Re: The list?

2013-05-02 Thread Erik Goldoff
don't think it's been said enough, so Thanks Stu for all the years this list has provided to the community ! ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here:

Re: Disk space management software

2013-04-26 Thread Erik Goldoff
Just FYI, but there *is* a Portable version of windirstat too ( I use it on client's systems specifically because it doesn't need to be installed YMMV On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 12:05 PM, Angus Scott-Fleming angu...@geoapps.com wrote: On 26 Apr 2013 at 14:04, Tammy George wrote: Looking for

RE: On a lighter note for a Friday, Passed my CISA exam

2013-02-01 Thread Erik Goldoff
Congrats ! From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 2:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: On a lighter note for a Friday, Passed my CISA exam Just got the official email that I passed my CISA exam, so I guess another Certification on the

Re: Cisco ASA question

2013-01-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
*and* I'd recommend checking SMTP relay on internal mail server. Is it allowing internal systems to relay smtp traffic instead of smtp direct ? Just another loophole that might need to be tightened. in most cases, *if* internal smtp relay is required, usually limited to a specific group of

Re: Happy New Year everybody!

2013-01-02 Thread Erik Goldoff
for 2013 I wish everyone : Less Trauma, Less Drama ! On Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 9:16 AM, Candee can...@gmail.com wrote: +a kazillion! Happy New Year, everyone! On Tue, Jan 1, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Ziots, Edward ezi...@lifespan.org wrote: Likewise, hope for a brighter 2013 for everyone this year.

Re: small office and branches setup

2012-11-28 Thread Erik Goldoff
hosted sharepoint or other collaboration site ? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 2:50 PM, jesse-r...@wi.rr.com jesse-r...@wi.rr.com wrote: I'm always involved in med/large sized customers so I'm looking for input here. I have a new client that has 4 total offices across the US. Each of the 4 offices

Re: Window 8 on your PC

2012-11-21 Thread Erik Goldoff
I'm holding out for duability reviews on the new wave of 'Ultrabook Convertibles' to see who has the sturdiest (read: most reliable, trouble free) method of sending video signal to a spinning/flipping display frame On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 10:43 PM, rodtr...@myitforum.com wrote: The Samsungs

Re: Endpoint Protection with Device Control?

2012-11-21 Thread Erik Goldoff
possible AD/GPO (win7 +), Symantec SEP, McAfee are at least a couple that come to mind. On Wed, Nov 21, 2012 at 10:55 AM, Paul Hutchings paul.hutchi...@mira.co.uk wrote: I may have asked this some months back so apologies but I can’t find the email in the archives. Our current antivirus

Re: list Windows Firewall rules

2012-11-13 Thread Erik Goldoff
can you pull them directly from the registry for comparison ? HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess\Parameters\FirewallPolicy\FirewallRules On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 10:27 AM, Webster webs...@carlwebster.com wrote: Trying to find a way to list all the enabled inbound and outbound

Re: Symantec %@(*OI:TNGF(P*

2012-11-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
curious, SEP 11 or 12, and what definitions when this happened ? Thanks On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 8:57 AM, Robert Cato cato.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Yep, all on its own. Granted this was based on setting that were made during installation, based on recommendations from the onstie Symantec

Re: Everyone is the IT department

2012-09-28 Thread Erik Goldoff
BIG DISAGREE We're all smart enough... I say Prove IT ! I have evidence to the contrary. so what happens when John's app won't share data with Mary's app. Or Suzy's app had a data integrity problem that propagates as the data is shared. Who troubleshoots the problems ? How are the many

Re: Questions to ask an interviewer (Sys Admin)

2012-08-17 Thread Erik Goldoff
Logic Probe, anyone ? :) On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Maglinger, Paul pmaglin...@scvl.comwrote: I’d rather be fishing. J But seriously, I miss electronic board repair. I loved getting down and dirty with an oscilloscope, troubleshooting circuit boards, and programming the

Re: Software like citrix or webex??

2012-08-14 Thread Erik Goldoff
Agree, sounds like he wants to use a Layer 3 firewall to control/monitor layer 7/Applications. Even where possible probably more effort than return On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 1:37 PM, Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.orgwrote: I keep waiting to see if maybe there is more to this

RE: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ?

