Re: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

I was in that original discussion you referenced and have done the hot standby VM solution. There are a few products out there that can do this. The one I’ve hands-on time with is Zerto. It runs in the VMWare kernel and hooks into the file system. After the initial seeding it will then transmit

Re: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

Hot backups are definitely still part of the arsenal. I was asking about hot-clones, which seem to be an implied possibility? I don't know how to create one. Damien, maybe this question is for you. Is it possible to clone a running VM without going through the backup and restore process? (I do

Re: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

Actually, let me take that back a bit. Part of the complexity was that I had to keep *today's* MSCRM_CONFIG db, but restore an org db from about a month ago. The confusion comes in that the MSCRM_CONFIG deployment db lives on its own and supports any number of CRM organization dbs. I needed to k

RE: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

Hot-backups were possible for Hyper-V under 2008, I only did them by whole hardware backup and never tried to pull just the hot VMs. I would hope that has been improved. Jon Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 23:05:12 -0400 Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups From: rich...@gmail

Re: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

You are right about that for sure. I had to revert the CRM org to roughly a month ago. On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 11:04 PM, Jon Harris wrote: > I believe in this case he may be saying this cloned copy predated the > current one but I could be wrong. > > Jon > > -- > Fr

Re: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

Perhaps. This is in Hyper-V 2012. I am still on the fat part of that learning curve, so, perhaps. Is there a way to do a hot-clone? The restore to sandbox is a clone, it's just a new vm made from a backup of the source. On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:58 PM, Damien Solodow < damien.solo...@harriso

RE: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

I believe in this case he may be saying this cloned copy predated the current one but I could be wrong. Jon From: damien.solo...@harrison.edu To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:58:19 + Couldn't you

RE: [NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

Couldn't you have just cloned the existing VM to make your sandbox; no VM backup required? DAMIEN SOLODOW Systems Engineer 317.447.6033 (office) 317.447.6014 (fax) HARRISON COLLEGE From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] on behalf of

[NTSysADM] In defense of image-based VM backups

There was a discussion here a few weeks ago that centered on image-based backups for entire VMs vs data-based backups of applications only. My recollection is that most of us smaller guys prefer (or at least lean toward) the image-based variety, and the bigger, more mature orgs prefer data backups

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

I don't send sensitive information on any of my email accounts I hate to do banking by the web too. I am old and cranky, go figure. Jon From: damien.solo...@harrison.edu To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 01:32:53 +

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Privacy. I do not think that word means what you think it means. From: Jon Harris Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:04 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? Yeah at the cost of my privacy. Thanks but no thanks. Jon ---

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Zing! :D - WJR On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM, Damien Solodow wrote: > He says from a Microsoft cloud based email account. :-) > > > damien.solodow > > > > Original message > From: Jon Harris > Date: 09/11/2013 9:07 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com > S

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

He says from a Microsoft cloud based email account. :-) damien.solodow Original message From: Jon Harris Date: 09/11/2013 9:07 PM (GMT-05:00) To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? Yeah at the cost of my privacy. Thanks but no than

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Yeah at the cost of my privacy. Thanks but no thanks. Jon From: rodtr...@myitforum.com To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:41:26 + Per Microsoft, things will be perfect after you migrate to the Microsoft Cloud. Sent fr

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

The first time I read that article I would have partially agreed with you and him but looking at it again and thinking about all the news coming out about how NSA and Brits has managed to backdoor so many products, with the perception being full knowledge and consent if not cooperation of variou

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Per Microsoft, things will be perfect after you migrate to the Microsoft Cloud. Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 From: Jon Harris Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎11‎, ‎2013 ‎8‎:‎23‎ ‎PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com For a while a couple of years ago they had the process down pretty good but I

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

For a while a couple of years ago they had the process down pretty good but I guess they are having issues keeping so many different versions of stuff they can't keep all the balls in the air without dropping a bunch. Maybe after they retire XP things will get better? Jon From: rodtr...@myi

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Yeah what else is new… we are going to eclipse the number of patches seen in articles all last yr by Octobers patch cycle. Z Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, CISA, Security +, Network + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization ezi...@lifespan.org Work:401-255-2497 This electronic message and any attachm

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

You have read this? http://windowsitpro.com/industry/new-world-order-microsofts-biggest-competition-it Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 From: Jon Harris Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎11‎, ‎2013 ‎8‎:‎05‎ ‎PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com More likely at the people saying he should go sooner

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Funny thing is that I had a great chat with the VP of CSS a few weeks back. She outlined the new processes they have put in place to fix the quality issues due to the accelerated release schedule. It sounded logical. Evidently they are just not using them. Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 From: M

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

+1 It’s appalling how bad the process has become. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of rodtr...@myitforum.com Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:38 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? This is

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

More likely at the people saying he should go sooner not later. We are just in his way of hitting them. Jon Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:55:14 -0400 Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? From: jonathan.l...@gmail.com To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Is Ballmer throwing a figurative cha

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Ballmer, no. But someone is sending guided missiles each month. Notice that only on-premise products are being affected by bad patches. The Cloud versions of Office don't have any issues. Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 From: Jonathan Link Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎11‎, ‎2013 ‎7‎:‎55‎ ‎PM

