Now if only the woman that was driving the black Cadillac in the left hand lane of I-94 this morning at 37 MPH would have taken this therapy... I could barely see her blue hair above her seat while she was fiddling with the stupid Onstar button on her rear-view mirror!
I use domainsurfer.com for checking out recently registered domains. The nice thing is that you can use the carat symbol (^) to anchor your search. In other words, searching with the text "^ipod" will look for everything with a word after 'ipod'.
I want to take a moment and personally thank everybody for posting their version of how I should attack this particular problem. I also want to address some of the unknowns that were brought up in various replies to this post:
My purpose for posting was to get opinions from Slashdot at large. I'm not expecting tech support, or a step-by-step "this is how you do it, let me hold your hand." Just as my original post said, I wasn't sure where to start, and I did do some pretty extensive Googling before I posted to Ask Slashdot. I do intend, however, on publishing some form of written prose with my findings, possibly in a 'hand-holding' style document for others who wish to do the same thing. I can't be the first person to have ever wanted to do this, and I certainly won't be the last.
I kinda like 'boxen' -- Note, however, that I didn't make the boxen comment on my original post. The story poster (Cliff) did. What I typed was actually in italics.
I do have total control of my NOC. I report to the VP of IT, but he basically leaves most stuff up to me, and we both discuss changes together. The company purchased an HP DL360 1U about three months before I started with the company, and migrated to Windows 2000 Server from NT 4.0 Server. It would not be a financially sound decision to get rid of the Windows 2000 server in its first six months of life. My intent, at present, is not to rid the enterprise of Windows clients, we're actually just finishing migrating the Windows 98 machines to Windows 2000 Professional machines. The actual intent for the Linux client project is for accessing our business application (hosted on an HP 9000 box), accessing an Approach Database (through Wine), and authenticating to the Windows 2000 Domain, (hence this post). At the present time, plans for the Linux boxen do not include OpenOffice.org, although there might be plans for it in the future.
I'm glad to hear that somebody has a home network consisting of more than 65 computers. I'd hate to be paying his electric bill! That, my friends, is certainly pathetic! =) My home network consists of my Internet Service Provider business (6 servers) and somewhere between 12 and 16 client machines, depending on what day of the week it is.
I agree about using the 'best tool for the job.' I am, self admittedly, a Linux Zealot. I have been for years, and will continue to be. (I'm actually considering getting a Tux tattoo! Does anybody else have 'em?) However, I am not going to jeopardize my company's enterprise by randomly assembling machines that serve no real purpose, or those which will never be used because their intended audience does not understand them. I'm simply 'alpha testing' utilizing Linux as a desktop solution. If it doesn't work, then the project is scrapped. Regardless, I will continue to use Linux for all of my personal stuff, including my ISP business, I will continue to attend local LUG meetings and support OSS.
I would love nothing more than to come in on a Friday night, shut off all of the Windows machines and install Linux desktops in their place. I'd love to format the 36GB drives on our DL360 and put my favorite distro in place of Windows 2000 Server. Unfortunately, it will not be happening any time soon. It's not a good business decision, especially since our organization is an established Windows house. However, if I can phase out the old WFW3.11 and Win95 machines (Yes, we still have them!) with Linux machines, then I will be ahead of the game by light years.
Thanks again to all who provided links and advice. I'll keep reading and taking notes.
And now we see why you posted as 'Anonymous Coward!' You don't want to get hit by the penguin-pies as they're flown your way.
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I disagree. With over 250,000 customers, and over 5,000,000 sales records, I believe the amount of time that the report takes to run on that type of box is quite fitting. The same report takes under 5 minutes to run on the HP box.
Why is HPUX a dying platform? I'm aware of several companies who have recently bought similar setups.
The particular Intel motherboard that I chose has onboard SATA Raid, hence the purchasing of TWO SATA drives...for a RAID 1 configuration.
The Intel motherboard also has a Broadcom gigabit ethernet controller. The extra card is for the internet side interface. (For starters, I'll firewall that interface with chosen firewall script, but in the future, plan on putting it in DMZ.)
I'm glad to have comments on my design choices. I'd like to get opinions about it.
Unfortunately, archen, the HP9000 box was already purchased, and the migration is under way. Our go-live date is about two weeks away. We won't be seeing Linux for our primary business application any time soon.
