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Software to batch change jpeg resolution/size
We constantly battle with the amount of space pictures take up on our network. Quite often pictures are needed for reference only, and can be stored at med/low resolution.Does anyone know of a program that can quickly & cheaply reformat & save pictures at a preset resolution?I understand there are...
Tags: software, alanb@..., JPEG
Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Securing home user VPN
We are using a Cisco 5510 firewall/VPN with a Cisco VPN client to provide remote users connectivity to our network.This has been provided thus far only to users who connect with company owned & managed equipment.With the global availability of broadband we would like to allow more users to connect...
Tags: VPNs, Network security, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKING, SECURITY, alanb@..., VPN
Discussion threads 2007-09-21
Macintosh OS X not receiving Windows 2000 DHCP reservation
I have a pool of Mac OS X machines that I would like to assign reserved addresses from a Windows 2000 DHCP pool.This does not seem to work on the Macs (works fine with all x86 machines).Can anyone tell me if there is known problems with Mac DHCP reservations, or...
Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, alanb@..., Apple Macintosh, DHCP, Windows 2000 DHCP, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-09-12
Internet Bandwidth monitoring and policy enforcement
I am looking for a product that can help determine how our WAN is being ustilized and allow policies to be applied to contol bandwidth use/QOS.The product should allow deep packet inspection so that port 80 etc traffic can be itemized by application.Can anyone recommend excellent products at a reasonable...
Tags: alanb@..., Internet
Discussion threads 2007-06-05
Outlook (2003) email bug following Xp SP2 install
We have recently installed XP SP2 on PC's we discovered were lacking.We have received 2 reports so far confirmedthat incoming (internal/external) email does not appear in the Inbox until triggered by another event, such as opening an existing message.Has anyone come across this, and know the cause/fix?Our email server is...
Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, e-mail, alanb@..., Service Pack 2
Discussion threads 2007-03-07
Help Desk Recommendation for 300 user company (internal users only)
I am looking to replace our ancient Help Desk software with something that better fits our needs at a resonable price.Desires;* Windows based* Defineable user & technician access* Email & Web interface for problem input* Ability for users to update work orders* auto/simple email to user as workorders are updated/completed.*...
Tags: e-mail, alanb@..., OTRS
Discussion threads 2007-01-09
Easiest way to encrypt file to CD
I have a need to encrypt a file on Windows 2000/XP, burn the encrypted file to CDROM, and to send the private key via email to the intended recipient.I am working in a Windows 2000 AD domain.what is the easiest way of accomplishing this? Is it po
Tags: alanb@..., CD, it management, networking, openSSL, security, software
Discussion threads 2006-11-02
How to Message multiple PC's
I have a need for softwrae that will enable a user to send messages to a number of other users/PC's, and that message to display on a discrete portion of the screen.The display should not interrupt current work but should be large enough to be easily visible by the user.The...
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Q&A 2006-09-08
Exchange 2000 reporting
I am looking for a way to query Exchange 2000 to enable reports to be run against users/keywords etc. As simple report may indicate how many emails a customer service rep answered in a day/week/month, or how many emails were replied to for a certain mailbox.Does anyone know of a...
Tags: E-mail, E-mail servers, Databases, Exchange
Q&A 2006-02-09
Using Outlook/Exchange for Customer email
We receive around 200 emails a day from Customers to our Customer Service Center. I am looking into the possibility of replacing an old email management system Mustangwith something that can utilize our existing Excahnge 2000/Outlook 2003 apps.Our needs are fairly basic and don't need the bloated/expensive Enterprise versions that...
Tags: e-mail
Q&A 2005-12-01
What's the best msi packaging tool for net admins?
I am looking for a tool to help create msi packages from .exe's to enable distribution from a GPO.I have used Wininstall LE from the Windows 2000 CD in the past to package legacy apps, but am wondering if there is a better product available that will handle transforms etc.As...
Tags: alanb@..., group policy, msi, programming, tool, windows 2000
Discussion threads 2005-11-14
Transferring user Exchange cal items
The scenario is a common one - a user leaves the company, and has a number of recurring meetings & resources set up that must be continued. The messaging system is Exchange 2000.Other than delegating the mailbox and having a replacement user delete & recreate these events is there a...
Tags: Exchange
Q&A 2005-09-12
Shared Calendar defined view problem
I have set up am owner ofa shared Calendar as a resource in Exchange 2000.When I create defined views on my Outlook 2003 machine allow all to viewthey are inconsistent when viewed on other machines/versions of Outlook, even with the same user logged in (Win2K AD domain).I have tried defining...
Tags: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Groupware
Q&A 2005-02-02
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