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Is Ballmer throwing a figurative chair at us? On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 7:38 PM, wrote: > This is not an adventure at all, but a monthly assault on IT Pros. > > Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 > > *From:* Ziots, Edward > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:23 PM > *To:* ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

This is not an adventure at all, but a monthly assault on IT Pros. Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 From: Ziots, Edward Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎11‎, ‎2013 ‎7‎:‎23‎ ‎PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Yep I got this straight from Susan Bradley SBS queen, off the Microsoft Internal Discus

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

+1 with the videotaping thing (especially if you can do it in-front of an audience) It can be quite confronting, but it will let you pick up on a bunch of things that you simply didn't realise you were doing. Cheers Ken From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.co

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Yep I got this straight from Susan Bradley SBS queen, off the Microsoft Internal Discussions list, so the info is solid. Gotta love patching :_) always an adventure :) Z Edward E. Ziots, CISSP, CISA, Security +, Network + Security Engineer Lifespan Organization ezi...@lifespan.org Work:401-255-

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

First thing, is know your audience. Second thing is rehearse rehearse rehearse until you can do your speech in your sleep. Lastly have fun with the presentation and gauge your audiences attentiveness during your presentation, if you see that you are losing them, stop slow down and ask a ques

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

I use both: snag-it on my Mac and PC and Camtasia on my Mac and PC. When I need just a short (2 minute or less) video capture say of one of my documentation scripts running, Snag-it is perfect. When I want to record one of my presentations, I use Camtasia. Thanks Webster From: listsad...@l

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

+1 From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:14 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public I use Camtasia studio. It's pricey, but worth it. From: listsad...@

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

This is an awesome write up, Webster. Saving this to my person growth folder. -Original Message- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:30 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSy

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

I predict that you will upgrade to Camtasia soon. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:13 PM To: Cc: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public i use snag-it. Sen

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

How long is your presentation supposed to last? If it's relatively short 10-20 minutes, give your talk to a neighborhood 10 year old - or your own, if you have one. If you can keep that audience interested, you a) know your subject and b) know how to work an audience. Videotaping yourself and crit

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Thanks guys for all the input, it is very much appreciated. I'm only supposed to be on for 15-20 mins. What bothers me the most is trying to remember my lines (although I guess the PowerPoint slides will make good prompts) and the possibility of getting some left-field questions at the end. Al

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

i use snag-it. Sent from my iPad so please excuse all the typos On Sep 11, 2013, at 4:07 PM, "kz2...@googlemail.com" mailto:kz2...@googlemail.com>> wrote: Actually, while I'm on, what's a good piece of software for capturing videos of my lab screens that I can em

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

I use Camtasia studio. It's pricey, but worth it. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of kz2...@googlemail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:07 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public Ac

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

for odd, weird, strange, left-field and questions that can't be answered w/o detailed knowledge of the askers emvironment, you just politely say (at first) the question can be answered after you finished. in train-the-trainer type classes, those kind of people (rude, ask lots of questions, inte

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Some here may remember me from on-stage at a couple of Tech-Eds and MECs in the late 90's. Forget notes and 3x5 cards. Unless you are looking directly at the screen just have a sheet with the title of each slide. That should be enough to prompt you on what you're about to say. Know your subjec

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

You don't want to "remember lines". The audience knows when you are reading to them, even if the reading is memorized. The trick I used for that is never writing full sentences in my notes. Just a keyword or two to remind you what the next topic is supposed to be. On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 4:54 P

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Actually, while I'm on, what's a good piece of software for capturing videos of my lab screens that I can embed into my presentation? Sent from my Blackberry, which may be an antique but delivers email RELIABLY -Original Message- From: Kevin Lundy Sender: listsadmin@lists.myitforum.com

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

A security update with its own known issues list??? From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ziots, Edward Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:55 PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues? Yeah Sus

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Don't focus on any one spot and rehearse as much as you can and breath. John W. Cook Network Operations Manager Partnership For Strong Families 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, Fl 32607 Office (352)-244-1610 Cell (352) 215-6944 MCSE, MCP+I, MCTS, CompTIA A+, N+, Security+ VSP4, VTSP4 -Origin

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

I would also recommend these two podcasts by The Public Speaker: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/public-speaking/how-to-lead-a-guided-tour http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/public-speaking/how-give-horrible-presentation The Guided Tour one may not look like it app

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Here is some feedback I have been given by people who have been presenting a lot longer than I have. Stop with the self-deprecating humor. By using this, you are confusing the audience. You are telling the audience that you are the expert and they should listen to you but then you cut yourse

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

I used to be a teacher in another life. Practice in front of an audience first (family, co-workers, etc), and if possible video tape yourself, and critique it afterward. Refine it until you are more comfortable with the results. YMMV Christopher Bodnar Enterprise Architect I, Corpora

[NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Next week, against my better judgement, I'm doing my first ever bit of technical presentation in front of an audience...and because my submission was apparently different and interesting, I'm going on last out of six presenters :-( Just wondering if anyone on the list (particularly the conferen

