After some problems with our site being reported as “hostile”, we cleared up the confusion with google and all is now well. So yeah, o we lost like every 50 something posts because we panicked… o well what can you do. Zaltan
If your looking for a rich and powerful document management system, then you cant go wrong with Microsoft SharePoint Service 3.0. There latest edition of this software (which is FREE, and available for X86 and X64 bit system) makes managing information on internet or intranet simple, but yet effective. Easy to setup and manage online libraries etc, this software has now become to benchmark for Fruit Box I.T customers, as we host our customer portal on a sharepoint site. Our online helpdesks are delivered directly into the customers portal, which makes submitting new tasks a breeze.
Some points, firsty you dont have to be attached to an active directory domain to setup users, using local users and groups works as well, however if you have many users you will benefit from joining the server to the domain so you have access to the AD accounts.
I dont recommand installing this on a windows sbs 2003 server as the IIS gets messy, and can make it a real hassle to get exchange outlook web and sharpoint to co-exist as it comes pre-installed with sharepoint 2.0
the handling of security can take a little to get used to, but once you have your head around it, it all makes sense
I would be lying if i were to say i have always been a fan a Dell, however lately i found there business solutions products have really been stepping up to the plate. Once Dell was considered “cheap” with “crappy” parts and support. Recently we have been putting Dell to the test, by implementing Dell server in a number of different roles, and so far we have been impressed. Firstly the internal build of the servers is neat and looks professional, the servers run at fantastic temperature, and so far havnt missed a beat, but the BEST selling point for us was how there additional warranty options were, for only like an extra $500 on top the server price you can have a 4 year next business day warranty for all parts and labour, meaning if the server breaks Dell will fix withing the support contract. Dell isnt as high priced as say IBM’s servers, this is because IBM is known for its high end server products, but for customer who cant afford to pay $6000-10000 for a simple in office server than Dell offers a comprehensive range of products. One thing i do dislike about Dell, there sales reps, cant understand any of them!
OK i know this blog really has nothing to do with this sort of topic, however i cant keep my mouth shut and need to say this because it annoyed the crap out of me. I was watching Big Brother the other night (and i dont watch this show, i always watch the first two episodes just to see the characters, by then im over it). Anyway in the show they brought back the older lady who was removed at the start of the show and big brother said he was able to predict that the people were going to kick her off because of her age, his words were “and big brother does not like things that are predictable”, well here we go. Did anyone notice how many AD BREAKS THERE WERE? There were more AD BREAKS then the actual show. Well you know what Big Brother, you say you dont like things that are predictable, well i was able to predict when the next AD BREAK would be because all you have to do is count to 10. Anyway i have had my say, it annoys me that these TV shows exist but at the same time i dont mind them because it re-assures me there really are some dumb people in the world (like anyone who goes on Big Brother). So the sum it all up, Big Brother is a hypocrite.
A fantastic site for anyone who loves art of all types. This site allows people to submit art work they have created into there own profile for other people to look at. Ranging from computer wallpapers to art that you can purchase, the variety and different styles is amazing. Often used as an “inspiration” tool amongst the graphic and web design industry, deviantart has been around for a long long time. Anyway go check it out, its worth a look and in some cases will amaze you at the creativity of us humans. Also a good place to start if your thinking of getting your business a new website, people have submitted hundreds of designs and may help you realise what kind of design you are after!
With the i.t industry slowly moving into the virtual hosting world, its time we had a look at the new beta version of Vmware’s server software. To start with it was a little annoying to find better functionality with the linux version than the windows version. Vmware has decided to make the entire application web based, which is fantastic as you can manager any server from pretty much anywhere without needing a console client to go with it. However the windows version of the software does not have some of the stats that the linux version has. O well moving on, doesnt mean this isnt a great product. We originally installed it on a Windows Vista PC, and yes this version of vmware server support vista business and ultimate only, to bad home based version users. Any way simple to install and has some extremely powerful features. setting up a new virtual machine has never been easier and support all version of windows products and linux. with its new in built database system to sort virtual machines, mouting and dismounting servers has never been easier, and again it doesnt matter where you are as long as you have a internet connection! After you have registered online you will be given a cd key to install the software, and i still cant believe this software it free.
Fantastic virtual software that is leading the way, vmware has been around for years now and have a strong hold on the market. We are even preparing to deploy the Vmware server into an active enviroment, so hopefully all goes well!!!
Yep ok so its a pretty old phone but i felt the need to blog about this “business” class phone. Well first couple of months was fine, but as the phone got older so did its reliability. Now after 1 year of owning it the battery constantly dies, blue-tooth drains the battery, the phone locks up constantly and for no reason it will just hang up during calls. Well maybe its just my phone right? nah i asked a couple of people if they have experienced similar problems and they all said one of the above has happen to them. Anyway i just give out caution to anyone who might still be considering buying on of these phone, im not sure if you can still get them on plans, but stay clear.
If anyone has had better success with this food than what i have please let us know because we want to hear what others have to say.
Cheers people!
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