I recently had to purchase a new router as my WRT-54G Linksys router had stopped working problem free. I purchased a Linksys WRT160N Router as a replacement. Unfortunately, since using the new router my VPN to work stopped connecting successfully. It would time out when trying to verify the user name and password. I confirmed all settings: VPN passthrough was enabled, I … [Read more...]
A Better Imaging Workflow
If your organization works on an image-based model, meaning a generation of machines is cloned from a master image, to implement a 'best practice' of System Administration you want the master image to be perfect. One important thing to help with that is going to be a consistent workflow. I have established the following workflow centered around Secunia PSI and Microsoft … [Read more...]
IT Goes Green, by the numbers
Out of curiosity's sake and putting some real numbers to the "green" movement, I bought an electricity usage meter. I chose the P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor. It's pretty simple to use and just tells you how many KWH consumed over a certain time period and if you input a rate of cost (off of your electric bill, for example) it will then … [Read more...]
Simple Tip: Launch programs quicker
If you're like me, you find the Windows XP Start Menu clunky and slow to deal with. Not only do you switch from keyboard to mouse, but you're also browsing a listing that can be in any order if you don't have your Start Menu alphabetically sorted. This is one of the biggest improvements in Vista, in my opinion. With Vista, you enter the Start Menu (Hit the Windows key or … [Read more...]
Simple Tip: Don’t be Under-Employed
If you're looking for the perfect career or exciting new opportunities, it never hurts to look, get networked, and even get interview practice while you're currently employed. Your ideal job or a step in the right direction could be posted while you're working the humdrum job. In order to keep your eyes peeled for that dream job, you might want to keep plugged into a few … [Read more...]