Filemaker, HP OpenMail, Implementation, IT architecture, Knowledge management applications, Lifecycle development, Microsoft Windows, Planning, REXX, Sendmail, Software Quality Assurance
I am sending some zipped files to a server, using IBM FTP CS V1R4(exec pgm=ftp). I am executing cobol and ftp programs…Is there any possibility of returning the reports as PDF files (or some other more printable format than text). I mean when a user opens a zipped file they want to see PDF file, [...]
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| July 9, 2005 1:23 PM
Application software, Centrinity, COBOL, Database Management Systems, DataCenter, Development, E-mail applications, ERP, Exchange, Filemaker, HP OpenMail, Implementation, IT architecture, Knowledge management applications, Lifecycle development, Microsoft Windows, Planning, REXX, Sendmail, Software Quality Assurance
Windows NT Server Hit By Virus’
Immediate help is needed. Our NT web server has been hit by several virus’. We tried to clean it out but were unsuccessful because the processes must be stopped before doing so. We tried to stop them but they respawned immediately. How do we start NT in safemode? Your help is appreciated.
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| April 14, 2005 2:21 PM
Microsoft Windows, Servers, Tech support
Immediate help is needed. Our NT web server has been hit by several virus’. We tried to clean it out but were unsuccessful because the processes must be stopped before doing so. We tried to stop them but they respawned immediately. How do we start NT in safemode? Your help is appreciated.
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| April 14, 2005 2:21 PM
Microsoft Windows, Servers, Tech support
Lost meeting requests in Outlook 2003
The operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 2. Microsoft Office is current up to Service Pack 1. I have an end-user that is administrative assistant to several officers. She manages their calendars and schedules their appointments. As their delegate, she receives their meeting requests and calendar updates. When meeting requests meant for her directly, [...]
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| April 14, 2005 12:14 PM
Hardware, Help Desk, Tech support, Vendor support, Windows XP
The operating system is Windows XP Service Pack 2. Microsoft Office is current up to Service Pack 1. I have an end-user that is administrative assistant to several officers. She manages their calendars and schedules their appointments. As their delegate, she receives their meeting requests and calendar updates. When meeting requests meant for her directly, [...]
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| April 14, 2005 12:14 PM
Hardware, Help Desk, Tech support, Vendor support, Windows XP
- DB2 – RPG
My question has two parts: 1- Is there any way to create DB2 at a PC similar to what is exist at IBM I-Series AS/400? 2- Is there any RPG Compiler that I can install and run it and PC?
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| April 14, 2005 9:15 AM
Business Objects, CA Ingres, Cognos, Data analysis, Data Junction, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database Management Systems, Development, Hardware, IBM, Information Builders, Instant Messaging, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, MySQL, Servers, Software
My question has two parts: 1- Is there any way to create DB2 at a PC similar to what is exist at IBM I-Series AS/400? 2- Is there any RPG Compiler that I can install and run it and PC?
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| April 14, 2005 9:15 AM
Business Objects, CA Ingres, Cognos, Data analysis, Data Junction, Data mining/analysis, Data warehousing applications, Database Management Systems, Development, Hardware, IBM, Information Builders, Instant Messaging, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Windows, MySQL, Servers, Software
isearch toolbar
Has anyone heard of a malware product called isearch toolbar? If so, do you know how to get rid of it?
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| April 13, 2005 10:34 PM
Administration, Architecture/Design, Documentation, Features/Functionality, Installation, Management, Security, Service and support, Signature updating/Management
Has anyone heard of a malware product called isearch toolbar? If so, do you know how to get rid of it?
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| April 13, 2005 10:34 PM
Administration, Architecture/Design, Documentation, Features/Functionality, Installation, Management, Security, Service and support, Signature updating/Management
Windows desktops generating unnecessary(?) network traffic
We have Windows desktops with XP SP2 installed. We have servers on the network but they are not Windows servers. One of the Windows desktops produces many broadcasts to _._._.255 on port 137. We have tried disabling file and print sharing and master browser but neither has helped. Our first question is what is generating [...]
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| April 12, 2005 11:01 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking
We have Windows desktops with XP SP2 installed. We have servers on the network but they are not Windows servers. One of the Windows desktops produces many broadcasts to _._._.255 on port 137. We have tried disabling file and print sharing and master browser but neither has helped. Our first question is what is generating [...]
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| April 12, 2005 11:01 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking
Choice of Operating System for SAP
We are planning to implement SAP modules in our Company (one of the leading industries in Pakistan). Presently we have two options with reference to the selection of Operating System for the server. One is Windows and the other is Linux. Presently we have equally good arguments in favour of and against both the options. [...]