2012-08-09 Thread Erik Goldoff
was published in 2005, so it's a bit dated, I'm sure, but if I were going into a place with no ticketing system, RT is what I'd start.with. Kurt On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 4:56 PM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Ben -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor

RE: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ?

2012-08-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
Thanks ! From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 4:50 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ? Sysaid works if it's a small shop. Dave From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold

RE: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ?

2012-08-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
From: Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 12:54 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ? thanks On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM, Shawn Everett sh...@tandac.com wrote: We use Request

Re: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ?

2012-08-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn’t look to be Open Source/Free tho’ L ** ** *From:* David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] *Sent:* Tuesday, August 07, 2012 4:50 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* RE: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability

RE: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ?

2012-08-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
Thanks Ben -Original Message- From: Ben Scott [mailto:mailvor...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 2:05 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ? On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Erik Goldoff egold

Re: Open Source/Free Helpdesk Software with Knowledgebase/FAQ capability ?

2012-08-07 Thread Erik Goldoff
thanks On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM, Shawn Everett sh...@tandac.com wrote: We use Request Tracker with great success. Shawn I know in the past that help desk software has been discussed. I have a friend in the state university system here that is looking for a help desk system

Re: Idiot

2012-08-06 Thread Erik Goldoff
yeah, it's a broken system, and those most able to fix it are some of the very same people that benefit from the way it is now :( On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:38 PM, Steve Kradel skra...@zetetic.net wrote: The lead plaintiff often does receive compensation, which is ordinarily disclosed as part of

Re: there should be...

2012-07-30 Thread Erik Goldoff
could they NOT use DHCP reservations instead of static addressing ??? sigh On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Daniel Chenault dchena...@lgnetworksinc.com wrote: A special hell for someone that sets an entire office to use static addresses when a perfectly good DHCP server is available.

Re: Computing physical security entire family of locks compromised AT RISK when you stay in a hotel

2012-07-27 Thread Erik Goldoff
and ... Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 9:36 AM, Andrew S. Baker asbz...@gmail.com wrote: Well said, Ken. And that is why we have to stop thinking about security in absolute terms -- at least as pertains to the end result. And that's also why

Re: Slow Excel Files

2012-06-27 Thread Erik Goldoff
have you examined the slow files to see if they have links (DDE/OLE ?) to other files across the wan. you may be loading a file that is loading other files, just a thought On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 2:07 AM, Shawn Everett sh...@tandac.com wrote: Hi All, I have a Windows 2008R2 file server at

RE: Reality check

2012-06-10 Thread Erik Goldoff
From a security principles standpoint, that was spot on. Falls under the concept of Least Privilege. Provide absolutely ALL the privilege needed to perform required duties, but not any privilege in excess. Domain admin for a local install would be a violation of best practice. From: David

RE: Blast From The Antivirus Past - You may have seen this classic:

2012-04-12 Thread Erik Goldoff
in it” Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Lora Cates [mailto:lora.ca...@rocketmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 5:21 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Blast From The Antivirus Past - You may have

Re: A moment of silence for the passing of another giant

2012-04-11 Thread Erik Goldoff
played Ultima). On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Bill Humphries nt...@hedgedigger.com wrote: Mine too. I have my Vic-20 and C=64 in the attic. Erik Goldoff wrote: :( Vic-20 and C=64 were my first two personal computers On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Kurt Buff

Re: A moment of silence for the passing of another giant

2012-04-10 Thread Erik Goldoff
:( Vic-20 and C=64 were my first two personal computers On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: Commodore founder Jack Tramiel dead at 83 http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9225995/Commodore_founder_Jack_Tramiel_dead_at_83 Pet Vic20 C64 C128 Amiga

Re: recommendations on home server

2012-04-04 Thread Erik Goldoff
I'll see your 1994 and raise you a 1992 (netware 2.x on a Compaq Deskpro) +1 on your I/O observations !!! On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 7:19 AM, Steven M. Caesare scaes...@caesare.comwrote: (I’ve been running a server at home since 2001) ** ** I’ll see your 2001, and raise you a 1994.

