How do I setup an automated VPN connection?
There is software that will allow you to do this. As far as doing it without software is concerned, I am not sure. I would try making the call with a batch file, and having it run as part of a scheduled task. You may be able to get some results by setting the VPN [...]
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| July 31, 2008 8:03 PM
Check Point, Cisco, Network connectivity, VPN
There is software that will allow you to do this. As far as doing it without software is concerned, I am not sure. I would try making the call with a batch file, and having it run as part of a scheduled task. You may be able to get some results by setting the VPN [...]
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| July 31, 2008 8:03 PM
Check Point, Cisco, Network connectivity, VPN
Portege 110: loading an O/S
There are several linux distros that will boot from USB keys. You also may want to consider getting an external firewire/usb HDD as those can be booted from as well.
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| July 31, 2008 6:48 PM
configuration, DOS, Network connectivity, OS
There are several linux distros that will boot from USB keys. You also may want to consider getting an external firewire/usb HDD as those can be booted from as well.
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| July 31, 2008 6:48 PM
configuration, DOS, Network connectivity, OS
Need help with wireless connection between two buildings
Is there anything connecting the two buildings like a skywalk, or are they completely separate? You may want to try mounting an external commercial WiFi point on one building and an external commercial repeater on the other building. Unfortunately though, spanning such a distance and getting a decent signal will be hard with all of [...]
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| July 31, 2008 6:28 PM
Network design, Wireless, Wireless networking
Is there anything connecting the two buildings like a skywalk, or are they completely separate? You may want to try mounting an external commercial WiFi point on one building and an external commercial repeater on the other building. Unfortunately though, spanning such a distance and getting a decent signal will be hard with all of [...]
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| July 31, 2008 6:28 PM
Network design, Wireless, Wireless networking
Community Update: New Contest Announcement.
Update 7/31 Last day of the contest. We will be announcing the winners next week after we review all content to make sure it qualifies for Knowledge Points in this contest. Stay Tuned. Thanks Sean Update 7/28 <b>LAST WEEK</b> Still a few open spots for members to reach 500 Knowledge Points. <b>Remember asking questions will [...]
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| July 31, 2008 2:01 PM
AS/400, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
Update 7/31 Last day of the contest. We will be announcing the winners next week after we review all content to make sure it qualifies for Knowledge Points in this contest. Stay Tuned. Thanks Sean Update 7/28 <b>LAST WEEK</b> Still a few open spots for members to reach 500 Knowledge Points. <b>Remember asking questions will [...]
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| July 31, 2008 2:01 PM
AS/400, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
how long does it take to network a small business?
It all depends on: 1. How small is the network that could vary from 2 network points to 50 points 2. What sort of network, simple cabling or some specific VLAN configurations? 3. Security Measures? 4. Only cabled or Wireless too? 5. Want to connect to outside world or just internal connectivity Once you are [...]
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| July 31, 2008 8:20 AM
Network design, Networking for SMBs, SMB
It all depends on: 1. How small is the network that could vary from 2 network points to 50 points 2. What sort of network, simple cabling or some specific VLAN configurations? 3. Security Measures? 4. Only cabled or Wireless too? 5. Want to connect to outside world or just internal connectivity Once you are [...]
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| July 31, 2008 8:20 AM
Network design, Networking for SMBs, SMB
WinXP Domain Controller
Hi, As per ur senario, ur environment looking like Workgroup not a domain environment . By default 2000 server and XP mechines will be in workgroup model. Have u installed Active Directory in Windows 2000 server? … not then it wiil be workgroup model. If it is a workgroup model, 1.Ensure that all the 3 [...]
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| July 31, 2008 7:13 AM
Domain Controller, Network administration, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP
Hi, As per ur senario, ur environment looking like Workgroup not a domain environment . By default 2000 server and XP mechines will be in workgroup model. Have u installed Active Directory in Windows 2000 server? … not then it wiil be workgroup model. If it is a workgroup model, 1.Ensure that all the 3 [...]
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| July 31, 2008 7:13 AM
Domain Controller, Network administration, Windows 2000 Server, Windows XP
Deleted Driver
Is it actually a card or built in to the motherboard? You should check this and then look for updates/drivers.
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| July 31, 2008 4:16 AM
Drivers, HP Pavilion XT963, NIC
Is it actually a card or built in to the motherboard? You should check this and then look for updates/drivers.
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| July 31, 2008 4:16 AM
Drivers, HP Pavilion XT963, NIC
wireless software on fresh XP install
Check to see if your Wireless Zero Configuration Tool is working. 1) Go to Control Panel 2) Open Administrative Tools 3) Double Click on ‘Services’ 4) Scroll down to ‘Wireless Zero Configuration’ and right click on it and select ‘Start’ from the menu
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| July 31, 2008 3:48 AM
Linksys, Wireless, Wireless networking
Check to see if your Wireless Zero Configuration Tool is working. 1) Go to Control Panel 2) Open Administrative Tools 3) Double Click on ‘Services’ 4) Scroll down to ‘Wireless Zero Configuration’ and right click on it and select ‘Start’ from the menu
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| July 31, 2008 3:48 AM
Linksys, Wireless, Wireless networking
How to boost the signal on a Netgear Wireless-N router?
