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192.168.1.1 is my server IP What is the best cheap/free PC Audit software.. one that will get me the mac numbers... As I have the Mac number but it is a make of Network card that we have hundreds of..

from what I understand of Geoffs post he only sets the DC to go "outside" to get the correct time and the workstations then have a time check in the logon script "net time \\dcname" Is this correct ?

Sorry to be a bit dumb this time of morning.. but how do I sync via NTP ? I see where the net time works on Workstations booting everyday but how do the servers work as they are never booted ?

Hi How and what is the best way to keep the correct time on the mian DC and have it syncronise with all the other servers and Workstations ?

Thanks Guys...... Working on it now....

Hi Have 600 PC's and 10 Servers.. I have a IP conflict with my main DC server 192.168.1.1 Now 192.168.1.1 to 150 are reserved and the Server has the Static IP.. Suddenly theyre is and IP Conflict.. How to I find which PC has the conflicting IP Address as in the DHCP Leases it doesn't say

I had the same problem and my SIMS went up to 80GB and took out the whole server.. SIMS have a little program called ?? (forgot) that shrinks the database ...

WoW... £190

So would you advise me to purchase a SATA Raid Card? Is the stress on the CPU that bad with software RAID ?

Hi I have a Dell Poweredge 830 with 2 SATA 120GB HDD's, it has no hardware raid.. How do I mirror the drive with software ? Is it in the BIOS Boot or in Windows ?

Bet you we will... Cat5e is here to stay for a very long time

Sorry for the dumb question.. But why VLAN ? What is the point of VLANing? And would VLANing put any restrictions onto the network access ?

OK.. I wish had a holiday... the site owes me 4 weeks I keep getting a flyer through the door that advertises small or big jobs and where you want the data points.. I'll pass on the info as they seem tp be able to do 2 or hundreds..

WHY.. get the professionals in and tell them exactly where you want the points.. i can't be arsed to cable ... It's my job to keep the Network running and thats a big enough job when you have 1400 Kids and 600 PC's to look after...

As I have mentioned before.. The In-House ICT at a School puts the School first and is only obligated to the School, Staff and Students A managed service company has to put it's shareholders first, and school second and is only obligated and responsible to making profit for the shareholders.. Thats what businesses are in existance for.. to make a profit...

I used to have the same problemm with Dell Public Sector.... rarely returned calls, put on hold for ages, and took forever to get a quotee out and if you needed the quote tweeked they took days or weeks to return the quote.. Gave up and bought Siemens, Compaq and RM Ones instead..

Why don't you demote the DC and make another server the DC ?

is it possible not to have a logon account and just have a desktop short cut so the staff can just log the fault with their Name and Room number ? Like no authentication or logon to helpdesk needed it's open to all staff.. Like no Downloads, No Announcements , no Knowledge Base The user just clicks a link on the desktop... clicks a larger SUBMIT HELP REQUEST and then it has the USER name and Room on top ?

i went to Ramesys and they are charging Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition 1 Processor Licence PRICE: £789.00 Qty: Where did you get yours for £425 ?

I just live there.. we are a stand alone Foundation School..

Many Thanks... doing the SIMS Server SQL upgrade on the existing SIMS Server (Server 2003 and SQL 2000) on Wednesday.. How long do you expect it to take ?

Hi Having to upgrade the server from SQL 2000 to 2005 because SIMS says the Nov update will only work on 2005.. any advice on how to do this.. I have purchased a single CPU license and software for £650.. so what's next ?.. I back up the LDF and MDF with Backup Exec

Grumbledook and Broc are Senior Mangers very knowledgeable and articulate... I am not ... I am a Middle Manger and a bit spiky.... I am sorry that you seem offended by my replies and I shall lay off using the word fool.. or any other derogatory terms about your naivety of the BSF.. I have been through the BSF and never in my life have I seen so many people strive to make as much money as they can... with no consideration of the working community around them…. They say they do but it’s all hollow buzz words…

Is your ICT Support staying In-house ?

Our Build was fleeced over £1/2 a Million by "consultants"... and they just did what they wanted and advised to what they thought was right.. And they have no concern about you or your department... They just work to a whole load of BSF / Government t Buzzwords.. They pretend to be interested and care in what you have and have done.. but this is to let your guard down and make the assimilation of the Community easier.. as if they came in a told you what was really going to happen then you would resist and be obstinate and make their job harder In-fact they will advise the powers that be that the whole of the ICT Support should be outsourced as per BSF and BECTA guidelines... (this is where you'll have to fight as all the other staff will be TUPED in-house but the ICT will be handed over.. if you fight hard enough you might be able to keep ICT in-house) So if not in-house you'll be TUPED to the Managed Service Company that wins the ICT contract as a technician… but if you do well (as we were told at the Edugeek finder mission). You might become a lead technician if you prove yourself… From Place's website http://www.place-group.com/services_11.htm The Government's guidelines for 'Fulfilling Potential' and the drive for 'E-Confident' schools is the focus of our work to support the transformation of teaching and learning. We consider how to maximise efficiencies for the LEA and schools through area-wide managed services and facilities management, and the training requirements and technical support to provide inclusive learning for all