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STPMO: -PR/DR that switches nodes but the whole point of it doing that still doesn't work after it switches. -Lazy developers. -Network admins who believe their network is infallible because they don't want to get in trouble (which is pretty much all of you baby dicks). -Every project manager to ever exist, all of their stupid opinions/faces, and their families. -MBA's... There are no words. -Everyone in general. Especially while I'm fixing it. No it's not done; eat poo poo until I tell you to stop eating poo poo, then die forever. -When the god drat worthless helpdesk tried nothing, did nothing, and escalated a ticket to me anyhow. By the strength of Odin, you will loving die upon my sword. Seriously, if you want to help, help yourself to a college degree in how to not be a moron. ...Or really if you're just around in the office somewhere arranging those elegant mother-loving flowers for the break room or whatever the gently caress the rest of you assholes are employed for... gently caress you too. Sources: Me, Biometric Systems Engineer at 3M.
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Agrikk posted:To me, everything is a robocopy-shaped nail. I'm all aboard the robocopy train but I'm not sure it can run as a daemon and do a real-time replication can it? Unfortunately, since they're user profiles, there isn't currently a redundant system in place, and we need to make this as seamless as possible, we need something that'll keep everything updated in real-time. Caged posted:Don't you lose the dual-controller nature of a NetApp by going 'back' to a file server or am I way behind the times? Yes, but we're using multiple servers of the same build and using DFS replication between them and then all user-facing stuff just points to DFS shares. One server could keel over and our end-users would never know.  As far as throughput goes, our biggest internal pipe is only 1gbps fiber. We just rolled out some 1gbps to some classrooms but a lot are still 10/100 and we're going to give Server 2012's NIC teaming a whirl.  We're mostly doing this because we got our Netapp second-hand and no one really knows how old it is (lots of references to Windows 2000 in the UI), the one person who knew how to do anything in the CLI with it left, we don't know when any of the drives are going to die/replacement costs, there's no redundancy, and we're starting to outgrow its capacity.
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Helushune posted:I'm all aboard the robocopy train but I'm not sure it can run as a daemon and do a real-time replication can it? Unfortunately, since they're user profiles, there isn't currently a redundant system in place, and we need to make this as seamless as possible, we need something that'll keep everything updated in real-time. Create a new DFS share for the new storage, and update the group policy to direct the profiles there, then wait. This will take time, but it's non-impacting, even during working hours. If you need hard cutover, you'll need to declare maintenance window and kick everybody out, then move them.
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Helushune posted:I'm all aboard the robocopy train but I'm not sure it can run as a daemon and do a real-time replication can it? Unfortunately, since they're user profiles, there isn't currently a redundant system in place, and we need to make this as seamless as possible, we need something that'll keep everything updated in real-time. I had it running as a process for a very similar issue, getting files off a very old NetApp and keeping them in sync for what turned out to be two years before we eventually decommed the NetApp. (Originally I set it up not as a transitional thing but just to get the files onto a Windows server, since Backup Exec wouldn't talk to the NetApp properly because the NetApp was so old and/or our client didn't want to pay for the NDMP Backup Exec license). I don't know about realtime - robocopy can monitor for changes every x minutes or every x changes, but I also was using the run hours flag and having it only actually copy at night. So the process was a scheduled task kicked off 15 minutes after the Windows server booted, but robocopy itself would pause until 21:00 and then copy until 6:00. For your purposes sounds like you'd want it to trigger copying after every minute or two, and run all the time. If you do this, I would strongly suggest by the way using the jobs capability wherein you just feed robocopy a text file that contains all your flags. Much easier to maintain and manage instead of trying to stuff the entire command line in the scheduled task. (Also very easy to duplicate, if you want to set up multiple share copies - due to the way our NetApp worked at least, I couldn't feed robocopy the root folder, because the NetApp didn't actually expose that. So instead of setting up one job that would copy all the shares, I had to set up 17, one for each share, but this was made remarkably easier by creating a text file that had all the relevant robocopy flags, logging, multithreading, etc. and then just duplicating it and changing the source and destination directories). My only other comment, though you have roaming profile issues to consider so this may not work for you, is that copying the security info was a waste of time and effort for me. So instead of using the /COPYALL flag, I used the /COPY:DAT flag, which copies dates, attributes, and timestamps. You also want /DCOPY:T, to copy directory timestamps. /COPYALL is equivalent to /COPY:DATSOU, which copies security permissions etc., but it copies everything, like the NetApp's root user and other local users that may have security permissions on the files (due to the NetApp's mixed mode permissions), and I had to reapply permissions later on anyway to remove all that. By just copying the date info, the copied files inherited permissions from the directories I'd set up on the Windows server, and once I assigned permissions correctly on those top levels the inheritance took care of the rest.
