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    Microsoft Hyperv / File Share Question

    Hi, Thank you for your reply. I am just looking into backup of the VM's / data as we speak. I am currently utilizing a trial of Altaro Hyper-V backup. So I will let you know how I get on. I am also playing with VMware ESXi as we speak. Why would you chose to use vmware over hyperv? Cheers Sam
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    Microsoft Hyperv / File Share Question

    Hi All, I am testing SBS 2011 using HyperV 2008r2 as we have the SBS 2011 Premium Add-on. Server hardware as follows: 6core 1.9GHz CPU 32GB DDR3 Ram PERC H710 X 2 RAID 1 15K 300GB SAS - Hyperv Host X 6 RAID 10 15K 600GB SAS - For VM's / Storage The ultimate question I have...
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    Interesting Site to Site link

    Hi, Uptime...... will need to be as resilient as you can expect using an FTTC circuit. I am looking to have two circuits installed with the 2nd as a failover on the WAN2 port of our router.
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    Interesting Site to Site link

    Hi, Indeed - No Hence why we need to use the bridge. The cabinet does not have FTTC services over at site B. The other issue is of course this a multi tenant site. We are going to need to provide individual VLANs to 16 offices.
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    Interesting Site to Site link

    Hi All, Interesting one for you..... I have been tasked with providing internet access to a remote site for one of our clients, over a dedicated wireless bridge as internet connectivity to this is at site A via FTTC 80Mbps/20Mbps I will not be responsible for the wireless bridge we are...
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    24 Port Gigabit Switch Recommendations

    Netgear GS724T...... Aggressively:D priced and has "basic" management features if things changed in the future.
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    Recommend Firewall

    thanks for the advice so far. Just to clarify Im not really after the UTM features if Im honest. Could I pick a decent Juniper up from eBay?:mad: funds are a little tight on this project if Im honest. Once I know things are working well I will be more than happy to start looking at new.:) So...
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    Recommend Firewall

    Nope just the firewall really. Not a massive CISCO head are the ASA's easy enough to configure? Have configured a few Cisco switches etc and routers so I imagine it's not difficult???
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    UTM for home usage

    They have their place. Bad experience?
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    UTM for home usage

    Netgear UTM will do exactly what you want. :) UTM5S http://www.netgear.co.uk/business/products/security/UTM-series/UTM5.aspx
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    Recommend Firewall

    Hi All, We have just purchased a 1/4 rack of colocation. :) The aim is to offer a BDR solution for our customers as well as moving our VOIP and office environment to the facility. I am after a hardware rack firewall. We only have 2mb transit in and out of the data centre burstable to...
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    Network pics thread

    I have used a few Yealinks at customers sites they work well with Asterisk based IP PBX installations!:D
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    Network pics thread

    How are you finding 3CX and the polycom's?;)
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    Working in IT? - Do you feel like there is a lot on your shoulders?

    Understatement of the year :p Sometimes it gets too much...... ever felt like the ground would just open up!
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    The stupidity of Cal Licenses

    Wait until you start purchasing external connector licenses!!!:mad::mad:
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    Cisco 3524 VLAN's and DHCP and Voice

    Hello peeps, I have a 3524 PWR XL-EN switch. I have created x 2 VLAN's (VLAN20 Data) (VLAN10 Voice) I have two seperate DSL connections one for Data & again one for voice with seperate DSL routers attatched to each port in their respective VLANS's. These are offering DHCP for each...
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    PCI Compliance Assessment tips?

    I have been involved with a client trying to become PCI-DSS compliant. It was an absolute nightmare. It took about a year for the organisation to become fully PCI DSS compliant. Never Again.;)
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    High Availability SQL

    Anyone? :)
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    High Availability SQL

    Hello, I have a client how wants to have a high availability SQL solution. They have two servers which both run 2008R2 the database resides on the one server however if this goes down they would like to continue to work. I was thinking of biztalk to achieve this? Any other suggestions?;)
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    Suggestions on Server monitoring software

    PRTG can this be used across a varity of sites / networks?
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    FSMO Roles

    Thanks but in the end I had to do a dcpromo/force and then cleanup the metadata. It's strange I think someone prior to my time didn't cleanup the metadata last time they removed a DC.
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    FSMO Roles

    Hello Guys, Just stumbled across a strange problem here....... I am trying to remove a temporary 2008 server from a mixed 2003 AD environment. The domain has 2 other GC's and all roles are held on a working server. When I try and remove the temporary 2008 box using dcpromo I receive an...
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    Help. ASAP

    Download malwarebytes boot into safe mode install and run it.;)
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    needs some advice on network storage

    I hope you dont mind me asking but..... one of my concerns when reading this would be the upload speed of your connection and also your bandwith allocation. I mean surly these photo's would be quite large and customers would be uploading 100's of these whilst also downloading them etc. Or am I...
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    SBS 2003 - SBS 2008 Migration

    Yup thought as much. Yes will do the old sbs2003 box will be replacing it as its not used by many people.
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    SBS 2003 - SBS 2008 Migration

    Hi, Just a quick one. I have a client who I am about to start their migration from SBS2003 - 2008. In a branch office they have a 2000 terminal server as a member server. Is this going to affect the migration of 2003 - 2008? The reason I ask is I have obviously have to rasie the...
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    CCNA Lab Question

    Ok could you expand on the modules side of things please.....one with a serial card and then a second with two serial cards?
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    CCNA Lab Question

    How about to 1721's to replace the 2501? Cheers Sam
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    CCNA Lab Question

    Hello Guys, Would you agree this is a typical exmaple of a CISCO CCNA lab rack? • 1 x Cisco 2600 (2 Serial, 1 Fast Ethernet) • 2 x Cisco 2501 (2 Serial, 1 Ethernet) • 2 x Cisco 2950 Switches • 1 x Cisco 2522 Router (10 Serial, 1 Ethernet) - Frame-Relay Switch All relevant serial...
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    Exchange & Mail Rules

    Sorry should have stated that. No 2003 for this particular client. Cheers Sam
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    Exchange & Mail Rules

    Afternoon [H], I have a client who has asked, Is it possible to red flag (for follow-up) every incoming email into certain email address. I believe Exchnage etc doesnt support this out of the box, and I would need a script to do this........ If anyone has any ideas/suggestions/comments I...
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    Printer list for MS Terminal Services (RDP?)

    If your after a low cost inkjet printer i support a few officejet 6000's with ts.
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    ISA Server Required??

    Thanks for the input. I have already seen that kb article however I have still not found a definitve answer. Im upgrading the server to 2008 soon so wont bother with exchange 2003.
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    ISA Server Required??

    Morning Peeps, Just a quick one here. Do we need to have an ISA server running in order to use smart card login for OWA with Exchange 2003? ;) Cheers Sam
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    What do use for an ADSL modem?

    I use Draytek Vigor 110 Ethernet Modems work really well. :D
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    Recommended Hardware for Project

    He will lose the lot. Its bloody dangerous. Things can go in both directions up/down in a split second. I would be hesitant about doing all the work for free.
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    Recommended Hardware for Project

    He's trading on the forex market or whatever they call it. The program does the crunching and places bids on the market for you. What about some virtual hosting?
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    New Office Photos

    Well at least they are not laying accross the ceiling. Shame you cant run any basket tray.
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    Any OSX admins that bind to AD?

    Yes we look after a few macs for an education client. Use AdmitMac for AD authentication. Works very well indeed.:p
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