Security of MAC-based wireless access permissions
A colleague and I were recently debating whether it’s an OK policy to allow wireless access based on users MAC addresses. He has a small office where most people are wired, but a few are wireless and are part of that notorious gang that can’t be bothered with passwords. He also said that basing authentication [...]
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| April 1, 2010 2:44 PM
MAC address, Mobile Computing in 2010, WEP, Wireless networking, Wireless security
A colleague and I were recently debating whether it’s an OK policy to allow wireless access based on users MAC addresses. He has a small office where most people are wired, but a few are wireless and are part of that notorious gang that can’t be bothered with passwords. He also said that basing authentication [...]
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| April 1, 2010 2:44 PM
MAC address, Mobile Computing in 2010, WEP, Wireless networking, Wireless security
Detecting WireShark and other sniffers in your wireless network?
What’s the best way to root out a promiscious sniffer like WireShark? Are there any specific packet types that it spits out I can search for? I’d love suggestions for specific anti-sniffing tools to help better lock down our network. Thanks
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| April 7, 2010 2:40 PM
Mobile Computing in 2010, Sniffer software, Sniffers, Wireshark
What’s the best way to root out a promiscious sniffer like WireShark? Are there any specific packet types that it spits out I can search for? I’d love suggestions for specific anti-sniffing tools to help better lock down our network. Thanks
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| April 7, 2010 2:40 PM
Mobile Computing in 2010, Sniffer software, Sniffers, Wireshark
Can exchange 2010 remotely wipe email data from mobile devices?
Can exchange 2010 remotely wipe email data from mobile devices?
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| March 19, 2010 7:13 PM
Exchange 2010, Mobile devices
Can exchange 2010 remotely wipe email data from mobile devices?
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| March 19, 2010 7:13 PM
Exchange 2010, Mobile devices
Is it better to have Windows Mobile verses Blackberry if I`m upgrading to Exchange 2010?
So is it better to have Windows Mobile verses Blackberry for instance if I`m upgrading to Exchange 10?
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| March 22, 2010 2:48 PM
Exchange 2010, Exchange 2010 Mobile, Unified Communications, Windows Mobile
So is it better to have Windows Mobile verses Blackberry for instance if I`m upgrading to Exchange 10?
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| March 22, 2010 2:48 PM
Exchange 2010, Exchange 2010 Mobile, Unified Communications, Windows Mobile
Roaming Profiles-deleted files & folders return- Server 2008
Hi! Our school has 1 server (Microsoft Server 2008) and uses roaming profiles for the teachers and students. Our problem is that, if something gets added to a profile, we can delete it, but it comes right back the next time the user logs on. Some examples: 1. Grades 4 – 8 logon as the same [...]
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| March 18, 2010 1:10 AM
Roaming Profiles, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 configuration
Hi! Our school has 1 server (Microsoft Server 2008) and uses roaming profiles for the teachers and students. Our problem is that, if something gets added to a profile, we can delete it, but it comes right back the next time the user logs on. Some examples: 1. Grades 4 – 8 logon as the same [...]
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| March 18, 2010 1:10 AM
Roaming Profiles, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 configuration
What of Windows 7 mobile?
Curious as to early impressions of Windows Mobile 7? I’ve seen a lot of uses of Windows Mobile over the years in IT, particular for more rugged deployments in the warehouse or on the road as kind of a utility computing device, none of which the new OS seems to be interested in. Is Windows [...]
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| March 16, 2010 11:53 AM
Mobile Computing in 2010, Mobility, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 7
Curious as to early impressions of Windows Mobile 7? I’ve seen a lot of uses of Windows Mobile over the years in IT, particular for more rugged deployments in the warehouse or on the road as kind of a utility computing device, none of which the new OS seems to be interested in. Is Windows [...]
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| March 16, 2010 11:53 AM
Mobile Computing in 2010, Mobility, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 7
Remote PIN updates from Windows Mobile 6
If we make it mandatory for our users to have a PIN on their WinMo 6 phones, can we later reset this PIN remotely when they inevitably forget it? We’re running Exchange 2007, and I want the extra security but not the extra headache of users on the road needing a new device because they [...]
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| December 10, 2010 10:27 PM
ActiveSync, Exchange 2007, Mobile Computing in 2010, Remote management, Windows Mobile 6
If we make it mandatory for our users to have a PIN on their WinMo 6 phones, can we later reset this PIN remotely when they inevitably forget it? We’re running Exchange 2007, and I want the extra security but not the extra headache of users on the road needing a new device because they [...]