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The Electronaut posted:lovely Chinese electric equipment from the Iraqi vendors caused tons of electrical shorts and fires while I was there. There were multiple advisories about these hunks of crap. It all seemed to be related to the power strips and converters related to the Butt plug. The butt plug? Autocomplete gone crazy? over-agressive Cloud-To-Butt (though even then, I have no idea what a "Cloud Plug" is)? or just dislike of God's Own Plug Standard, the Type G?
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ookiimarukochan posted:The butt plug? Autocomplete gone crazy? over-agressive Cloud-To-Butt (though even then, I have no idea what a "Cloud Plug" is)? or just dislike of God's Own Plug Standard, the Type G? Type G, BS1363 truly is the best. Whenever I have to handle some other type, I marvel at how goddamn flimsy they feel. I also absolutely hate cords that stick out straight from the wall. Europlug is probably one of the worst. It feels like it's barely suitable for running low voltages through, and wobbles around with its pathetic pins. Of course, Type G is awful for travelling with. But that's where ThinPlug comes in. Have one for my laptop. Nice bit of kit.
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Had a guest staying with us who has Windows 7 laptop, it's unlikely she's messed with it from its default configuration, but the build is OEM of some sort. It was preferring IPv6 tunnelling (sixxs.net) and the DNS server provided by that tunnel provider, rather than use our actual network which is especially dumb as we have an IPv6 capable router and use one of the few UK ISPs that offer native IPv6 In short, it couldn't resolve any local machine names, couldn't connect to our NAS, and because it was tunnelling in preference to native, it means reduced performance, which is why so many tweak guides out there tell you to disable IPv6 completely. I just got her to disable the tunnels, so when her ISP does finally upgrade, IPv6 will work properly.
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Lum posted:In short, it couldn't resolve any local machine names, couldn't connect to our NAS, and because it was tunnelling in preference to native, it means reduced performance, which is why so many tweak guides out there tell you to disable IPv6 completely. IPv6 does multiple addressing by default. A tunnel shouldn't have stopped her from resolving local addresses on a different prefix. IPv6 works "properly" over a tunnel, honestly. "Tweak guides" recommend disabling it because it prevents the resolver (gethostbyaddr or similar) from checking ipv6 first, failing, then trying ipv4. Not because tunnels don't work properly.
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yes, my win8 laptop (unmodified Microsoft build) has tunneling enabled and it works fine. Results on hers were: ping 192.168.1.x - works ping NAS - fails to resolve ping NAS.domain.suffix - works, resolves to IPv4 \\NAS - fails \\NAS.domain.suffix - fails Turning off tunnelling seemed to be the least harmful fix, given we didn't have long to sort it.
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Yes, that old terminal program that is being replaced soon is poorly documented. No, that's not an excuse for the fact you wasted over an hour trying to get it working when the steps are literally "Install terminal software, copy down config file, place shortcut on desktop" there is literally no steps in the installation beyond "put in software key, choose install directory" and the files are right there in our software directory there are only 10 whole files in there and half of them are just .txt files. Christ I can understand the need for accurate documentation but if you can't do anything without it why are you working in IT.
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Dec 31, 2013 17:26
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Dave_Indeed posted:STPMO: Ticket Opened Issue: THE INTERNET IS DOWN!!!1! Severity: CRITICAL Ticket Closed Resolution: By the strength of Odin, you will loving die upon my sword.
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Software that insists on installing a software printer for a feature that I do not use (and in one case do not have licensed at all) with no option to not install it 
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Dec 31, 2013 18:39
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Zamboni Apocalypse posted:Ticket Opened Thats rather similar to a ticket that I received a few days ago after our internet went down again... Ticket Opened Issue: The internet is down (again) Severity: Critical Comment: Perhaps you should stop trying to implement all of your 'upgrades to the system' until you can get basic business critical functionality to a point where it is stable Ticket Closed Resolution: Perhaps you should set up a Direct Debit to pay the bill on time instead of trying to play financial gymnastics... Funnily enough, his original ticket got sent to his boss and I banned him from non essential web access for 34 days. Considering he's addicted playing browser games on his breaks I think that its a rather suitable punishment. I'm waiting for him to send another ticket about his lack of access so I can tell him to 
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mllaneza posted:You've got 20% or more of the company involved in administering GApps poorly ? Nobody bothered to learn how GApps worked and they don't care. They decided early on that they want to go to internally hosted Exchange because the admin has an installation of Exchange 2002 or something insane at home and  Saying that they "administer" GApps is a bit of a stretch. 
