Open IT Forum: What tech CEO would you vote for?
Michael Morisy recently reported on a primary of off-ticket, independent candidates, which included Cisco CEO John Chambers. Not to get too political, but we were wondering if there were particular tech CEOs that you admired for one reason or another. Share your thoughts — or your vote — and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 9, 2012 7:46 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Michael Morisy recently reported on a primary of off-ticket, independent candidates, which included Cisco CEO John Chambers. Not to get too political, but we were wondering if there were particular tech CEOs that you admired for one reason or another. Share your thoughts — or your vote — and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 9, 2012 7:46 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Creating a dynamic data center best practices (sponsored webcast)
In this webcast, learn how integrating the computer and network environments together can enable the network to be virtualization aware; how dynamic automation of virtual machines can simplify operations; how the network can track the movement of VMs; and how the network can dynamically reconfigure as the virtual computer environment changes. JOIN THE WEBCAST ON [...]
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| October 10, 2011 1:17 PM
Automation, DataCenter, Sponsored Webcast, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
In this webcast, learn how integrating the computer and network environments together can enable the network to be virtualization aware; how dynamic automation of virtual machines can simplify operations; how the network can track the movement of VMs; and how the network can dynamically reconfigure as the virtual computer environment changes. JOIN THE WEBCAST ON [...]
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| October 10, 2011 1:17 PM
Automation, DataCenter, Sponsored Webcast, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
Can Windows 2008 R2 and virtual Pc 2007?
Can Windows 2008 R2 installed as guest OS on virtual Pc 2007?
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| March 31, 2012 3:44 AM
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Virtual machine software, Virtualization
Can Windows 2008 R2 installed as guest OS on virtual Pc 2007?
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| March 31, 2012 3:44 AM
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007, Virtual machine software, Virtualization
EXTENDED: IT Scripts Contest now ends October 17
It’s not too late! IT Knowledge Exchange is extending its latest contest: Is your script 3-dimensional? You don’t have to be an IT Script Shakespeare to get in on the contest: Did you know you can win a Nintendo 3DS for just leaving a great comment on one of the entries? Check out the entries [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:30 PM
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It’s not too late! IT Knowledge Exchange is extending its latest contest: Is your script 3-dimensional? You don’t have to be an IT Script Shakespeare to get in on the contest: Did you know you can win a Nintendo 3DS for just leaving a great comment on one of the entries? Check out the entries [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:30 PM
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Open IT Forum: What do you want to see from IT Knowledge Exchange in 2012?
We asked what your goals are for late 2011 and early 2012, but now we want to know what you hope to see from the IT Knowledge Exchange community. If there’s a functionality you would like to see, or a topic you want to know more about, let us know in the discussion section! Don’t [...]
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| April 28, 2012 4:44 PM
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We asked what your goals are for late 2011 and early 2012, but now we want to know what you hope to see from the IT Knowledge Exchange community. If there’s a functionality you would like to see, or a topic you want to know more about, let us know in the discussion section! Don’t [...]
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| April 28, 2012 4:44 PM
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Free IT Book: IP Networking
We’re giving away a detailed and practical overview of TCP/IP networking in IP Networking. From the publishers: “IP Networking takes you from a broad and basic knowledge of IP addressing and routing to a solid skill level with how hosts, switches, and routers collectively deliver IP packets in modern corporate networks, helping prepare you for [...]
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| March 31, 2012 4:00 PM
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We’re giving away a detailed and practical overview of TCP/IP networking in IP Networking. From the publishers: “IP Networking takes you from a broad and basic knowledge of IP addressing and routing to a solid skill level with how hosts, switches, and routers collectively deliver IP packets in modern corporate networks, helping prepare you for [...]
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| March 31, 2012 4:00 PM
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Error in ESXi while creating cluster.
Hi , I am creating a cluster on on ESXi , but i m reaceeving error on 1 of the host with red triangle saying CMD removed failed. Can anyone help me? thanks
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| March 31, 2012 8:04 AM
Cluster management, CMD, ESXi, ESXi 3.5
Hi , I am creating a cluster on on ESXi , but i m reaceeving error on 1 of the host with red triangle saying CMD removed failed. Can anyone help me? thanks
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| March 31, 2012 8:04 AM
Cluster management, CMD, ESXi, ESXi 3.5
Open IT Forum: Does the Windows 8 secure boot and Linux clash affect you?
