apparently not - just IP ranges I'm going to talk with her...again... and explain why this just isn't a viable option for the spring semester. We can revisit for fall.
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Andrew S. Baker <[email protected]> wrote: > My thoughts as well. > > Add to that what Ken just asked: Can't this software that the professor is > intent on using block by FQDN? > > > *ASB *(My Bio via About.Me <http://about.me/Andrew.S.Baker/bio>) > *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* > > * > * > > > > On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Brian Desmond > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> *Personally I think you need to step back and consider whether or not >> this request is feasible. I get the impression from your message that it >> really isn’t.* >> >> * * >> >> *Thanks,* >> >> *Brian Desmond* >> >> *[email protected]* >> >> * * >> >> *c – 312.731.3132* >> >> * * >> >> *From:* Vicky Spelshaus [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Monday, January 10, 2011 9:42 AM >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* Re: IP range for labs >> >> >> >> More information: >> >> >> >> It would be approximately 150 machines. I'm one of only 2 people >> supporting about 150 faculty/staff and over 1000 students, appromimately 450 >> machines, the network infrastructure, phone system, security cameras, >> copiers, help desk, training,distance ed class schedule (proctoring and >> remote instructor support) - basically everything using >> electricity. Needless to say we are stretched VERY thin. >> >> >> >> This campus is one of 13 supported by a central office. They 'assigned' >> our IP structure. xxx.xxx.200.xxx is 'reserved' for static IPs and 201-203 >> is set for distribution. I don't have enough addresses in the 200 range to >> use. If I reserved - in order as she wants - within the distribution >> ranges, what would happen if I tried to assign an IP that was already in >> use? Would DHCP release that IP automatically or would I need to go aroung >> rebooting machines? >> >> >> >> Again sorry if I'm asking dumb questions. It's been awhile since I even >> looked at DHCP. >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> “I could reserve them, but they won't be in a nice sequential order like >> she wants.” >> >> >> >> Why not? Couldn’t you reserve the range for her classroom and assign IP >> Addresses to individual MAC addresses in whatever order she wants? (I’m >> assuming you mean that she essentially wants IP addresses assigned in some >> kind of order that is in relation to the way the room is physically laid >> out?) >> >> >> >> …Aside from the fact that in doing so you would be setting a precedent. >> This may or may not be a good thing for your sanity, depending on how big of >> a campus you are supporting. >> >> >> >> Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE >> Technology Coordinator >> Eagle Physicians & Associates, PA* >> *[email protected]* >> *www.eaglemds.com >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* Vicky Spelshaus [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Monday, January 10, 2011 9:41 AM >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* IP range for labs >> >> >> >> Please forgive me if I'm asking a stupid question... not enough coffee >> yet. >> >> >> >> I have a situation where one of the professors wants to keep students from >> cheating by restricting access to online quizes using the IP addresses of >> the classroom workstations. She can do this with the software. >> >> >> >> Here is my problem - not surprisingly I'm using a DHCP server. I refuse >> to give over half the campus static IP addresses. I could reserve them, but >> they won't be in a nice seqential order like she wants. Is there another >> option I am missing? >> >> >> >> >> >> -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't >> handle stress and caffeine. - unknown >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > -- Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't handle stress and caffeine. - unknown ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
