Always [that's ALWAYS] get your COMPLETE offer in writing first. Ask for a couple of hours to review it [not unreasonable]. If the relocation dollar amount is not there, get it added. Accept NOTHING on faith where money is concerned.
You just go ahead and try that on a Solaris box - it'll take you to a nice OBP, and 50% of the time it will leave you there, waiting for someone to walk by and type "boot".
Some administrators believe that if a server dies for whatever reason, leave it off - this way they're sure to be aware of the outage. These folks will set the eeprom to not automatically boot the box. After the power spins up the obp, it stops at an "OK" prompt.
Others believe that the server should just come up after a crash - sadly, this can result in you never knowing the root cause. These folks will set the eeprom to "True", and the box will automatically try to boot to the OS.
Which one is right? Depends on how volatile your environment is, I guess.
We used to live in a vacuum tube. When the computer was running, and your bit was accessed, you almost had enough light to read by. Mother would disconnect the tube when she went to bed, causing floating point errors for almost eight clock-cycles...
I'd like to see your concept, and raise a few guidelines...
1. There are a plethora of "free" forums available - sure, they are ad-based, but that's what makes them free. Find someone to kick in the US$30/year for a relatively easy to remember domain + dynamic DNS service. Maybe "ocwstudygroups" with.com or.org.
2. Right off the bat - split the forum into [a]"how do I use this forum" group, [b]"course streams" group and [c]"member content". 2a - The first batch of volunteers will be able to cobble together a minor faq based on their trials and tribulations. 2b - The course streams are presented as the first set of subgroups: Science, Arts, Commerce, etc. 2c - The users community can add whatever they deem to be applicable. One rule: related to online courseware.
3. Allow for a set of groups in each of the major course streams. One group for each actual course number. One rule: One thread for each "looking for study pals - Mondays GMT+7 - GMT+9". Another rule: each study group gets their own thread - allowing for multiple groups to travel a course at their individual speeds.
4. Allow for members to "nominate" a member or two (and vote anonymously) to join the moderation team. They get to add new courses as they come available, as well as delete the comments / accounts of abusers. This self moderation takes the responsibility off of the initial creator, and moves that burden onto the community.
A few notes about some of the suggestions: Why a custom DNS name? Quite simply to allow ease of access. Attempting to remember 3rd party domain names can often cause stress - there's enough stress simply related to the learning process.
Why dynamicDNS subscription? Some forum hosts use dhcp to force the community to link to their domain names. Less than perfect solution, but less expensive than buying a hosted solution. Having said that, there should be enough people interested to gather the $20/month to pay a hosting/colo for a shared learning portal...
Why don't I just do it myself? I haven't the time this month - maybe next month?:)
We need look no further than good old UNIX file permissions. Set your document's permissions as you go . world readable / world writable / world executable . group readable / group writable / group executable . owner readable / owner writable / owner executable
Ultimately, it's all about publishing. If you want to store your document for your eyes only, set the permissions and you're done. If you want to make it accessible to the world, you need only change the permissions.
And everyone's happy.
Except the poor guy doing group administration....
Let us assume that you have the ability to create YOUR personal image page/blog/forum/datastore.
Let us assume that you have the ability to post that image onto one of 3 dozen different portals.
Now, other portals can "pick up" your portal and present it on their site - the more valuable your content/editorial/novel/art/attitude, the more sites will make it available. Maybe there could even be a percentage of advertising revenues coming back to you if your portal drives more visitors.
Sure it's a bit unconventional, but in the end, the portals with the best content will be more successful. Eventually the people who write drivel will "get" why their content isn't being picked up by the 'networks', and will either strive to be better content developers, or find another hobby.
Luxury! We used to live in a wet paper bag 'long side the road. On those few days when we didn't have to get up half an hour before we went to bed, we'd polish large flat rocks with bits of sand, use those to gaze up at the sky. And we were happy we could see the sky!
The next step is determine what services are required.
backend - the infrastructure
database servers and various network components
middleware - the application layer
application, e-mail, etc. servers
frontend - the pieces that talk to the 'net
firewall, load balancers, content switches, intrusion detection servers, web servers or portals
Consolidate where possible - eliminate if not needed - improve if required
reduce complexity and duplication of services / standardize on a single database platform (if possible) / standardize on a single web architecture (if possible)
Determine what your SLA's *really* are.
