Instant Messaging for support?

2016-08-26 Thread Ray T
Hi listers, My organization is researching chat as a medium for customers to get support. Using Remedy or another tool that integrates with Remedy. Any experience, information you can share would be great. We are asking basic questions such as how well Remedy's (v8) chat has worked for others, is

RKM: Importing articles in bulk

2012-02-15 Thread Ray T
Hello all, A RKM administrator is telling me he can't bulk import knowledge articles (from, say, a CSV file) into RKM (I think 7.6), so I have to type them in one by one. Not true right? What do I tell this administrator? If anybody has information about how to do this that I can show this

Re: RKM: Importing articles in bulk

2012-02-15 Thread Ray T
** There is an article listed on BMCDN concerning the non GA import tool for RKM 7.6.03/04 that is available from Support. RKM 7.5 did have the ability to do a bulk import. -Original Message- From: Ray T cool.deve...@gmail.com To: arslist arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Sent: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 12:49 pm

Re: RKM: Importing articles in bulk

2012-02-15 Thread Ray T
not have a support log in then you will need to get your customer to provide you their support ID. -Original Message- From: Ray T cool.deve...@gmail.com To: arslist arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Sent: Wed, Feb 15, 2012 4:55 pm Subject: Re: RKM: Importing articles in bulk I don't think RKM uses

Re: Incident Management 7.1- Scripts, Decision Trees -- more information/usage examples?

2011-04-05 Thread Ray T
%20Tree%20Process.pdf Christopher Strauss, Ph.D. Call Tracking Administration Manager University of North Texas Computing IT Center http://itsm.unt.edu/ *From:* Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG] *On Behalf Of *Ray T *Sent:* Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Incident Management 7.1- Scripts, Decision Trees -- more information/usage examples?

2011-03-23 Thread Ray T
Hi listers, there is not much in the standard IM 7.0/1 docs about Scripts and Decision Trees. Can somebody point me to better descriptions of these features, or tell me how you use them in your organization? I am about to look into 7.6 documents out of curiousity, but my version is pre 7.5, so I

Generic RFC Template Document?

2010-12-16 Thread Ray T
Can anybody please share with me or point me to a simple ITIL 3ish template (such as MS Word form) for Request For Change? If sending a file, please email me directly. I searched on line (ok, briefly), but didn't find much. Thanks in advance and I apologize if you think this if off topic. Not by

CIs searchable from incidents, not showing up on Atrium Explorer

2010-11-10 Thread Ray T
So, in Atrium Explorer, I add a few CIs and relationships on BMC.ASSET.SANDBOX, promote them and it says it was successful. Now I can't see the CIs in Atrium explorer under any dataset at all. Refresh, relogin, not luck. Filtering is default, haven't set anything. (I will try setting a filter

Re: CIs searchable from incidents, not showing up on Atrium Explorer

2010-11-10 Thread Ray T
: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:02:28 +0100 Subject: CIs searchable from incidents, not showing up on Atrium Explorer From: Ray T cool.deve...@gmail.com To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG ** So, in Atrium Explorer, I add a few CIs and relationships on BMC.ASSET.SANDBOX, promote them and it says

SMPM application starts and then stops right away

2010-09-21 Thread Ray T
Hi folks, The SMPM trial tool that comes with ITSM 7x used to work on my pc, but it doesn't work any more. On starting it, I get the initial page ok with this URL: http://localhost:5050/INDEX.HTM The initial page appears mostly ok. Subsequently, clicking anywhere gives me: Firefox can't

Re: SMPM application starts and then stops right away

2010-09-21 Thread Ray T
information is part of the event: C:\Program Files\SMPM-2\catoinstw.msi, 2168, (NULL), (NULL), (NULL), , . On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:48 AM, Ray T cool.deve...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks, The SMPM trial tool that comes with ITSM 7x used to work on my pc, but it doesn't work any more

ARS 6.3. Changing Oracle server from 9 to 10. Caveats?

2010-09-08 Thread Ray T
So, in my never ending quest to make slow but steady progress towards modernization (or I should say to get to historic modernity), I have ARS 6.3 that was running with 9.2.0.1 Oracle client against 9i Oracle server, now running with 9.2.0.4 client against Oracle 10g server. I'm all good with

Re: Mid - Senior Remedy Developer opportunity in Denver, CO

2010-09-08 Thread Ray T
Allison, I am limited to NYC, DC area for now. Good luck. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 12:13 PM, Allison Keller akel...@quantixinc.comwrote: ** Good day, listers! We are seeking a permanent employee in South Denver, CO. The description is below. Please contact me if you are interested, or feel

CMDB learning path?