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| May 30, 2005 3:48 PM
Basis, Datacenter Server, Development, Hardware, Implementation/Management, Licensing, Linux, Linux Distributions, Operating system platforms, OS installation/upgrades, Performance/Tuning, SAP, Servers, Windows, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Workflow
We are planning to implement SAP modules in our Company (one of the leading industries in Pakistan). Presently we have two options with reference to the selection of Operating System for the server. One is Windows and the other is Linux. Presently we have equally good arguments in favour of and against both the options. [...]
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| May 30, 2005 3:48 PM
Basis, Datacenter Server, Development, Hardware, Implementation/Management, Licensing, Linux, Linux Distributions, Operating system platforms, OS installation/upgrades, Performance/Tuning, SAP, Servers, Windows, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Workflow
I’ve been hacked — I think….
I’m an IT administrator with a little over 500 end users, running Windows 2000 and XP. One of our users is experiencing a problem with her Internet connection suddenly dropping for no apparent reason. When she restarts her computer, everything works fine for awhile, but then the connection drops again. The funny thing is, she’s [...]
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| August 2, 2009 9:52 AM
Administration, Application security, Architecture/Design, Bigfix, Biometrics, Cisco, Citadel, Compliance, Computer Associates, configuration, Configuresoft, CRM, Cylant, Database, DataCenter, Desktop antivirus, Desktop management applications, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Ecora, Encryption, Enterasys Networks, Exchange, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, GFI, Hewlett-Packard, Host-based IDS/IPS, Identity & Access Management, IDS vs IPS, IDS/IPS management, Incident response, Installation, Instant Messaging, Internet Security Systems, Intrusion management, Juniper Networks, Managed security services, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network Associates, Network Elements, Network security, Network-based IDS/IPS, NFR Security, Outsourcing, Outsourcing/Managed services, patching, Patchlink, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Product evaluation, Product/Service evaluation, provisioning, Redundancy, Risk management, Sana Security, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Service and support, Service contracts, Service evaluation, Shavlink Technologies, Single sign-on, Snort/Sourcefire, St. Bernard Software, StillSecure, Symantec, Tripwire, Vendors, VPN, VSecure, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Wireless
I’m an IT administrator with a little over 500 end users, running Windows 2000 and XP. One of our users is experiencing a problem with her Internet connection suddenly dropping for no apparent reason. When she restarts her computer, everything works fine for awhile, but then the connection drops again. The funny thing is, she’s [...]
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| August 2, 2009 9:52 AM
Administration, Application security, Architecture/Design, Bigfix, Biometrics, Cisco, Citadel, Compliance, Computer Associates, configuration, Configuresoft, CRM, Cylant, Database, DataCenter, Desktop antivirus, Desktop management applications, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Ecora, Encryption, Enterasys Networks, Exchange, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, GFI, Hewlett-Packard, Host-based IDS/IPS, Identity & Access Management, IDS vs IPS, IDS/IPS management, Incident response, Installation, Instant Messaging, Internet Security Systems, Intrusion management, Juniper Networks, Managed security services, Management, Microsoft Windows, Network Associates, Network Elements, Network security, Network-based IDS/IPS, NFR Security, Outsourcing, Outsourcing/Managed services, patching, Patchlink, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Product evaluation, Product/Service evaluation, provisioning, Redundancy, Risk management, Sana Security, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Service and support, Service contracts, Service evaluation, Shavlink Technologies, Single sign-on, Snort/Sourcefire, St. Bernard Software, StillSecure, Symantec, Tripwire, Vendors, VPN, VSecure, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Wireless
Small Business Server 2003 slow login to server itself
I have a small network consisting of 4 servers, our dc is sbs2003 and the next is windows server 2003, the other 2 are linux based and not an issure here, when i log into the domain on client systems everything is fine, login into the second server via rdp is fine however if i [...]
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| April 11, 2005 3:58 PM
Active Directory, Bind, DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, Tech support
I have a small network consisting of 4 servers, our dc is sbs2003 and the next is windows server 2003, the other 2 are linux based and not an issure here, when i log into the domain on client systems everything is fine, login into the second server via rdp is fine however if i [...]
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| April 11, 2005 3:58 PM
Active Directory, Bind, DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Networking services, Tech support
Automated IP Address Notification??
Situation is: One of my customers has DSL with a SonicWall firewall with VPN configured, so that they can get back to their server while on the road. Problem is: They’ve got a dynamic IP Address, and don’t want to pay money for a fixed one (would add > $40/month). The DHCP IP Address doesn’t [...]
