The one thing I’ve learnt over time is that the trans pacific flight from Sydney to LA gives you around 10-12 hours of quality alone time. Time in which no one can contact you, no emails can interrupt you, and the only thing asking questions of you is the flight staff as they get you your next drink. :-) Like most people email is my main form of communication these days. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
I’ve joined Third Tier
Earlier in the week Amy announced that I’ve joined the team over at Third Tier. I’m excited about this as it gives me the chance to help people worldwide with their SBS and Technology issues. I’ve refrained in the past from offering direct support from my website as I am cautious of people being dependant on myself alone. With the team at Third Tier though, it’s not … [Read more...]
Server goes offline without warning
I’ve recently helped investigate a number of SBS 2008 and Windows 2008 servers that have gone offline and have things like DHCP not working, unable to access network drives and the like. Two common threads on these servers were that they both had TrendMicro WFBS 6.0 installed as well as IT Control Suite for the resellers to manage them. After much investigation I found … [Read more...]
Server goes offline without warning
I’ve recently helped investigate a number of SBS 2008 and Windows 2008 servers that have gone offline and have things like DHCP not working, unable to access network drives and the like. Two common threads on these servers were that they both had TrendMicro WFBS 6.0 installed as well as IT Control Suite for the resellers to manage them. After much investigation I found … [Read more...]
I want an A3 Tablet PC?
Sounds like a silly idea right? I mean a tablet PC that is a big A3 form factor would be too hard to lug around. Something I do almost without thinking when I’m doing planning is to grab a few A3 pages and use them with pencil/rubber to do my planning on. Today I’m busy doing a plan for a clients server replacements. What I’d love to see in the future … [Read more...]