Server 2008 R2 DNS client issues
We use BIND for our DNS, and allow certain systems to perform dynamic DNS registration. This arrangement has worked well for years. When I started deploying Ser...
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PowerShell – find a free IP
Since we don’t use DHCP in our server subnets, I frequently have to locate free IP addresses when deploying a server. I remembered reading a TechNet Magaz...
2008 R2 DCDIAG errors with NIC teaming
I’m in the process of deploying a couple new Server 2008 R2 domain controllers. I’m using two IBM blades, each having a pair of Broadcom NICs that I configu...
Capture Windows VM memory dump in ESX
I’m working with Microsoft to identify a problem I’m seeing with LSASS, possibly related to the VSS snapshot created by our backup software. At this point, ...
NERCOMP WordPress University 2010
Yesterday, I attended the NERCOMP WordPress University SIG, a showcase of what some folks are doing with WordPress. First session: Jay Colier, Web Communication...
Microsoft Courier
Engadget has posted a video and review of the new Microsoft Courier interface demo. The device appears to comprise two screens, hinged in the middle like a book...
Domain Controller Blue Screen
During an upgrade of our VMware ESX infrastructure, I ran into an issue with our domain controllers. As part of the process we needed to upgrade the virtual har...
NetApp and Microsoft Security Updates
When the recent SMB 2.0 vulnerability was announced, there was some discussion on the Toasters mailing list about whether Data ONTAP was affected. Val Bercovici...
Is that program running as administrator?
Using Process Explorer to view process integrity levels A friend asked me how to open a Control Panel applet As Administrator. In Windows Vista, when you see a ...
Steve retires :(
Among other things Steve said at his retirement celebration, today, was this. “I hope I have as much fun in retirement as I’ve had working at UVM.†My tea...