You might try moving the AP to a more central position. Sometimes just moving it to a different location in the room it IS in will make a difference. If the building is made of brick, stone, or steel, signal strength will drop rapidly as the singal passes trhough walls. There are repeaters for “G” [...]
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| July 30, 2008 11:31 PM
802.11n, Netgear, Routers, Wireless networking, Wireless routers
You might try moving the AP to a more central position. Sometimes just moving it to a different location in the room it IS in will make a difference. If the building is made of brick, stone, or steel, signal strength will drop rapidly as the singal passes trhough walls. There are repeaters for “G” [...]
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| July 30, 2008 11:31 PM
802.11n, Netgear, Routers, Wireless networking, Wireless routers
Can I transfer the data between SANs by connecting one HBA to one SAN and the other HBA to the new SAN
Having the server do a copy of one LUN to another LUN is certainly an option, however it will force you to be aware that the data must not be corrupted during the transfer. For example, if all the 500GB are in files, then just make sure that your copy algorithm knows to retry files [...]
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| July 30, 2008 5:11 PM
HBA, Host bus adapters, SAN, SAN management
Having the server do a copy of one LUN to another LUN is certainly an option, however it will force you to be aware that the data must not be corrupted during the transfer. For example, if all the 500GB are in files, then just make sure that your copy algorithm knows to retry files [...]
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| July 30, 2008 5:11 PM
HBA, Host bus adapters, SAN, SAN management
Wireless software trouble
You could use another computer to download the drivers, place them on a USB drive and then install on the problematic system. The fact that you can post the question indicates you have a computer that can access the internet another thought,,, is the wired port on the laptop enabled?
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| July 30, 2008 5:06 PM
Intel Pro/Wireless, Windows XP, Wireless, Wireless software
You could use another computer to download the drivers, place them on a USB drive and then install on the problematic system. The fact that you can post the question indicates you have a computer that can access the internet another thought,,, is the wired port on the laptop enabled?
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| July 30, 2008 5:06 PM
Intel Pro/Wireless, Windows XP, Wireless, Wireless software
TCP/IP and UDP
Everything (almost) you ever you ever wanted to know about tcp/ip can be found in the <a href=”http://www.tcpipguide.com/”>TCP/IP Guide</a>. Pleasant reading! **************************************************** Follow these links and you will get more than enough information you are looking for: 1. <a href=”http://skullbox.net/tcpudp.php”>TCP vs UDP</a>: http://skullbox.net/tcpudp.php 2. <a href=”http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/20561/tcp-vs-udp-ports.html”>TCP vs UDP Ports</a>: http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/20561/tcp-vs-udp-ports.html 3. Comparative analysis -<a href=”http://www.laynetworks.com/Comparative%20analysis_TCP%20Vs%20UDP.htm”> [...]
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| July 30, 2008 5:26 AM
TCP/IP, UDP
Everything (almost) you ever you ever wanted to know about tcp/ip can be found in the <a href=”http://www.tcpipguide.com/”>TCP/IP Guide</a>. Pleasant reading! **************************************************** Follow these links and you will get more than enough information you are looking for: 1. <a href=”http://skullbox.net/tcpudp.php”>TCP vs UDP</a>: http://skullbox.net/tcpudp.php 2. <a href=”http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/20561/tcp-vs-udp-ports.html”>TCP vs UDP Ports</a>: http://windowsitpro.com/article/articleid/20561/tcp-vs-udp-ports.html 3. Comparative analysis -<a href=”http://www.laynetworks.com/Comparative%20analysis_TCP%20Vs%20UDP.htm”> [...]
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| July 30, 2008 5:26 AM
TCP/IP, UDP
AP-5131 WAP RADIUS Configuration?
Using RADIUS might be overkill for your situation, but then there is not really a valid application of the phrase “too secure”. If you use WPA or better yet WPA2 with a Pre Shared Key(PSK), and set your AP’s to not broadcast their SSID’s you will have a relatively secure network. You can add MAC [...]
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| July 29, 2008 7:32 PM
Radius, WAP, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking, Wireless security, WLAN, WLAN access points, WLAN management software, WLAN protocols
Using RADIUS might be overkill for your situation, but then there is not really a valid application of the phrase “too secure”. If you use WPA or better yet WPA2 with a Pre Shared Key(PSK), and set your AP’s to not broadcast their SSID’s you will have a relatively secure network. You can add MAC [...]
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| July 29, 2008 7:32 PM
Radius, WAP, Wireless Access Points, Wireless networking, Wireless security, WLAN, WLAN access points, WLAN management software, WLAN protocols
Video (and audio) computer to computer on LAN – upstairs to downstairs
Microsoft’s Netmeeting will likely meet your needs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Or if you are looking for another program that should carry the same function, you can always use a Skype or a messenger of sorts. I would suggest Netmeeting first however. -Schmidtw
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| May 17, 2013 6:52 PM
LAN, Web conferencing software, Webcam
Microsoft’s Netmeeting will likely meet your needs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Or if you are looking for another program that should carry the same function, you can always use a Skype or a messenger of sorts. I would suggest Netmeeting first however. -Schmidtw
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| May 17, 2013 6:52 PM
LAN, Web conferencing software, Webcam
SAP J2EE Engine – can I connect to LDAP Zone ?
