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Remote Desktop in the modern age
by Andrew Hodgson 06 Feb '19

06 Feb '19

Hi, The recent discussions on here for remote desktop have lead me to ask this question. Are the remote desktop protocols used today giving enough in accessibility? I know we have RDP and Citrix capabilities, but to be honest I have seen very few Citrix implementations these days, and more and more is being done with custom web plugins, especially in the VDI space. What potential options do we have going forward, are the current access methods likely to become outdated and who was responsible/is now responsible for maintaining the access via the new protocols? Discuss. Andrew.

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Citrix web plug-in with JAWS
by Iaen Cordell 06 Feb '19

06 Feb '19

Good morning list, I am going for a job and they are using Citrix with the web plug-in, from what I have read JFW will only work with the Citrix receiver client and not the plug-in. Can someone please confirm this? A support call and email to freedom scientific gave mixed results, that is the phone call said no and the email said yes. Thanking you in advance Iaen Cordell.

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Re: Sound on VMWare
by Luke Scholey 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Yes, it is connected. There’s no sound on win10 either unfortunately. I don’t think easy install works for server does it? Might be wrong sorry > On 5 Feb 2019, at 01:19, Ryan Shugart via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> wrote: > > OK. If you go into the hardware settings for the VM, I think that's a ctrl+d, make sure the sound card is added as well as connected (those are two different settings.) If all that is the case, can you try a Windows 10 DVD just to make sure things are working there? In theory I'm told if sound works for Windows 10 it should work for server but I haven't tried this myself. Also just as an FYI you should be able to use the easy install feature of VMWare Workstation and have it install the OS for you and just boot to a desktop. > Ryan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Luke Scholey <l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk> > Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 4:23 PM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Sound on VMWare > > There is yes, I’m using NVDA on the host all fine. > Luke > >> On 4 Feb 2019, at 22:25, Ryan Shugart via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> wrote: >> >> Hi Luke: >> Can you confirm there is sound in the host in other applications other than VMWare? >> Ryan >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Luke Scholey <l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk> >> Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 11:01 AM >> To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Sound on VMWare >> >> Hi all >> >> When first creating a Windows VM, with host server 2016 and guest server 2016, I get up to the server setup screen, where you choose the Lang and time zone and all that, I need narrator to help me through the install process. However when starting narrator, there’s no sound from the VM. I’m using workstation player 14 and in the VM settings the sound card is set to use host default sound card. >> >> Anyone got any ideas why there’s no sound coming up? The narrator dialogue box pops up but just no sound. >> >> Thanks for any help. >> Luke >> >> -- >> Luke Scholey >> Webmaster i/c Publishing >> lukescholey.co.uk >> Tel: +44 7759 282586 >> Email: l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk >> >> WWW.LUKESCHOLEY.CO.UK >> All feedback and questions welcome. The site admin can be contacted at: >> webmaster(a)lukescholey.co.uk >> All content copyright © 2012-2019 LukeScholey.co.uk >> Confidentiality Notice: >> This message and any attachments are private and confidential and may be subject to legal privilege and copyright. If you are not the intended recipient please do not publish or copy it to anyone else. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your email software and then remove it from your system. >> Disclaimer: >> Although this email and attachments have been scanned for viruses, LukeScholey.co.uk accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this communication. >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Log analysis and event correlation
by Billy Irwin 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

Hi, I used Grey Log and it was very much accessible in it's entirety. I had no issues to speak of. It is a great solution for dealing with large quantities of equipment connecting to it as a SysLog server. Good Luck, Billy -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nestrud <ccn(a)chrisnestrud.com> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2019 10:43 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Log analysis and event correllation Has anyone had experience with large-scale log analysis using ELK, Greylog, or something similar? Anything that I should know in terms of accessibility? I'm already pretty familiar with Splunk. Chris _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Sound on VMWare
by Luke Scholey 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