HOWEVER, that being said, again I plan on building several Linux servers in the future. I've got a tentative go-ahead to build a box that will be used as an intra-net web server, and will also be our primary mail server. Here's the actual line items that I've quoted to my management. They seem pleased with the specs:
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 Intel Pentium 4 Motherboard, 800 MHz Front Side Bus Intel Pentium 4 3.0c GHz Processor 800 MHz Front Side Bus, Hyper Threading QTY 4 Crucial Technology 512MB DDR PC3200 ECC EverCase USA, Inc 4U Rackmount Server Chassis with 300W Power Supply QTY 2 Seagate 160GB 7200RPM SerialATA HDD QTY 2 Serial ATA Power Adaptors Intel PRO/100 Network Adaptor Plextor DVD+R/RW IDE Drive
...is currently running its primary business application on a Compaq Proliant 800 server box -- Pentium III 500 Mhz, 512MB RAM, and a 36GB SCSI drive. It's running SCO Unix, as well.
The decision was made to upgrade that machine (before I was hired) since we're well over 60 employees strong. If they run a general ledger report, it brings the machine down to its knees.
It was originally proposed to put the business application on a Linux machine. But, my manager, (the VP of IT) said that with all of the hoo-hah going on about Linux, he suggested against it. Instead, he bought a brand-spankin'-new HP 9000 box, running 11i.
I'm a huge Linux proponent. I've been a Linux consultant for the past four years, and do EVERYTHING Linux. I was disappointed to hear that the whole SCO/Linux thing changed my VP's mind about Linux. The good news is that after I started with the company, I impressed upon the VP the importance of Linux, and what a crap-case SCO has.
Our new mail server (slated to be built Q1 2004) will be running RHEL. I told him not to worry about the SCO business, they'll crawl under the carpet and die soon enough.
I just take great satisfaction in knowing that we're replacing a SCO server with an HP 11i server! HA! Eat dirt, Darl.
Yeah the only problem with that is in instances where states like Illinois have an 'at-will employment' clause.
In the State of Illinois, employment is at-will. This means that the employer/employee relationship can be terminated by any party at any time, for any reason, so long as that reason does not fit into one of the EOE categories. (Race, gender, age, religion, etc.)
So, hopefully you're in a state like Texas where it's a 'right to work' state.
Yeah, there's a great idea. I can just see it now:
All techies go to Pharmacy school. That way, when we're up late at night coding for a client, we know how to mix our own Phenylbarbital to keep us awake.
Better yet -- All techies get their RPh, and that way the entire Pharmacy market is flooded. Hey, I'll work for the same $50k/yr as a Pharmacist as I did when I was a Manager of IT. Lower the bar in that industry. Before you know it, your local Walgreens will be outsourcing the Pharmacy to a bunch of $9/hr 'pretty proficient in English' individuals.
Let's take it a step further... All techies become MDs. Heck, after six years of school and internships and rotations, I hear MDs make over $100K/yr! Flood that industry with h4x0r5 so the next time you have a nail stuck in your ass it can be removed by the techieMD who was up all last night working on developing the next DDoS against the RIAA's website. Hrmpf!
Yes, definitely, thank goodness that you live in Canada. Your government keeps 50 on every $1.00 that you make, but hey, thank goodness you live in Canada. Wanna see the doctor? You've got to wait six months for an appointment, ah the pleasures of socialized medicine.
I think I'm moving to Canada next Sunday.
Translation:
Person(s) responsible for Blaster/SoBig virus: Fine them for creating the virus/exploit
Microsoft: Fine them for allowing their OS to be exploited.
I'm not so sure about that. If I rip my MP3s with CRCs and use a high-quality VBR, and there is absolutely NO jitter, that's about as close to the original as one can get. Sure it's still a copy, but it would take even the most distinguished of ears to prove flaws with that version... Right?
Let's just look at one of the (many) facts... Why has Universal Music been on the market for nine months without a buyer? Maybe they have a magic crystal ball and are predicting the future, you insensitive clod?
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Yeah, and I heard that Apple is attempting to capitalize on this fact by putting even shorter life batteries in the freakin iPods.
Here's my research into the topic:
Majority audience of the iPod = Slashdot geeks
According to a large number of comments here, many Slashdot geeks measure their coffee intake by number of pots not cups.
Apple can just make more money by putting shorter-life batteries into their iPods! Who's gonna care or even notice? =)
That's perfect. Meanwhile, you can make her hold your beer, ah....er, cup of coffee on her head while you wax the ole' carrot.
Ya know, I have a more difficult time sleeping every time I pop those tasty sugar cubes. I have no idea why.
No penguins were harmed in the forming of this post.
Now if only the woman that was driving the black Cadillac in the left hand lane of I-94 this morning at 37 MPH would have taken this therapy...
I could barely see her blue hair above her seat while she was fiddling with the stupid Onstar button on her rear-view mirror!
W00t.