Hi, Configuring SAP J2EE Engine for SSL to an LDAP Directory……………………………….. 56 See this website for documentation on this… http://www.appsconsulting.co.za/SAP_PDF/EP6_Portal_Security_Guide_SP2.pdf TPinky
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| July 29, 2008 6:50 PM
LDAP, SAP Basis administration, SAP EP, SAP J2EE Engine, SAP NetWeaver
Hi, Configuring SAP J2EE Engine for SSL to an LDAP Directory……………………………….. 56 See this website for documentation on this… http://www.appsconsulting.co.za/SAP_PDF/EP6_Portal_Security_Guide_SP2.pdf TPinky
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| July 29, 2008 6:50 PM
LDAP, SAP Basis administration, SAP EP, SAP J2EE Engine, SAP NetWeaver
How to grant wireless access in XP to normal users
I would recommend having the company IT dept set up the computer for the employees home network by using the admin account on the laptop, create a profile with all the necessary SSID, WPA and log in information needed for accessing their home network for the user. Of course this means that the company IT [...]
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| July 29, 2008 6:09 PM
Windows XP, Windows XP Professional, Wireless security
I would recommend having the company IT dept set up the computer for the employees home network by using the admin account on the laptop, create a profile with all the necessary SSID, WPA and log in information needed for accessing their home network for the user. Of course this means that the company IT [...]
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| July 29, 2008 6:09 PM
Windows XP, Windows XP Professional, Wireless security
Performance monitoring virtual CPU calls
Because the primary purpose of a virtualization layer or Hypervisor is to create completely isolated partitions, it is often difficult to get a complete and accurate view of overall CPU utilization at the level of the host OS or from within individual guest OS’s. Fortunately, there are specific virtualization-related counters that you can use to [...]
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| July 29, 2008 4:48 PM
Hyper-V, Performance management, Virtualization and hardware
Because the primary purpose of a virtualization layer or Hypervisor is to create completely isolated partitions, it is often difficult to get a complete and accurate view of overall CPU utilization at the level of the host OS or from within individual guest OS’s. Fortunately, there are specific virtualization-related counters that you can use to [...]
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| July 29, 2008 4:48 PM
Hyper-V, Performance management, Virtualization and hardware
Windows very slow repsonse with mapped drives. –
See this similar <a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/network-slow-on-a-couple-of-machines/”>question</a>. ********************************** I changed the duplex setting on the card from “auto detect” to Half Duplex/100. That seemed to fix one of the machines (it is an older system and I think the driver might not be an exact match to the card). No luck on the other one so far. [...]
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| July 29, 2008 4:47 PM
Mapped drives, Windows XP
See this similar <a href=”http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/network-slow-on-a-couple-of-machines/”>question</a>. ********************************** I changed the duplex setting on the card from “auto detect” to Half Duplex/100. That seemed to fix one of the machines (it is an older system and I think the driver might not be an exact match to the card). No luck on the other one so far. [...]
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| July 29, 2008 4:47 PM
Mapped drives, Windows XP
Can I start a career in IT after 50?
Hi Age is just a number in my view. First I would like to tell you, Decide as to what you are interested IN? Secondly, Find out the opprotunities in the market, if there is a huge requirement then companies may over look the age. So better choose something which has market and necessity. Finally.. [...]
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| July 29, 2008 12:22 AM
Career development, CCNA, CCNP, Degree programs, IT careers, Networking certifications, Training and certifications
Hi Age is just a number in my view. First I would like to tell you, Decide as to what you are interested IN? Secondly, Find out the opprotunities in the market, if there is a huge requirement then companies may over look the age. So better choose something which has market and necessity. Finally.. [...]
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| July 29, 2008 12:22 AM
Career development, CCNA, CCNP, Degree programs, IT careers, Networking certifications, Training and certifications
Are the CCNA and MCSE good certifications for network or software engineers?
Dear Sir or Madam: The MCSE is becoming increasingly passe as it applies only to Windows Server 2003 and earlier versions. For Windows Server 2008 (the current version since it shipped last February) the newer MS certifications are called the MCTS, or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, and MCITP, or …Information Technology Professional). I wouldn’t recommend [...]
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| July 28, 2008 10:28 PM
CCNA, Certifications, MCSE, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications
Dear Sir or Madam: The MCSE is becoming increasingly passe as it applies only to Windows Server 2003 and earlier versions. For Windows Server 2008 (the current version since it shipped last February) the newer MS certifications are called the MCTS, or Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, and MCITP, or …Information Technology Professional). I wouldn’t recommend [...]
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| July 28, 2008 10:28 PM
CCNA, Certifications, MCSE, Networking careers and salaries, Networking certifications