There is yes, I’m using NVDA on the host all fine. Luke > On 4 Feb 2019, at 22:25, Ryan Shugart via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> wrote: > > Hi Luke: > Can you confirm there is sound in the host in other applications other than VMWare? > Ryan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Luke Scholey <l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk> > Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 11:01 AM > To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Sound on VMWare > > Hi all > > When first creating a Windows VM, with host server 2016 and guest server 2016, I get up to the server setup screen, where you choose the Lang and time zone and all that, I need narrator to help me through the install process. However when starting narrator, there’s no sound from the VM. I’m using workstation player 14 and in the VM settings the sound card is set to use host default sound card. > > Anyone got any ideas why there’s no sound coming up? The narrator dialogue box pops up but just no sound. > > Thanks for any help. > Luke > > -- > Luke Scholey > Webmaster i/c Publishing > lukescholey.co.uk > Tel: +44 7759 282586 > Email: l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk > > WWW.LUKESCHOLEY.CO.UK > All feedback and questions welcome. The site admin can be contacted at: > webmaster(a)lukescholey.co.uk > All content copyright © 2012-2019 LukeScholey.co.uk > Confidentiality Notice: > This message and any attachments are private and confidential and may be subject to legal privilege and copyright. If you are not the intended recipient please do not publish or copy it to anyone else. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your email software and then remove it from your system. > Disclaimer: > Although this email and attachments have been scanned for viruses, LukeScholey.co.uk accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this communication. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Sound on VMWare
by Luke Scholey 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

Hi all When first creating a Windows VM, with host server 2016 and guest server 2016, I get up to the server setup screen, where you choose the Lang and time zone and all that, I need narrator to help me through the install process. However when starting narrator, there’s no sound from the VM. I’m using workstation player 14 and in the VM settings the sound card is set to use host default sound card. Anyone got any ideas why there’s no sound coming up? The narrator dialogue box pops up but just no sound. Thanks for any help. Luke -- Luke Scholey Webmaster i/c Publishing lukescholey.co.uk Tel: +44 7759 282586 Email: l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk WWW.LUKESCHOLEY.CO.UK All feedback and questions welcome. The site admin can be contacted at: webmaster(a)lukescholey.co.uk All content copyright © 2012-2019 LukeScholey.co.uk Confidentiality Notice: This message and any attachments are private and confidential and may be subject to legal privilege and copyright. If you are not the intended recipient please do not publish or copy it to anyone else. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your email software and then remove it from your system. Disclaimer: Although this email and attachments have been scanned for viruses, LukeScholey.co.uk accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this communication.

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Equipment for Interview
by Billy Irwin 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Hi All, I am scheduled next week for an interview with a local organization. They provided me with some details that I will need to perform specific tasks on some equipment. Have any of you had any dealings with these below as it relates to their accessibility in their interfaces. Palo Alto Firewalls Enterasys Switches They also have a consumer grade router in the mix but I am not too worried about that. Any feedback is appreciated. Best, Billy

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Log analysis and event correllation
by Chris Nestrud 28 Jan '19

28 Jan '19

Has anyone had experience with large-scale log analysis using ELK, Greylog, or something similar? Anything that I should know in terms of accessibility? I'm already pretty familiar with Splunk. Chris

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adding a second NIC to VM
by Zameer Mahomed 26 Jan '19

26 Jan '19

Hi Listers, Firstly, I'd like to thank all who responded to my question regarding backup, which leads me to the following situation: For those who use, or have used VMware workstation, I have a NAS that has 2 network interfaces. The first interface is used to connect to the Internet over a powerline adapter. The second interface is directly connected to my PC for fast file transfers. I've assigned the second interface an IP of 169.254.100.100 which is in the autoconfiguration range. On my host, I am able to access my nas, However, I'd like to access my nas directly from a virtual machine using VMware workstation. I've added a network of VMNet2 I've bridged VMNet 2 the physical NIC which is connected to my NAS. I've added a virtual NIC under the settings for the specific VM. in the VM, under IPV4, I've given the virtual NIC a static IP in the 169.254.100 range and set the gateway to point to the same IP of the second interface on my nas. I can ping my NAS, but can't access it in file explorer. I'm not sure what I might be doing wrong? Help would be much appreciated. Kind Regards