99.99% for network and SAN - less than 5 minutes of downtime each month
99.9% for major services - less than 45 minutes of downtime each month
99% for individual servers in redundant or failover groups - less than 8 hours of downtime each month
After you've taken the time to gather that information, and get a real understanding for scope, you should begin to look at your various options.
Partial outsource - retain everything internally except for the actual server room(a)
rent or lease rack space from a third party
provide your own gear
continue to do all administrative tasks - including OS and hardware support
Partial outsource - retain all administration, with all hardware support from vendor(b)
rent or lease server and rack space from a third party
continue to do all administrative tasks - including OS
Partial outsource - retain all administration except for OS - all hardware support from vendor(c)
rent or lease server and rack space from a third party
obtain OS support from third party
continue to do all administrative tasks - except OS
Piecemeal outsource - each service provided by different vendor - you become contract administrator
rent or lease server and rack space from a third party
contract out OS support to different third party
contract out application / database administrative tasks to other third parties
Inhouse - this options requires a large initial expense, but results in the greatest overall control
requires facilities administrator - to take care of power / cooling / space allocation
If the facility does not currently exist, or requires expansion...
purchase generators / air conditioners / humidifiers or dehumidifiers / racks / network wiring / fire supression components / wiring harnesses and conduits
construction - server rooms are considerably more expensive than normal office space
OS support and administration / application and database administration / network administration
Only once you have a thorough understanding of the current state, a more robust array of options, and an understanding of cost vs. control will you be able to make the right decision. This is not meant to be a complete template, but should allow you to see the steps that are required more clearly.
One addiction is as bad as another. The suggestion that people who play bingo are less "addicted" than people who play "wow" is simply wrong.
Many people just seem to have a natural propensity towards addiction. For many, this is easily controlled by substituting one stimulus for another. For some however, the desire to continue with a specific behaviour is overwhelming, and not easily supplanted.
This can be said of smoking / drinking / golfing / driving / mmorpg'ing / etc.
Identifying an addiction in someone around them is simple enough. Identifying an addiction in yourself is much more complex, as we all believe that we are in full control of our impulses.
There is no utopia on this planet that we call Earth.
I live in Canada and, big surprise here, we also have a less than perfect system of government. While we haven't yet experienced a vast constriction in our freedoms (aside from copious flight-related restrictions), it's simply a matter of time before we are threatened in a similar fashion.
I can only hope that, when threatened, we stand unified against this type of government.
It's uncanny how recent law changes and the subsequent cries for more control and less freedom in the US mimic the changes that take place in "Animal Farm"...
It appears that Newt is just another pig, and the American constituency are the remainder of the barnyard animals. You need to find some mules with voices to nip this in the bud before it goes any further.
While it's true that this teen hasn't discovered a new source of energy, when was the last time that you encountered someone of this age group with as much devotion to physics? Maybe you could build one at that age, maybe not. Did you?
Most science fairs that I attended as a kid, and those that I attend with my son, are cluttered with simplistic displays - like model volcanoes, posters describing the water table or the properties of light, or simplistic pully conveyances. A device like this is a far cry from vinegar and baking soda.
Sure, the kid did get some help from his dad. If my dad had been alive while I was in school, I suspect that he would have helped me to build my hydro-electric power plant. Neat design - used euclidean screws to harness waterfalls - didn't work though...
I have a Flog file here that I would be happy to send to you. However, due to regulations, etc. that abound with regards to the material tghat can be transmitted via the internet, I'll have to use an antiquated modem transmission.
Let me know when you are ready, then I'll Kermit the Flog.
Slashdot Mirror
Always [that's ALWAYS] get your COMPLETE offer in writing first. Ask for a couple of hours to review it [not unreasonable]. If the relocation dollar amount is not there, get it added. Accept NOTHING on faith where money is concerned.
Two atoms are walking down the street.
The first one stops suddenly and says, "DAMN! I think I lost an electron!"
The seconds looks at him (quite concerned) and asks, "Gee man, are you sure?"
"Yeah," says the first one, "I'm positive..."
At least now I know why I got asked to start compiling that damned report. But don't worry, I know where you work ;)
[not really...]
You just go ahead and try that on a Solaris box - it'll take you to a nice OBP, and 50% of the time it will leave you there, waiting for someone to walk by and type "boot".
Some administrators believe that if a server dies for whatever reason, leave it off - this way they're sure to be aware of the outage. These folks will set the eeprom to not automatically boot the box. After the power spins up the obp, it stops at an "OK" prompt.
