Yearly Archives: 2010

iTap RDP for iPhone: A must have for IT admins!

I recently dumped my Blackberry Bold 9000 for an Applie iPhone. I wasn’t displeased with the Blackberry but from an administrator viewpoint I can manage better FROM my iPhone than I could from my Blackberry. Not sure what I’m talking … Continue reading

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Using ROBOCOPY in Server 2003 to backup files with EFS

Sorry, no pictures in this post. I’m writing this on the go. Off and on for the last two weeks I’ve been troubleshooting a problem with a batch file that I wrote to move Windows’ .bkf files. The problem came … Continue reading

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Using TFTP to Update HP Procurve 2524 Switch

Here is my standard disclaimer: I’m not responsible for bricked, broken, or non-functioning hardware. Upgrading firmware is a very delicate process which can result in completely useless hardware if done incorrectly. I recently ran into a problem where I needed … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Supreme Court rules in favor of News Website

New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a “news” website stating that it can be protected by laws concerning reporters and media. This could have a tremendous impact on those of us who blog if other states follow … Continue reading

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Poweredge 4600 SATA PCI Photos

http://www.johndball.com/2009/11/15/dell-poweredge-4600-sata-via-hot-swap-bay/ I’ve received a ton of e-mails asking me for pictures on how I’ve setup the SATA PCI cards in the Poweredge 4600. Sorry the crappy pictures, used my Blackberry. Here they are:

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