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| April 13, 2005 1:03 PM
E-mail applications, Exchange, IPv4, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Tech support
Situation is: One of my customers has DSL with a SonicWall firewall with VPN configured, so that they can get back to their server while on the road. Problem is: They’ve got a dynamic IP Address, and don’t want to pay money for a fixed one (would add > $40/month). The DHCP IP Address doesn’t [...]
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| April 13, 2005 1:03 PM
E-mail applications, Exchange, IPv4, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Tech support
PIX – Allow UDP replies in.
Hi All, The president of my company has started to use skype (www.skype.com). There is a function in the program to do file transfers. When we try that the program show that it has to relay the transfer and when it does that it limits the bandwith to 0.5kB/second. I’ve pasted the documentation that skype [...]
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| April 8, 2005 9:56 AM
Administration, Cisco, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Installation, Intrusion management, Network protocols, Network security, VPN, Wireless
Hi All, The president of my company has started to use skype (www.skype.com). There is a function in the program to do file transfers. When we try that the program show that it has to relay the transfer and when it does that it limits the bandwith to 0.5kB/second. I’ve pasted the documentation that skype [...]
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| April 8, 2005 9:56 AM
Administration, Cisco, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Installation, Intrusion management, Network protocols, Network security, VPN, Wireless
Using the “Scavange” feature of Microsoft DNS
I am looking for advice on enabling the Microsoft feature for DNS scavanging. My environment is MS Active Directory with a mix of 2000 and XP clients using MS DHCP and several server systems using fixed IP addresses (both Windows 2000 servers and various Linux servers). Can anyone outline for me: 1.) What if anything [...]
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| April 8, 2005 9:01 AM
Microsoft Windows
I am looking for advice on enabling the Microsoft feature for DNS scavanging. My environment is MS Active Directory with a mix of 2000 and XP clients using MS DHCP and several server systems using fixed IP addresses (both Windows 2000 servers and various Linux servers). Can anyone outline for me: 1.) What if anything [...]
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| April 8, 2005 9:01 AM
Microsoft Windows
Publish Sharepoint behind SBS2000
Despite all the security issues with this configuration, I need help making this work. I have SBS2000/ISA/Exchange/CompanyWeb on a server connected to our T-1 Router. I recently implemented another server, W2K3/Sharepoint services as a member server in the domain. I would like to publish Sharepoint on the W2K3 box through the SBS/ISA box. I have [...]
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| April 25, 2005 2:04 PM
Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Windows, Security, Windows 2000 Server
Despite all the security issues with this configuration, I need help making this work. I have SBS2000/ISA/Exchange/CompanyWeb on a server connected to our T-1 Router. I recently implemented another server, W2K3/Sharepoint services as a member server in the domain. I would like to publish Sharepoint on the W2K3 box through the SBS/ISA box. I have [...]
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| April 25, 2005 2:04 PM
Microsoft Internet Information Server, Microsoft Windows, Security, Windows 2000 Server
Cisco PIX VPN Bridging – Am I missing something??
Hi, I’m tryin to set up a VPN between two internal sites on the same subnet. I have 2 PIX 506E’s linked together (physically) in my test lab (on outside interfaces). All the configuration examples I’ve seen of setting up a VPN is between 2 different logical networks. However, I want them to act as [...]
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| April 9, 2005 7:21 AM
Administration, Architecture/Design, Cisco, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Installation, Intrusion management, Management, Network security, Security, Service and support, Vendors, VPN, Wireless
Hi, I’m tryin to set up a VPN between two internal sites on the same subnet. I have 2 PIX 506E’s linked together (physically) in my test lab (on outside interfaces). All the configuration examples I’ve seen of setting up a VPN is between 2 different logical networks. However, I want them to act as [...]
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| April 9, 2005 7:21 AM
Administration, Architecture/Design, Cisco, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Installation, Intrusion management, Management, Network security, Security, Service and support, Vendors, VPN, Wireless
How did I get a virus on my computer?
Do you hear that question or something similar too often? We’re taking an informal survery on SearchSecurity.com to find out what the most common security-related user questions are. Results will be compiled into a question and answer tip that you will be able to post or handout to your users. What are the top 5 [...]
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| April 15, 2005 6:07 PM
Administration, Application security, Architecture/Design, backdoors, Biometrics, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Encryption, Exchange, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, IDS/IPS management, Incident response, Installation, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Managed security services, Management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Service and support, Service contracts, Service evaluation, Signature updating/Management, Single sign-on, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Wireless, worms
Do you hear that question or something similar too often? We’re taking an informal survery on SearchSecurity.com to find out what the most common security-related user questions are. Results will be compiled into a question and answer tip that you will be able to post or handout to your users. What are the top 5 [...]
