Recent content by Cscutch

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    Copy files from Server to Server

    You can use Robocopy. It is a free utility from Microsoft. There is lots of options. Just do a google search and you will find lots of information.
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    Plotting Issues

    Everything you have recapped is right. No Errors in logs on individual machine or print server. - I can even watch the print queue on the print server watch the server recieve the request, spool and then send to the plotter. - He can print Tiffs using spicer to two different printers. -...
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    Plotting Issues

    I tried a different application on this workstation, just to try and rule out spicer but the same problem exisits. The plotter supports Tiff, and this setup use to work on this machine up to a few days ago. As well as a similar setup on a co-workers machine still does work. Chris
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    Plotting Issues

    Strange situation here. A single user is having trouble plotting Tiff files. Hardware: Plotter: HP 1050 Workstation: Custom Build, Windows XP (We would like to replace the machine but the user likes it and wants us to try everything possible before that.) Problem Summary: The user...
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    Managing a small network for an SMB.

    A quick suggestion because you mentioned backing up files from every PCs every night. Why don't you create everyone a home drive for every employee and have them save important files on it. My Recommendations: If in the budget: 2 Servers 1st Server: - Domain Server - File and Print...
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    Need help locating a ip on my network

    Also in the future you should develop and maintain a spreadsheet of all used IPs and what machine and location they are being used at. For situtations like this don't happen. It could be worse, say that PC was off and then you add that server running a mission critical app onto the network...
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    Need help locating a ip on my network

    If you use DNS on your Lan nslookup "IP Address" Find the computer name and hopefully that helps.
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    Connecting Cisco Routers in the same room

    You will want to hook the serial to serial up, Leaving the ethernet for hosts. You will need a DTE to DCE serial cable, or an expensive Telco simulator. Chris
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    what good paying jobs should a beginner aim for

    - A+, Network+, and Security+ are ok certifications. But there are some better ones out there. - I would go to an accredited University, College, or Technical School and receive some formal training. Majority of the time it is a pretty broad scope allowing you to learn a lot of concepts. Plus...
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    Help with Outlook Distribution List Please!

    What software package are you using? If Outlook 2003 I would click on every indvidual and add them to your contact list, then create a new distribution list and add the members, shouldn't take that long, 1-2min for 2-10 people.
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    Need help backing up Outlook email, settings, rules, etc.

    Settings are hard to backup, the first one will save all messages and the folder structure, while the second one will save the rules. As of settings like viewing panes and what not, I just reset them up after. There may be a way to save them but I don't know.
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    Looking for certain program..

    Security Task Manager Chris
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    Need help backing up Outlook email, settings, rules, etc.

    Also for rules open the rules settings window and click on options and then export rules. Chris
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    Need help backing up Outlook email, settings, rules, etc.

    File -> import/export -> Export to a file -> Personal folder file. or For a few other ways. F1 -> Backing UP Chris
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    The future of Storage Area Networks

    Don't know much about Fiber Channel. But I am guessing you may find some info here: Storage Pipeline Chris