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Recent content by da sponge

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    Direct Access 2012

    I'm trying to deploy Direct Access with Server 2012 to replace my finicky 2008R2/TMG direct access install. I've got a new 2012 VM spun up. It's sitting on the edge and I'm logged in as the domain admin. The role is installed, but the getting started wizard/remote access management console...
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    Would you move your entire office to wireless, if so, how?

    Yep. I'm not concerned about WPA2/RADIUS EAP being broken. I'm concerned about performance, interference and just general wireless inconsistency.
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    How to allow users to update iTunes on desktop computers without admin?

    Deploy updates by group policy at the computer level. Voila, no admin credentials required.
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    Does SFTP need additional VPN to be secure ?

    He's talking about SFTP, not FTP. SFTP is based on SSH, which does not send credentials in the clear.
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    Thousands of broken shortcuts after move of company shared files

    This is a network file server - are Z:\ and Y:\ the local paths on the server? Or the drive letters used by clients when mapping to these shares? If the former, I don't understand why they're relevant - just recreate the share Scans in the shared folder and you'll have the same relative...
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    control what folders are seen when connecting over VPN

    No, a $ hides it from everyone. Just give users links to their shared folders and set the shared folder permissions so only the assigned user has access. This way, even if Tom guesses Mary's folder name, he won't see get into it.
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    No Real Security with WPA2-PSK Wireless Network

    No, there's no feasible way to crack WPA2-PSK, certainly not for a 9 year old. If you have physical access to the router, it's trivial to reset it / log in and turn off wireless security. Why don't you ask your uncle (or nephew if you aren't exactly on speaking terms with your uncle) exactly...
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    iperf test on cat5e Gb network, 177Mbits/sec...Why?

    Seriously, the CPU hit for a gigabit transfer, especially with an Intel NIC is a few percent IIRC. There's little way that CPU can be the bottleneck.
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    mstsc /admin doesn't work?

    Not sure, but don't get confused with the /console part. If you're using a client 6.1 or higher, /console is ignored - it's the same as mstsc by itself. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2007/12/17/changes-to-remote-administration-in-windows-server-2008.aspx
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    Frustrated by the lack of degrees and training for this field by colleges

    It's definitely great. As has been said, IT is mostly hands on experience with systems and real world issues. A CS/CSE background is solid for IT - understanding the theory and fundamentals is of great, albeit indirect, utility. Plus, with a CS degree and practical IT knowledge you can do...
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    No ends at the end of the Cat5e cables?

    Same thing at my new place. I just punched em down to a double gang keystone plate and used short patch cables to the switch. Oddly enough, in my 10 years as a sysadmin, I've never had to punch down cable. It's dead simple with solid core wiring (which your builder should have used).
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    If you were building a new house, what are some awesome IT upgrades you recommend?

    The Honewell 6280 z-wave controller seems pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Ljk1brlek That's what I'm planning to get, then expand out with keyless/NFC door locks, cameras, water sensors, etc.
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    new DHCP server not seen by clients

    DHCP clients never 'see' the server. Use netmon to pin down where the problem is. The client is making the discovery; you need to see what offers are made in response, whether the client makes a request and whether the server acknowledges...
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    New version of Avira just wasted 5 hours of my time

    lol @ Ye Olde being call an antagonist. Really lol'd at 'come at me bro'. Seriously though, if you're spending more time updating/repairing/securing your PC than you do using it, you're doing something wrong.
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    twitter https security&privacy from isp & local admin

    No, they won't see the username or the URL. That's all part of the HTTP header, which is encrypted. If the whole session is over SSL it shouldn't leak visits to other pages/etc, but depending on the implementation on the site's end, they might only secure authentication/cookie exchange, not...
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