Posts made by chrisnbrooks

In the SMB world, there are often no positions "above you" to move to besides owner/operator.
In which case I tend to push for more budgetary flexibility so my "growth" comes in the form of experimenting with new technologies and attending seminars.

In a larger corporate environment, unless you're hoping to move towards managing more personnel, your growth often consists of department swapping. Moving from Help Desk/Asset Management, to Software/Network Engineer, or Net Sec. I suppose it all depends on your end game, "staying on" is a great way to specialize, but specialization can lead to a dead end. (as S.A.M. pointed out)

RHEL/CentOS for servers and hypervisors. (r/w speeds, default security protocols)

Previously I always used Debian based distros for my recreation, mostly because it was the first flavor I learned on back in the nineties so I'm a bit nostalgic. However, I've been thoroughly enjoying my new Korora notebook, and might finally leave Debian behind forever.

@thwr said in Ubuntu Server - Virtual Sound Card:

@chrisnbrooks said in Ubuntu Server - Virtual Sound Card:

@thwr said in Ubuntu Server - Virtual Sound Card:
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Maybe finally time to renew that contract ... this time sans hosting clients.

Just create a VM with no sound hardware

Hah! Nooo... Just take my money!!!

@scottalanmiller said in Linux Installation Issues:

Now this is what is catching me. It can't find its own live filesystem.

Wow. Run MemTest, maybe?

@thwr said in Ubuntu Server - Virtual Sound Card:
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https://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2119648

Good read! Wish I still had my blade in Chicago so I could test this out just for gits and shiggles.
Maybe finally time to renew that contract ... this time sans hosting clients.

Configuring MAXBOX 2000 modem banks for a tri-state telecom based in New England.
They also sold "beepers"

@Brains Agree. I much rather manage SG memberships for GPO, than OU placement. Less clutter, less margin of error, easier access and oversight. I also understand that people often inherit their AD schema from predecessors and can't afford the time and risk for a complete redesign.

Recently joined a new outfit that's using "ConnectWise" which I've never tested previously. I typically lean toward OpenPHP projects so the idea that they paid for this unified software suite seemed a little overboard. The Outlook integration is functional but nothing that isn't also available on nearly every other project out there. The interface is a little cluttered with unnecessary elements, however the workflow for "ticketing > billing > timekeeping > payroll" has proven to be fairly efficient. While I wouldn't outright recommend a licensed solution, if that was the direction your organization wanted to go, you could do worse. $0.02

A smooth install on Acer with UEFI.
More than I can say for the Ubuntu install I did on it 3 years ago that finally got wiped today.

@wirestyle22 I JUST saw him at Forecastle two weeks ago. Great set!

Thank you for voicing so eloquently what some of us have been trying to wrap our heads around. I personally come from a frugal era of IT and will always scout free solutions before coughing up the cash or subscribing to a (shudder) recurring licensing fee. We used to buy our modem banks by sniping eBay auctions, and that was at a tri-state telecom. I realize you need to spend money to make money, but unnecessary expenditures should still be avoid if possible, imo.

Lately, lots of Billy Bragg. Seriously looking forward to this :
http://www.folkradio.co.uk/2016/05/new-album-billy-bragg-joe-henry-shine-light/

Thanks for the move @scottalanmiller !
I thought I was posting the new thread into the forum which I was viewing. (Water Closet at the time) Apparently I was incorrect, still learning the interface. Have a great weekend!

@thwr https://mangolassi.it/topic/10043/grilled-caprese-sandwich

Ingredients:

• Challah Bread
• Tomato
• Mozzarella
• Basil
• Balsamic Vinaigrette

Directions:

• With your skillet preheated and a thin coating of EVO, add 1 slice Challah Bread.
• Stack a slice of Mozzarella, and slice of Tomato.
• Add a pinch of Salt, a couple Basil Leaves, top with final slice of Challah.
• Flip sandwich and heat until cheese becomes melty.
• Drizzle lightly with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Dazzle and Amaze your guests and/or tummy with this reboot on an old classic.

@RamblingBiped Just read your preceding update, sorry to hear about the headache! (and for not reading the newest replies) Glad you got it sorted out.

In my GP implementation of Folder Redirection, I have a User Group for Redirected Folders and my policy only applies to users in that group. In order to disable Redirection, I simply remove that user from the group. Just had to do this for a user today, which reminded me of this thread. Hope you found an elegant solution here!

@mlnews Usually only put my Red Hat on for CentOS with servers and hypervisors. Now you've got me considering wiping my Ubuntu notebook this weekend. Flaking on social obligations in 5 ... 4 ... 3 ...

Cheers, thanks for the welcome. Likewise SW transplant, 15 years in IT. Started career configuring Maxbox 2000 modem banks, now focused on security and virtualization. Looking forward to reading content from a new community and learning together.