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Re: Some backup and UEFI questions
by Eigeldinger Simon 26 Jan '19

26 Jan '19

Hi, For backing up a complete drive i use Clonezilla. Works well and is accessible. Clonezilla Live boots off a usb stick or cd. Its basically debian with an automatically starting clonezilla. https://clonezilla.org/downloads/download.php?branch=testing Greetings, Simon -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Jason White via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. Jänner 2019 15:31 An: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Cc: Jason White <jason(a)jasonjgw.net> Betreff: [Blind-sysadmins] Some backup and UEFI questions I'm performing background research, and asking questions on mailing lists, in preparation for an attempt to install Linux alongside the existing Windows environment on my Lenovo P51 laptop. What are the most accessible options for creating a backup of the existing drive and its Windows partitions, before I make changes? I've installed several distributions of Linux before, but on BIOS-based systems, and without another operating system installed. UEFI and Secure Boot complicate the situation. I've asked on a Linux User's Group list as well, but any suggestions that subscribers here can offer (or good links taht I might any advice that subscribers here can offer, or links to good references taht I may not ahve found, would be welcome. The laptop also has Intel Management Engine firmware, but it hasn't been configured. It may enable the UEFI menus to be made accessible - but I haven't looked into the details yet. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by philrigby62＠gmail.com 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. Cheers, Phil. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface but there we go. You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology Hi, How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Simon Eigeldinger 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

agreed. some parts are a little bit difficult to access. for example the about screen to see version numbers. I guess the most accessible NAS is our 11 year old Buffalo TeraStation which today showed signs of aging. At least one of the disks. Simon Am 23.01.2019 um 21:59 schrieb Andrew Hodgson: > Hi, > > Best thing is to go on the demo site and find out for yourself. Its not standard but workable. > > Andrew. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Simon Eigeldinger <simon.eigeldinger(a)vol.at> > Sent: 23 January 2019 20:41 > To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > I looked into it with NVDA. > So that seems to be working better with newer web technologies like the app mode? > > > > Am 23.01.2019 um 21:29 schrieb philrigby62(a)gmail.com: >> Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is how to >> perform the functions of the web interface via the command line once signed >> into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they call DSM, is Linux >> based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I suppose Synology wouldn't like >> us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. >> >> If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the Linux >> command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. >> >> As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not nice at >> all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor usage to get >> everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. That's' why I'd >> love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. >> >> >> Cheers, >> Phil. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> >> Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 >> To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology >> >> Hi, >> >> It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the >> features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface >> but there we go. >> >> You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a >> certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. >> >> Andrew. >> ________________________________________ >> From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] >> Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 >> To: Blind sysadmins list >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology >> >> Hi, >> >> How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking >> of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. >> >> Tim >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM >> To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server >> >> Hi, >> >> UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I >> personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was >> just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days >> anyway as they all use very similar technology. >> >> Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more >> services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). >> >> Andrew. >> ________________________________________ >> From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins >> [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] >> Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 >> To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' >> Cc: Katherine M. Moss >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server >> >> Hi all, >> I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to >> set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server >> 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is >> better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the >> compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I >> firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be >> disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class >> networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a >> lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be >> potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows >> storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is >> set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms >> of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. >> Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... >> especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for >> any input. Much appreciated. >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> > > --- > Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >

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Re: Some backup and UEFI questions
by Eigeldinger Simon 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Hi, For backing up a complete drive i use Clonezilla. Works well and is accessible. Clonezilla Live boots off a usb stick or cd. Its basically debian with an automatically starting clonezilla. https://clonezilla.org/downloads/download.php?branch=testing Greetings, Simon Mit freundlichen Grüßen Simon Eigeldinger Informatik Nebengebäude 1, OG1 Stadt Hohenems Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Straße 4 6845 Hohenems T: +43 5576 7101-1143 | E: simon.eigeldinger(a)hohenems.at | www.hohenems.at Diese Nachricht und allfällige angehängte Dokumente sind vertraulich und nur für den/die Adressaten bestimmt. -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Jason White via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. Jänner 2019 15:31 An: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Cc: Jason White <jason(a)jasonjgw.net> Betreff: [Blind-sysadmins] Some backup and UEFI questions I'm performing background research, and asking questions on mailing lists, in preparation for an attempt to install Linux alongside the existing Windows environment on my Lenovo P51 laptop. What are the most accessible options for creating a backup of the existing drive and its Windows partitions, before I make changes? I've installed several distributions of Linux before, but on BIOS-based systems, and without another operating system installed. UEFI and Secure Boot complicate the situation. I've asked on a Linux User's Group list as well, but any suggestions that subscribers here can offer (or good links taht I might any advice that subscribers here can offer, or links to good references taht I may not ahve found, would be welcome. The laptop also has Intel Management Engine firmware, but it hasn't been configured. It may enable the UEFI menus to be made accessible - but I haven't looked into the details yet. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Some backup and UEFI questions
by Jason White 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

I'm performing background research, and asking questions on mailing lists, in preparation for an attempt to install Linux alongside the existing Windows environment on my Lenovo P51 laptop. What are the most accessible options for creating a backup of the existing drive and its Windows partitions, before I make changes? I've installed several distributions of Linux before, but on BIOS-based systems, and without another operating system installed. UEFI and Secure Boot complicate the situation. I've asked on a Linux User's Group list as well, but any suggestions that subscribers here can offer (or good links taht I might any advice that subscribers here can offer, or links to good references taht I may not ahve found, would be welcome. The laptop also has Intel Management Engine firmware, but it hasn't been configured. It may enable the UEFI menus to be made accessible - but I haven't looked into the details yet.

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Katherine M. Moss 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Windows server Essentials used to be nice, though 2016 is the last version of the good experience. Dashboard was kind of a pain in the butt to use, though you can ignore it if you're savvy enough and prefer the normal Windows server management tools. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:41 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, The business version of this gets you to set up a full AD implementation so its more complex and available at business prices obviously. There used to be NAS type hardware with this installed but I don't believe it is anything later than the 2012 R2 release. I used to love the backup feature where it did an incremental image backup of the machines, we have this now on Synology Backup actually. Andrew.and servers ________________________________________ From: Ryan Shugart [rshugart(a)ryanshugart.com] Sent: 24 January 2019 04:29 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology I'm going to date myself here. Anyone remember the old Windows Home Server product? That is one MS product I'm sorry was retired but such is life, it had an interesting following and with some work-arounds was actually quite accessible. I ran it for quite a few years as a file server and backup server before retiring it and moving things up to the cloud. I know there is still a server essentuals package that is based on the old WHS UI but I don't know if its suitable for home/small business use anymore. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Reply-To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2:11 PM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, There are also some small DBs on there in the backend so any changes you make may not be persistent. This is why an API entrypoint would be better than SSH in my view, then having tools to connect over the API. I manage several Linux boxes running custom software appliances but SSH isn't really useful on any of them, but they all have good APIs and PowerShell modules so we can do the necessary work from the CLI. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nestrud <ccn(a)chrisnestrud.com> Sent: 23 January 2019 22:01 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology The web interface seems to call several not-so-well-documented programs. Many start with 'syno'. For example I believe synoshare lets you manipulate network shares. Other than that you can use standard tools such as lvresize for adding space to existing logical volumes. It's probably easier to take a few minutes to become familiar with the oddities of the web interface though. Chris On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 08:29:18PM -0000, philrigby62(a)gmail.com wrote: > Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is > how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line > once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they > call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I > suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. > > If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the > Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. > > As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not > nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor > usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. > That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. > > > Cheers, > Phil. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like > the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell > interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there > is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am > thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file > server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I > personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that > was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters > these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable > more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins > [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm > trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have > Windows server > 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is > better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due > to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, > though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in > Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet > for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more > secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business > network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) > Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the > two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage > space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. > Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... > especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks > for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Ryan Shugart 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