Re: recommendations on home server

2012-04-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
to that end, there are some decent i5 and i7 based notebook computers that can be used for VM hosting, relatively quietly, relatively low heat, etc. For work I have an HP with 8GB RAM and a Core i7 cpu, and often run variations of VMware, Virtual PC, and Virtual Box for QA and customer demo

RE: OT : *current* recommendations for HTC EVO root

2012-04-01 Thread Erik Goldoff
://www.goodandevo.net/2012/03/how-to-root-an-htc-evo-4g-with-hboot-21800 01.html (you found this too) http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-root-htc-evo-4g-ota-gingerbread-updat e-21656/ (you found this too, too ) Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing

RE: Xerox Phaser 6280 DN review

2012-03-24 Thread Erik Goldoff
At the time Xerox really meant photocopier And Phaser meant a Tektronix phase change wax-ink printer :( Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: James Hill [mailto:falc

Re: OldCmp.exe

2012-03-23 Thread Erik Goldoff
or also : if you don't know, I'm not going to tell you! On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Rankin, James R kz2...@googlemail.comwrote: Ha, yes the error would be nothing. Everything is fine ---Blackberried -- *From: *David Lum david@nwea.org *Date: *Fri, 23

Re: list delays

2012-03-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
fo shizzle ? On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote: Actually, I hear “yizz’all” when I go into Philly… ** ** Regards, ** ** Don Guyer Directory and Messaging Services Catholic Health East, ITSS ** ~ Finally, powerful endpoint

Re: Proxy Servers

2012-03-14 Thread Erik Goldoff
are you located in the North Georgia mountains not far from Chattanooga, Tennessee ? On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 7:37 AM, Farhan Khan xs2far...@gmail.com wrote: can anyone help me with names of any freeware proxy servers? kind regards, Farhan Khan ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that

Re: Carolina BBQ Sauce (was Re: Proxy server and ISA)

2012-03-14 Thread Erik Goldoff
I think you need to provide samples to prove your pulled pork is worthy of the challenge ! [?]: ) On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Charlie Kaiser charl...@golden-eagle.orgwrote: Trade you pulled pork cooking methods, rubs, and sauce recipes... :-) I'll put my pulled pork

RE: Carolina BBQ Sauce (was Re: Proxy server and ISA)

2012-03-13 Thread Erik Goldoff
Yep, that and Stroh’s … I’m a Guinness or Beamish Stout drinker, goes well with my fine aged tequilas J Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Mathew Shember [mailto:mathew.shem...@synopsys.com

Re: Re: Windows File Archive

2012-03-12 Thread Erik Goldoff
? ** ** *From:* Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Friday, March 09, 2012 1:11 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Re: Windows File Archive ** ** Hey Bob, Given the way the 'Carpet Boy' moniker was used earlier, 7 or 8 years ago when you

RE: OT: Carolina BBQ Sauce (was Re: Proxy server and ISA)

2012-03-12 Thread Erik Goldoff
If you put sauce on it, it’s not BBQ ! A good dry rub, and hours low and slow on the smoke is all it takes. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Kevin Lundy [mailto:klu...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday

RE: Windows File Archive

2012-03-11 Thread Erik Goldoff
it personally, nor should others on the list. But I cannot tell you how to react, that’s your own responsibility. And as infrequently as such ‘harsh’ language is used here, well, it is not the rule but the exception. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security

RE: Windows File Archive

2012-03-10 Thread Erik Goldoff
skills in tune ups, setting dwell angles, diagnosing and replacing points and condensers, etc … (you’re either VERY good at the nostalgic stuff and find a niche, or you’re obsolete in today’s market. I think we know who was and was NOT ‘VERY good’ ) Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems

RE: [dkim-failure] Re: Re: Windows File Archive

2012-03-10 Thread Erik Goldoff
Wasn’t the offer for if you were ever in the ATL ? J I’ve been gone from HBH since July 2006, but if any of you long timers that I respect show up at my door I’d still get ya some food and drink ! :P Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security

Re: Windows File Archive

2012-03-09 Thread Erik Goldoff
sorry to hear this, Rest in Peace John :( On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 10:32 AM, William Robbins dangerw...@gmail.comwrote: John Harris passed rather unexpectedly, don't know if you recall him from the other list or not Kurt. - WJR On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 23:01, Kurt Buff

Re: Windows File Archive

2012-03-09 Thread Erik Goldoff
Richard, you've been on this list for years and years, regardless of your expertise in IT versus your biology training, you're a peer because you're NOT a n00b ! There are always peers with more or less expertise, within the range of the group. Those that are not peers stand out in obvious,

Re: Win 8 CP - Initial thoughts?

