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Optimize the performance of Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 (MOM): Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the DTS package

Microsoft Operations Manager MOM uses the DTS package to transfer data from the OnePoint operational database to the SystemCenterReporting archive datawarehouse database. Archiving old data from the OnePoint database to the SystemCenterReporting database keeps the OnePoint database small and streamlined, thus improving the performance of MOM....

Tags: Monitor, Performance, Microsoft Operations Manager, Microsoft Corp., DTS, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Download resources 2006-12-19

California's new Technology Resources department skimps on website

As part of Gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger's streamlining of government, California has a new Department of Technology Resources DTS, which consolidates three major data centers under one bureaucracy. The move, which was official on July 11, consolidates the Stephen P. Teale datacenter, the Health and Human Services datacenter, and the Department...

Tags: DTS

Blog posts 2005-07-27

Is surround sound the future, or another Betamax?

Is surround sound the future, or another Betamax?Car - bad exampleA car would be the worse senario for 5.1 unless there would only be one listener all the time. No one person would be sitting the 'sweet spot.' Even with regular stereo, I adjust the left side lower because thta...

Tags: Consumer electronics, DVD, DTS, CD, music, Sony Betamax

Discussion threads 2005-02-28

Arlington County: Providing IP-Based Videoconferencing Services to an Entire County

Arlington County, Virginia is located directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. Being at the center of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, Arlington County serves as a base for many tourists visiting the area. The Institutional Network INET is a key element of Arlington County's e-Government strategy. DTS operates...

Tags: Video Conferencing, IP, Stryon iNET, DTS, E-government, Network Technology, Networking, Government

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FTP: untrustworthy file transfer

FTP: untrustworthy file transferWow Robin, good blog!It is, of course, very old news that FTP is not secure by design but it is still good to get the word out.However, I'm a little disappointed that you didn't use the same logic you used when you blamed MS for file system...

Tags: Anonymous FTP site, FTP

Discussion threads 2008-07-14

GNOME knows why there's no Sun up in the sky

GNOME knows why there's no Sun up in the skyNo questionKDE is my preferred UI, but picture a new user--they'll benefit immediately from GNOME's simpler interface and pure ease of use.GNOME is a well put together GUI.ThanksAnd, that is one of the messages that we need to get out. With...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Sun Microsystems Inc., GNOME

Discussion threads 2008-07-08

Samsung BD-P1500

The most important question for any standalone Blu-ray player is whether it's better than the Sony PlayStation 3. Let's answer that one right off the bat: Samsung's new BD-P1500 is not. They both cost the same ($400 list), but the PS3 has better image quality, currently supports both Blu-ray Profile...

Tags: Overall IT, Samsung BD-P1500, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony PlayStation 3

Product reviews 2008-07-01

Fun with openSUSE 11.0

Fun with openSUSE 11.0Virtualized OpenSUSE 11.0I too am a devoted Ubuntu user, and decided to check out OpenSUSE 11.0. I downloaded the 32bit GNOME LiveCD and loaded in with Virtualbox in Windows XP. I got through the whole setup fairly quickly but when the "system" rebooted it crashed and said...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, desktop virtualization, openSUSE 11.0, KDE, KDE 4, Novell OpenSuse, Novell Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-06-26

I'm sticking with Windows XP

I'm sticking with Windows XPWhat happened to the cries for increased security?Not saying they originated with you Jason but prior to Vistas release everyone was labelling XP a leaking sieve wrt to security. Full of holes which could not be patched but required a complete redesign. With the release of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-06-25

I'm done with the MacBook Air (for now)

I'm done with the MacBook Air for nowSince your MBA will just be lying around...So, since you're done with your MBA, can I have it?Must agreeI must agree with you. I also have MBA and MBP. The performance is a bit of an issue. But I think the portability overcomes...

Tags: Notebooks, AirBook, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, MBA

Discussion threads 2008-06-24

Code execution vulnerability found in Firefox 3.0

Code execution vulnerability found in Firefox 3.0Same Situation. Different Day. ;)ntOr put your FF3 in a sandboxI show how to make your Firefox browser session safe and secure.Read [url=http://www.dtschmitz.com/dts/2008/05/is-it-safe.html]Is It Safe?[/url]Thanks and Be Safe.Dietrich T. Schmitz[i]Linux IT Consultant[/i]RE: Code execution vulnerability found in Firefox 3.0please read this post:http://robert.accettura.com/blog/2008/06/18/zero-day-vulnerability/Here's the...