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I want to take a moment and personally thank everybody for posting their version of how I should attack this particular problem. I also want to address some of the unknowns that were brought up in various replies to this post:
My purpose for posting was to get opinions from Slashdot at large. I'm not expecting tech support, or a step-by-step "this is how you do it, let me hold your hand." Just as my original post said, I wasn't sure where to start, and I did do some pretty extensive Googling before I posted to Ask Slashdot. I do intend, however, on publishing some form of written prose with my findings, possibly in a 'hand-holding' style document for others who wish to do the same thing. I can't be the first person to have ever wanted to do this, and I certainly won't be the last.
I kinda like 'boxen' -- Note, however, that I didn't make the boxen comment on my original post. The story poster (Cliff) did. What I typed was actually in italics.
I do have total control of my NOC. I report to the VP of IT, but he basically leaves most stuff up to me, and we both discuss changes together. The company purchased an HP DL360 1U about three months before I started with the company, and migrated to Windows 2000 Server from NT 4.0 Server. It would not be a financially sound decision to get rid of the Windows 2000 server in its first six months of life. My intent, at present, is not to rid the enterprise of Windows clients, we're actually just finishing migrating the Windows 98 machines to Windows 2000 Professional machines. The actual intent for the Linux client project is for accessing our business application (hosted on an HP 9000 box), accessing an Approach Database (through Wine), and authenticating to the Windows 2000 Domain, (hence this post). At the present time, plans for the Linux boxen do not include OpenOffice.org, although there might be plans for it in the future.
I'm glad to hear that somebody has a home network consisting of more than 65 computers. I'd hate to be paying his electric bill! That, my friends, is certainly pathetic! =) My home network consists of my Internet Service Provider business (6 servers) and somewhere between 12 and 16 client machines, depending on what day of the week it is.
I agree about using the 'best tool for the job.' I am, self admittedly, a Linux Zealot. I have been for years, and will continue to be. (I'm actually considering getting a Tux tattoo! Does anybody else have 'em?) However, I am not going to jeopardize my company's enterprise by randomly assembling machines that serve no real purpose, or those which will never be used because their intended audience does not understand them. I'm simply 'alpha testing' utilizing Linux as a desktop solution. If it doesn't work, then the project is scrapped. Regardless, I will continue to use Linux for all of my personal stuff, including my ISP business, I will continue to attend local LUG meetings and support OSS.
I would love nothing more than to come in on a Friday night, shut off all of the Windows machines and install Linux desktops in their place. I'd love to format the 36GB drives on our DL360 and put my favorite distro in place of Windows 2000 Server. Unfortunately, it will not be happening any time soon. It's not a good business decision, especially since our organization is an established Windows house. However, if I can phase out the old WFW3.11 and Win95 machines (Yes, we still have them!) with Linux machines, then I will be ahead of the game by light years.
Thanks again to all who provided links and advice. I'll keep reading and taking notes.
Cheers,
Gregg
Why can't you post more than twice a day? I can post all I want!
Then again, I did subscribe for a measly five bucks... Maybe you should, too! =)
And now we see why you posted as 'Anonymous Coward!' You don't want to get hit by the penguin-pies as they're flown your way.
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Would you overclock a CRITICAL application server? I mean, if this thing goes down, our business would cease to exist.
I already know the sensible answer to that question, as do many other readers.
I disagree. With over 250,000 customers, and over 5,000,000 sales records, I believe the amount of time that the report takes to run on that type of box is quite fitting. The same report takes under 5 minutes to run on the HP box.
Why is HPUX a dying platform? I'm aware of several companies who have recently bought similar setups.
Sorry...should have mentioned...
The particular Intel motherboard that I chose has onboard SATA Raid, hence the purchasing of TWO SATA drives...for a RAID 1 configuration.
The Intel motherboard also has a Broadcom gigabit ethernet controller. The extra card is for the internet side interface. (For starters, I'll firewall that interface with chosen firewall script, but in the future, plan on putting it in DMZ.)
I'm glad to have comments on my design choices. I'd like to get opinions about it.
Unfortunately, archen, the HP9000 box was already purchased, and the migration is under way. Our go-live date is about two weeks away. We won't be seeing Linux for our primary business application any time soon.
