[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

You were here when I got here - late in the last century. You are more exempt than I. Not many others have been here as long as we have...:) We post with old bits. :) From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Free, Bob Sent: Thursday, June 19

Re: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

Unless the app running from Citrix has an "about" option or similar which might betray the underlying OS, but even then it's not going to give you an exact answer, just a clue. Despatched via Blackberry. Mock if you will, but it gets my email without a fuss. -Original Message- From: kz

[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

MBS was exempted from the sarcasm tag requirement sometime in the previous centuryas were a few others... From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Jake Gardner Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 6:23 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: [NT

Re: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

Not sure there's a way to tell the version from the client end. Short of looking at the user interface to see what it looks like it's running on, not many ideas spring to mind. Same with the Access Gateway version. The client by its very nature will not betray anything about the end OS or softwa

RE: [NTSysADM] DHCP server security

I checked our DHCP servers and, yup, they are all DCs and members of the DNSUpdateProxy group. So copied the URL and the one "Caution" paragraph that describes the issue succinctly to an internal DL that handles infrastructure and security. One of the key people wrote me back "looks like this ap

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...-MORE

This seems relevant...note that it's from 2011: http://www.infoworld.com/t/cloud-computing/sloppy-use-of-amazon-cloud-can-expose-users-hacking-178575 Specifically: "These vulnerabilities leave users exposed to malware, as well as to unsolicited connections, which malicious hackers could use to gat

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...-MORE

http://status.bonsai.io/ Update - With help from AWS support, we have positively identified the compromised API access key. Jean-Paul Natola From: jnat...@hotmail.com To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...-MORE Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014

RE: [NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...-MORE

Is there more on the way? http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/news/2240222992/Amazon-EC2-control-panel-hack-submarines-hosting-provider Thursday morning Websolr and Bonsai, two search application infrastructure services offered by One More Cloud LLC, reported that all its EC2 instances were un

RE: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

I will be back there tomorrow to look at this some more. Answers inline. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of James Rankin Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:22 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix iss

Re: [NTSysADM] DHCP server security

Yes there are some concerns regarding secure dynamic updates if the DHCP/DC are on the same host: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc961412.aspx Christopher Bodnar Enterprise Architect I, Corporate Office of Technology:Enterprise Architecture and Engineering Services Tel 610-807-6

RE: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

I don't know. Forgot to check when I was there. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of kz2...@googlemail.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 9:14 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else?

[NTSysADM] DHCP server security

Sanity check: I am upgrading a network from 2008R2 to 2012R2. All steps are straightforward, and I am taking the opportunity to make some changes. >From a security standpoint I should put the DHCP function on a file/print server and not a DC, correct? The overall layout will be SBS2011 (akaDC1),

Re: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

Really the people at the other end should really tell you what flavour of Citrix they're using. Anything older than XenApp 5 (MPS 4, MPS 4. Metaframe Xp, Metaframe 1.8, etc) and they're waaa out of date (and support). Even XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2003 is a bit old. XenApp 6, 6.5, 7.5 or Xe

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

So i went the logon to route , but now OWA doesnt let them in, should I add the exchange server as well to the logon to list? From: melvin.bac...@byers.com To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:15:11 + That

Re: [NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

What version of the Citrix Receiver or plugin is installed on the client end? Despatched via Blackberry. Mock if you will, but it gets my email without a fuss. -Original Message- From: "Art DeKneef" Sender: listsadmin@lists.myitforum.comDate: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:02:01 To: Reply-to: nts

[NTSysADM] Possible Citrix issue or something else??

I have a client that is having sporadic issues with a LOB program that is hosted by the vendor on Citrix. While using the program the program appears to lock up and then an error message window appears indicating the program generated an error and when you click OK the program is closed. She then h

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

Technically they are employed through the end of next week. Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2014 06:27:16 -0400 From: arnol...@optonline.net Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com I’m with the others. I have difficulty understanding why an employee who no longer

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

That’s SOP here, and I suspect most places. As by former boss was fond of saying, “They just want what they want, when they want it.” Sometimes it’s hard to treat them like adults when they seem determined to behave like preschoolers. ☺ -- There are 10 kinds of people in the world...

[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

I was in the middle of my first cup of coffee... I can't read sarcasm till at least 10am. Thanks, Jake Gardner IT Administrator 267-352-2020 Ext. 246 www.ttcdas.com From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Michael B.

