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    SMB lab build help

    I am looking to build a Hyper-V 2012 R2 lab for our department so we can virtualize some old desktops that we still use, as well as use this lab for testing different applications. Keeping this separate from our production Hyper-V 2012 R2 Failover Cluster is the reason I want a new box. I am...
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    cage nut sizes

    Here is my problem and I am posting to see if anyone else has run into this before. I have an APC Netshelter with the powdercoat, and a regular M6 cage nut is not fitting in it. I have other cage nuts that are already in the Netshelter that are bigger and fit just fine. Even if I try to jam...
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    Cloud networking for hosted website

    We have a small project where we will be serving up a web application to external users through our hosted VMware environment. I am using VMware vCenter Director to manage this environment from our hosting provider. I am unsure of how to ask the hosting provider to set up the network...
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    Company needs a new SAN

    We have an old EMC CLARiiON AX4 at the main office that is on it's way out. On this we run a 4-node Hyper-V cluster via EMC PowerPath + iSCSI. In our datacenter we have a NetApp FAS2240-2 that has about 5 TB of space and 25% utilization at the moment. On this we run a 2-node Hyper-V cluster via...
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    Verifying a exe

    I'm looking to use this Dell OpenManage SMTP Notify app that I found here: http://xyfon.com/tech-tips/setup-email-notifications-dell-openmanage/ Is there a way to decompile the .exe (DellSMTPNotify Application) to look at the code? I'm a bit weary of putting a random .exe file on my new...
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    setting up on Server Core 2012

    Previously the guide here showed me how to just copy the files to a server, launch the .exe, and then configure everything via command line. It seems that this is gone now? I am trying to get FAH going on my new server to "test it out" :D Should I try and find an old client? I can't run...
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    FS: Lenovo T61 and spare T61 system board 42W7651

    Lenovo T61 for sale! Lenovo product type 6465-57U This thing is a rock and has performed well for me for years. It has no dings or scratches, the screen is in great shape with no dead pixels. The keyboard and touchpad are practically new (replaced about a year ago). The DVD drive functions as...
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    Verizon iPhone 4 + 2x $50 Apple GC + accessories

    Went to Android and selling my black 16 GB iPhone 4 on iOS5 I will upgrade it to iOS6 if you want This is a PACKAGE DEAL and is sold complete with everything seen and described below!!! CONTENTS: 1 black iPhone 4 on iOS5 in mint condition - no scratches or dings 1 OEM iPhone 4 box 1 white OEM...
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    help programming new HP 2910al

    I've received a new 48-port POE switch to add on to our existing three and I need to program it for our network. However I have never done this before and I am not sure if I should use the web GUI or the CLI. Either way I have to get on there via CLI and set the network settings before I can...
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    Hyper-V disks

    i've been tasked with changing the labels in our hyper-v environment so that they match up to the VMs which they correspond to... however i have no idea if this is doable, and if it is, how to do it. is there anyone here that knows hyper-v fairly well and could help me? i barely know anything...
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    Microsoft Data Protection Manager (DPM)

    at my job we use data protection manager. i do not like it, but that is what was implemented. is there anybody [H]ard enough to put up with this thing? we have had nothing but problems with it. what is really driving me nuts is that when we restore something to an alternate location, it...
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    FS: Room Alert 11EW

    Selling my Room Alert 11EW because I don't need it anymore. I bought it to use at work and they wouldn't let me expense it so it became mine. Now that I'm leaving the company, I'm taking it with me (if it doesn't sell). It is not yet a year old, purchased on 7/25/2011 so it is still covered...
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    Quickie on Primary/Secondary DNS

    I am working through 70-291 material and I came up with this question while going through the DNS area. Here is the scenario: I have boston.company.local as one site and charlotte.company.local as another site. dc1.boston.company.local is DC, primary DNS, DHCP. names.charlotte.company.local is...
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    pfSense build and network overhaul

    equipment list: ESXi box with 3 physical NICs Netgear N600 WNDR3700 Comcast cable modem :D Netgear 5 port switch other switch(es) TBD... hard wired PC hard wired Slingbox wireless PS3/iPhones/laptops What I have gathered from posts here so far: pfSense should run on a VM with all the NICs...
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    new DHCP server not seen by clients

    i am retiring a DC which holds the DHCP role for my domain. i moved my DHCP database from one 2k3 DC (old) to another 2k3 DC (new) following the instructions from http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325473 i have also authorized the new server and everything looks fine. i had no problems...
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    APC AP9630 UPS Network Management Card 2

    brand new, comes with everything, never used, just opened to take a pic $205 shipped http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=ap9630 http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=65116
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    FS: Lenovo T61 system board, Cisco 2950s

    QTY: 1 new (refurbished) IBM / Lenovo T61 system board IBM part # 42W7651 $200 shipped QTY: 1 used, sold as-is Cisco 2600 Series router 47-4747-03 $50 + shipping QTY: 2 used, sold as-is, may have 1-2 bad ports Cisco WS-C2950T-24 24 port 10/100 switch (2 gig uplinks) $50 each + shipping QTY: 2...
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    FS: IBM T61 system board 42W7651

    I have a new (refurb) IBM T61 system board IBM part # 42W7651 $200 shipped http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=65116
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    Cannot add clients to domain