2010-08-09 Thread Ray T
This is one beast unique in the Remedy platform that I am yet to conquer. As far as I am concerned, i'ts like a tumor that I didn't pay attention to when it was small and now it feels it has progressed beyond control. Suggestions on learning path? Sequence of books from BMC support site,

Re: CMDB: Define Clusters of Servers?

2010-08-06 Thread Ray T
as scripting - since they are just standard tables / views just the standard API (Java / Perl / etc) can be utilized to query the tables appropriately and return the data required. HTH Robert On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Ray T cool.deve...@gmail.com wrote: ** We are talking about CMDB

Re: CMDB: Define Clusters of Servers?

2010-08-06 Thread Ray T
, software distribution, etc) drive their behavior? On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 1:53 PM, Ray T cool.deve...@gmail.com wrote: Robert, thanks and yes it definitely helps. So you can achieve similar outcome, without thinking of a plain cluster-host map. On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 12:13 PM, Robert Molenda

CMDB: Define Clusters of Servers?

2010-08-02 Thread Ray T
We are talking about CMDB (ITSm 7.5) and there is a question of how well we can define clusters of Unix servers in CMDB. The background is that: currently Unix servers have labels assigned to them. For example, an Oracle server box may belong to clusters oracle, oracle11g, production and another

Re: JOB: Config Manager needed

2010-03-18 Thread Ray T
What does a Configuration Manager do? On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 1:41 PM, Drew Shuller d...@io.com wrote: Hello, if anyone out there knows any experienced Configuration Managers, we need one ASAP in beautiful and sunny Honduras. Clearance will be required. Thanks for letting me post this

Re: Web Based ITIL 3.0 Foundation training suggestions?

2009-11-04 Thread Ray T
Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto: arsl...@arslist.org] *On Behalf Of *Ray T *Sent:* Wednesday, November 04, 2009 1:38 PM *To:* arslist@ARSLIST.ORG *Subject:* OT: Web Based ITIL 3.0 Foundation training suggestions? ** Hi all, BMC doesn't seem to offer this training right now

Re: JOB: Sr. Remedy Consultant - Frederick MD (Full Time position)

2009-10-22 Thread Ray T.
Thanks for the email, but I'm currently tied up. Plus I'm limited to NY, NJ, CT. Good luck. On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 4:12 PM, Heather Brown heather.br...@l-3com.comwrote: Are you looking for a change in responsibilities, a better commute, or just looking to make an impact for a new

Service Desk 7.x...no longer has mini Change, Asset functionality?

2009-08-18 Thread Ray T.
Hi folks, Can you please confirm this: my understanding is that unlike older versions of ITSM (6.x - ), in which even if you only had Help Desk application installed, you would have Change Tasking and Asset Tracking modules installed for free use...in Service Desk 7.0 - 7.5, there are no such free

Re: Service Desk 7.x...no longer has mini Change, Asset functionality?

2009-08-18 Thread Ray T.
discussion list(ARSList) [mailto: arsl...@arslist.org] *On Behalf Of *Ray T. *Sent:* Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:31 PM *To:* arslist@ARSLIST.ORG *Subject:* Service Desk 7.x...no longer has mini Change, Asset functionality? ** Hi folks, Can you please confirm this: my understanding

How do I Change the ARAdmin password Remedy uses Without having Remedy up

2009-07-02 Thread Ray T.
Hi all, I am trying to setup an instance of Remedy that is a copy of the production. I copied the file system and had the oracle database copied as well, and then made changes as necessary, but I hit a wall. unfortunately, the aradmin password was changed in the copied database. When the new

Re: How do I Change the ARAdmin password Remedy uses Without having Remedy up

2009-07-02 Thread Ray T.
My environment is ARS 6.3 p20, Oracle 9.0.2.8. On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM, Ray T.cool.deve...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I am trying to setup an instance of Remedy that is a copy of the production. I copied the file system and had the oracle database copied as well, and then made changes as

Re: How do I Change the ARAdmin password Remedy uses Without having Remedy up

2009-07-02 Thread Ray T.
, Lyle -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arsl...@arslist.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:14 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: How do I Change the ARAdmin password Remedy uses Without having Remedy up My

Re: ardbc file system plugin for version 7

2009-06-24 Thread Ray T.
Ask the question, Anil. On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 12:11 AM, anil RAIremedy_a...@yahoo.co.in wrote: ** Hi All, Has anyone createdor worked on ardbc file system plugin for version 7? I found one knowledge base article on BMC Support ,where one plugin was attached but that is for version 5.0.