HOWEVER, that being said, again I plan on building several Linux servers in the future. I've got a tentative go-ahead to build a box that will be used as an intra-net web server, and will also be our primary mail server. Here's the actual line items that I've quoted to my management. They seem pleased with the specs:
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
Intel Pentium 4 Motherboard, 800 MHz Front Side Bus
Intel Pentium 4 3.0c GHz Processor
800 MHz Front Side Bus, Hyper Threading
QTY 4 Crucial Technology 512MB DDR PC3200 ECC
EverCase USA, Inc 4U Rackmount Server
Chassis with 300W Power Supply
QTY 2 Seagate 160GB 7200RPM SerialATA HDD
QTY 2 Serial ATA Power Adaptors
Intel PRO/100 Network Adaptor
Plextor DVD+R/RW IDE Drive
...is currently running its primary business application on a Compaq Proliant 800 server box -- Pentium III 500 Mhz, 512MB RAM, and a 36GB SCSI drive. It's running SCO Unix, as well.
The decision was made to upgrade that machine (before I was hired) since we're well over 60 employees strong. If they run a general ledger report, it brings the machine down to its knees.
It was originally proposed to put the business application on a Linux machine. But, my manager, (the VP of IT) said that with all of the hoo-hah going on about Linux, he suggested against it. Instead, he bought a brand-spankin'-new HP 9000 box, running 11i.
I'm a huge Linux proponent. I've been a Linux consultant for the past four years, and do EVERYTHING Linux. I was disappointed to hear that the whole SCO/Linux thing changed my VP's mind about Linux. The good news is that after I started with the company, I impressed upon the VP the importance of Linux, and what a crap-case SCO has.
Our new mail server (slated to be built Q1 2004) will be running RHEL. I told him not to worry about the SCO business, they'll crawl under the carpet and die soon enough.
I just take great satisfaction in knowing that we're replacing a SCO server with an HP 11i server! HA! Eat dirt, Darl.
Would you be interested in sharing how you're doing that? I am seriously intrigued by your idea, and would like to set one up of my own.
Thanks!
Yeah, I certainly wouldn't want to be matched up with 95% of the readership on /. Most of us are guys, and I'm certainly not gay!!!
I know that we DO need one that both protects the user's identity, and one that does not pass your downloads through my asymmetrical connection.
Perhaps a web of trust is in order? Everybody exchanges AES256 keys, and only then can you transfer files on the network.
Wow. There's anonymous coward techieRPh pointing out my intentional faux-pax on a particular drug. Glad to hear somebody's paying attention.
Get YOUR hand out of your ass, you insensitive CLOD!
Yeah the only problem with that is in instances where states like Illinois have an 'at-will employment' clause.
In the State of Illinois, employment is at-will. This means that the employer/employee relationship can be terminated by any party at any time, for any reason, so long as that reason does not fit into one of the EOE categories. (Race, gender, age, religion, etc.)
So, hopefully you're in a state like Texas where it's a 'right to work' state.
Yeah, there's a great idea. I can just see it now:
All techies go to Pharmacy school. That way, when we're up late at night coding for a client, we know how to mix our own Phenylbarbital to keep us awake.
Better yet -- All techies get their RPh, and that way the entire Pharmacy market is flooded. Hey, I'll work for the same $50k/yr as a Pharmacist as I did when I was a Manager of IT. Lower the bar in that industry. Before you know it, your local Walgreens will be outsourcing the Pharmacy to a bunch of $9/hr 'pretty proficient in English' individuals.
Let's take it a step further... All techies become MDs. Heck, after six years of school and internships and rotations, I hear MDs make over $100K/yr! Flood that industry with h4x0r5 so the next time you have a nail stuck in your ass it can be removed by the techieMD who was up all last night working on developing the next DDoS against the RIAA's website. Hrmpf!
Do YOU really want YOUR techie to be a RPh?
I think not.
Yes, definitely, thank goodness that you live in Canada. Your government keeps 50 on every $1.00 that you make, but hey, thank goodness you live in Canada. Wanna see the doctor? You've got to wait six months for an appointment, ah the pleasures of socialized medicine. I think I'm moving to Canada next Sunday.
PENIS
That's very possible, albeit quite probable. How many people actually read the command-line options of RazorLame and come up with:
%s %d -b 160 -p -m j -q 1 -V 1 -B 256 --add-id3v2
But, who am I to wonder, anyways? =)
See my previous post on this issue.
Translation:
Person(s) responsible for Blaster/SoBig virus: Fine them for creating the virus/exploit
Microsoft: Fine them for allowing their OS to be exploited.
Linux Users: Free beer and money.
All your base are belong to us.
I'm not so sure about that. If I rip my MP3s with CRCs and use a high-quality VBR, and there is absolutely NO jitter, that's about as close to the original as one can get. Sure it's still a copy, but it would take even the most distinguished of ears to prove flaws with that version ... Right?
I agree with you!
Let's just look at one of the (many) facts...
Why has Universal Music been on the market for nine months without a buyer? Maybe they have a magic crystal ball and are predicting the future, you insensitive clod?