Others believe that the server should just come up after a crash - sadly, this can result in you never knowing the root cause. These folks will set the eeprom to "True", and the box will automatically try to boot to the OS.
Which one is right? Depends on how volatile your environment is, I guess.
We used to live in a vacuum tube. When the computer was running, and your bit was accessed, you almost had enough light to read by. Mother would disconnect the tube when she went to bed, causing floating point errors for almost eight clock-cycles...
Or at least, that's how I remember it...
And on a day that I don't have mod points!
+1 Insightful
+1 Informative
+1 funny
- Avron
For those who might be interested, I recommend visiting:
http://ocwstudygroups.proboards83.com/
Take a walk around - feel free to suggest changes at this point. If you can host it yourself, feel free to take this skeleton and run with it.
- Avron
You've raised an excellent point...
.com or .org.
/colo for a shared learning portal...
:)
I'd like to see your concept, and raise a few guidelines...
1. There are a plethora of "free" forums available - sure, they are ad-based, but that's what makes them free. Find someone to kick in the US$30/year for a relatively easy to remember domain + dynamic DNS service. Maybe "ocwstudygroups" with
2. Right off the bat - split the forum into [a]"how do I use this forum" group, [b]"course streams" group and [c]"member content".
2a - The first batch of volunteers will be able to cobble together a minor faq based on their trials and tribulations.
2b - The course streams are presented as the first set of subgroups:
Science, Arts, Commerce, etc.
2c - The users community can add whatever they deem to be applicable. One rule: related to online courseware.
3. Allow for a set of groups in each of the major course streams. One group for each actual course number. One rule: One thread for each "looking for study pals - Mondays GMT+7 - GMT+9". Another rule: each study group gets their own thread - allowing for multiple groups to travel a course at their individual speeds.
4. Allow for members to "nominate" a member or two (and vote anonymously) to join the moderation team. They get to add new courses as they come available, as well as delete the comments / accounts of abusers. This self moderation takes the responsibility off of the initial creator, and moves that burden onto the community.
A few notes about some of the suggestions:
Why a custom DNS name?
Quite simply to allow ease of access. Attempting to remember 3rd party domain names can often cause stress - there's enough stress simply related to the learning process.
Why dynamicDNS subscription?
Some forum hosts use dhcp to force the community to link to their domain names. Less than perfect solution, but less expensive than buying a hosted solution. Having said that, there should be enough people interested to gather the $20/month to pay a hosting
Why don't I just do it myself?
I haven't the time this month - maybe next month?
OK - so now you're getting to privileges...
We need look no further than good old UNIX file permissions.
Set your document's permissions as you go
. world readable / world writable / world executable
. group readable / group writable / group executable
. owner readable / owner writable / owner executable
Ultimately, it's all about publishing. If you want to store your document for your eyes only, set the permissions and you're done. If you want to make it accessible to the world, you need only change the permissions.
And everyone's happy.
Except the poor guy doing group administration....
Here's the way I see it...
Let us assume that you have the ability to create YOUR personal image page/blog/forum/datastore.
Let us assume that you have the ability to post that image onto one of 3 dozen different portals.
Now, other portals can "pick up" your portal and present it on their site - the more valuable your content/editorial/novel/art/attitude, the more sites will make it available. Maybe there could even be a percentage of advertising revenues coming back to you if your portal drives more visitors.
Sure it's a bit unconventional, but in the end, the portals with the best content will be more successful. Eventually the people who write drivel will "get" why their content isn't being picked up by the 'networks', and will either strive to be better content developers, or find another hobby.
Luxury!
We used to live in a wet paper bag 'long side the road.
On those few days when we didn't have to get up half an hour before we went to bed, we'd polish large flat rocks with bits of sand, use those to gaze up at the sky. And we were happy we could see the sky!
- Identify your business, and what the basic requirements are.
- 100 different divisions / private wan, virtual lans, vpns / disaster recover, failover
- The next step is determine what services are required.
- backend - the infrastructure
- database servers and various network components
- middleware - the application layer
- application, e-mail, etc. servers
- frontend - the pieces that talk to the 'net
- firewall, load balancers, content switches, intrusion detection servers, web servers or portals
- Consolidate where possible - eliminate if not needed - improve if required
- reduce complexity and duplication of services / standardize on a single database platform (if possible) / standardize on a single web architecture (if possible)
- Determine what your SLA's *really* are.
