layer 2 & layer 3 switch
Hi All, what is the basic difference between layer 2 & layer 3 switch. how can configure layer 2 & layer3 managable switch

Answer Question   |  November 10, 2005  6:50 AM
Access control, Application security, Availability, backdoors, Bandwidth, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Cisco, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, E-business, Encryption, Exchange, Exchange security, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Hardware, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Interoperability, Intrusion management, Network monitoring, Network protocols, Network security, Networking, patching, PEN testing, Performance management, Ping, Platform Security, Policies, provisioning, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Software, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Switches, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VoIP, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms

QsnBeep
Does anybody know if I can use the QsnBeep (QSNAPI) several times in a RPG-ILE but with different ‘beeps’. For example, there are 2 possible errors in an interactive program, can I generate 2 different error-sounds ? Or does it ALWAYS uses the PC5250 host bell ? Although I think it is another story with [...]

Answer Question   |  November 11, 2005  10:57 AM
AS/400, DataCenter, DB2 Universal Database, Development, ERP, RPG, Tech support

Uninstallation of norton wmi update
respected recipient, I am currently having a trouble in uninstalling norton anti virus wmi update. My company got norton anti virus software installed on the system from the norton anti virus software cd and it was not norton system works , just the norton anti virus software.After somedays, it started showing the message that norton [...]

Answer Question   |  November 13, 2005  10:04 AM
Access control, Browsers, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Disaster Recovery, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Risk management, Security Program Management, Servers, Software, SSL/TLS, Tech support, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless

Disk Formatting-2
Hi, I recently configured a system with XP professional, that has a hard drive of 200 GB capacity. While I installed the OS, I created a disk partition of 80 GB and 110 GB from availble space. I installed the OS on 80 GB capacity partition, but when OS is installed I can’t see the [...]

Answer Question   |  November 8, 2005  5:57 AM
Hardware, Tech support

Copying Windows RAS Properties to Different Users
I have a user who uses a dial-up connection to perform her daily duties. She is getting ready to go on maternity leave and their is someone who will be filling her position temporarily. The new user needs to be able to use the same dial-up or RAS properties as the full-time employee. The dial-up [...]

Answer Question   |  November 5, 2005  11:23 AM
Application security, Database, DataCenter, Desktops, Encryption, Exchange, Instant Messaging, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Secure Coding, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

ctrl alt del popup picture
Alright, this is going to sound strange…but here goes…My friend said his partner got into his laptop and now everytime he clicks the Ctrl+Alt+Del keystrokes, he gets a popup picture. The normal security window opens, but when the computer is locked, everytime he moves the cursor, the popup comes back. I know this is an [...]

Answer Question   |  November 7, 2005  11:12 PM
Tech support

Cookies used by techtarget.com
I would like to know why it is necessary that this site utilizes somany tracking cookies. i could not find in the faq/info area any mention of the fact that i would be infested with 5 or more tracking cookies when using this site.

Answer Question   |  November 7, 2005  9:59 AM
backdoors, CRM, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, worms

ANOTHER Windows XP CPU running at 100%.
This is a Dell Dimension 8200 running Windows XP Home. Viewing Task Manager, the Image Name “System” is using 99% of the CPU. Typically, I’ve seen the “System Idle Process” use 99% but not System. Reloaded OS, ran Spyware Doctor, Super AdBlocker, AdAware, SpyBot and McAfee Virus Scan with no success.

Answer Question   |  November 5, 2005  8:41 AM
Hardware, Microsoft Windows, Software, Tech support

HP JetDirect 500X ‘Sleep’ Issues
We currently have 10 sitese, each have a 500X print server running (with current Firmware) and two OkiData 320 printers attached via parallel cable. Each site is connected through Frame-Relay connection (hub/spoke) to our corporate print server. We have one location which seems to experience a ‘sleep’ issue with the JetDirect. If no printing activity [...]

Answer Question   |  October 28, 2005  2:16 PM
Cisco, Frame Relay, Hardware, Network protocols, Networking, Servers, TCP, Tech support

System rebooting spasmodically
PC has been fine, suddenly on bootup it recycles continuously – checks DMA then reboots, over and over. No POST codes, no apparent clues. We built this computer last Spring, MSI motherboard, AMD Athlon 64 Processor, 1 GB Corsair RAM. Nothing has been changed recently, no clear suspect in this mystery. At work I maintain [...]

