Use a Netgear WGT624v3 as a Bridge
There are several articles and lots of confusion on this topic out there. Here is what worked for me. First, let’s clarify terms.
Formatting Time Zones and Datetime in Rails 3
Here is my current approach for formatting time zone and date/time values. I’m using Rails 3.1.3, SimpleForm 2.0.1, and Twitter Bootstrap 2.0.1. I had some trouble finding examples of how …
Restore a Hyper-V Server to an Optiplex 960, Take 2
In January 2011, I wrote about my experience restoring a Hyper-V Server to an Optiplex 960. That article is exhaustive (and exhausting). I’ve done the same test again and wanted …
Install Exchange 2007 SP3 Rollup 6 on SBS 2008
After successfully installing Exchange 2007 SP3 Rollup 5 on SBS 2008 a couple days ago, I decided to be brave and try Rollup 6 when it appeared on WSUS today.
Windows 7 Issues after 3CX Assistant Uninstalled
I uninstalled 3CX Assistant 9 from a Windows 7 SP1 Professional machine a couple months ago. Suddenly this past weekend, the "3CXPSTAPI.tsp_unloaded" module started crashing TAPI (error at bottom of …
Monitor Asterisk with Logwatch
How can I be notified when Asterisk reports issues in its logs, e.g. if a connection is lagged? One way is to include the Asterisk logs in the logs that …
Manage and Monitor Dell PERC RAID under Linux
I’ve repurposed an old Dell PowerEdge 1500SC with a PERC 3/SC RAID card for use as a Linux phone server running Asterisk. Unfortunately, the only version of Dell OpenManage that …
Delete Orphaned VSS Task
I recently removed a volume from my SBS 2008 server, but I forgot to turn off shadow copies beforehand. Now I’m getting VSS EventID 7001 in the Application event log: …
Office 365 Lync vs. Live Messenger for Small Business
I’ve used Windows Messenger for years to exchange instant messages with clients, friends, and family. The current iteration of Microsoft’s free IM client, Live Messenger, has been commercialized (displays ads) …
Machine Online but Programs Can’t Connect
I maintain a remote Windows XP Pro workstation that’s three or four years old. Today I had a strange situation: I could reach the machine using vPro and see that …