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| December 10, 2010 10:27 PM
ActiveSync, Exchange 2007, Mobile Computing in 2010, Remote management, Windows Mobile 6
The most-watched IT questions this week: March 9, 2010
1. A member asks how they can apply GPOs to non-domain computers to make sure they don’t get on the corporate domain, and MrDenny, Technochic, Denwood, and SiThu help with a solution. 2. A member asks about business intelligence in a cloud environment. 3. A SQL Server reader asks how to monitor log files in [...]
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| March 10, 2010 3:27 AM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
1. A member asks how they can apply GPOs to non-domain computers to make sure they don’t get on the corporate domain, and MrDenny, Technochic, Denwood, and SiThu help with a solution. 2. A member asks about business intelligence in a cloud environment. 3. A SQL Server reader asks how to monitor log files in [...]
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| March 10, 2010 3:27 AM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
Mobile spyware
Good afternoon, I would like to ask if the mobile softwares that filter the sms and calls on white lists & black lists are a spyware that could attack my privacy. Softwares like Mcleaner & Black & White Guard 1.06 from CMI Technologies in Czech? Also is Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 a good guard to [...]
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| November 1, 2010 4:45 PM
Mobile security threats, Spyware
Good afternoon, I would like to ask if the mobile softwares that filter the sms and calls on white lists & black lists are a spyware that could attack my privacy. Softwares like Mcleaner & Black & White Guard 1.06 from CMI Technologies in Czech? Also is Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 a good guard to [...]
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| November 1, 2010 4:45 PM
Mobile security threats, Spyware
Best mobility blogs
As part of our mobility focus this month, we’re looking for the top bloggers on mobility. Please add any suggestions you have down in the answers section! We’ll share the best with our members in the community update.
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| March 9, 2010 12:40 PM
IT Blogs, Mobile, Mobile Computing in 2010, Wireless
As part of our mobility focus this month, we’re looking for the top bloggers on mobility. Please add any suggestions you have down in the answers section! We’ll share the best with our members in the community update.
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| March 9, 2010 12:40 PM
IT Blogs, Mobile, Mobile Computing in 2010, Wireless
Best books on enabling enterprise mobility?
As part of IT Knowledge Exchange’s guide to mobile computing, we’re trying to put together a list of the best books on enterprise mobility, whether it’s outfitting your company with mobile devices or simply upgrading to .11n. If you have any books to recommend, just add them to the list.
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| March 9, 2010 12:15 PM
IT Books, Mobile, Mobile Computing in 2010, Wireless
As part of IT Knowledge Exchange’s guide to mobile computing, we’re trying to put together a list of the best books on enterprise mobility, whether it’s outfitting your company with mobile devices or simply upgrading to .11n. If you have any books to recommend, just add them to the list.
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| March 9, 2010 12:15 PM
IT Books, Mobile, Mobile Computing in 2010, Wireless
Would like to send SMS via iseries
Is there any way by which i can send SMS to our various clients on receipt of their payments into our system. We are on V5R4. We are able to send mails to our internal users however would now like to send SMS to our external clients.
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| May 30, 2011 2:13 PM
i series, SMS
Is there any way by which i can send SMS to our various clients on receipt of their payments into our system. We are on V5R4. We are able to send mails to our internal users however would now like to send SMS to our external clients.
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| May 30, 2011 2:13 PM
i series, SMS
Does System Center come bundled with SMS?
Does system center come bundled with SMS? This question was asked during the Microsoft System Center live chat on IT Knowledge Exchange in January 2010.
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| February 26, 2010 8:17 PM
Microsoft System Center, SMS, System Center, System Center Configuration Manager
Does system center come bundled with SMS? This question was asked during the Microsoft System Center live chat on IT Knowledge Exchange in January 2010.
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| February 26, 2010 8:17 PM
Microsoft System Center, SMS, System Center, System Center Configuration Manager
Blackberry error : Error 404 file or directory not found
Hi, who knows this error? “Error 404 file or directory not found”. I haven’t encountered this before not until I replaced my blackberry unit. It prompted when I’m trying to access the address book of my email in my blackberry. My unit is BB 9700.
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| March 24, 2010 7:03 AM
BlackBerry, Blackberry 9700, Lotus Notes
Hi, who knows this error? “Error 404 file or directory not found”. I haven’t encountered this before not until I replaced my blackberry unit. It prompted when I’m trying to access the address book of my email in my blackberry. My unit is BB 9700.
