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Hello DNS
Last night Telstra suffered a DNS server outage, the details of which I haven’t had a chance to look into. This revealed a weakness in our hosting setup as both primary and secondary DNS entries are currently hosted with Telstra. I’ll now change to a different secondary and tertiary dns host. We’re also in the…
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There is a 50″ TV in my server room!
Well, yes there was a 50″ rear projection TV in my server room. It was the foyer TV and the bulk off it stuck in to the server room. Two problems with this. A) heat. The unit vented into the server room. B) size. That space has now become valuable needed space. The server room…
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Another day at the office
Well it’s November and I’m in Sydney again setting up at the Opera House. My theory with the weather here is that it’s halfway between the great sunshine in Queensland and the unpredictable Melbourne. It’s staying true to that, with yet another trip of low 20’s and drizzle. (And it’s 30’s in Melbourne??) Day 1…
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Introduction to Windows 7
I’ve beening running training sessions for my staff on Windows 7. I recently recorded one for those that were not able to attend. Enjoy this brief introduction to Windows 7.
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Day 4?
Well I think it’s day 4 of laptop rollout. 16 units imaged, configured and ready to start going to staff tomorrow. Steps so far 1) Pxe boot & image 2) Install Altiris client off USB key 3) Post Image script & Driver install Job. (Altiris) 4) Software install jobs (Altiris) There are a few other…
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My cardboard Fort
Well, he new computers have finally arrived. My office now looks like a child’s cardboard fort creation. This is only half of the boxes. There’s still the docking stations, notebooks stands and external monitors down in the loading dock. I have managed to create a universal image to deploy to my machines. It’s not…
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Windows 7 in the Enterprise
Laptops were due for replacement at work this year so that gave me a few choices when it came to OS. Stick with Windows XP, take a chance with Vista or bite the bullet and go straight to 7. After playing with both Beta editions and RC editions I’ve settled on the 7 option. For…
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Yaari SPAM
I’ve recently been receiving a fair few emails from Yaari.com along the lines of: [unamed person] wants you to join Yaari! Is [unamed] your friend? Yes, [unamed] is my friend! <link> No, [unamed] isn’t my friend. <link> Please respond or [unamed] may think you said no 🙁 Thanks, The Yaari Team A quick Google search…
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Safely on the ground
A while ago, I looked up at the ceiling at work and found myself looking at a Canon webcam. Finally, that camera is now sitting on my desk waiting for its power pack and then a new use. I’ll have to get into the roof cavity to track or even just pull back the cables…
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Ohayou gozaimasu from Tokyo
The Ballet’s international tour this year is to the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan theatre, Japan. I arrived with the advanced party (mechs / stage management / Operations Manager) a few days ago and had the first day in the theatre today. What do I do on tour? Glade you asked. It’s my job to ensure all…