Re: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

There's some talk of issues on the patch management list. "We’re seeing the same behavior for KB2760588, KB2760583, and KB2760411 in our labs. We’re deferring until Microsoft issues revised updates. The updates do install but are detected on the client-side as failed and request for reinst

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Correct. I would hold off until MS acknowledges the issue and hopefully releases a fix. Hugo Hernandez Network Administrator INSTEON Reliable, Expandable, Brilliant Remote Control www.insteon.com Smarthome Home Automation Superstore www.smarthome.com

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Seems to be happening in my environment Win7/Office 2003 - KB2810048 XP/Office 2003 workstations are being re-offered KB2810048 KB2760411 KB2760588 KB2760590 (If Excel 2007 viewer is installed) The patch management has several people reporting the same problem with these KB's. Hugo Hernandez

Re: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 4:17 PM, wrote: > Just wondering if anyone on the list (particularly the conference veterans) > have any > tips or hints to share around this sort of thing (besides having about five > or six beers first)? Visit the bathroom after having the five or six beers but befo

RE: [NTSysADM] OT: Speaking in public

Know your subject and your presentation inside and out. That will help give you the confidence you need. -Original Message- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of kz2...@googlemail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 4:17 PM To: nts

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Thanks all for the updates. Sounds exactly like my issue. I'm assuming I should just change these from Approved to Not Approved? The 3 I keep seeing are 2810048, 2760411, and 2760588 From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of kz2...@googl

RE: [NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Yeah Susan put this out on Windows 7 SP1. Follow the trail of the KBs.. Last month's kernel update of MS13-063 https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2859537 is replaced by this month's Service Control manager update and in THIS one it lists the reasons for those BSOD's 6B errors:

[NTSysADM] Windows Update Issues?

Have about 5 people from my company call in and say they have had to install the windows updates today , repeatedly. Over and over. They don't fail, but they keep. Noticing it on my test machine too. Haven't seen any negative reports about this week's updates. so just thought I'd ask. Have

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

Boo! And that's why they are management and we are not. ...Tim From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:59 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool It only

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

It only takes one warning to spook someone in management. Thanks Webster From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Tim Evans Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:52 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing t

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

As I understand it, that warning only applies to ALockout.dll. There are several other tools there that are useful too. ...Tim From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 7:46 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitfor

RE: [NTSysADM] Apps on Corporate iPads?

I must say I have been very impressed what Microsoft has released for the iOS platform. I use the Lync client it seems more on my iPad then my desktop. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Rod Trent Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:45 A

Re: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

I love clients like that. For all their stupidity, they keep us in work :-) On 11 September 2013 15:42, Webster wrote: > Sorry this page: > > ** ** > > http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738772(v=ws.10).aspx > > ** ** > > *[image: note]**Note * > > Microsoft does not recommen

RE: [NTSysADM] Apps on Corporate iPads?

And, there’s another wave coming with the System Center 2012 R2 release on October 18. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ryan Finnesey Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:33 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

Sorry this page: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc738772(v=ws.10).aspx Note Microsoft does not recommend that you use this tool on servers that host network programs or services. You should not enable ALockout.dll on Exchange servers because the ALockout.dll tool may prevent the Ex

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

I am missing the warnings, don't see them on the page at all. I use it often, it really helps. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Webster Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:31 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] R

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

I looked at that also but all the dire warnings on the page made the CIO reject our request to install it. Thanks Webster From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Tim Evans Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:16 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforu

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

I've found the Account Lockout and Management Tools at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=18465 very helpful in tracking down lockout problems. Just yesterday, we found an issue where Lync cached a bad password and would lockout a user immediately after they made a VPN con

RE: [NTSysADM] Apps on Corporate iPads?

From the testing we have done with what I believe was the previous wave of Intune it did a great job of managing iOS devices. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of rodtr...@myitforum.com Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:58 AM To: ntsysadm@

Re: [NTSysADM] RE: Apps on Corporate iPads?

We do this with Citrix/Zenprise MDM. It works well for both iOS and Android devices. No BB devices here. On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 8:56 PM, Brian Desmond wrote: > *Have you looked at an MDM solution that can side-load apps and enforce > policy? InTune is one such example.* > > * * > > * * > > * *

[NTSysADM] RE: Apps on Corporate iPads?

Here, each iDevice user must have their own iTunes account. Their device gets setup with whatever Corp. access they request (email, remote, etc) prior to any other app/account getting installed. They sign a waiver that essentially gives us rights to wipe or modify the device if we need to. We do

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: Logon sniffing tool

I am thinking that is going to be my case. I am logging in as a different account on the same pc now to see if I get the failed logon requests. Email account is deleted from iphone for now. Still not seeing it but I will continue on this path because I am loathe to build a new pc right this minut

Re: [NTSysADM] Apps on Corporate iPads?

Windows Intune supports iPads. Sent from Lenovo Tablet 2 From: David Mazzaccaro Sent: ‎Tuesday‎, ‎September‎ ‎10‎, ‎2013 ‎9‎:‎38‎ ‎PM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Thx. I just got the Apple Business ph# to call tomorrow as well. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [listsad..