We want to know how this “little” inconvenience is affecting the world of Linux users out there. Air your grievances or worries for the future of Linux right here, and we’ll send you 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 5:20 PM
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We want to know how this “little” inconvenience is affecting the world of Linux users out there. Air your grievances or worries for the future of Linux right here, and we’ll send you 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 5:20 PM
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Performance & User Experience AnalysisTool
Hello all. I’m wondering what the community thinks about what the best tool would be to do comparitive analysis of HVD environments compared to other HVD configurations and physicals. Standard metrics for iops, userX, task timing, etc. Performance tuning would also be helped with this data. I am asking as I want to be able [...]
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| March 31, 2012 1:41 PM
Holographic data storage, Holographic storage, IOPS, Storage, XenDesktop
Hello all. I’m wondering what the community thinks about what the best tool would be to do comparitive analysis of HVD environments compared to other HVD configurations and physicals. Standard metrics for iops, userX, task timing, etc. Performance tuning would also be helped with this data. I am asking as I want to be able [...]
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| March 31, 2012 1:41 PM
Holographic data storage, Holographic storage, IOPS, Storage, XenDesktop
Network Port Usage
I’m wondering if someone had a better idea for what I’m trying to do. I have a small cluster of beefy Hyper-V servers. Each server has 20 1GB ports. This is my approach to port usage for the NICs: 20 ports 4 ports – iSCSI multi-pathing 4 ports – VM DMZ Network Team [...]
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| March 31, 2012 8:31 PM
Engineering, Hyper-V, iSCSI SAN, NIC Ports, Windows 2008 R2
I’m wondering if someone had a better idea for what I’m trying to do. I have a small cluster of beefy Hyper-V servers. Each server has 20 1GB ports. This is my approach to port usage for the NICs: 20 ports 4 ports – iSCSI multi-pathing 4 ports – VM DMZ Network Team [...]
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| March 31, 2012 8:31 PM
Engineering, Hyper-V, iSCSI SAN, NIC Ports, Windows 2008 R2
September 28: Dell’s own story on Windows 7 migration (sponsored webcast)
With its faster performance, enhanced manageability, and improved security and compliance features, Windows® 7 is the new “must have” platform for enterprises. But making a successful move to Windows® 7 requires careful planning. Join us for an in-depth look at the issues global technology provider Dell faced when rolling out Windows® 7 in its own [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:14 PM
Channel, CIO, DataCenter, Dell, Exchange, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Security, Storage, Virtualization, Webcast, Windows 7, Windows 7 migration, Windows Server
With its faster performance, enhanced manageability, and improved security and compliance features, Windows® 7 is the new “must have” platform for enterprises. But making a successful move to Windows® 7 requires careful planning. Join us for an in-depth look at the issues global technology provider Dell faced when rolling out Windows® 7 in its own [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:14 PM
Channel, CIO, DataCenter, Dell, Exchange, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Security, Storage, Virtualization, Webcast, Windows 7, Windows 7 migration, Windows Server
port forwarding with vnc on a static ip desktop? need help!’
I have a desktop pc with a static ip and vnc installed. Im trying to access this computer remotely from another location but everything I try doesn’t work. I am able to connect to the router and internet. Also the router settings I set up pinholes or ports in the router to access the VNC program. So far I [...]
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| March 31, 2012 6:47 PM
Port forwarding, Remote access, VNC
I have a desktop pc with a static ip and vnc installed. Im trying to access this computer remotely from another location but everything I try doesn’t work. I am able to connect to the router and internet. Also the router settings I set up pinholes or ports in the router to access the VNC program. So far I [...]
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| March 31, 2012 6:47 PM
Port forwarding, Remote access, VNC
Announcing the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt (sponsored)
Today is the first day of the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt, designed to better educate potential customers about all of the great qualities that make HP Elite Series “elite.” For details on how to enter check out the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt homepage. The Loot Grand Prize: 5 HP EliteBook 8460w (Yes, five!) [...]
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| March 31, 2012 2:19 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Contests, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, EliteBook, Exchange, Giveaways, HP, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Scavenger Hunt, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Today is the first day of the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt, designed to better educate potential customers about all of the great qualities that make HP Elite Series “elite.” For details on how to enter check out the HP Elite Series Scavenger Hunt homepage. The Loot Grand Prize: 5 HP EliteBook 8460w (Yes, five!) [...]
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| March 31, 2012 2:19 PM
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Free IT Book: Official Cert Guide for CCNP Security SECURE 642-637
This week’s free IT book is just what you need if you’re planning to take your CCNP Security SECURE 642-637 certification exam. From exam topics and quizzes to exam prep tasks and realistic exam questions, the Official Cert Guide is a must for everyone preparing or planning to prepare for this certification. All you need [...]
