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Connectivity Suggestion
I would like other's opinion on this.My quick scenerio:1 Corporate office, small Lan 16-user.16 restaurants with only 2 PC's in each one.These PCs typically use a Terminal Services Server and Exchange (Internal office email only, no SMTP).Any suggestions on connecting every restaurant location to the corporate. As of right now,...
Tags: E-mail, Network technology, Desktops, NETWORKING
Discussion threads 2005-07-22
What are you guys using (network analysis)
Okay, the Fluke tools are completely out of my budget. I can't even afford the OneTouch. So are there any frugal network admin's out there that use and would like to share their hardware tools or software-based network analysis tools? I would be comfortable with a software app that gives...
Tags: analysis, johnnywatt, network, network analysis, networking, tool
Discussion threads 2005-07-06
cisco 1720
Is there any reasons for using a Cisco 1700 Series router as a firewall and router combination against your Internet circuit/connection?DependsI would do a traffic analysis. If you have heavy traffic it will be a bottle neck if you do this. If your traffic isn't that bad, you...
Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., firewall, johnnywatt, networking, router
Discussion threads 2005-04-19
S. room Temp. suggestion
Fellow IT'ers, can I get a recommendation on a server room tempature for small room, 3 servers and phone system?Server room temperatureIf you can keep the room in the low 70s F., that would be good. Do you have a separate thermostat in the room? Don't forget ventilation.Operation...
Tags: Servers, tempature, server, server room, room tempature
Discussion threads 2005-04-18
When to use Exchange Server
I have 25 workstations on a small LAN. Half of these user's use email using simple POP3 accounts. When is a good time to move to an inhouse Mail server. What are the factors you would consider?I have 11 workstations, and I have in-house exchange. When I looked at the...
Tags: e-mail, e-mail server, Exchange, johnnywatt, Microsoft Exchange Server, server
Q&A 2005-04-15
T1 with Voice and Data
Can you provide a "Big Picture" description of what is used when a company has a T1 for telephone service and Internet Fractional?I am looking for a description of what equipment, technology method (how it works on your side and the Provider's side) and service agreements may be used...
Tags: Network technology, NETWORKING, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, T1, voice, Generally Speaking
Q&A 2005-04-15
mcsa/e 2000 expiration?
I assume they have stated when this expires. Does anyone have any general info on this package expiring?hmmI think the 2000 will probably be around for a long time. I think nt4 got pushed out only because everyone wanted active directory rightfully so. Just my opinion though.MCSE Win2K livesMCSE...
Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000
Discussion threads 2005-03-25
Voxco
Anyone use Voxco system? CATI / Telephone interviewing.John, any responses?
Tags: johnnywatt
Discussion threads 2005-03-05
Reference
Can a previous employer give your past job review to a potentional new employer who calls them for a reference? I have more than a few people consistently telling me, "All they can do is say you worked there".Just a question.Depends on policyMy current employers policy is to only confirm...
Tags: johnnywatt
Discussion threads 2005-03-04
Q- you frame yours Certs?
Question for network admins, do you frame your Certifications and hang with up in your cub/office within your organization?NoIt makes them tast funny and they don't help my breathYes - but at home, not at workMy certs are framed and hanging on the wall in my office at my house,...
Tags: certification
Discussion threads 2005-02-25
Spam gateways?
What are you guys using to block spam from hitting the Exchange box? Using a particular software and method?Not using exchange...We use the MailDaemon software from Alt-N technologies. They offer a proprietary spam filter that is somewhat intelligent. It takes a little bit of manual work once in...
Tags: ASSP, e-mail, johnnywatt, software, spam
Discussion threads 2005-02-05
Handing in resignation. Politically incorrect?
To e-mail your resignation through Outlook to your Bosses and NOT hand it in on paper? But- in the most polite way of course...UncouthSending ANY correspondence like a resignation via email shows a general lack of class on your part.Handing in your resignation in person shows that you respect the...
Tags: resignation, johnnywatt, it management, e-mail
Discussion threads 2005-01-27
VBS Logon scripts
Does anyone use VBScripting .vbs for logon scripts effectively in a Windows 2000 domain setting?this is how mine looks if it helps anyDim objNeton error resume nextSet objNet = CreateObject("Wscript.Network")objNet.MapNetworkDrive "I:", "\SLTsmsI_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "J:", "\SLTsmsJ_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "K:", "\SLTsmsK_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "L:", "\SLTsmsL_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "N:", "\SLTsmsN_folder"objNet.MapNetworkDrive "Q:", "\SLTsmsQ_folder"WSCript.QuitVery niceDo you run a mixed mode and if...
Tags: Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows, objNet.MapNetworkDrive
Discussion threads 2005-01-25
Internet radio's bandwidth for Corporate LAN
Internet radio's bandwidth for Corporate LANDoes anyone recommend ceasing Internet radio like Windows Media Player on Corporate LAN's to reduce bandwidth? Or, does Internet radio not really pose problem or concern?150 Users max on LAN.That's pretty much dependant on your usageMost streaming audio is at a relatively low bitrate, thus...
Tags: bandwidth, Corporate LAN, Internet, Internet Radio, johnnywatt, networking, radio
Discussion threads 2005-01-24
2 DC consolidation into 1 DC; Using WAN
Techs; Got a authentication question.2 Domain Controllers, 2 Locations within 1/2-mile using T1 WAN connection. Considering these locations are so close, is it worth considering consolidating the 2 domains into 1 Domain or keep them seperate?Domain Controller ConsolidationSeveral questions here concerning your situation.Are the domain controllers in separate Active...
Tags: domain controller, johnnywatt, networking, WAN
Discussion threads 2005-01-23
.OST file and DRP Question
Do any of you guys utilize .OST Offline cache on your Exchange/Outlook clients as part of a recovery process. Example, MS Exchange server goes down- clients still access emails in InfoStore and Contacts offline, until Exchange comes back up?Also, does anyone have an Exchange box ready to go in case...
Tags: E-mail servers, Groupware, Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange, OST File
Discussion threads 2005-01-23

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T1 VPN vs T1 Point to Point
We are in the NYC area. We currently have 3 locations, but we are looking to open 2-3 more locations in NYC and then expand outside of NYC after that. We need all our locations to connect to our central office, at all time...for our database and phone system. Which...
Tags: VPNs, NETWORKING, Network technology, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, T1, PtP, VPN
Discussion threads 2005-07-01
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