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barebone Shuttle server build-out

hey all, I'm planning to replace my 6 year old Dell "server". I basically want to be able to run ~2-6 VMs at any time, including a couple servers (SMTP, HTTP, SVN, etc.), network scanning systems, and one that will store all "important" files: old emails, financial docs, etc. In short, not...
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- Mar 22, 2013
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Barebones
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

I ended up going a bit cheaper, with a refurbished HP Elitebook 8540p: HP 8540p XP7 i7 620M 2.66GHz 320GB 4GB(2DM) DVDRW(LS) 15.6HD+(1600x900) WLAN BT Cam Paid $150 to upgrade to a 3 year warranty, for a total of $1050. 10 day return policy is reassuring, but hopefully this one will work out...
- Dooling37
- Post #21
- Oct 19, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

An 8540w for just a bit more - $1250: HP 8540w i7 620M 2.66GHz 250GB 4GB DVDRW(LS) 15.6HD+(1600x900) WLAN FX880M 1GB Cam The customer service person I spoke to couldn't determine whether the HDD is 5400 or 7200 rpm - but I can't imagine them putting a 5400 rpm drive in an EliteBook, right...
- Dooling37
- Post #20
- Oct 19, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

You're right - now that I look more closely, there are some good deals. For example: Refurbished HP 8540p XP7 i7 620M 2.66GHz 250GB 4GB DVDRW(LS) 15.6HD(1366x768) WLAN NVS 5100 1GB Cam But at $1200 for a refurbished laptop, I don't see it as that compelling a deal.. re: the 3yr nbd...
- Dooling37
- Post #19
- Oct 19, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Unfortunately I think the Elitebooks are a bit out of my price range, for the specs I want. They're probably a bit overkill for my needs in terms of durability, anyways. ; ) So now I've narrowed down my options to a Toshiba Tecra A11 (Ubuntu-certified, for what it's worth) vs. a custom HP...
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- Post #16
- Oct 18, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Wow, a lot of hp elitebook love! Though it'll hurt my bank account, I will check these out more closely..
- Dooling37
- Post #12
- Oct 10, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Yup - both cost a bit more than I was hoping to spend, but they do meet my requirements. Leanings towards Lenovo T510 at this point, but still considering.. Thanks again for your input.
- Dooling37
- Post #7
- Oct 8, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Thank you both for the suggestions - I'll check em in detail tomorrow..
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- Post #4
- Oct 7, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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Heavy business use laptop suggestions

Hello, I am interested in recommendations for a laptop that fits the following criteria: - i5 or i7 Intel processor - 4GB+ RAM - Nvidia video card - at least 300GB HDD, 7200 rpm - clickable mouse buttons (i.e., not the touchpad "buttons" that are touch-only) - 15-16" screen - $700-1100 It will...
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- Oct 6, 2010
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Laptops
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

Crossover cable to hub uplink port produces link & activity lights, and connectivity appears to be working well.. so, false alarm on the hardware failure speculation due to ebay purchase paranoia and lack of understanding of basic Pix networking. thanks very much for the help, folks...
- Dooling37
- Post #8
- Nov 3, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

I would like to have easy sniffing/monitoring capability inside the firewall. This is only for a home network (consisting of 2-3 internal systems), so I'm not too worried about speed/performance. If the hub setup becomes problematic though, I would switch over to a cheap switch for this...
- Dooling37
- Post #7
- Nov 3, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

I was able to reset the password by accessing monitor mode, and configuring the external interface (eth0) to pull the reset file from a TFTP server on the same network segment. I've now reset the device to factory defaults, and the internal interface (eth1) appears to be working, from what I...
- Dooling37
- Post #5
- Nov 3, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

Thanks for the responses. I have tried a few basic username/password combinations, without luck. I hadn't thought of the fact that the interface might be shutdown -- I'll try to check that if/when I get access. I also hadn't thought of the fact that the interface might need to be...
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- Post #4
- Nov 2, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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diagnosing/replacing dead PIX interface