I'm going to date myself here. Anyone remember the old Windows Home Server product? That is one MS product I'm sorry was retired but such is life, it had an interesting following and with some work-arounds was actually quite accessible. I ran it for quite a few years as a file server and backup server before retiring it and moving things up to the cloud. I know there is still a server essentuals package that is based on the old WHS UI but I don't know if its suitable for home/small business use anymore. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Reply-To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2:11 PM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, There are also some small DBs on there in the backend so any changes you make may not be persistent. This is why an API entrypoint would be better than SSH in my view, then having tools to connect over the API. I manage several Linux boxes running custom software appliances but SSH isn't really useful on any of them, but they all have good APIs and PowerShell modules so we can do the necessary work from the CLI. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nestrud <ccn(a)chrisnestrud.com> Sent: 23 January 2019 22:01 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology The web interface seems to call several not-so-well-documented programs. Many start with 'syno'. For example I believe synoshare lets you manipulate network shares. Other than that you can use standard tools such as lvresize for adding space to existing logical volumes. It's probably easier to take a few minutes to become familiar with the oddities of the web interface though. Chris On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 08:29:18PM -0000, philrigby62(a)gmail.com wrote: > Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is > how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line > once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they > call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I > suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. > > If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the > Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. > > As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not > nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor > usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. > That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. > > > Cheers, > Phil. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like > the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell > interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there > is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am > thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file > server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I > personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that > was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters > these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable > more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins > [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm > trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have > Windows server > 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is > better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due > to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, > though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in > Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet > for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more > secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business > network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) > Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the > two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage > space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. > Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... > especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks > for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN
by Ryan Shugart 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Hi Andrew: I have a thread going with Darragh and some of the Azure accessibility people, I'll go ahead and add you to the thread as well and perhaps we can figure out what's going on here and how best to fix it. We thought we had fixed the combo box issue earlier last year, but it looks like either we haven't or a change has been introduced that broke it again, either way, we really need to figure out what happened and how to fix it once and for all. Thanks. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Reply-To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 4:27 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN Hi, Yeah I spoke to people about the combo box thing in Azure as well and this was fixed in some places but has got worse over the past months. I was going to push this forward again. I spend all my time in Azure these days and try and do as much as possible via ARM templates or CLI but on the occasion when I need to go into the GUI its frustrrating. Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Darragh Ó Héiligh [d(a)digitaldarragh.com] Sent: 23 January 2019 00:13 To: Blind sysadmins list Cc: Ryan Shugart Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN Ryan, Just putting an idea out there. How about your team pays for me to go over there to show you what's happening day to day from the perspective of a blind system administrator? Combo boxes in Azure haven't been properly accessible in over a year. How has that gone on for so long? Instead of moaning about this stuff, I would really like to understand what the problems are that they encounter so that we can meet somewhere in the middle. I have some great contacts in Microsoft in both Ireland and across the EU. If more resources are needed, I could possibly get hold of the right ears. But really, don't discount my suggestion. I'm working in azure a lot and it looks like my employer is leaning in that direction over AWS or other cloud platforms. If my employer leans that direction, it's very likely that more organizations of this type will move too. I'm not blowing my own trumpet here but I'm the person that's going to be the deciding factor. Microsoft Ireland would absolutely love our business. But If I can't even select my region when creating a VM in the web UI then I'm not exactly jumping for joy every time Azure is mentioned. Azure committed spend this year has plenty of zeros. -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Shugart via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Tuesday 22 January 2019 19:58 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Cc: Ryan Shugart <ryshugar(a)microsoft.com> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN Hi everyone: I wanted to let you know that just as we have been for the past few years, the Microsoft Cloud+AI accessibility team will be at CSUN and would be interested in chatting with any other CSUN attendees who use our products on a regular basis with assistive