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| March 24, 2010 7:03 AM
BlackBerry, Blackberry 9700, Lotus Notes
Reminder: Microsoft Live Cloud Chat Tomorrow 02/23, 11 am – 2 pm ET
Tomorrow, 02/23, Microsoft Experts Jim Glynn and Brett Hill will be joining us live on IT Knowledge Exchange to discuss the benefits of the Cloud on Microsoft products like SharePoint and Exchange. Visit the live chat page now to post your questions in advance in the comments area, or sign up for an e-reminder now.
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| February 22, 2010 2:17 PM
Cloud Computing, Exchange, Microsoft, Microsoft Live Chat, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Security, SharePoint, Storage, Virtualization
Tomorrow, 02/23, Microsoft Experts Jim Glynn and Brett Hill will be joining us live on IT Knowledge Exchange to discuss the benefits of the Cloud on Microsoft products like SharePoint and Exchange. Visit the live chat page now to post your questions in advance in the comments area, or sign up for an e-reminder now.
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| February 22, 2010 2:17 PM
Cloud Computing, Exchange, Microsoft, Microsoft Live Chat, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Security, SharePoint, Storage, Virtualization
Intel’s Open Port IT Scavenger Hunt has launched: Win a laptop and other great prizes.
Think you’ve got the smarts to navigate Intel’s Open Port community for answers to questions about Intel products? You could win a brand new 2010 Core vPro-based laptop, among other prizes. If you’re an IT Knowledge Exchange member, we’ll also give you 200 bonus Knowledge Points and send you a free sticker just for participating. [...]
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| February 18, 2010 11:14 PM
AS/400, Contests, Exchange, Giveaways, Intel Open Port, ITKE, ITKE Contests, Knowledge Point Challenge, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Security, SQL Server
Think you’ve got the smarts to navigate Intel’s Open Port community for answers to questions about Intel products? You could win a brand new 2010 Core vPro-based laptop, among other prizes. If you’re an IT Knowledge Exchange member, we’ll also give you 200 bonus Knowledge Points and send you a free sticker just for participating. [...]
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| February 18, 2010 11:14 PM
AS/400, Contests, Exchange, Giveaways, Intel Open Port, ITKE, ITKE Contests, Knowledge Point Challenge, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Security, SQL Server
The most-watched IT questions this week: Feb. 16, 2010
1. JHite ran into an Outlook 2003 display name issue for contact with multiple email, and XENOPHON22, Mrdenny and Carlosdl helped out. 2. Windows Server 2003 is giving a member some installation trouble, and MrDenny offers some advice. 3. Can you block Exchange 2007 admins from viewing other admin’s mailboxes? No, according to Technochic and [...]
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| February 17, 2010 3:36 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
1. JHite ran into an Outlook 2003 display name issue for contact with multiple email, and XENOPHON22, Mrdenny and Carlosdl helped out. 2. Windows Server 2003 is giving a member some installation trouble, and MrDenny offers some advice. 3. Can you block Exchange 2007 admins from viewing other admin’s mailboxes? No, according to Technochic and [...]
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| February 17, 2010 3:36 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
Will NSN be bought by TATA
As Nokia Siemens Networks continues to layoff in USA and Europe and hiring in India, is Siemenes and Nolia getting ready to dump it?
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| February 15, 2010 6:52 PM
nokia, Nokia Siemens, NSN, NSN layoffs, Siemens, Tata
As Nokia Siemens Networks continues to layoff in USA and Europe and hiring in India, is Siemenes and Nolia getting ready to dump it?
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| February 15, 2010 6:52 PM
nokia, Nokia Siemens, NSN, NSN layoffs, Siemens, Tata
Blackberry Desktop Organizer
My boss would like to sync his blackberry outside the jobs network. He would like to be able to organize his contacts, calender, and keep all that info in his home PC as oppose to his work machine. Is there anything out there that will permit me to do that?
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| February 15, 2010 6:02 PM
BlackBerry, BlackBerry synchronization
My boss would like to sync his blackberry outside the jobs network. He would like to be able to organize his contacts, calender, and keep all that info in his home PC as oppose to his work machine. Is there anything out there that will permit me to do that?
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| February 15, 2010 6:02 PM
BlackBerry, BlackBerry synchronization
Difference between synchonous and asynchronous mode in Renesas microcontroller
Difference b/w synchronous & Asynchronous mode in Renesas microcontroller
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| February 8, 2010 9:22 AM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Microcontroller, Renesas, Synchronous transfer mode
Difference b/w synchronous & Asynchronous mode in Renesas microcontroller
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| February 8, 2010 9:22 AM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Microcontroller, Renesas, Synchronous transfer mode