I bought a used PIX 506E off ebay several months ago. Immediately after I received it, I powered it on, and checked the version by console connection. Everything seemed to be in order, so I put it aside until I could work on it. Now that I'm ready to install/configure it, unfortunately, it...
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- Nov 2, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Networking
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Cisco switch upgrade problem

Heh, good memory mcmilljb. This is exactly why I bought it -- my home network project (involving IDS off SPAN port) is moving along very, very slowly, but so far so good..
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- Post #13
- Oct 29, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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"DNS High Request" supposed virus

If I remember correctly, WRT54G logs are pretty thin -- meaning, they don't log much in the way of outbound traffic, at least by default. Make sure they are configured to log as much as possible -- although even then, this may not include outbound DNS requests. Do you have a personal...
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- Post #16
- Oct 28, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Cisco switch upgrade problem

Thank you all again for your help -- the upgrade succeeded. I uploaded the entire .tar via TFTP after deleting the current running image. The documentation helped greatly. cheers, Bob
- Dooling37
- Post #6
- Oct 27, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Cisco switch upgrade problem

Thanks much for the responses. It sounds like I actually have two options: - upload only the .bin file, and switch over, or - delete the currently-running image, upload the new .tar, and switch over. I guess as long as I don't reboot the switch in between the delete and completed load of...
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- Post #5
- Oct 27, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Cisco switch upgrade problem

Hi all, I am attempting to upgrade a Cisco 2912 XL switch that I bought off eBay from IOS 12.0(5)WC16 to 12.0(5)WC17, using the upgrade file c2900xl-c3h2s-tar.120-5.WC17.tar. I am currently using Cisco Network Assistant. When I click 'upgrade', it returns with the message 'Software...
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- Oct 27, 2008
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Networking
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RFC1918 FW hosts internet connectivity?

Thank you all for the responses -- I'm trying to set this up this week. rathsach -- yes, I think I will need to set up separate VLANs for the Pix & WAP. I don't think this should cause any problems for my plan..
- Dooling37
- Post #9
- Oct 19, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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RFC1918 FW hosts internet connectivity?

I kind of follow your suggestion, except... will it be possible for both the hosts behind the firewall, and the hosts behind the wireless router to then access the Internet? i.e., can both the FW external interface and the wireless router external interface be assigned internal addresses, and...
- Dooling37
- Post #6
- Oct 12, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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RFC1918 FW hosts internet connectivity?

Thank you both for the responses. Unfortunately, the 506E only has two interfaces, so I can't put the protected hosts and normal internal network both behind it. (since I want to keep them separated) Ideally I would have thought of this situation before buying the FW & purchased a 3-homed...
- Dooling37
- Post #4
- Oct 12, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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RFC1918 FW hosts internet connectivity?

Hi all, (I've posted a few topics along these lines since I started building out my home network a few months ago... it's almost complete, but I'm stumped yet again) Basically, I want to know if I can connect a firewall (PIX 506E) to a switch (which is uplinked to my home cable modem)...
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- Oct 11, 2008
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Networking
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dell quad core desktop

Thanks kindly for the clarification..!
- Dooling37
- Post #19
- Sep 19, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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dell quad core desktop

My understanding was that Inspiron motherboards were a limiting factor for memory capacity -- I am not so concerned with the Vista 32-bit limit, although thank you for pointing it out. (I'm looking to set up a VM t est system, which is why significant memory is needed)
- Dooling37
- Post #15
- Sep 19, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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dell quad core desktop

I'm confused about the memory capacity on these Inspirons. I've read elsewhere that max. memory is 4GB, but clearly that is not the case here, as I see the 6GB systems on the Dell Outlet site. Do more recent Inspiron 530 models have higher capacity? Is there any way to differentiate? Can...
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- Post #13
- Sep 19, 2008
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Lowest-end virtualization-enhanced system?