Re: How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup?

2009-06-22 Thread Ray T.
== tel +44 1494 468980 mobile +44 7710 377761 email david.sand...@westoverconsulting.co.uk web http://www.westoverconsulting.co.uk -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arsl...@arslist.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 8:14

Re: How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup?

2009-06-22 Thread Ray T.
1494 468980 mobile +44 7710 377761 email david.sand...@westoverconsulting.co.uk web http://www.westoverconsulting.co.uk From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:arsl...@arslist.org] On Behalf Of Ray T. Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 9

Re: How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup?

2009-06-19 Thread Ray T.
Michiel, So, you would treat a request to have new server with xyz software installed as a Change Request. I am assuming you do the same for a request to have some experts be available for y days for consultation. Ok. Thank you for your input. Anybody else? In your environment, would these

Re: How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup?

2009-06-19 Thread Ray T.
] On Behalf Of Ray T. Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 8:14 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup? Michiel, So, you would treat a request to have new server with xyz software installed as a Change Request. I am assuming you do the same for a request

How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup?

2009-06-18 Thread Ray T.
Hi all, I want to poll you guys about how requests for design, consulting, or project related work etc are tracked (as opposed to breakfixes) in your invironment. Using which processes and what tracking system/modules. Say somebody (a Customer) is requesting (Server Group) that 3 servers be

Re: How do you track requests for design, consulting, setup?

2009-06-18 Thread Ray T.
Let me simplify the question. Can you just tell me, what is this kind of request called and where would somebody enter/track it in your environment?... I need a Windows 2003 server and have MSSQL xyz be installed on it. I need consulting (advice/design) on what is the best way to design my new

Mid-tier 7.5 with ARS 6.3 p20?

2009-06-17 Thread Ray T.
Hi all, I have ARS server 6.3 p20 in Solaris environment. I am adding Mid-tier in the environment and I am trying to pick the right version of mid-tier. ARS server upgrade probably won't happen soon, but eventually will *perhaps* in a few months. Reading install guide and compatibility matrix, I

Re: Mid-tier 7.5 with ARS 6.3 p20?

2009-06-17 Thread Ray T.
. Thank you guys. On Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 4:53 PM, Dennis Rubleddru...@rockwellcollins.com wrote: ** If you intend to use web services you can't go beyond mid-tier 7.0.1 patch 3. Regards, Dennis Ray T. cool.deve...@gmail.com Sent by: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) arslist

EMP: Seeking Contract; Have: ITSM 2 to 7, ARS 2 to 7, RAC certification, ITSM 7 certifications, ITIL, Six Sigma...

2009-03-30 Thread Ray T.
Hi all, I am looking for a contract primarily in New York City, or anywhere in NY, NJ area, but for the right contract I will go anywhere. I've seen it all when it comes to ARS and ITSM. Implemented, upgraded, migrated both ITSM and custom applications, up to version 7. I have also done large

Economy: Cool and getting cooler. Remedy market: Not so Cool?

2008-11-18 Thread Ray T.
Hi listers. Economy everywhere seems to be getting worse with each passing day. However, permanent and contract jobs related to Remedy seem to be out there in decent numbers, if not in great numbers. At least that's what I see in the U.S. I am surprised, to tell you the truth. What d'you see?

Re: Startup Error: Missing data in the SQL database (propList format -- 34\20\4\7\enduser\

2008-08-27 Thread Ray T.
something to do with 7 language views on this form. On Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, anybody seen this on arerror.log, right after ARS server start? --- Tue Aug 26 11:55:47 2008 390600 : Missing data in the SQL database (propList format -- 34\20\4\7\enduser\162\2

Startup Error: Missing data in the SQL database (propList format -- 34\20\4\7\enduser\

2008-08-26 Thread Ray T.
Hi, anybody seen this on arerror.log, right after ARS server start? --- Tue Aug 26 11:55:47 2008 390600 : Missing data in the SQL database (propList format -- 34\20\4\7\enduser\162\2\7\164\

Re: Startup Error: Missing data in the SQL database (propList format -- 34\20\4\7\enduser\

2008-08-26 Thread Ray T.
that the oracle client is set to where your AR System server resides.. Joe - Original Message From: Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:26:54 PM Subject: Startup Error: Missing data in the SQL database (propList format -- 34\20\4\7

