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    Interpreting SQLIOSim Output

    I'm using SQLIOSim to do some stress testing of my virtual servers prior to putting SQL 2005 on them. I've found 2 random blogs that detail the output of the tool, but I am hoping someone who is familiar with the app could explain a bit more about how to interpret the results. In particular, one...
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    Windows 2003 IE7 Windows Update Crash

    On several of my servers, going to windowsupdate for the first time FROM THE START MENU LINK causes IE7 to crash after attempting to add update.microsoft.com to the trusted sites list. This is occurring when IE7 is installed automatically after an unattended 2003 SP2 cd is used, and also after...
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    Server Separation

    I am reworking our networking infrastructure in prep. for implementing VLANs. Over the next few months we will be bringing additional servers online w\ roles including production\test database servers, web servers, application servers, etc. I am trying to find examples of how others have...
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    Toshiba Satellite U200-ST2091

    Anyone have a Toshiba Satellite U200-ST2091? I've spec'd out the following for my aunt who wants a laptop that weighs around 4lbs. Its cheaper than the Dell Latitude D620, but I don't have any experience w\ Toshiba. Seems like a good deal at $1388... Satellite U200-ST2091 - Toshiba Laptop...
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    Laptop Recommendations - Updated

    My aunt's SOTEC (never heard of them) laptop just died - I believe its the backlight that went. She is interested in a new laptop that is fairly light (her current laptop is around 4 pounds) and has a max budget of $800. Before I send her into BB or CC and just have her purchase whatever laptop...
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    Home Cisco CCNA\CCNP Lab

    I know a few posts have been made about a home CCNA Cisco Lab, but nothing in great detail. My work is paying for my kit, so I'd like to get one that will work for the CCNA, and eventually, CCNP (and who knows - maybe even CCIE :)). One place I was looking at is offering the below - does it look...
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    IIS6 SelfSSL

    I've created a self signed certificate in IIS6 using SelfSSL on a test server. When I connect from my laptop, which has IE7 installed, it works fine. However, it doesn't work when I try to connect from any machine with IE6. After some troubleshooting, I've discovered that I can connect if I...
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    Virtual POP3

    I've got a bit of an odd problem here. I support an application here which is hosted on a Server 2003 Machine. Users go to a webpage to submit a request, and if they have any additional files to include with the request, they click on an email link and attach the documents to the email. The...
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    MCSE Boot Camp

    My employer has offered to send me to MCSE Boot Camp. I've looked around for reviews of the different places, and I've not seen much. Can anyone recommend a place, even if its one you attended for a different boot camp, such as CCNA? Thanks, Tim
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    USMT\Profile Migration

    We (actually, I) are in the process of planning a desktop replacement project in which 70 plus desktops will be replaced with new ones. I'd like to script the profile migration. Anyone here have experience with USMT? I've gotten the inf files to work, but its scripting it so it runs...
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    Scan Network for Size of A Folder

    I am in the process of preparing justification for increasing the size of our file server so that we can redirect the My Docs folder of each machine to it. I need a program that can scan an OU, connect to the c$ share of each machine it finds (or just read a list of machines), and produce a...
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    IIS Web Server w\ SQL Backend Backup

    I've got a 2003 Box with RAID 1 for both the data and OS driver. Its running IIS6, hosting a webbased app and SQL Server 2005 for the backend. We are currently backing the db up using the built in maintenance wizard and then a simply batch file copies the backup to a network share each night...
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    Server Hardware Help

    I'll be the first to admit I'm over my head with regards to this, so hopefully one of you can help me. I've always been a desktop support person, and am now making the transition to more of a sys admin for my department. I've been asked to setup a server for a database server running ms sql. DB...
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    Enable File and Print Sharing via GPO

    Anyone know how to enable File and Print Sharing via a GPO? I can set the firewall exceptions for it remotely using AD, but not actually turn it on. Thanks, Tim
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    Securely Allow Remote Registry Access

    In order to be able to run MBSA to scan our machines and also use a program we have to change local account passwords, we need to have File and Print Sharing, Remote Registry, and the Server Service Running. Ideally, we'd like to restrict the connection to any of these services using the...
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    Thunderbird as restricted user

    We've created an image using Ghost, which works fine except for one thing - standard users in XP Pro cannot set Thunderbird as their default email client. It reports that they do not have access to the nec registry keys. I gave authenticated users all but delete perms to HKLM Software, and HKCR...
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    Hard Drive Carrying Case

    We frequently remove several HDD's from pc's ordered from Dell at my job, and then bring them back to the office to image. Rather than stack these in a box, is there any sort of carring case or container which is meant for transporting HDD's? Google didn't turn up any obvious ones...
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    Script to detect graphics card model

    I am building an unattended install cd for our laptops at work. We only use two models, the Latitude D600 and 610, but unfortunately the graphics card is an ATI 9000 in the earlier model and X300 in the later one. The unattended install works fine as far as finding the proper drivers and...
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    Export Local Policy

    I am trying to figure out how to compare the security settings of two pc's. From what I've read, its as simple as exporting the local policies for one pc from Local Security Policy, and then importing them into Security Configuration and Analysis on the other machine. Then I just do a analysis...
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    Dell Inspiron 8600 vs. 600M

    I've done my research and both of these laptops seem fairly nice. This is going to be a first computer for my little brother who is headed off to College in the fall. I can spec out, using the current deals, either one of these for a little over 1200. For someone who is going to be using this...
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    OFFICEMAX - 100, Possibly 200 CDR for 17.98

