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List downtime today
by Andrew Hodgson 25 Apr '09

25 Apr '09

Hi all, I need to down this list for today as I need to migrate to new hardware. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Thanks. Andrew.

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automated maintenance
by Philip 22 Apr '09

22 Apr '09

Hi. At the moment, when I need to perform maintenance on the staff computers, such as running disk cleanup, removing cookies, or defrag, I have to go to each computer and perform it manually. Does anyone know of a way to automate this? Thanks Phil

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strange message
by Philip 21 Apr '09

21 Apr '09

I recently added a client computer to the domain. Now, whenever the person logs on, a message pops up that says fAIL Note the case of the letters. there is absolutely nothing else on the screen. I have performed numerous searches, but none of the search engines will let me do a case sensitive search. Does anyone have any ideas where this message might be coming from, and how to eliminate it? Thanks. Phil

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issue with zip files automatically opening
by Dave 18 Apr '09

18 Apr '09

Hello, I've run in to a strange problem. I've got an xp Home machine that i'm working on, that when a zip file is clicked on no file download dialog box comes up the file is background downloaded and automatically opened. The machine is running ie7, has no viruses, and this issue occurs with add-ons loaded and when i run IE without any add-ons. I've googled compressed (zipped folders) for anything on this, didn't find anything, and checked 7zip, as this machine has that on it as well, again nothing. It is running the google toolbar but not sure if that's relevant. The zip file extension is the only extension that exhibits this behavior. The files are coming from a https server running apache 2.2.x if that is relevant. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Dave. David Mehler (MCSA 2003, MCP, Network+, A+) dave.mehler(a)gmail.com

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terminal servers and sharepoint?
by Dave 18 Apr '09

18 Apr '09

Hello, I might have a position where i have to interact with a terminal server, possibly installing apps or setting permissions to it, and or sharepoint, which i have very limited experience with. I was wondering if anyone had access to these? My screen reader for day to day use is jfw 10, though i do have NVDA on a thumb drive for situations where i have to go to a box for work and the machine doesn't have jfw and narrator won't do it. Advice or suggestions or if anyone has one i could check out i'd appreciate it. Thanks. Dave. David Mehler (MCSA 2003, MCP, Network+, A+) dave.mehler(a)gmail.com

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WSUS 3.0sp1 accessibility?
by Dave 15 Apr '09

15 Apr '09

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had setup and was using windows server update services v3.0sp1? I was using 2, then the update to 3 happened and it's wizard seems very unaccessible. I was wondering if anyone had workarounds? This is with jfw9. Thanks. Dave.

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automated installs of Linux servers?
by Jared Stofflett 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

I'm not perticular on what distro I use but does anyone know of a way to automate the install of a Linux server complete with ssh access? Thanks

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fastest way to enable remote printing
by rick watson 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Good afternoon listers, I have an hp 4014 printer connected on a lan. What I want to do is enable printing to this printer over the internet. We have someone in a different office who needs to print to that printer. Thanks for any advice. Rick

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FW: Web Run As shortcut
by Andrew Hodgson 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

Hi, Originally sent to the bounce address. Andrew. From: Denning John W [mailto:John.W.Denning@irs.gov] Sent: 02 April 2009 18:40 To: blind-sysadmins-bounces(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Subject: Web Run As shortcut I need to make a shortcut, or a command line I can put in a bat file to open a web page using Run As to run I.E. What is the syntax of such a Run As command line? I've looked at several Run As references, but can't seem to find something so simple. John Denning -JD- System Administrator ISA Group 4, Configuration Mgt & Refresh Support TOD 6:00-14:30 A+ MCP MCSA MCSE ITIL 770-455-2033 404-788-2780 cell

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jfw/zoomtext and vpn
by Philip 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

I hope someone can shed some light on a potential problem I am shortly going to run into. We are currently running a fileserver that holds user home folders as well as shared documents. The server also hosts the license servers for jfw and zoomtext along with some other similar license servers. unfortunately, it was originally purchased with only 1 hard drive which is running out of space. The server is also almost 4 years old. The server is our primary domain controller, dns server, and vpn server. We recently purchased a new server, with raid 5 disks, more ram, more processors and the like. I have set it up to take over some of the functions of the older server. I want to transfer the roll of file server to it and transfer the vpn roll over to it as well. I believe all I have to do is change the port forwarding within our router to forward port 1723 to the new server. The question is though, if I do this, how will the client computers still be able to access the license servers on the old server. in other words, client computers will access their files on the new server via a vpn connection, but if so, I assume they will no longer be able to receive a license authorization from (say jfw license server) from the old server. I hope this makes sense, and I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I also am hoping that I don't have to move the license servers to the new server if at all possible. Many thanks. Phil