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| April 15, 2005 6:07 PM
Administration, Application security, Architecture/Design, backdoors, Biometrics, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Encryption, Exchange, Features/Functionality, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Identity & Access Management, IDS/IPS management, Incident response, Installation, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Managed security services, Management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Service and support, Service contracts, Service evaluation, Signature updating/Management, Single sign-on, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, Vulnerability Assessment & Audit, vulnerability management, Wireless, worms
How to print the content of a windows form
Hello I need to print the content of a windows form. The content is a background image and a group of labels and textbox whit information. This form is like a Payment receipt. I need to print all the content of the windows form, but I don’t know like to make it.
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| April 13, 2005 5:53 PM
C, Microsoft Windows
Hello I need to print the content of a windows form. The content is a background image and a group of labels and textbox whit information. This form is like a Payment receipt. I need to print all the content of the windows form, but I don’t know like to make it.
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| April 13, 2005 5:53 PM
C, Microsoft Windows
SSSLOOOWW network
I have a Windows Network with Windows clients (42 XP Pro SP2 and 8 W2k Pro SP4+). All the workstations are 500 MHz or better, 256MB RAM or better, and run McAfee VirusScan 7.1, all have 100mb NIC some embedded, some 3C905′s. Our primary server (W2k) was a Proliant 800, dual 550MHz PIII’s, 1 GB [...]
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| April 8, 2005 3:12 PM
Implementation, Microsoft Windows, Tech support
I have a Windows Network with Windows clients (42 XP Pro SP2 and 8 W2k Pro SP4+). All the workstations are 500 MHz or better, 256MB RAM or better, and run McAfee VirusScan 7.1, all have 100mb NIC some embedded, some 3C905′s. Our primary server (W2k) was a Proliant 800, dual 550MHz PIII’s, 1 GB [...]
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| April 8, 2005 3:12 PM
Implementation, Microsoft Windows, Tech support
Exchange 2000 issues
I seem to have 2 issues. Both are on the same setup. Windows 2000 Server running Exchange 2000. Both have all the latest patches and SP’s. 1) Mail will flow inbound just fine. Some mail will flow outbound just fine. Certian addy’s just have in the SMTP queue ( AOL,Yahoo, Bellsouth ). Other mail going [...]
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| April 7, 2005 12:29 PM
Active Directory, Administration, Application management, Cabling, Client management, Database issues, DHCP, Dial-up networking, DNS, E-mail applications, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Features/Functionality, Help Desk, HTTP, Hubs, Installation, Mail protocols, Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Modems/Cable Modems, Network applications management, Network Interface Cards, Network Management Systems, Network monitoring, Network testing, Networking, Networking Equipment, Networking services, Norton, Outlook, Outlook Mobile Access, Performance management, POP3, Remote management, Routers, Security, Service and support, SMTP, Storage, Storage management, Switches, Symantec, TCP, Tech support, Third-party services, Vendor support, Vendors, WINS, Yahoo
I seem to have 2 issues. Both are on the same setup. Windows 2000 Server running Exchange 2000. Both have all the latest patches and SP’s. 1) Mail will flow inbound just fine. Some mail will flow outbound just fine. Certian addy’s just have in the SMTP queue ( AOL,Yahoo, Bellsouth ). Other mail going [...]
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| April 7, 2005 12:29 PM
Active Directory, Administration, Application management, Cabling, Client management, Database issues, DHCP, Dial-up networking, DNS, E-mail applications, Exchange, Exchange 2000, Exchange Server ActiveSync, Features/Functionality, Help Desk, HTTP, Hubs, Installation, Mail protocols, Maintenance, Microsoft Windows, Modems/Cable Modems, Network applications management, Network Interface Cards, Network Management Systems, Network monitoring, Network testing, Networking, Networking Equipment, Networking services, Norton, Outlook, Outlook Mobile Access, Performance management, POP3, Remote management, Routers, Security, Service and support, SMTP, Storage, Storage management, Switches, Symantec, TCP, Tech support, Third-party services, Vendor support, Vendors, WINS, Yahoo
Windows 2000 Server – problems deleting user files
We are a small private school with 3 servers running Win2K server. Client desktops have either Win2k or XP pro. Each of our 150 users has a login and a roaming profile, so that all files saved are saved on the designated server in a folder that has permissions set only for the user, admin, [...]
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| April 6, 2005 10:51 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking
We are a small private school with 3 servers running Win2K server. Client desktops have either Win2k or XP pro. Each of our 150 users has a login and a roaming profile, so that all files saved are saved on the designated server in a folder that has permissions set only for the user, admin, [...]
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| April 6, 2005 10:51 AM
Microsoft Windows, Networking