    Went to Officemax to pick up some CDR's today, and they have a special where 100 KHypermedia CDR are 17.98 after Instant Rebate. However, they also had 200 for 29.99, so I opted for that. However, the 200CDR ring up as 17.98, so I ended up getting 400 CDR for 36 dollars. Not sure how good the...
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    Computer Parts Storage

    As my collection of NICs, Graphics Cards, Screws and other computer parts odds and ends collects, I am looking for a small storage solution. I have thought about purchasing one of those plastic 3 horizontal drawer cases, but not sure if that would do the trick. What do you guys use to keep...
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    2003 DHCP Server and SMC Router on same Network

    My network looks like this: Cable Modem - Router - Landlords PC Then, from the router: Wireless Access Point/Switch - Server w/ static 192.168.x.x IP (DNS, Domain/Active Directory) - Other Computers w/ 192.168.x.x IP from Router I've got a the...
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    GX150 or GX200

    Looking for two small quiet computers to add to my home network. Both of these will run around 170. I know the GX200 uses RDRAM. I have a lot of SDRAM lying around. Is the speed difference worth purchasing a GX200 and then needing to spend more on memory to upgrade it? Both are PIII 800s or so...
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    Wirelesss Connection Intermittent

    I have a Belkin Router and Wireless Card. I have 64 Bit WEP set up, and the wireless signal is never lower than 88 percent on my laptop. It is running WinXP, and I use the belkin utility to connect, rather than the WinXP zero config utility. I have disabled this service. This is what happens -...
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    Older QUIET, Dependable & Cheap Systems

    I am setting up a home network to play with Win2003 Server running AD, DNS, DHCP, RIS, etc. Unfortunately, one of my test machines "blew up" last night when the power supply finally failed after probably 5 years of abuse. I don't really have time to build my own machines, so I am looking for...
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    Sound Dampening Material

    I have a server (PII 366) which is running quite loud. I plan on replacing the fans in the machine with quieter ones, but has anyone used any of the sound dampening materials out there? Thanks, Tim
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    XP on Presario 1230 - 4MHZ Cyrix MediaGX?

    I installed Windows XP on an old laptop I had lying around, to play with it. It reports in System Properties that its a Cyrix MediaGX CPU running at 4MHZ... According to the bios, its a 233MHZ processor. Any ideas? Thanks. Tim
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    Centrino Laptop Under 1000?

    My brother is looking to get a laptop for college. He is looking to spend only 1000 or less. I would normally suggest a centrino, but is this possible for under a $1000? Also, for a college kid, on a fairly small campus, is a centrino necessary, or should he just get a Athlon or P4M that has...
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    No Post or Beep Codes

    I am currently working on my Father's Old Computer. It has a generic MB, P4 1.6, and 512 MB of PC133 SDRAM. I've tested the Ram and all other components in a different computer, except for the HDD/CDROM. What happens is Fans spin up, the light comes on for the HDD/Cdrom, but then nothing...
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    Outlook - recurring weeklong meeting

    I know how to create a recurring meeting in Outlook 2000, but this one is a bit harder. I need to create a meeting that occurs the "week of", say the 25. So if the 25th is a monday, the meeting will run from the 25th to the 29th. If the 25th is a tuesday, it will run from monday the 24th to...
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    Dual Opteron vs. Single FX-51 vs. Athlon64 3400+

    I am pricing out some systems, as I get closer and closer to buying one. I am mildly interested in a dual opteron system, since it appears that you can get one for not much more than an Athlon64 3400+, and under the price of some FX-51 rigs. I've heard however, that you can get better gaming...
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    Power Surge = No Post, No Beeps

    I know this has been covered before, but just trying to cover all the bases. I am trying to fix my dad's pc. It stopped working after an electrical storm. When I turn it on, all of the fans spin up. The cdrom light turns on for a second, blinks, and then turns off. Nothing after this, i.e no...
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    Remove user profiles by script or at logoff in 2k/XP

    I help to run several computer labs at my school. In the ones running XP/2k, we would like to have the users local profiles deleted automatically, either through a script scheduled to run each night or a policy set in AD. Any suggestions? Obviously, the script/solution would need to leave behind...
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    Used IBM Thinkpad T21 - Opinions?

    I just got a used T21 Thinkpad off of Ebay for 450... Just wondering if anyone had any experiences with thinkpads in general, and in particular, the T21. Thanks Guys. Tim
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    Laptop Suggestions...First One!

    I am looking to buy a laptop at the beginning of the summer, so probably around may/june. I have never owned one before, so I am looking for some suggestions. I would love to spend no more than 1000, but could go as high as 1200 if needed. I am looking for one that would also run linux fairly...
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    Mandrake 9.1 KDE Login Problems

    I installed Mandrake 9.1 last night for the first time, and created a user during the install process. However, when KDE launches and prompts me to login, I cannot login as either root or the user I created, even though I know both passwords. Things I've tried: 1. I booted to failsafe and...
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    Good book for newbie to DNS

    I would like to set up a DNS server on Windows 2000 Advanced Server, but don't really have any expertise. Can someone suggest a good book to read detailing the steps involved? Thanks! Tim
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    Help for a Networking Newbie - Home Network

    I am very experienced with maintaining computers, as I've basically run the various computer labs here at school. This has included repairing them, software installation/updates, compatability issues, etc. However, I've little experience with networking beyond adding computers to a domain...
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    Upgrading on a budget (w/i 6 months), Suggestions?

    I have a Dell Dimension 4300, which I was basically given by my school, since I am on financial aid. However, the fact that it only supports PC133 Memory, to put it frankly, sucks. SO I would like to upgrade it at some point in the future, but as cheaply as possible. I am thinking of buying a...