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View ArticleSQL Licensing: Physical vs VM
I need to setup a new SQL server, and typically we are fine with SQL Express but the software for this new deployment needs a full version of SQL. I'm getting a bit confused between SQL licensing and...
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View ArticleMigrate from DPM to Azure Backup Server (MABS)
We have been using Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) for a number of years, with a few years of backup data. We would like to migrate to Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS) and...
View ArticleXTM2 series disappearing
Been humming along nicely for a couple years then I moved the device to a new rack, plugged it back in and cannot find it through the manager. I can plug directly into the unit and access the manager,...
View ArticleCreate Scheduled task with Run as highest level, Whether user is logged or not
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View ArticleSamsung MFP C2670 Series can receive Faxes but cannot send them out...
We have a new Samsung C2670 MFP installed, the IPv4 is configured accordingly so I am able to see the interface via a Web browser. I was able to check all of the settings, and the only thing I saw that...
View ArticleHow can you setup individual 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Servers (not in a farm, etc)
Hi Everyone,I've run into an issue with a client on one area I haven't dealt with much. They have been running an 2012 R2 RDS server with the standard services running (session host connection broker,...
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I only discovered this a few days ago, while liaising with my home ISP, to help a friend with one of their (ISP provided) low-power routers. They asked if I could check if their TR-069 remote URL was...
View Article1 PC using how long in ur company?
Hi all, 1 PC using how longĀ in yours company?My company still have 30% window XP (8-12years PC) , 35% Vista (at least 7 years). @@Any policy in ur company to write off the old PC? Other else, keep...
View ArticleVmware Esxi restore for DR
Hey All,Currently in the process of setting up a DR site using Veeam to replicate backups to a DR site so we can restore to the servers there if needed.The current site is running VMware Esxi 5.5...
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UPSs, surge protectors, no generator thoughts.
Our campus has 2 main buildings (1 building is actually more like 3 buildings joined together) and 3 small separate buildings. Our issue is that building 1 is currently the only one with a generator....
View ArticleHow to create redundant DC using Server 2012R2 & Hyper-v while securing backups?
Current setup is one outdated Server running 2012R2 with (4) Hyper-v servers (setup by previous admin) hosting their business applications (Medisoft/Ez-notes/Quickbooks/? can't remember the 4th one)!...
View ArticleZimbra external account trouble
Hello,This question is with regards to the Zimbra mail server. My version is Zimbra 8.7.7_GA_1787 (build 20170410133400) and couple of users have their external accounts located on a different email...
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