2012-03-08 Thread Erik Goldoff
based on colors, sizes, and shapes, we called the default XP interface Fischer Price after the similarly colored kids toys :) On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Jonathan Link jonathan.l...@gmail.comwrote: Alright then. I just think you'll find you're in the minority of people who think 2000

Bueller ? .... Bueller ? .... Bueller ?

2012-03-02 Thread Erik Goldoff
sorry, didn't have the web site login to check list activity, nothing in over 24 hours to my inbox ... ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/ ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here:

Re: Just saying hello to everyone on the list again

2012-02-27 Thread Erik Goldoff
howdy On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Ziots, Edward ezi...@lifespan.org wrote: Hello all, after a strange two month absence, I am looking forward to contributing back to the list, ping me back so I know I am getting emails from the list. ** ** Z ** ** Edward Ziots

Re: Just saying hello to everyone on the list again

2012-02-27 Thread Erik Goldoff
gnop On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote: gnip ** ** Regards, ** ** Don Guyer Directory and Messaging Services Catholic Health East, ITSS ** ** [image: Description: Frog Signature] ** ** *From:* Mathew Shember

Re: Just saying hello to everyone on the list again

2012-02-27 Thread Erik Goldoff
** ** [image: Description: Frog Signature] ** ** *From:* Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Monday, February 27, 2012 1:06 PM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Just saying hello to everyone on the list again ** ** gnop On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12

Re: Interesting change password failure

2012-02-23 Thread Erik Goldoff
sounds like an old NT4 SP4 issue, very similar error, required reinstalling the latest SP. That bug *couldn't* still be in the codebase :( On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 12:07 PM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.comwrote: Its Mcafee, i might disable that tomorrow as I have a spare server coming in

Re: OT: Do you do personal archiving of list email

2012-02-22 Thread Erik Goldoff
I have, over the years, downloaded my gmail to a local outlook/pst. From there I export my list traffic to year specific folders and/or PST archives. I likely have back to 2006 or further. -- *From:* Jon Harris jk.har...@gmail.com *To:* NT System Admin Issues

Re: utility to output service status

2012-02-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
to be clear, not wanting a list of ALL services running, we want to provide a short list of services we want to check, hopefully with simple output like : service1 - running service2 - stopped service3 - paused service4 - running On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Erik Goldoff egold

RE: Terminal Server HA Configuration

2012-02-14 Thread Erik Goldoff
Depends on what you’re using them for, but I’ve had success in the past using Microsoft’s NLB to load balance terminal servers, only needed the login script to run the exchange (profgen) profile utility to enable seamless Outlook for users Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks

Re: An observation on moving users to new machines

2012-02-10 Thread Erik Goldoff
You're not supposed to get them what they say they want, you're supposed to do what they *mean* they want, but only if they really need it ! :P On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 11:34 PM, Bill Humphries nt...@hedgedigger.comwrote: One time we spun off part of a client into it's own entity. Everyone

Re: OT - ugh!

2012-02-06 Thread Erik Goldoff
I don't know about Anchorage but Sean Martin is somewhere in AK IIRC On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Webster webs...@carlwebster.com wrote: Hey now, I represent that remark! :) It is almost 8:30AM here in Anchorage and it is pitch black outside. But at leas it is a nice warm 19 degrees F.

RE: South Florida position.

2012-02-04 Thread Erik Goldoff
Maybe I’m missing something here, but how is this *an added bonus anyhow* ??? “In addition to the duties listed below, candidate will be required to actively market the services offered by the company and accomplish a goal of Two signed maintenance agreements per month.” Erik Goldoff

Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
OT but related, anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ? Looking for a real world review from someone that has actually used one. Thanks On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:09 AM, Guyer, Donald dgu...@che.org wrote: I’ve never heard anything but good about their

Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
; streaming from youtube was pretty good. ** ** Hope this helps. -- Matt Cross mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote:* *** OT but related, anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ? Looking

Re: ASUS laptops/notepbooks

2012-02-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
; streaming from youtube was pretty good. Hope this helps. -- Matt Cross mailto:mrforkl...@gmail.com On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: OT but related, anyone get their hands on an ASUS Prime tablet yet ? Looking for a real world review from someone

RE: OT - ugh!

