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Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Windows server 2003 accessibility with jaws for windows v13
by Andrew Hodgson 30 May '12

30 May '12

Hi, Not really... Active Directory is a central database containing authentication information for users, which allows users to access network resources using a centrally stored username and password. That is a very simplistic description of it, but will probably help you. Let's take an example of you logging into your machine at the start of the day. When you enter in a username and password to log into Windows, and you are logging into a workstation at home, you are authenticating against a local database called the SAM database (Security Accounts Manager). In contrast, when you log into a machine which is on a network, you want to log in as the same user on several machines. A local SAM database is not sufficient in this regard, so a central database is created, this is called Active Directory. Taking it further, you may have services on the network for mail and other applications. You don't want to have to sign in to the services separately, but control the access to those services using the same account information throughout the network. This is where Active Directory also comes into its own. I wouldn't worry too much about this at this stage, if you are going to get training on the job you are doing, then you shouldn't find it too difficult. By the way, for some reason you are subscribed to the list under a different address than you are posting under, and I am having to approve all the postings you make manually to the list. Can you investigate this? Good luck with the job, Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: blind-sysadmins-bounces(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Chamandeep Grover Sent: 30 May 2012 20:46 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Windows server 2003 accessibility with jaws forwindows v13 hello, Thank you very much for all the emails. It is very much apreciated. I am new to server usage so i am assuming that active directory gives access to part of the server from the local machine without needing to remotely connect, so a remote licence is not required? On 5/30/12, Timothy Spaulding <spaulding(a)icanbrew.com> wrote: > Using JAWS on Windows 2003 is basically the same as using JAWS on > Windows XP. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blind-sysadmins-bounces(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of > Chamandeep Grover > Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:17 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Windows server 2003 accessibility with > jaws forwindows v13 > > hello, > > I have been told that training for the required tasks will be given. > My main concern at the moment is the overall accessibility of the server. > Can it be used with jaws without any sighted assistance (providing the > knowledge is there for the management)? > > On 5/30/12, George Bell <george(a)techno-vision.co.uk> wrote: >> I've absolutely no wish to discourage you, but handling the working >> of a server, be it 2003 or later, is no simple job. >> >> If they are prepared to teach you what they want you to do, that's >> fine, but don't try to go beyond that. >> >> Suffice to say that there are courses, but they are expensive and >> time-consuming. >> >> George. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: blind-sysadmins-bounces(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of >> Chamandeep Grover >> Sent: 30 May 2012 14:06 >> To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Windows server 2003 accessibility with >> jaws forwindows v13 >> >> Hello, >> >> I was recommended to join this list by a friend. I have applied for >> an it helpdesk job and a small part of this job is using windows >> server 2003. I have never used any versions of windows server and >> would like to ask on this list for all the help and hints/tips you >> can give me on whether windows server 2003 can be used with jaws 13. >> I have been called for an assessment to use the server and use basic >> tasks such as adding and removing users. Does the server setup take >> time, if so, what is required? I am sorry if i have not been very >> clear in this email, but i have never had any experience with windows server. >> >> Please could someone get back to me as soon as possible. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list >> Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list >> Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins >> > > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list > Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins > > > > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list > Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins > _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org http://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins

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Windows server 2003 accessibility with jaws for windows v13
by Chamandeep Grover 30 May '12

30 May '12

Hello, I was recommended to join this list by a friend. I have applied for an it helpdesk job and a small part of this job is using windows server 2003. I have never used any versions of windows server and would like to ask on this list for all the help and hints/tips you can give me on whether windows server 2003 can be used with jaws 13. I have been called for an assessment to use the server and use basic tasks such as adding and removing users. Does the server setup take time, if so, what is required? I am sorry if i have not been very clear in this email, but i have never had any experience with windows server. Please could someone get back to me as soon as possible.

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RSA SecurID
by Andrew Hodgson 30 May '12

30 May '12

Hi, We currently have an old SecurID with the old token setup. I don't use this atm because I am unable to see the numbers on the token. We are looking at upgrading or replacing this, does anyone use the iPhone app and find it usable? I am unable to test this as when I go into the app it needs a security license which we don't have. Any alternative products that may be more workable? Thanks. Andrew.

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Windows server 2003 accessibility with jaws for windows v13
by Chamandeep Grover 30 May '12

30 May '12

Hello, I was recommended to join this list by a friend. I have applied for an it helpdesk job and a small part of this job is using windows server 2003. I have never used any versions of windows server and would like to ask on this list for all the help and hints/tips you can give me on whether windows server 2003 can be used with jaws 13. I have been called for an assessment to use the server and use basic tasks such as adding and removing users. Does the server setup take time, if so, what is required? I am sorry if i have not been very clear in this email, but i have never had any experience with windows server. Please could someone get back to me as soon as possible.

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rsync on windows retrieving from a Unix server
by David Mehler 30 May '12

30 May '12

Hello, This is probably simple, but I think i've read to much, google and man pages, and I'm lost. There's a Linux server that I have an ssh account on and it has a file tree that I want to get. This is to a Windows xp machine. I started to use SecureCRT's builtin sftp which quit when the internet connection dropped last night, so I've got an incomplete tree, a rather big one. I'd like to use rsync to get the rest of the tree securely from the Linux server and complete it's placement on the xp machine. Help appreciated. Thanks. Dave.

