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Apple releases QuickTime 7.6.5 for Windows
The update addresses some minor issues: It solves a problem where applications were not reliable libraries loaded by QuickTime is required at startup, and patches a bug where films embedded in a Web page does not display properly using custom scale attributes.
QuickTime 6 Pro users should know that installing QuickTime 7 or later disable the"pro"functionality in previous versions. Those upgrading from version 6 will have to purchase a QuickTime 7 Pro registration code
[via Apple Insider]File Server/AD Migration
I've been a small business consultant for about 8 years and I've done a hundred of these kinds of migrations and got the process down to where it's almost invisible to the users.
Here's the setup:
Single server that is a DC, DNS, DHCP and WINS server. Also hosts all file shares (user directories and shared folders) and printer shares.
You've purchased a new server and want to move everything over to the new server. Here's how:
1. Build your new server
First thing, build you new server with the latest Windows 2003 software (we'll stay on 2003 as that's the most common right now). We'll call the old server OLDDC and the new one NEWDC.
Give yourself a large C: partition, at least 25gb. The rest of can be partitioned into the D: drive. I don't like to create a lot of partitions because they just cause more overhead for little purpose. ALWAYS keep your OS and data separate though!
As for the server, most places up through 100 users can easily get by with a single RAID controller running RAID5. You'll see plenty of debate over this (RAID6, RAID10, etc) but I've had good luck with this configuration. 4gb of RAM for Windows Standard.
2. Promote the server to be the DC
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Here's the setup:
Single server that is a DC, DNS, DHCP and WINS server. Also hosts all file shares (user directories and shared folders) and printer shares.
You've purchased a new server and want to move everything over to the new server. Here's how:
1. Build your new server
First thing, build you new server with the latest Windows 2003 software (we'll stay on 2003 as that's the most common right now). We'll call the old server OLDDC and the new one NEWDC.
Give yourself a large C: partition, at least 25gb. The rest of can be partitioned into the D: drive. I don't like to create a lot of partitions because they just cause more overhead for little purpose. ALWAYS keep your OS and data separate though!
As for the server, most places up through 100 users can easily get by with a single RAID controller running RAID5. You'll see plenty of debate over this (RAID6, RAID10, etc) but I've had good luck with this configuration. 4gb of RAM for Windows Standard.
2. Promote the server to be the DC
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How to lock down USB Keys and Be Notified When They Are Opened
These are three scripts that will make the locking down of USB so much easier.
The issue I had was that I could not track what company information was leaving on USB keys. Yes Windows 7 has some neat stuff with BitLocker but I need it locked down now.
IntelliAdmin has some tools for turning off USB Keys but what about when users need them to perform their job? Ie. Download photos, use HSDPA / Wireless Cards? The solution?
Make the drives read only. This means that the users can bring in their information or use wireless cards and download photos but cannot write back to devices.
There are two VBscripts for these:
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The issue I had was that I could not track what company information was leaving on USB keys. Yes Windows 7 has some neat stuff with BitLocker but I need it locked down now.
IntelliAdmin has some tools for turning off USB Keys but what about when users need them to perform their job? Ie. Download photos, use HSDPA / Wireless Cards? The solution?
Make the drives read only. This means that the users can bring in their information or use wireless cards and download photos but cannot write back to devices.
There are two VBscripts for these:
( Read more )