- 99.99% for network and SAN - less than 5 minutes of downtime each month
- 99.9% for major services - less than 45 minutes of downtime each month
- 99% for individual servers in redundant or failover groups - less than 8 hours of downtime each month
After you've taken the time to gather that information, and get a real understanding for scope, you should begin to look at your various options.- Partial outsource - retain everything internally except for the actual server room(a)
- rent or lease rack space from a third party
- provide your own gear
- continue to do all administrative tasks - including OS and hardware support
- Partial outsource - retain all administration, with all hardware support from vendor(b)
- rent or lease server and rack space from a third party
- continue to do all administrative tasks - including OS
- Partial outsource - retain all administration except for OS - all hardware support from vendor(c)
- rent or lease server and rack space from a third party
- obtain OS support from third party
- continue to do all administrative tasks - except OS
- Piecemeal outsource - each service provided by different vendor - you become contract administrator
- rent or lease server and rack space from a third party
- contract out OS support to different third party
- contract out application / database administrative tasks to other third parties
- Inhouse - this options requires a large initial expense, but results in the greatest overall control
- requires facilities administrator - to take care of power / cooling / space allocation
- If the facility does not currently exist, or requires expansion...
- purchase generators / air conditioners / humidifiers or dehumidifiers / racks / network wiring / fire supression components / wiring harnesses and conduits
- construction - server rooms are considerably more expensive than normal office space
- OS support and administration / application and database administration / network administration
Only once you have a thorough understanding of the current state, a more robust array of options, and an understanding of cost vs. control will you be able to make the right decision. This is not meant to be a complete template, but should allow you to see the steps that are required more clearly.I'm a little worried - it almost felt like you missed adding this line:
"now excuse me while I go back to sharpening my knife..."
I remember my first Lisa - now there was a gaming machine! I remember dragging files to the trash... Good times. Good times.
If you're 1 of 9, where's 7?
One addiction is as bad as another. The suggestion that people who play bingo are less "addicted" than people who play "wow" is simply wrong.
Many people just seem to have a natural propensity towards addiction. For many, this is easily controlled by substituting one stimulus for another. For some however, the desire to continue with a specific behaviour is overwhelming, and not easily supplanted.
This can be said of smoking / drinking / golfing / driving / mmorpg'ing / etc.
Identifying an addiction in someone around them is simple enough. Identifying an addiction in yourself is much more complex, as we all believe that we are in full control of our impulses.
There is no utopia on this planet that we call Earth.
I live in Canada and, big surprise here, we also have a less than perfect system of government. While we haven't yet experienced a vast constriction in our freedoms (aside from copious flight-related restrictions), it's simply a matter of time before we are threatened in a similar fashion.
I can only hope that, when threatened, we stand unified against this type of government.
I think that you misunderstand the intent of my post.
I'm not bashing Americans. I'm suggesting that you do something to prevent your government from relieving you of your freedom.
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?
It's uncanny how recent law changes and the subsequent cries for more control and less freedom in the US mimic the changes that take place in "Animal Farm"...
It appears that Newt is just another pig, and the American constituency are the remainder of the barnyard animals. You need to find some mules with voices to nip this in the bud before it goes any further.
Perhaps if you had made an attempt at humour in your second post, rather than an ascerbic rant...
Troll. I'd have said funny on your original post, but you've proven that you can dish it out but you can't take it.
You really aren't being fair.
While it's true that this teen hasn't discovered a new source of energy, when was the last time that you encountered someone of this age group with as much devotion to physics? Maybe you could build one at that age, maybe not. Did you?
Most science fairs that I attended as a kid, and those that I attend with my son, are cluttered with simplistic displays - like model volcanoes, posters describing the water table or the properties of light, or simplistic pully conveyances. A device like this is a far cry from vinegar and baking soda.
Sure, the kid did get some help from his dad. If my dad had been alive while I was in school, I suspect that he would have helped me to build my hydro-electric power plant. Neat design - used euclidean screws to harness waterfalls - didn't work though...
bah - that should read:
while racism = discrimintation, discrimination != racism
racism != discrimination
I have a Flog file here that I would be happy to send to you. However, due to regulations, etc. that abound with regards to the material tghat can be transmitted via the internet, I'll have to use an antiquated modem transmission.
Let me know when you are ready, then I'll Kermit the Flog.
[insert groan here]