Re: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

Do cha just love it when the user suggests the solution? Then you have to unravel the actual business need and figure out the right solution without stepping on toes. > On Jun 19, 2014, at 3:30, "Hank Arnold" wrote: > > I see it as my responsibility as I.T. and network administrator to resp

[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

Sorry, you don't know me very well. :) I was being sarcastic. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Jake Gardner Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:28 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: [NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go... Intere

Re: [NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server

You won’t get any argument from me there. It’s definitely a change they need to make. On Jun 19, 2014, at 9:01 AM, Gavin Wilby mailto:gavin.wi...@smppartners.com>> wrote: Inline Gavin Wilby IT Support Engineer From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mail

RE: [NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server

Inline Gavin Wilby IT Support Engineer From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Kramer, Jack Sent: 19 June 2014 13:15 To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server Let me make sure I'm und

Re: [NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

Sad in that their backup approach and security standpoint were both found utterly wanting. Their original advertising mentions the security they have in place. Erm, they lied, or were terribly negligent in applying it. Cloud or not, security and backup processes are equally important. On 19 Jun

RE: [NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server

You should be able to find out what is in View 6 as Horizon 6 was released today. So far the download link remains elusive. Thanks Webster From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Kramer, Jack Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:15 AM To: ntsysadm

Re: [NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

Thx ... Wow, this is sad On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 8:45 AM, Klaus Hartnegg wrote: > On 19.06.2014 13:07, Gavin Wilby wrote: > >> http://pastebin.com/WvtjMe9T >> > > Backup should be on an OFFLINE medium. The cloud equivalant would be a > completele different cloud, with a very different admin pas

Re: [NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

On 19.06.2014 13:07, Gavin Wilby wrote: http://pastebin.com/WvtjMe9T Backup should be on an OFFLINE medium. The cloud equivalant would be a completele different cloud, with a very different admin password. The same cloud has the advantage that data transfer is free, but regarding security yo

RE: [NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

http://www.codespaces.com/ Thanks, Jake Gardner IT Administrator 267-352-2020 Ext. 246 www.ttcdas.com From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Adm Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:19 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Su

[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

Interesting that the article mentions nothing BUT the cloud and they lost almost everything. Thanks, Jake Gardner IT Administrator 267-352-2020 Ext. 246 www.ttcdas.com From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Michael B.

Re: [NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

Am 19.06.2014 14:18, schrieb Adm: Do you have an alternate link? Pastebin.com is blocked here http://www.codespaces.com/

Re: [NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server

Pretty sure you could easily do this in Citrix using a NetScaler Gateway and various settings on StoreFront/Web Interface. Not that it helps you in your VMware implementation, I know, but it's an example of where VMware have a lot of catching up to do to really challenge Citrix on the XenApp/XenDe

Re: [NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

Do you have an alternate link? Pastebin.com is blocked here On Thu, Jun 19, 2014 at 7:07 AM, Gavin Wilby wrote: > http://pastebin.com/WvtjMe9T > > > > This kinda is at the top of the tree. > > > > *Gavin Wilby* > > *IT Support Engineer* > > > > SMP Partners Ltd > > Clinch’s House, Lord Street,

Re: [NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server

Let me make sure I’m understanding your configuration correctly: You have a View Connection Server on an internal IP address (NATed?) with some amount of virtual desktops that are also on internal IP addresses. Those IP addresses are not directly reachable from outside of your organization. You

[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

The cloud is far more secure. From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Jake Gardner Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 8:03 AM To: ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com Subject: [NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go... Ouch! Thanks, Jake Gardner IT Admini

[NTSysADM] RE: As data loss disasters go...

Ouch! Thanks, Jake Gardner IT Administrator 267-352-2020 Ext. 246 www.ttcdas.com From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Gavin Wilby Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:08 AM To: 'ntsysadm@lists.myitforum.com' Subject: [NTSy

[NTSysADM] As data loss disasters go...

http://pastebin.com/WvtjMe9T This kinda is at the top of the tree. Gavin Wilby IT Support Engineer SMP Partners Ltd Clinch's House, Lord Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM99 1RZ Tel +44 1624 682214 Mob +44 7624 480575 Skype: gavin.wi...@smppartners.com gavin.wi...@smppartners.com

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

Daniel makes a great point. Cover your butt. This one can turn nasty very fast. Regards, Hank Arnold My Blog: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/personal-pc-assistant/ Twitter: @Hank_PCDoc Facebook:

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

I see it as my responsibility as I.T. and network administrator to respond to questionable requests and object when I disagree. Regards, Hank Arnold My Blog: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/personal-pc-assistant/ Twitter: @Hank_PCDoc F

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

I'm with the others. I have difficulty understanding why an employee who no longer an employee needs access to corporate e-mail??? It seems to me that it is leaving the company legally exposed. Regards, Hank Arnold My Blog: http://it.

RE: [NTSysADM] email access only - urgent

Do they have OWA installed/enabled? Yu could change his domain password and only allow access to the Exchange server via OWA? Regards, Hank Arnold My Blog: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/personal-pc-assistant/ Twitter: @Hank_PCDoc Face

RE: [NTSysADM] RDS license question

I agree. I routinely RDP into our workstations at a remote office. Regards, Hank Arnold   My Blog: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/personal-pc-assistant/ Twitter: @Hank_PCDoc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hank.arnold.96 -Original Message- From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto

[NTSysADM] External Access through VMWare Security Server

Morning all, I have started working with a pre set-up VDI, that is wholly VMWare 5. We use Horizon clients to connect to a View server, or we have the small Wyse terminals that do the same thing. The View server is internally addressed and connected to via IP, but it's also accessible via the