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FW: Web Run As shortcut
by Andrew Hodgson 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Hi, Originally sent to the bounce address. Andrew. From: Denning John W [mailto:John.W.Denning@irs.gov] Sent: 02 April 2009 18:40 To: blind-sysadmins-bounces(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Subject: Web Run As shortcut I need to make a shortcut, or a command line I can put in a bat file to open a web page using Run As to run I.E. What is the syntax of such a Run As command line? I've looked at several Run As references, but can't seem to find something so simple. John Denning -JD- System Administrator ISA Group 4, Configuration Mgt & Refresh Support TOD 6:00-14:30 A+ MCP MCSA MCSE ITIL 770-455-2033 404-788-2780 cell

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windows system administrator
by romance's prince 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

hello members: I need to study windows system administrator could you suggest for me some e-books? sites? I am new in this field. how can i start? thanks ibraam.

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renaming multiple files
by Troy Hergert 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

Hi everyone, Can anyone recommend an accessible utility that will allow me to adjust the names of multitple files in a folder? I am basically trying to remove the first 6 characters of every file in a bunch of folders. Using Windows explorer won't acomplish this. Thanks. Troy Hergert

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Windows 7 Copy Oddity-Possibly seen in Vista as well?
by Barry Toner 28 Mar '09

28 Mar '09

I am attempting to copy a data backup from a USB SATTA Caddy to a USB Caddy drive. Using Windows 7 and Windows Explorer the copy calculates the source size and targets free space then gives me a dialog with try Again and Cancel claiming there's not enough free space on the drive to perform the copy. I need to free up about 80GB or so on the target. There's no options for replace files whilst copying in this instance it seems. NB. The source is a few gig smaller than the target's overall directory and the targets volume has 146GB free. My next step was installed Windows Resource Kits Tools with the intention of using robocopy. The installer did warn me of known conflicts but I thought, push on and see. When i try and execute robocopy it generates a bunch of on-screen garbage and lands me back in the c:\program files\windows resource kits\tools directory. I don't want to delete the target because it has some newer files than the source. However, one way i could work round it is copy the target to the source, delete the target then copy the source to what was the target, it seems very long-winded and wil take probably an additional six hours because this is USB to USB, both powered and USB 2.0, but still will take a while. Any suggestions for an alternative? I could probably use rsync, but don't want to drag this out as I'd have to read-up on it's syntax as it's been a few years. Thanks, Barry. __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 3957 (20090324) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

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text editor that handles multiple line edits
by Dave 27 Mar '09

27 Mar '09

Hello, I'm not sure if the subject is entirely accurate, but i'm looking for a new Windows text editor something with notepad's speed but with multiple line editing, a mark ability or a search and replace. For example, I've got a document converted from a word doc, with the original source unavailable, that has headers and footers in it. I want to strip those out. I was thinking of marking text then deleting everything between the marks, or a multiple line search and replace. Suggestions for an editor welcome. Thanks. Dave. David Mehler (MCP,Network+,A+) dave.mehler(a)gmail.com

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packaging virtual machines
by rick watson 18 Mar '09

18 Mar '09

Good morning list, I have a vm that was created using virtual server. Does anyone know if it is possible to package this machine up for distribution to other people. I realize that one could simply copy all of the files, but this seems rather a large bit of data. Thanks Rick

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JFW 10.1 with 64-bit support
by Andrew Hodgson 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

Hi, It looks like the new JFW 10.1 will support Windows Server 2008 64-bit. Anyone got any kit to try this on? My systems are all virtual and I don't have a remote desktop license. Thanks. Andrew.

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JFW 10.1 with 64-bit support
by Andrew Hodgson 13 Mar '09

13 Mar '09

Hi, It looks like the new JFW 10.1 will support Windows Server 2008 64-bit. Anyone got any kit to try this on? My systems are all virtual and I don't have a remote desktop license. Thanks. Andrew.