2012-02-01 Thread Erik Goldoff
Sounds like very thinly veiled age discrimination to me Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: Jacob Kisner [mailto:jbdkis...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:52 PM

Re: The Security Earthquake That Nobody Felt

2012-02-01 Thread Erik Goldoff
do you remember what version of ePO ? The 3.6 and earlier IIRC were MMC based, and 4.0 and later (VirusScan 8.5 and newer) were java based. Somewhat different animals. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:48 PM, Kurt Buff kurt.b...@gmail.com wrote: We found that it didn't actually push the clients out as

RE: Shake your head...

2012-01-29 Thread Erik Goldoff
Who is that ? I can see him, but not in any type of sharp focus…. Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: Micheal Espinola Jr [mailto:michealespin...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 4:12 AM

Re: Remote software

2012-01-25 Thread Erik Goldoff
if this is internal networks only, I like using the MIcrosoft Remote Desktop Manager UI, and RDP connections as an already there solution. On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Richard Stovall rich...@gmail.com wrote: What's everyone's favorite tool for remote access to your users' workstations.

Re: FW: SIEM

2012-01-25 Thread Erik Goldoff
Security Event Information Management ... security event log/alerting ? On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 2:14 PM, itli...@imcu.com itli...@imcu.com wrote: ** ** ** ** This is new to me. What is SIEM and what do I do with it? ** ** ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource

RE: What would you call this IT position?

2012-01-22 Thread Erik Goldoff
Unfortunately also competing with the H1B holders for the same lower wage jobs. Wonder if that’s how they justify awarding a job to H1B instead (under pricing) ??? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From

Re: Way OT: Interesting!

2012-01-19 Thread Erik Goldoff
think I still have my TI SR-51-II calculator in a box somewhere, it was my high school graduation present and went to Georgia Tech with me. couple of slide rules still in the home office too, at least one with leather case from the 50s that I think use to be my uncle's. On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at

Re: Whoa...wkikpedia.

2012-01-19 Thread Erik Goldoff
We could get rid of all murderers in an instant with the Explosive Renewal Act 2012! Just have to blow up the city - we guarantee it will work though! :o) even more Draconian than preventing terrorists from blowing up airliners, have all passengers pass singly through a booth that has the

Re: Size of this NT admin list

2012-01-18 Thread Erik Goldoff
+1 HHGTTG !!! On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Don Ely don@gmail.com wrote: Silly, everyone knows it's 42 On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 8:34 AM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.comwrote: 28 On 18 January 2012 16:30, David Lum david@nwea.org wrote: Anyone know how many people are

Re: Size of this NT admin list

2012-01-18 Thread Erik Goldoff
I think their networks are down after posting the password in their Cisco Pix firewall configs to the list :) On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Lee Douglas lee.doug...@gmail.com wrote: Speaking of subscribers, where are all the trolls? Haven't seen one in ages? On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at

RE: Whoa...wkikpedia.

2012-01-18 Thread Erik Goldoff
Can you say ‘Protest’ ? Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' From: David Lum [mailto:david@nwea.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 4:30 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Whoa...wkikpedia

Re: PC that can't Google

2012-01-12 Thread Erik Goldoff
lmhosts is for netbios resolution. Check the 'hosts' file in the c:\windows\system32\drivers\etc folder On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 9:52 AM, Bob Hartung bhart...@wiscoind.com wrote: ** One of our VPs brought in his company-supplied home PC (Dell Optiplex WinXP Pro SP3). Said it was slow and

Re: PC that can't Google

2012-01-12 Thread Erik Goldoff
that looks like maybe an IPv6 loopback ? But before editing the hosts file you'll need to change it from Read Only Have you looked at browser addins (BHOs) for oddities ? On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Bob Hartung bhart...@wiscoind.com wrote: ** Interesting. Originally I searched for

Re: PC that can't Google

2012-01-12 Thread Erik Goldoff
agreed, especially if he is unable to change hosts file read only property, something has it locked. On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Cynicalgeek cynicalg...@gmail.com wrote: I would almost bet money that it's still infected. On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com

Re: Backbone issues?