Answer Question   |  November 24, 2005  11:58 PM
DataCenter, Hardware, Tech support

Has blogging been wrecked by commercialism?
My neice went to South Africa and kept in touch with the family by using a blog. It got me all hopped up on the idea of blogging. Then today I came across this article on Wired saying that lots of businesses are filtering out blogs the same way they filter out other “inappropriate” Web [...]

Answer Question   |  October 27, 2005  2:05 PM
Development, Tech support, Web development tools, Web site design & management

Low resources
I have a laptop that is very low on resources and I can’t understand it. Now it does only have 64 MB of RAM on it and the purpose for the laptop is to clean it off and give it to a family in need but it is wicked slow. When I shut down everything [...]

Answer Question   |  October 27, 2005  10:10 AM
Hardware, Tech support

Will we really save money having users shut down computers at end of day?
The article below caught my attention. It says that 217 million dollars a year is wasted just in the UK alone by employees leaving computers on overnight. I never shut mine down…my old mentor thought it was actually harmful. Needless to say, we don’t have a policy about shutting down computers here at the end [...]

Answer Question   |  April 19, 2010  12:21 AM
Budgeting, Business/IT alignment, Cabling, DataCenter, Desktops, Hardware, Hubs, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Power management, ROI & cost justification, Routers, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Switches, Tech support

RDP connection is not the correct computer
Thanks in advance for any help! Im in a mixed 20002003 domain. When I RDP by name into several machines (all XP machines) in my building it is not the PC that I think it is. I check the actual PC name and its not the one I used to RDP into it, therefore not [...]

Answer Question   |  October 25, 2005  12:30 PM
Active Directory, Availability, DataCenter, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft Windows, Network protocols, Networking, Networking services, Tech support

client Notes crash on detach
Hello, I have noted that with Lotus Notes 6.5.4 (IT or UK), when a user try to detach an attachment from an email message, if the destination path (C:folder1folder2…) is more than 120 characters, the client crash systematically… Any suggestions? Thank You, Maurizio

Answer Question   |  October 15, 2005  4:12 AM
Lotus Domino, Platform Issues, Tech support

Desktop lockdown
Hiya all, I have 30+ windows 2000 clients running of a NT4 Server. The clients are locked down via gpedit but due to teacher requirements need the right click enabled. What i want to do is either: Stop any changes to desktop, or set a default wallpaper that cannot be changed. We have no money [...]

Answer Question   |  October 17, 2005  10:09 AM
DataCenter, Desktops, Development, Management, Microsoft Windows, Networking, OS, Security, Servers, Software, SQL Server, Tech support

Microsoft job interview question – what is the best “right” answer?
Posted on behalf of WhatIs.com member Michael B.: Suppose you go home, enter your house/apartment, hit the light switch, and nothing happens – no light floods the room. What exactly, in order, are the steps you would take in determining what the problem was?

Answer Question   |  November 22, 2005  10:39 PM
Career development, Desktops, Management, Microsoft Windows, OS, Security, Servers, SQL Server, Tech support

Symantec Ghost over VPN
I’m trying to get symantec ghost to run over our vpn, but have been unable to get the ghost server to see any clients behind the other vpn endpoint. We are using 2 different routers that are both set up as VPN endpoints using IPsec. One router is a Netgear FVS328, and the other is [...]

Answer Question   |  October 26, 2005  7:16 PM
Development, Firewalls, Forensics, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, Networking, Tech support, VPN, Wireless

Connecting HP LaserJet to small wireless network
Posted on behalf of David E.: I want to connect a PC running XP Pro to an HP LaserJet 1200 series printer that’s on a small wireless network. I’m using AirPort Express for my wireless access. I’ve gone through the Add Printer wizard a couple of times and get stumped when trying to use the [...]

Answer Question   |  October 14, 2005  2:41 PM
Hardware, Mobile, Printers, Tech support, Wireless

What does “DB” mean, in DB-9 serial port?
Posted on behalf of Ben: What does “DB” mean, in DB-9 serial port?

Answer Question   |  May 29, 2012  11:29 AM
Cabling, Hardware, Hubs, Network protocols, Networking, Routers, Switches, Tech support