ITSM 7.0.3 p7 install (through X Windows) error: Unable to build the patch summary

2008-08-19 Thread Ray T.
Hi folks, I have an ITSM 703 p3 environment, freshly installed. I am trying to patch it up to ITSM 703, p7, but can not get the patch installer to go much far. I have a VPN connection from my Windows PC to corporate network. I have a ssh session (putty) from my PC to the ARS box (solaris). I

Re: ITSM 7.0.3 p7 install (through X Windows) error: Unable to build the patch summary

2008-08-19 Thread Ray T.
better. Kevin Begosh, RSP External Initiatives System Design Integration 301-791-3540 Phone 410-422-3623 Cell [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ray T. Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10

Re: ITSM 7.0.3 p7 install (through X Windows) error: Unable to build the patch summary

2008-08-19 Thread Ray T.
Even when you have a successful install, the ARERR 90 with API driver program that I elaborated on my first post occurs. But installation continues fine. I can't explain, but I did waste time chasing the wrong suspect. On Tue, Aug 19, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kevin

Re: Age old question: ITSM 7 report list? Attention: David Easter

2008-08-07 Thread Ray T.
Thanks Lisa, David. Now I can relaunch my attempts at providing some visibly demonstrable bang for the customer's buck. It's close to friday, so the weather appears favorable and I am ready to set the launch time. On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 1:11 PM, Easter, David [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There

How to tell what ITSM 7 patch has been applied?

2007-10-04 Thread Ray T.
I thought there's a form somewhere that kept track of this, but don't know where. Anybody? ___ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org ARSlist:Where the Answers Are

Re: How to tell what ITSM 7 patch has been applied?

2007-10-04 Thread Ray T.
. However, it is still what each patch checks against when determining what's currently loaded on the system. Rick On 10/4/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** I thought there's a form somewhere that kept track of this, but don't know where. Anybody

OT: BMC's Professional Services Organization. How do they treat the consultants?

2007-09-26 Thread Ray T.
If anybody has any info to share with me about BMC's Professional Services orgainization--about the work environment there--I would appreciate an email to me, directly. Current or former consultants, preferably US based, or anybody with any feedback on how they are as an employer...please write a

ITSM 7 assigment email. Where is the URL link in email body set?

2007-09-12 Thread Ray T.
Hi all, I need to change the ARS server name that's embedded in the direct access URL that appears at the top of email body sent to members of a support group notifying them of Incident assigment to the group. The message on SYS:Notification Messages form (ID 4), does not include this URL. What

Re: ITSM 7 assigment email. Where is the URL link in email body set?

2007-09-12 Thread Ray T.
Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Ray T. *Sent:* Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:41 AM *To:* arslist@ARSLIST.ORG *Subject:* ITSM 7 assigment email. Where is the URL link in email body set? ** Hi all, I need to change the ARS server name that's

Re: How you you guys analyze ITSM 7 code? Dev Plus? Master AR Suite? No logging doesn't count.

2007-09-12 Thread Ray T.
Rick, sync search, forgot to write about that. It hasn't been working properly for me in this server. I should spend some time and get it to work. Some work for my desktop tonight. On 9/12/07, Rick Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Rabi, I have had success using the Sync Search Database to lead

Re: How you you guys analyze ITSM 7 code? Dev Plus? Master AR Suite? No logging doesn't count.

2007-09-12 Thread Ray T.
I've seen Abydos Analyzer do a good job of producing visio diagram of relationships between forms such as which forms a given form interacts with and through which object (say filter). I haven't used it much myself, but based on what I saw few months ago, it seems to give you at least a good map

Re: How you you guys analyze ITSM 7 code? Dev Plus? Master AR Suite? No logging doesn't count.

2007-09-12 Thread Ray T.
. I mean, once you get it in small enough pieces to read easily, they're without the necessary context to make it understandable. Rick On 9/12/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** I've seen Abydos Analyzer do a good job of producing visio diagram of relationships between forms

Re: BMC's Web Based ITIL Training Course vs Others'

2007-08-22 Thread Ray T.
Interesting discussion guys. I still have two questions: (1) Is the content of BMC's ITIL foundation (WBT) course any different from the one offered by itpreneurs.com? Second one is less than half the price! For reasons I mentioned in original post, I believe the contents are the same. Can

Re: BMC's Web Based ITIL Training Course vs Others'

2007-08-22 Thread Ray T.
(including some managers) how they need to work together to accomplish the ITIL directive. Rick On 8/22/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Interesting discussion guys. I still have two questions: (1) Is the content of BMC's ITIL foundation (WBT) course any different from the one offered

Re: US Contract Rates?