2012-01-05 Thread Erik Goldoff
did you check here ? http://www.internetpulse.com/ On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 5:03 PM, gro...@beachcomp.com wrote: Hi all, Anyone noticing backbone and routing problems? I've had 2 people call up with routing issues. One is on Comcast, one is on ATT. One is going to realpage.com and the

Re: Neat tip of the week

2012-01-04 Thread Erik Goldoff
while your setting environment variables, add 'prompt $T$_$P$G' , adds time to the path at the prompt, VERY useful for troubleshooting On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Sam Cayze sca...@gmail.com wrote: I got sick of always doing this during DR Test restores, so I set it at the GPO level on all

Re: Neat tip of the week

2012-01-04 Thread Erik Goldoff
gotta clean my keyboard now, thanks for the laugh ! On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 11:59 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: while your setting environment variables, add 'prompt $T$_$P$G' , adds time to the path

Re: Neat tip of the week

2012-01-03 Thread Erik Goldoff
unless you make it global and permanent by entering in the System Properties, Advanced, Environment Variables tab On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 8:23 AM, Kennedy, Jim kennedy...@elyriaschools.orgwrote: Just to amplify what you saidyou need to start devmgmt.msc from the same command prompt that you

RE: test

2011-12-28 Thread Erik Goldoff
No, I'm out and about ... Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: Osborne, Richard [mailto:richard.osbo...@wth.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 9:22 AM To: NT System Admin

Re: IIS 4.0 and .docx MIME types

2011-12-22 Thread Erik Goldoff
Win 2000 and IIS 4 ??? ouch ! How could docx not be compatible with an end of life'd unsupported system ? sorry for sarcasm On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Blasko, Margo margo.bla...@dcc-cdc.gc.cawrote: All, Entered application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

Re: SEP 11 and issues seen with DAT updates

2011-12-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
SEP 11, to the best of my knowledge, does NOT allow you to schedule definition download windows to the client, only the times that the SEPM servers will download from the LiveUpdate site on the internet. How many endpoints do you have, and what is their check in (heart beat) interval ? If they are

Re: OT: Desperate SAP question

2011-12-14 Thread Erik Goldoff
I would presume language is based on OS locality settings, not user based, so have you checked in HKLM/Software/SAP ... On Wed, Dec 14, 2011 at 11:37 AM, James Rankin kz2...@googlemail.comwrote: I suppose I should find a decent SAP forum to post this on (anyone know of any?), but in the

Re: Collecting various metrics

2011-12-06 Thread Erik Goldoff
you could run Microsoft/Sysinternal's process monitor from a batch file with command line parameters, put the batch in the user\startup folder, and reboot, the logging should start as the autologin occurs. 2011/12/6 Joseph L. Casale jcas...@activenetwerx.com I have a Win7 laptop with a Kiosk

Re: Home Throughput Issue

2011-12-05 Thread Erik Goldoff
you don't mention, but is the wireless interface disabled/off when the wired connection is tested ? On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:14 AM, Roger Wright rhw...@gmail.com wrote: A colleague has a problem that is stumping us: He has broadband at home and when connecting wirelessly to his router his

Re: Millions of printers open to devastating hack attack, researchers say

2011-11-30 Thread Erik Goldoff
Had a bit of an issue with that a few years back after an acquisition, I could not get any of the newly integrated staff to explain why we should use already saturated critical network infrastructure, potentially displacing revenue, so they could simulate a $5 transistor radio !!! On Tue, Nov 29,

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-30 Thread Erik Goldoff
to complete, console management left a lot to be desired. And won’t mention CA more than just that … ugh My point is I think they all have issues … to be fair, I have not yet run Vipre in an enterprise type setup so no comparison/comments there Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks

RE: Moving on, leaving the list for a bit

2011-11-28 Thread Erik Goldoff
Congrats on your upward mobility ! Remember us little people when you get rich and famous ! grin Erik Goldoff IT Consultant Systems, Networks, Security ' Security is an ongoing process, not a one time event ! ' -Original Message- From: Ziots, Edward [mailto:ezi...@lifespan.org

Re: 802.11 Wireless VGA Extension

2011-11-23 Thread Erik Goldoff
$700 ? wow, they're sure proud of that device ! I picked up a wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver ( Vizio ) for around $150 , has switchable 4 input source, 1 output , sure wish they had a VGA connector option. On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 9:32 AM, N Parr npar...@mortonind.com wrote: ** Just