technologies, or who train/work with those who do. These products include (but are not necessarily limited to * Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code * Azure * Dynamics 365 * PowerBI/PowerApps * System Center (accept for Configuration Manager) If you are a user or work with someone who is a user of these products or other products that may fall into this area, please reach out to me and we'll try and set some time up to meet. Thanks. Ryan Ryan Shugart Program Manager II, Cloud+AI Accessibility Microsoft Corporation 425-705-1262 _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Billy Irwin 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi All, I thought I would share my experience with the Synology units. We had one at my previous job and I connected it the Active Directory and used the MMC to manage most of it. So, you could create shares and do some computer management through the Computer Manager MMC. I very rarely had to login to the DSM but like everone else has already stated it is useable but lacking a bit. Best, Billy -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:10 PM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, There are also some small DBs on there in the backend so any changes you make may not be persistent. This is why an API entrypoint would be better than SSH in my view, then having tools to connect over the API. I manage several Linux boxes running custom software appliances but SSH isn't really useful on any of them, but they all have good APIs and PowerShell modules so we can do the necessary work from the CLI. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nestrud <ccn(a)chrisnestrud.com> Sent: 23 January 2019 22:01 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology The web interface seems to call several not-so-well-documented programs. Many start with 'syno'. For example I believe synoshare lets you manipulate network shares. Other than that you can use standard tools such as lvresize for adding space to existing logical volumes. It's probably easier to take a few minutes to become familiar with the oddities of the web interface though. Chris On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 08:29:18PM -0000, philrigby62(a)gmail.com wrote: > Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is > how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line > once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they > call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I > suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. > > If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the > Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. > > As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not > nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor > usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. > That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. > > > Cheers, > Phil. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like > the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell > interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there > is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am > thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file > server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I > personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that > was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters > these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable > more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins > [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm > trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have > Windows server > 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is > better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due > to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, > though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in > Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet > for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more > secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business > network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) > Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the > two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage > space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. > Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... > especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks > for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Managing QNAP NAS from SSH?
by Simon Eigeldinger 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi all, We have a bunch of inaccessible QNAP NAS in our office. Unfortunatelly their web interface is completely inaccessible and has a lot of unlabeled buttons and other weird accessibility problems. I already have googled but haven't found much info of how to manage the NAS using SSH. Like managing shares, users, etc. also having a look at the drives status and capacity. Anyone has an idea for me? At the moment i had to delegate those tasks to my sighted colleagues and i guess we have to stay that way. Greetings and thanks, Simon --- Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Steve Matzura 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

It's quirky to say the least, with a mixture of control types that cause at least one screenreader a bit of confusion, but it's definitely usable. On 1/23/2019 11:44 AM, Timothy Spaulding wrote: > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Simon Eigeldinger 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, last time i looked at the DSM demo server i found it pretty accessible. https://demo.synology.com/ At least i found it loads more accessible than our QNAP systems here in the office. that's why my sighted colleagues are taking care of those QNAP boxes. Greetings, Simon Am 23.01.2019 um 17:47 schrieb Andrew Hodgson: > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to s > eem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > --- Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Andrew Hodgson 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface but there we go. You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology Hi, How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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changed subject: synology
by Timothy Spaulding 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server
by Katherine M. Moss 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

I'll have to ask my friend where he pulled his info from, then. I think he possibly just wants something new to play with, for he's been doing a lot of that lately. But thanks for the info. Actually, that is consistently what I keep hearing from the rest of the IT community, as well. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've g one to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server
by Andrew Hodgson 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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