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rsync on windows retrieving from a Unix server
by David Mehler 29 May '12

29 May '12

Hello, This is probably simple, but I think i've read to much, google and man pages, and I'm lost. There's a Linux server that I have an ssh account on and it has a file tree that I want to get. This is to a Windows xp machine. I started to use SecureCRT's builtin sftp which quit when the internet connection dropped last night, so I've got an incomplete tree, a rather big one. I'd like to use rsync to get the rest of the tree securely from the Linux server and complete it's placement on the xp machine. Help appreciated. Thanks. Dave.

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RSA SecurID
by Andrew Hodgson 29 May '12

29 May '12

Hi, We currently have an old SecurID with the old token setup. I don't use this atm because I am unable to see the numbers on the token. We are looking at upgrading or replacing this, does anyone use the iPhone app and find it usable? I am unable to test this as when I go into the app it needs a security license which we don't have. Any alternative products that may be more workable? Thanks. Andrew.

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urgent problem with Security Essentials update
by David Mehler 23 May '12

23 May '12

Hello, I've got an xpsp3 pro box that is having a problem updating Security Essentials. Apparently about a week back the box began an automatic download and install of definition updates, something happened and it was not successful. I've rebooted, tried it myself from the Essentials interface and not had any luck, It's looking for a file that's in a nonexistent path. I've cleared out the windows update cache in %windir%\SoftwareDistribution, rebooted, and again reran the update no good. I then manually downloaded Security Essentials from Microsoft and atempted to uninstall the existing copy intending to install the download. That also failed while looking for a file in a nonexistent path. I tried to install the file over the existing copy, an update, that didn't work. Finally, I have downloaded the latest definition updates two files one a definition the other a net file of some kind, ran those, seemed to work alright, but didn't do anything I wasn't prompted at all. I rebooted again and thinking the files were now in place for an update tried again from security essentials, this did not work. Urgently need help! Thanks. Dave.

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urgent problem with Security Essentials update
by David Mehler 22 May '12

22 May '12

Hello, I've got an xpsp3 pro box that is having a problem updating Security Essentials. Apparently about a week back the box began an automatic download and install of definition updates, something happened and it was not successful. I've rebooted, tried it myself from the Essentials interface and not had any luck, It's looking for a file that's in a nonexistent path. I've cleared out the windows update cache in %windir%\SoftwareDistribution, rebooted, and again reran the update no good. I then manually downloaded Security Essentials from Microsoft and atempted to uninstall the existing copy intending to install the download. That also failed while looking for a file in a nonexistent path. I tried to install the file over the existing copy, an update, that didn't work. Finally, I have downloaded the latest definition updates two files one a definition the other a net file of some kind, ran those, seemed to work alright, but didn't do anything I wasn't prompted at all. I rebooted again and thinking the files were now in place for an update tried again from security essentials, this did not work. Urgently need help! Thanks. Dave.

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Malware and File Permissions and attributes
by David Mehler 21 Apr '12

21 Apr '12

Hello, Has anyone dealt specifically with any of the following malware: 1. Exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507.R 2. backdoor:Win32/Kelihos.F 3. Exploit:Java/CVE-2010-0840.QI 4. exploit:Java/CVE-2012-0507.R!ldr 5. TrojanDownloader:Win32/Waledac.C 6. trojan:Win32/Tibs.IT 7. Trojan:Win64/Alureon.gen!F 8. Trojan:Win64/Alureon.gen!J 9. trojan:Win32/Alureon.gen!AD 10. Trojan:Win32/Orsam!rts 11. trojan:Win32/Alureon.FK 12. Trojan:DOS/Alureon.I 13. trojan:Win32/Dynamer!dtc 14. Trojan:Win32/Dynamer!dtc on a win7 64 bit machine? This one is going to be convoluted. An individual who gives me more computer headaches than anyone else but he also happens to be extended family, called me about two weeks back claiming his box had a worm. I think he was running Norton 360. I do not know the name of the worm or if it was a worm. He didn't give me the box until four days ago when problems had eskelated to a backdoor/rootkit, trojan, and a virus his words. His cleaning efforts did not take the box off the internet so I wouldn't be surprised. The thing that got the box finally to me was a black screen, my guess is a very corrupted windows given some of the above malware I've googled as well as a report that his user profile, documents, background, pictures, etc was gone. The drive in question is very full only having 20 GB left of space. Here's the problem, I put that drive in an external enclosure hooked it up to a test box and cleaned it, took two passes of Security Essentials and Malware bites to do it, found the above listing of stuff this is after his "cleaning efforts" I can only have nightmares about what this looked like before. Two problems, the black screen (corrupted windows or registry my guess), and file permission changes. He reported to me that certain files were "hidden" I have since discovered that they are operating system protected, but his profile is not accessible, it's showing up as a folder with no files or folders in it. These reports are still from this drive being in the external enclosure, I have not rehooked it up to it's motherboard, I believe my next step is to blow it away, it sounds like it is really bad, but I've got to get the profiles, documents, pictures, etc. Suggestions welcome, none of my googling on the above indicated they did anything with regards changing file attributes to hidden or setting files "protected" by the operating system. Thanks. Dave.

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