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| May 14, 2012 1:10 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Certification preparation, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, Security certifications, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
This week’s free IT book is just what you need if you’re planning to take your CCNP Security SECURE 642-637 certification exam. From exam topics and quizzes to exam prep tasks and realistic exam questions, the Official Cert Guide is a must for everyone preparing or planning to prepare for this certification. All you need [...]
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| May 14, 2012 1:10 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Certification preparation, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, Security certifications, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Open IT Forum: Goals to round out 2011
We’re approaching the final quarter of 2011: What are some of your IT department’s goals to finish out the year? What are some of the things you are implementing to position yourself for 2012? Whether it’s updating your system documentation or updating your IT staff’s certifications, we want to know how the rest of your [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:57 PM
AS/400, Bounties, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
We’re approaching the final quarter of 2011: What are some of your IT department’s goals to finish out the year? What are some of the things you are implementing to position yourself for 2012? Whether it’s updating your system documentation or updating your IT staff’s certifications, we want to know how the rest of your [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:57 PM
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Detecting MS excel is open in Citrix via Lotus Script
I have an application that generates graphs using excel from data stored in a Lotus Notes Database. Once the graphs are created in excel,they are copied and pasted into a Rich Text Field in Lotus notes which is then displayed to the user so that the user never sees excel at all. However. If excel [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:22 PM
Citrix, Excel.Application, Lotus Notes 6.x, Lotus Notes Database, LotusScript
I have an application that generates graphs using excel from data stored in a Lotus Notes Database. Once the graphs are created in excel,they are copied and pasted into a Rich Text Field in Lotus notes which is then displayed to the user so that the user never sees excel at all. However. If excel [...]
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| March 31, 2012 3:22 PM
Citrix, Excel.Application, Lotus Notes 6.x, Lotus Notes Database, LotusScript
Creating an excel Spreadsheet via LotusScript
I have created some code to create a series of MS Excel 2010 graphs using LotusScript then copy and paste them into a Lotus Notes Document. The Excel application is launched int he background so that the user only sees their notes session and not distracted by the excel application. In order to keep things simple. [...]
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| March 31, 2012 4:23 PM
Citrix, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes 6.x, Lotus Script
I have created some code to create a series of MS Excel 2010 graphs using LotusScript then copy and paste them into a Lotus Notes Document. The Excel application is launched int he background so that the user only sees their notes session and not distracted by the excel application. In order to keep things simple. [...]
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| March 31, 2012 4:23 PM
Citrix, Lotus Notes, Lotus Notes 6.x, Lotus Script
Open IT Forum: IT’s role in customer service
One of ITKnowledgeExchange’s bloggers is working on a series about customer service in the enterprise, and how it can be improved. From the IT side, do you have any experiences or suggestions for improving how companies do customer service? We’ll take horror stories as well! Help a fellow IT Knowledge Exchanger out and we’ll give [...]
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| March 5, 2013 1:08 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Customer service, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, IT project management, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
One of ITKnowledgeExchange’s bloggers is working on a series about customer service in the enterprise, and how it can be improved. From the IT side, do you have any experiences or suggestions for improving how companies do customer service? We’ll take horror stories as well! Help a fellow IT Knowledge Exchanger out and we’ll give [...]
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| March 5, 2013 1:08 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, CRM, Customer service, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, IT project management, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Free IT Book: The Python Standard Library by Example
This week’s free IT book is an essential addition to the developer’s library. If you want to master the powerful Python Standard Library through real code examples, this is the prize for you. Simply answer one of five questions and post the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Good luck! Installation error [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:59 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Contests, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
This week’s free IT book is an essential addition to the developer’s library. If you want to master the powerful Python Standard Library through real code examples, this is the prize for you. Simply answer one of five questions and post the link to your answer in the discussion section below. Good luck! Installation error [...]
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| March 31, 2012 12:59 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Contests, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Giveaways, IT Books, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
Open IT Forum: Will HP be a worthy cloud contender?
HP announced its Cloud Services program in beta and we wanted to know initial reactions. Have you registered for the beta? Share your initial thoughts, whether or not you have, and we’ll return to this in the next phase of HP’s cloud services. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 8:24 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Hewlett-Packard, HP, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
HP announced its Cloud Services program in beta and we wanted to know initial reactions. Have you registered for the beta? Share your initial thoughts, whether or not you have, and we’ll return to this in the next phase of HP’s cloud services. Share your thoughts and we’ll share 50 Knowledge Points!
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| March 31, 2012 8:24 PM
AS/400, Business Intelligence, Channel, CIO, Cloud Computing, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Hewlett-Packard, HP, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Open IT Forum, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP, Windows Server