Re: Debugging tool suggestions

2011-11-21 Thread Erik Goldoff
start with the *entire* sysinternals suite , and then let him ask for more specific needs not met. On Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Mathew Shember mathew.shem...@synopsys.com wrote: I have a user asking for suggestions on more debugging utils. He uses process monitor and explorer and was

Re: AV Exclusions

2011-11-18 Thread Erik Goldoff
not much risk until some malware writer takes advantage of this ... best practice is to exclude the extension within the known 'busy' target folder, and do as little *global* exceptions as possible. That said, it's still a safe practice today to exclude edb, ldf, mdf, pst, etc globally, but I

Re: Free PDF creator/printer for Win 7

2011-11-17 Thread Erik Goldoff
tumips :) On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Ben Scott mailvor...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: footnote, from comments on the sourceforge.net site regarding PDFCreator : Formerly a big fan running older version. Was not happy

Re: Posts taking longer to appear after the Lyris upgrade?

2011-11-17 Thread Erik Goldoff
not so sure, some of my posts show up even before I send them ! grin but seriously, I'm not seeing much delay from when I post to when I see them back in my gmail... On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 12:39 PM, Paul Hutchings paul.hutchi...@mira.co.ukwrote: So is there a problem? Because posts are

Re: Symantec (SEPM)

2011-11-17 Thread Erik Goldoff
who is your Symantec support engineer ? On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 10:09 AM, Troy Adkins tadk...@house.virginia.govwrote: Has anyone upgraded to Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) v12.1? We are at v11.06a now, and wanted to know if there are any complications in upgrading to v12.1

Re: Free PDF creator/printer for Win 7

2011-11-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
, upon downloading the most current version, that it contains unavoidable spyware. looks like PDFCreator is no longer one that I should consider. On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: excuse me for repeating a topic discussed at least in part a few months ago

Re: Free PDF creator/printer for Win 7

2011-11-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
Issues *Subject:* RE: Free PDF creator/printer for Win 7 ** ** It’s a toolbar you can opt not to install… ** ** *From:* Erik Goldoff [mailto:egold...@gmail.com] *Sent:* Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:19 AM *To:* NT System Admin Issues *Subject:* Re: Free PDF creator/printer for Win 7

Re: Free PDF creator/printer for Win 7

2011-11-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
went ahead and grabbed a copy of cutepdf , thanks for all the replies. On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: excuse me for repeating a topic discussed at least in part a few months ago. I am using a Win7 laptop for one work site, and need to add a PDF

Re: SMS Gateway

2011-11-16 Thread Erik Goldoff
I'd recommend checking google using sms notification business continuity as the search. You might also find info on drii.org, scpa-us.org, continuity insights, etc On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Mike Gill lis...@canbyfoursquare.comwrote: I’m looking for an SMS solution to address emergency

Re: OT: Gadgets

2011-11-15 Thread Erik Goldoff
would it not be easier/simpler/less expensive to just copy music to an MP3 player and hook to inexpensive external speakers and be done with it ? Maybe not the most elegant high tech solution, but seems to me it would meet your requirements. On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 7:51 AM, James Rankin

Re: OT: Gadgets

2011-11-15 Thread Erik Goldoff
have the unfortunate tendency to change my favourite tunes very often, though, which was why I was looking for some external wireless capability (that really means I am too lazy to reload the mp3 player with different tunes) :-) On 15 November 2011 12:56, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote

Re: OT: Gadgets

2011-11-15 Thread Erik Goldoff
12:56, Erik Goldoff egold...@gmail.com wrote: would it not be easier/simpler/less expensive to just copy music to an MP3 player and hook to inexpensive external speakers and be done with it ? Maybe not the most elegant high tech solution, but seems to me it would meet your requirements

Re: Would you drop AV for Whitelisting / Application Control?

2011-11-15 Thread Erik Goldoff
again, depends on your whitelisting solution - does it only depend on filename and size/date info - that can be spoofed - does it also checksum executables ? - what happens on patch Tuesday ? - are patches/hotfixes even allowed to run ? - what happens to patched

Re: Antivirus Recommendations?

2011-11-11 Thread Erik Goldoff
don't know about now, but a few years back Sophos did depend on RPC for deployment from the console On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:33 AM, Harry Singh hbo...@gmail.com wrote: Looking at Sophos now and hope to migrate off SAV Q1 of next year. Not keen on delivering a/v over GPO, I'm hoping Sophos

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