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ookiimarukochan posted:The butt plug? Autocomplete gone crazy? over-agressive Cloud-To-Butt (though even then, I have no idea what a "Cloud Plug" is)? or just dislike of God's Own Plug Standard, the Type G? Oops. Swype entry.
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Ok, maybe you guys can help me. I've tried four times to get a SATA Ultrabay caddy for an extra hard drive for my Lenovo T430. I have bought 4 different things for it. The first one of them fits, sort of. It's too small, leaving a gap on top. The next 3 i've bought don't fit at all, despite each discription stating it'd fit the T430. Do any of you KNOW of a sata ultrabay caddy that fits a lenovo T430? And no, don't google search one and tell me it fits. I've already done that four times. Please only tell me if you have one that you *KNOW* fits properly. For reference, here's the CD/RW from the ultrabay: EDIT: BEtter, non-blurry pics coming  This one shows the size difference:  Extra fake internet points if you can recommend a 2nd battery that fits in the ultrabay, also. One that REALLY fits, not "sorta" fits. My attempts to find a SATA caddy have made me recalcitrant to find a 2nd battery. nitrogen fucked around with this message at 02:18 on Jan 1, 2014 |
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Pissing me off: Waiting 9 months roughly now for a broadband connection. Many many flips and flops from Telstra lying about the status of orders/cancellations of orders and all sorts of other hoops I am going through. Finally on the 29th of December I get word that a port is available and I will be connected in a few days. fast forward to today and I call asking for the login details so I can prepare my modem for the grand event of finally having a fixed line connection..... Oh no the provisioning system has an error and the fulfillment date is set for the year 2028! Now they are saying there is no port, and there never was. gently caress Telstra.
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nitrogen posted:I've tried four times to get a SATA Ultrabay caddy for an extra hard drive for my Lenovo T430. Lenovo sez this fits: 0A65623 ..if your Thinkpad is one of the following: ThinkPad T420; T420i; T430; T430i; T520; T520i; T530; T530i; W520; W530 As for the battery: 0A36310 ..if your Thinkpad is a T430s If you can post the entire P/N I can ask our Lenovo rep for a written HCL. For now I'm just going by their guide.
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A malware drama in one act. Hey, I think my machine might have malware. Download HijackThis. You mean PC Optimizer Pro? It seems to cost money. It is time to fix your computer. Meh. I'll just keep using it.
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Factory Factory posted:A malware drama in one act. Malware infestation An offer of assistance User does not care
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Crowley posted:Lenovo sez this fits: 0A65623 See, I bought that and it didnt fit. It doesn't have the little cutout on the bottom right. My T430 (no S) is a 2342CTO. The part number of the DVD R/W drive that fits perfectly is 45N7666
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Humphreys posted:Pissing me off: I feel you. Time Warner Cable told me this house I just bought was serviceable, then when I moved in they were like, "no bitch that's wrong, you're crazy bitch"... so I'm always on call for work and very often have to use this garbage satellite internet that has a 10gb cap and no vpn access to do my job. Plus an 800 ms ping that makes logmein a joy to use. I bitched to the FCC, State Attorney General, the BBB, TWC itself, my village representatives, the governor of Ohio, and recruited a contractor to set up a business line (and bitch at them mercilessly). That was all for fun though, I'm likely just going to have to wait for a 3G tower to get converted to 4G.
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Dave_Indeed posted:I feel you. Time Warner Cable told me this house I just bought was serviceable, then when I moved in they were like, "no bitch that's wrong, you're crazy bitch"... so I'm always on call for work and very often have to use this garbage satellite internet that has a 10gb cap and no vpn access to do my job. Plus an 800 ms ping that makes logmein a joy to use. What part of ohio is this backwoods? Try contacting the puco
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nitrogen posted:See, I bought that and it didnt fit. It doesn't have the little cutout on the bottom right. Oooookay that's a bit odd. I'll mail my rep tomorrow, but I think he's on vacation until the 6th, so it may be a little while until he replies.