Tags: Web browsers, SECURITY, Mozilla Firefox, vulnerability, Code execution vulnerability, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Code Execution

Discussion threads 2008-06-18

JVC TH-F3

When we looked at last year's TH-L1 from JVC, we were really impressed at the number of connectivity options the compact 5.1-channel home-theater-in-a-box HTIB packed in its tiny chassis. While the device didn't come with a built-in DVD player, it still was able to switch between two 1080p-capable HDMI ports....

Tags: Consumer electronics, Digital music, Corporate communications, Media players, Digital media, JVC TH-F3, JVC, Apple iPod, DVD

Product reviews 2008-06-16

Panasonic DMP-BD50

Sony may be the face of Blu-ray, and Samsung made the first Blu-ray player, but lately Panasonic has been leading the technological race among standalone (non-PlayStation 3) Blu-ray players. Last October, the company released the DMP-BD30K, which was the first Blu-ray Profile 1.1 player on the market, beating its competitors...

Tags: Game players, Panasonic DMP-BD50, Panasonic, SDHC, SDHC card slot

Product reviews 2008-06-06

Sony HT-CT100

It's a familiar story in consumer electronics: start with a luxurious, expensive, and exclusive product category, and within just a few years, you'll see a sea of imitators delivering the same basic item with more features, less money, and--ideally--better performance. Take single-speaker audio. Once the exclusive domain of Yamaha Digital...

Tags: Sony HT-CT100, speaker, HDMI, subwoofer, Sony Corp.

Product reviews 2008-06-05

Apogee HDMI 3x1 Mini Switcher

HDMI connectivity is quickly becoming a must-have connection type for all kinds of gadgets. But while the list of gadgets with an HDMI output is growing, the number of HDMI inputs on HDTVs and receivers is limited. That's where HDMI switchers come into play, allowing you to add more HDMI-enabled...

Tags: HDMI connectivity, takeaway, switcher, HDMI, IR Receiver, HDMI switcher

Product reviews 2008-06-05

Can Windows 7 benefit students?

Can Windows 7 benefit students?Gamble your knowledge-base on vapourware from a dying monopoly?That'd be a silly move for any student, no matter how brand-love-struck they may be at a young age.Nothing precludes .NET from still working on Windows 7What I would expect is that there would be a .NET 4.0...

Tags: .NET, Operating systems, Middleware, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 benefit student, benefit student, Microsoft .NET, benefit

Discussion threads 2008-06-02

Why Apple must fix Safari 'carpet bombing' flaw immediately

Why Apple must fix Safari 'carpet bombing' flaw immediatelyThis is what I am talking aboutSo many Apple fans will tell everyone that Apple is the most secure, but then turn to this blog and say "we never said that". I am not a hater, but I do hate when...

Tags: INTERNET, Tools & Techniques, SECURITY, Apple Inc., Apple Safari, software

Discussion threads 2008-05-29

Cole2k Media Codec Pack Advanced (exe)

The Cole2k Media Advanced Codec Pack features a collection of codecs and filters for encoding/decoding a large variety of video/audio formats. Support for formats includes DivX 6.8.2 Pro, DivX Media, XviD, 3ivx, MP4, h.264, x264, AVC, Nero Digital, MPEG-2, AC3, DTS, AAC, APE, FLAC, MPC, OFR, TTA, OGG, Vorbis, WavPack,...

Tags: DivXNetworks, Trial Period, Cole2k Media, Cole2k Media Advanced Codec Pack, Digital Video, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-05-28

Adventures with open source apps on Linux - Part 1

Adventures with open source apps on Linux - Part 1Great! Some multimedia tips.In the sequel you might find it handy to include the swiftest way to add the missing restricted multimedia-codecs, plus a new thing on Sun Java (new since 8.04):- establish internet connection- Applications - Add/Remove- Show: all available...

Tags: open source, OpenOffice Draw, multimedia, Medibuntu, Linux, w32codec, Click Apply, plug-in

Discussion threads 2008-05-23

How fast will you upgrade your Linux installation?

How fast will you upgrade your Linux installation?UpgradeI've just upgraded my dualboot win98 / PCLinuxOS pc. The new Puppy Linux 4.00 came out a few weeks ago and I installed it and made my pc into a triple boot pc. But Puppy Linux is so fast that I am now...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Inc., Linux, Fedora Project, Linux Installation

Discussion threads 2008-05-22