Any opinions on this white-box system for the needs stated above? ~$730, shipped. Intel CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz, 1066FSB (Quad Core) 8000K Intel CPU Fans : Cooler Master Intel Heavy Duty fan Intel Motherboards : Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G P35, PCI Express, Sound, 1Gb LAN DDR2...
- Dooling37
- Post #7
- Sep 16, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lowest-end virtualization-enhanced system?

QuixoticOne -- thanks a bunch. I'll look into your suggestions..
- Dooling37
- Post #6
- Sep 11, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lowest-end virtualization-enhanced system?

Thank you very much.
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- Post #4
- Sep 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Lowest-end virtualization-enhanced system?

(would this be better asked in the CPUs-Overclocking forum?)
- Dooling37
- Post #2
- Sep 10, 2008
- Forum: Computer Building
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Laptop memory slot broken

n/m -- think I answered my own question w/ google (whoops): Problem with failing memory slot one possible (if unlikely) fix
- Dooling37
- Post #2
- Sep 9, 2008
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Laptop memory slot broken

A laptop I inherited has two memory module slots. The system was reporting only 512MB RAM although there were two memory modules installed: 512MB & 256MB. I (foolishly) assumed the 256MB module was bad, and bought an additional 512MB module. However, after inserting the new 512MB module in...
- Dooling37
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- Sep 9, 2008
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Lowest-end virtualization-enhanced system?

Hi all, I'm looking to build or (more likely) buy a system to be used on my home network solely for purposes of playing/testing with virtual machines. I don't need the fastest CPU on the market, nor do I have the funds to pay for it. What I do want, however, is a system with Intel or AMD...
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- Sep 9, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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Starter vs. flywheel replacement need

Thank you all very much for your responses!
- Dooling37
- Post #13
- Aug 30, 2008
- Forum: The Garage
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Starter vs. flywheel replacement need

Refused to re-start after stopping at a gas station. Engine won't turn over. Makes horrible screeching noise. edit: sorry, didn't realize there was a forum for just such questions ; )
- Dooling37
- Post #6
- Aug 29, 2008
- Forum: The Garage
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Starter vs. flywheel replacement need

Hi all, My '95 Acura Integra LS quit on me again recently. I had it towed to the nearest service station, which told me the following: needs starter replacement, which will cost ~$350. *may* need the flywheel replaced as well, at an additional ~$450. No way to determine if the flywheel...
- Dooling37
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- Aug 29, 2008
- Replies: 12
- Forum: The Garage
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Switch connected to cable modem?

In this case, I can still manage the switch via console connection -- just not via SSH/telnet/web, correct? Also, any systems that I connect directly off of the switch will not be allowed to have IP addresses that can communicate with the internet, correct? (because I can only have one public...
- Dooling37
- Post #6
- Jul 22, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Switch connected to cable modem?

The original idea was to be able to sniff *all* inbound and outbound network traffic via a SPAN port on the switch, so I wanted it to be the first thing attached to the cable modem, so as to have visibility into all traffic. If I plug it in behind the wireless router, I'll have visibility into...
- Dooling37
- Post #4
- Jul 22, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Smallest Cheapest ASA/PIX

I recently got a used PIX 506E off ebay for ~$250. It runs fine. If you don't mind using slightly out-of-date software, I'd recommend it -- it has all the functionality that I need for a home network firewall, without some of the functionality I'd just assume do without -- IDS, content...
- Dooling37
- Post #6
- Jul 22, 2008
- Forum: Networking
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Switch connected to cable modem?

Hi all, As mentioned late in this previous thread, I'm looking to setup a managed switch (I got a Cisco 2912XL off ebay) in between my cable modem and wireless router. I've just received the switch, but before I plug it in and start messing around, I realized that, once again, I'm confused...
- Dooling37
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- Jul 22, 2008
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Networking

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