DIY Dynamic QR Codes

A QR code is by nature a static thing.

When you generate a QR code you decide what the destination is going to be and that can’t be changed without re-generating it.

Services have started up that allow you to create dynamic QR codes however it’s not the code itself that’s dynamic but the . . . → Read More: DIY Dynamic QR Codes

Latest Multipoint Server 2011 build

Continuing with my project to use direct attached graphics in my multipoint builds to replace multiple boxes in ict suites here you can see my latest.

I’ve had to change the motherboard to a Maximus III Gene due to the unavailability of my previous one.

They still have the same i7-870 2.93GHz cpu, . . . → Read More: Latest Multipoint Server 2011 build

Installing RES Software Workspace Manager Express Part 1

Just a tip for now, don’t pre-create the username and database as the setup wizard will do it for you.

During the creation of a new datastore just enter the sa account password and the rest it sorted for you.

Temporary ICT Training Pods

I’ve been looking heavily into Windows Multipoint Server recently and today used it in a new configuration.

I needed to supply a couple of computers temporarily for the day to facilitiate some training so I used my test MPS 2011 machine which is an old 64Bit Amd powered HP desktop and an Axel M80 . . . → Read More: Temporary ICT Training Pods

Accessing old backup files

If you’ve migrated your systems to Server 2008 (R2) you may have noticed that NTBackup is no longer available and it’s been replaced with the “windows server backup” feature.

Well that’s all fine and dandy and you have a tool to use to backup your new server without having to purchase additional software but . . . → Read More: Accessing old backup files

Emptying the Brother HL-4040CN Waste Toner Box

Due to the design of these printers i.e the drum unit and toner boxes are seperate this also means it has to store the waste toner generated seperately, toner cartridges which are an all in one unit store their waste toner within the body of the cartridge.

Your printer may or may not tell . . . → Read More: Emptying the Brother HL-4040CN Waste Toner Box

MCITP Server Administrator @ Firebrand – Day 1

Today was my first day in the classroom at Firebrand doing my MCITP Server Administrator.

We started class at 09:00 and finished at 22:00, lunch was 12:00 – 12:30 and Tea was 19:00 – 19:30 so quite a hectic day with a 10 minute break every hour or so.

We’ve covered installing server 2008 . . . → Read More: MCITP Server Administrator @ Firebrand – Day 1

What a week and here’s to the next 7 days

The last week has been busy to say the least.

New boiler fitted at home on Tuesday, Jamiroquai at the O2 on Friday, Gadgetshow Live at the NEC yesterday and tonight I’ve come to Firebrand training near st neots to start a 7 day mcitp server admin course.

I’ll try and blog about the . . . → Read More: What a week and here’s to the next 7 days

Multipointserver 2011 RC and quad graphics

I’ve been trying to formulate the spec for a multipoint server solution using 2 quad head graphics cards per host.

The graphics cards I’ve selected are the ATI FirePro 2460 these have 4 x mini displayport connectors.

The issue with this is that all of my monitors are vga or vga/dvi so I need . . . → Read More: Multipointserver 2011 RC and quad graphics

Server Room Environmental Monitoring

We all now that it’s a good idea to monitor the internal temperature of our server rooms and racks but I’ve been looking for an affordable network based solution to this problem and I think I’ve found it.

You will need:

1 x 1-Wire to Ethernet OW Server

1 x Temperature sensor at least . . . → Read More: Server Room Environmental Monitoring