    I just moved the office and in doing so I changed the IP scheme since I got a lot of new equipment and I did not want to keep 192.168.1.x. The only problem is that I am not that knowledgeable about how to do all of the configurations, so I had a helper but he is now on vacation... so I need some...
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    NTFS permissions on file server

    I've been trying to figure this out for a few hours now and I can't get it right. HELP! My file server has the following setup... _DATASHARE _ _ folder 1 _ _ _ a _ _ _ b _ _ _ c _ _ folder 2 _ _ _ a _ _ _ b _ _ _ c etc. I do not want people to be able to delete or move folder 1 or folder 2...
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    Upgrading domain functional level

    I currently have two domain controllers running Windows Server 2003. The domain functional level is Windows 2000 native and the forest functional level is Windows 2000. I have a new Windows Server 2008 R2 server that I purchased to be a new domain controller, and I want to upgrade the...
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    Want to create a new AD site to replace my current one

    I am interested in what I would have to do in order to create a new AD site from the ground up - to replace my current one. The reasons why I would want to do this are to have a fresh start where I could make the domain a .local instead of a domain.domain.com as it is now. It would also enable...
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    Cisco switching & wireless - is this what I need?

    Will need around 130 drops in the office for everything.. working with a Cisco partner but want to make sure this is the stuff I need since it's kind of cryptic. Figured I could count on some Cisco gurus here to help comfort me ;) Total price tag is just under $27,000. Anybody have...
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    RCN vs. Lightower fiber

    Which would you choose for your business? RCN Fiber 50 Mbps symmetrical 99.99% uptime guarantee for $900/mo OR Lightower Fiber 50 Mbps symmetrical 99.99% uptime guarantee for $1000/mo
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    Advice needed: data server and backup

    Looking to replace my current data server that is 5 years old. Right now I am thinking either HP or IBM with 5-6 300 GB 10k drives in a RAID5 configuration for storage and 2 146 GB drives in a RAID1 configuration for boot. This is just based off my research, and I've never deployed a server...
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    LCDs and Ethernet

    I'm working on a project where I am going to have three LCD TVs mounted on the wall and I need to get different things to show on them. PowerPoint presentations, cable TV, maybe even movies, etc. If these TVs are out in an area of the office with no cabinetry, can I somehow hook them up via...
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    New server room design

    Was hoping some folks would be able to offer some suggestions for my new server room layout. This is what I've come up with so far: The server rack is going to hold the UPS, PDU, and a few servers. I will also have phone equipment in there (most likely ShoreTel). Do I even need a...
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    Just an expensive KVM?

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    SCCM 2007 SP2 install

    I'm trying to install Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 on my Windows 2003 SP2 server. I have already installed Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Standard. The purpose of this is so I can run Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection for my company. My server name is MFEP. My...
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    Office subnet conflicts with home subnet

    Here is my problem... UserA goes to work at home and pulls 192.168.1.9 as an IP on their home network. Then UserA connects to the work VPN which has the same subnet (I don't know much about subnetting) 192.168.1.x - specifically the mail server is 192.168.1.9. Therefore there is a conflict...
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    Hosted Exchange thread

    I am looking to either upgrade my Exchange 2003 server or just get rid of it and go with a hosted solution. The company I manage the IT for is approximately 50 users with plans to grow by about 20% in the next few years. What would you suggest I do for email? I am partial to having an Exchange...
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    MCSA to MCITP?

    Can you folks tell me if this path looks correct? I currently have MCDST and I am studying for 70-291. I would like to get MCSE before I get MCITP. In other words, I do not want to skip it because newer technology is out - a good majority of companies are still using Server 2003 and I want to...
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    Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010

    Announcing Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010! Does this mean I should wait to purchase? I was ready to pull the trigger today on Microsoft Forefront Client Security... this is the new and improved (and branded) MFCS. My trial runs out in a few days, so I have a bit of a gap between my trial...
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    Online data storage/hosting

    Hello again :cool: I am in the market for a new data server. We currently have about 350 GB of data that I would need to migrate over. Right now it's spread out between a server and a NAS device. I kind of talked about this in the backup thread I made, but now management has me on another wild...
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    Corporate backup

    I'm ordering a new data server and with that comes the need to upgrade our backup system. Management wants to know why TO THE CLOUD!!!!!! is not a viable alternative for backup/restore. My main points why TO THE CLOUD!!!!!! is not the direction we should take: LTO technology is cheaper in the...
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    network printer install with VBS

    I've been trying to work on this for a few hours and I'm not having any luck. Can anyone assist with a network printer install that I can deploy using a script? I tried running what I have below and it doesn't work. I know next to nothing about .vbs so pardon my ignorance. I also pulled the...
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    LG 60" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV 60LD550 - $1,699.99

    I believe this is today only and you will see the price when you add it to your cart http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005166
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    Which F@H client do I use?

    BOX 1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66 GHz 8.00 GB RAM Windows 7 x64 250 GB available HD space (currently running 6.29) BOX 2: Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8 GHz LGA 1156 8.00 GB G.SKILL Ripjaws Series DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Windows 7 x64 250+ GB available HD space (currently running 6.29) BOX...
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    G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600 - $154.99 shipped - ends 10/20

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL Average Rating 5/5(26 reviews) $25 off w/ promo code EMCZYZR54, ends 10/20
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    Budget build help

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc Gaming 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $650 total 3) Where do you live? Boston 4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please...
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