2007-06-08 Thread Ray T.
is much more common (for development, not administration). Thanks to those who replied. On 6/7/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hear total silence. Anyone? I'm not interested in your rate, but only in your general observations. On 6/6/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello

Re: OT - RE- US Contract Rates?

2007-06-08 Thread Ray T.
after my last post validating the info I shared with the list. That summary still stands, more than enough for me. Enjoy the weekend folks. On 6/8/07, Sanford, Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Ray, It could be because you are using a basically Anon account and maybe people don't know who Ray T

Re: US Contract Rates?

2007-06-07 Thread Ray T.
I hear total silence. Anyone? I'm not interested in your rate, but only in your general observations. On 6/6/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello to contractors out there. Looks like I will be looking for a new gig in a short while. Market seems strong, what kind of hourly rates are you

US Contract Rates?

2007-06-06 Thread Ray T.
Hello to contractors out there. Looks like I will be looking for a new gig in a short while. Market seems strong, what kind of hourly rates are you seeing? I am specifically interested in US, northeast rates, for experienced architect, developer with process knowledge and with certification, but

Re: Bar-code reader/scanner integration with Remedy application?

2007-03-01 Thread Ray T.
Mike: Barcode readers are essentially like a ghost writer, reading the text on the barcode and writing what they read on ...wherever you want. To give you two examples: (1) You can set the focus on a Remedy field, and then scan a barcode. The scanned text (lets say an asset id) will be typed on

Re: Anybody able to use Knowledge Base search lately?

2007-02-09 Thread Ray T.
was using IE 6.0.299.2180 Windows XP Pro Where do I find my JRE version? ... tell me and I'll look but don't have time for a treasure hunt hth, Susan On 2/8/07, *Ray T.* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Hmm. I guess this is not a popular topic. No replies. :( It's a very simple question folks

Re: Anybody able to use Knowledge Base search lately?

2007-02-08 Thread Ray T.
? I am trying to figure out why BMC's support site is treating me like dirt. Axton: great tip on dealing with ARERR [9084]: User is currently connected from another machine. Creative indeed. Thanks! On 2/7/07, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Axton, I have bmc.com as a trusted site...in my IE. I

Re: Anybody able to use Knowledge Base search lately?

2007-02-07 Thread Ray T.
Axton, I have bmc.com as a trusted site...in my IE. I don't see many people complaining. Can somebody tell me if they are consistently able to use any of the features (KB, downloads, documents) and, if you are, what operating system, browser/version/patch jre version are you using? Also, if you

Anybody able to use Knowledge Base search lately?

2007-02-05 Thread Ray T.
I haven't been able to search the Knowledge Base ever since the upgrade happened on the support web site. I have made some progress, alright. I can now at least get to the Search Knowledge Base screen without ghastly errors. (Yippie!! How about that?) On pressing the Search button, however, I

Re: Anybody able to use Knowledge Base search lately?

2007-02-05 Thread Ray T.
- -- *From:* Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Ray T. *Sent:* Monday, February 05, 2007 2:38 PM *To:* arslist@ARSLIST.ORG *Subject:* Anybody able to use Knowledge Base search lately? ** I haven't been able to search the Knowledge Base ever

Supported Netscape versions for ARS 5.1.2?

2006-08-07 Thread Ray T.
** Can somebody tell me what is the lowest Netscape browser version supported with ARS 5.1.2 p1375/IBM HTTP Server v 1.3.19 (apache)? I suspect it is Netscape 4.7, but that's just heresy.I can't locate compatibility matrix for 5.1.2 on support site.Also, is the lowest supported Netscape version

Re: Supported Netscape versions for ARS 5.1.2?

2006-08-07 Thread Ray T.
. Remedy only supports the current release + 2 versions back, which is at the moment: v7, v6.3, v6.01.--Michiel On 8/7/06, Ray T. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** Can somebody tell me what is the lowest Netscape browser version supported with ARS 5.1.2 p1375/IBM HTTP Server v 1.3.19 (apache)? I suspect

Re: Supported Netscape versions for ARS 5.1.2?

2006-08-07 Thread Ray T.
** Thanks a ton for the URL! __20060125___This posting was submitted with HTML in it___