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You slim ultra bay adapter looks like it's for a T430s. Part 0A65623 has the lower right bit missing in every photo I can find of it online - are you sure you've been sent the right part?
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I think the ultrabay battery is a T430s only thing - the regular T430 has the slice option instead
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namol posted:What part of ohio is this backwoods? Try contacting the puco I live outside Johnstown Ohio. It's pretty nice, there are 30 or so really expensive houses and a few farms down my street but it's pretty populated. We even have a franchise agreement with these hoes so PUCO is about to feel the throbbing wrath.
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dissss posted:I think the ultrabay battery is a T430s only thing - the regular T430 has the slice option instead That could be why I can't find the battery for T430!
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Humphreys posted:Pissing me off: Why are you going with Telstra? there are a heap of alternatives that are all a better option.
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frogbert posted:Why are you going with Telstra? there are a heap of alternatives that are all a better option. Some possible reasons: - All available alternatives resell Telstra ports - All available alternatives are out of ports themselves as well - No alternatives except for Telstra re-sellers because their is no room for others to install DSLAMs - Wacky poo poo to do with RIMs (gently caress Telstra) - It may be an 'ok' deal with bundle discounts for other services
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BurgerQuest posted:Some possible reasons: I'll take options 1, 2, 3 and 4 thanks eddie! EDIT: Just as I type this reply I get an SMS saying that my order number is being provisioned and will be online in 2 days.
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I'm the poo poo that pisses me off. I made a nice little export script that gets PHP code, sticks it through ioncube encoder and does other things to it involving ownership. Little did I know that ioncube needed a new licence, exited without creating a destination folder, and then did some poo poo to /*. Thankfully the server that I managed to gently caress up is CentOS so it should be pretty easy to repair, plus as an added bonus I managed to break Plesk. Thankfully I managed to stop the script whilst it was iterating through /proc (thank gently caress for errors, eh) but that now meant that pretty much everything everywhere else is now root:root above /proc...
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Caged posted:You slim ultra bay adapter looks like it's for a T430s. Part 0A65623 has the lower right bit missing in every photo I can find of it online - are you sure you've been sent the right part? You know, that could be. Considering I got it via an amazon seller, and the package I got doesn't have that part number on it anywhere despite being what I ordered.
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nitrogen posted:You know, that could be. Considering I got it via an amazon seller, and the package I got doesn't have that part number on it anywhere despite being what I ordered. So I was right all along? Come on, say it. Say itttt!
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Westie posted:I'm the poo poo that pisses me off. Check exit codes Don't run scripts as root
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evol262 posted:Two lessons: Unfortunately it has to be run as root, as it sets various other permissions. This is perhaps the only time that I hadn't checked an exit code before going onto another item in the list... :< fake edit: HDD's getting re-imaged with last night's backup. Only will take 12 hours! actual edit: The server's our test environment, no real biggie. I'm still pissed off though, seeing as it isn't a server I own... Westie fucked around with this message at 15:22 on Jan 2, 2014 |
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poo poo that isn't pissing me off, almost made it through my probation period (3 months) and i'm getting a raise! Expect me back in a week complaining that the raise is an extra Ł100 over the course of a year, in the spirit of the thread of course.
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Westie posted:Unfortunately it has to be run as root, as it sets various other permissions. But checking exit codes and making sure pwd isn't / also works.
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Anyone have any ideas about this issue that’s pissing me off: We have an HP LaserJet P2305n. It works well except when your print XPS documents. When you print a XPS document the default “Print Task Quick Set” gets changed so that the job is being told that it should use “different paper/covers” and thus the job gets sent to the printer but you have to press the go button to get it to print as the job includes some paper settings that aren’t available. It seems that this only relates to XPS documents and so I wonder if there is a way to check a configuration for XPS stuff? I’ve made repeated changes to the Defaults Print Task Quick Sets but these changes appear to get overridden by XPS documents. I’ve reinstalled the driver, attempted to use different drivers and nothing I do with the printer driver software seems to correct this issue. Below is a screen shot of what I’m talking about, the first image is how things should look, the second one is what happens when you print XPS (ignore the mismatched Print Task Quick Set names, this is a recreation from my PC.) That “use different paper/covers” check box only gets checked when printing XPS documents. Everything else works normally. 
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Are you on the latest driver / firmware? http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/si...ette.cachetoken Unfortunately it's a GDI printer or I'd suggest using HPs Universal driver and seeing if you have any more luck.
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