jamesreedersmith

But i have *nix and command line boxes (ESX) etc that it wont work on!

IMHO There is nothing that a CC* network does that cant be done better/cheaper or easier with an alternative. Thanks James

KVM anyone - i have several on several systems!!

Would have to be a very good reason to move to cc* if the current system works - what pressure is it and why? is it that any form of deceison maker is tied to rm or have a personal interest in that happening ?? if so why?? the deceison should be made on cost, usability and the best interests of the school not because someone thinks its the right thing to do or sales pressure forcing a sale!!! Dont do it if it isnt right!

Why does he need so much??? or is it just he pays the budget so gets what he *wants/needs* (although i doubt he needs that!!) THanks James

Baluns!

Research SSL VPN solutions

Convert the video to a supported format before you inport it use any video converter or an equivelant. Thanks

Just specify a Microprocessor And Zeon Dynamic Access Machine Xpanded 5 series system Costs about £16k and is great fun, easy to use and control.

Seconded!

Have you installed client side extensions on the xp clients?

Photoshop file - yes please. Thanks

an x8 slot support x2, x4 or x8 but an x4 slot will only support x2 or x4 etc.

Exhange with an archiving box bolted on.

Put windows XP disk in, and when it detects the old install (not the first recovery opetion) select to repair and reset the chipset drivers through the repair option - should make it boot to then sort the normal drivers

Whats the error message?

Have you put domain\username or [email protected] to see if its not authenticating against a domain account?

Pre agreed priority list or servers/serices to get back up and running so everyone knows what will be worked on and in what order.

If there was a migration i would expect to have a full set of pre migration backups kept for a good while (couple of years) but normal backups you sound spot on. Thanks james

This is an article thats about my brother-in-law Rick Reeder that was crownded Photographer of the Year!!! So proud Hes also been on the radio about it!!! So cool!!

Cisco all the way if im offered it - but ruckus if budget is an issue!

If you want longevirty might be worth considering one of the new casios (once stock comes in!!)

Latest advice i have from M$ is to use a .int for internal only domains.

Batman- been there done that - i have a red one and a black cat!! (called Zeus Though!!) Great littel vans - go for miles and can fit loads and loads in!! PS - not doing the whole change of name thing though!!

How do you see IT within the School changing over the next 12-24 months with emphasis on (managed services/new technologies/changes in the curriculum/New teaching methods/Service integration)? Choose whichever you feel most strongly about or pick a couple to throw at the candidate. Thanks James