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getting started with vmware server
by rick watson 10 Mar '09

10 Mar '09

Good morning listers, Two questions. 1. What is the url for the jfw scripts for vmware server. 2. What is a good getting started guide for creating virtual machines. Thanks Rick

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backing up a running system
by Dave 10 Mar '09

10 Mar '09

Hello, I've got a laptop running xp pro that i have to redo. It's that time. I've got an external terrabyte drive to back it up to. My problem is a product like ghost won't work as the drive is formatted NTFS and won't be read from the ghost CD. I need a product that works from a running windows or can reboot then work, and get all my files, i'll need also file selective restore. Thanks. Dave. David Mehler (MCP,Network+,A+) dave.mehler(a)gmail.com

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microsoft virtual pc and adding a second hard disk
by rick watson 09 Mar '09

09 Mar '09

Good afternoon listers, I just found this list. I am currently working with Microsoft virtual pc 2007 and jaws. I have created a second virtual hard disk using the virtual disk wizard and set the second disk in my virtual machine to point to it. Why doesn't this disk show up under my computer. I have xp pro as the host and guest os. I am talking about showing up under the guest os. Thanks for any advice. Rick

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ip kvm switches
by Philip 07 Mar '09

07 Mar '09

Has anyone had any experience using ip kvm switch that also passes audio? I need to admin 2 servers from a different building. I am not impressed with using jaws and remote desktop. System access works most of the time, but version 3 doesn't play nice with 3rd party screen readers. I sometimes need to use the jaws cursor for some tasks, and the virtual mouse in system access is a joke. At the moment, i have a four port usb/audio switch on my desk witht he servers in the same room. In April, the servers are moving to a different building. The buildings are going to be connected using fiber. If necessary, I can have a cat 5 cable pulled too, if cat5 kvm would work. >From the little I was able to find, ip kvm switches seem to send back a bit map for the video. Any help will be appreciated. Phil

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Re: [Blind-sysadmins] ip kvm switches
by Andrew Hodgson 07 Mar '09

07 Mar '09

Hi. So are the servers close to your desk, they aren't in another room? Thanks. Andrew. --- original message --- From: "Philip" <phall-eml2(a)earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] ip kvm switches Date: 7th March 2009 Time: 2:20:30 pm HI. Thanks for the info. unfortunately, I am not very proficient using window eyes as of yet. What I use currently is a 4 port usb plus audio kvm. We bought it from dell, but I think it might be a belkin under the hood. It has 4 buttons on the front. I have my work station plugged into one port, and our 2 servers in 2 other ports. I use the fourth port when I need to work on a computer that someone brings me to reformat or do other maintenance on. The switch has the ability of being controlled from the keyboard, but I have never gotten that to work. I use a usb sound device on one server since it doesn't have any normal pci slots. the other machine had one pci slot, so I installed a turtle beach sound card. I have my speakers plugged into the kvm switch. it also supports microphone, but I have no need of that feature. hope this helps. Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Hodgson" <andrew(a)hodgsonfamily.org> To: "Blind sysadmins list" <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Saturday, March 07, 2009 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] ip kvm switches > Hi, > > The ones we have in the server room don't do anything with audio, as most > servers don't have soundcards anyway, not sure how easy it would be to > plum all the cables through. > > Interested to hear a bit more about your KVM setup you have currently, it > sounds quite interesting. > > WindowEyes is the king currently with RDP access imho. > > Thanks. > Andrew. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blind-sysadmins-bounces(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of > Philip > Sent: 07 March 2009 02:19 > To: blind system admins > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] ip kvm switches > > Has anyone had any experience using ip kvm switch that also passes audio? > I need to admin 2 servers from a different building. I am not impressed > with using jaws and remote desktop. System access works most of the time, > but version 3 doesn't play nice with 3rd party screen readers. I > sometimes need to use the jaws cursor for some tasks, and the virtual > mouse in system access is a joke. > At the moment, i have a four port usb/audio switch on my desk witht he > servers in the same room. In April, the servers are moving to a different > building. The buildings are going to be connected using fiber. If > necessary, I can have a cat 5 cable pulled too, if cat5 kvm would work. > From the little I was able to find, ip kvm switches seem to send back a > bit map for the video. > Any help will be appreciated. > > Phil > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list > Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-sysadmins > > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list > Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-sysadmins _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/mailman/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

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help me?
by Ibraam Wahib 27 Feb '09

27 Feb '09

hello members: please I'm a blind man from a development country. I'm from Egypt, I need a guide to be a system administrator. what I need to be study? courses? certification? how about accessibility in this field? I'm studying now in CAVI, in semester 2 in ITE and CCNA discovery. my dream to be professional in computer, and find a job in a place who not believe that blind can do such things. thanks. any help well be appreciated. ibraam.

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HP Smart Media Server and WindowEyes
by Andrew Hodgson 24 Feb '09

24 Feb '09

Hi, A friend has just got one of these headless Windows Home servers, and wants me to install WindowEyes to it. Does this work? I had problems installing WindowEyes to my systems when using RDP to do the initial installation, is there a way round this? I seem to remember someone had one of these devices on this list. Thanks. Andrew.

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