@scottalanmiller said in I can't even:

@thwr said in I can't even:

@scottalanmiller said in I can't even:

@thwr said in I can't even:

@scottalanmiller said in I can't even:

@bnrstnr said in I can't even:

@pmoncho said in I can't even:

I tried to get to the post but apparently it is no longer there.

I so wish this thread were still open, sounds like a hell of a read. That other place is so out of control with their moderation. Craziness.

It was the most ridiculous virtualization thread ever.

Why do I have to think about that printer developer guru while reading this. You know, the guy who programmed printers. Funny read

Curtis

Maybe. Can't remember.

https://mangolassi.it/topic/1443/better-than-aliens

Uhm... Yep.

@scottalanmiller said in I can't even:

@thwr said in I can't even:

@scottalanmiller said in I can't even:

@bnrstnr said in I can't even:

@pmoncho said in I can't even:

I tried to get to the post but apparently it is no longer there.

I so wish this thread were still open, sounds like a hell of a read. That other place is so out of control with their moderation. Craziness.

It was the most ridiculous virtualization thread ever.

Why do I have to think about that printer developer guru while reading this. You know, the guy who programmed printers. Funny read

Curtis

Maybe. Can't remember.

@hobbit666 said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

On the hunt for a cheap SATA pci-express RAID card for a ESXi server

Buy a used / refurbished one

@dashrender said in Buying new business desktops - what do you like?:

@thwr said in Buying new business desktops - what do you like?:

I really hope that Googles Linux replacement for UEFI will change the rules in this perverted game. Free and public reviewed firmware will hopefully stop this and similar insanities some day.

No more "sorry, we can't give you updates because your 3yr old hardware is out if support" or "oh, you want iSCSI boot for whatever reason? Sure, just pay for it!".

Only works if the manufacturers use it.

No, the idea is to build a generic firmware.

@scottalanmiller said in I can't even:

@bnrstnr said in I can't even:

@pmoncho said in I can't even:

I tried to get to the post but apparently it is no longer there.

I so wish this thread were still open, sounds like a hell of a read. That other place is so out of control with their moderation. Craziness.

It was the most ridiculous virtualization thread ever.

Why do I have to think about that printer developer guru while reading this. You know, the guy who programmed printers. Funny read

I really hope that Googles Linux replacement for UEFI will change the rules in this perverted game. Free and public reviewed firmware will hopefully stop this and similar insanities some day.

No more "sorry, we can't give you updates because your 3yr old hardware is out if support" or "oh, you want iSCSI boot for whatever reason? Sure, just pay for it!".

@emad-r said in Buying new business desktops - what do you like?:

And i dont understand the hate really for Lenovo, sure they did spyware crap (everybody does this, some get caught some dont, latest one is from HP keylogging) but you just have to do fresh-install, and I think this spyware crap what allows lenovo to release good spec hardware for cheap in my region, I recall having Lenovo smartphone A6000, and it was filled with crapware but very cheap. Anyway I have never came across scenario where a clean fresh OS didnt behave like clean fresh OS. I have heard with spyware that gets attached in the BIOS flash image but never encountered this yet.
However that said I wish I have OEM that provides their drivers as .inf files, or for them to be as light and least intrusive as possible, especially with laptops, now you have driver and software GUI + service for monitoring the monitor, and for FN keys, and for battery optimization, and for HDD software shock monitoring, if you ask me there all gimmicks, or they need to be better grouped.

https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150812/11395231925/lenovo-busted-stealthily-installing-crapware-via-bios-fresh-windows-installs.shtml

The (spy|crap|bloat)ware (or a downloader for it) was stored in UEFI. You can reinstall as much as you want in this case.

@scottalanmiller said in Non-IT News Thread:

European Union orders review of daylight saving time

We have seen ... worse proposals from the EU, like the "Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1677/88 of 15 June 1988 laying down quality standards for cucumbers" as a prominent example.

When you take a look back and know where it comes from (WW1, coal saving, longer firefights, yay...), well, bury it. Even from an IT point of view, the world would be a tiny bit better without it.

@bbigford said in .local vs .com:

I'm not sure if this conversation has been completely talked to death. I'm wanting to get others' perspective on the use of .local vs. .com

.local has been used by a default for Windows Server for quite some time, up to 2012R2 Essentials. Many people prefer to use something like ad.domain.com

There have been a few client acquisitions, and what ends up happening is a company name changes a couple times before the servers are replaced within ~5 years. Rather than changing their domain name, I just create a new DNS suffix instead. Over time, I end up rebuilding the domain not only to clean stuff up, but to have the company name completely updated across the board. It takes a little more time, but it looks better in the end so there is no old hold-over.

I've read quite a bit over the years of people using corp.local ... don't have to worry about company name changes or anything else. But then people have run into issues where they need to have an internal CA since 3rd party certs can't be issued to non resolvable FQDN's.

Thoughts on consistency?

About com vs local: Many guides today suggest a real domain. The most important reason seems to be that you will be able to get "real" certificates. No chance for certs with invalid TLDs.

@jaredbusch said in EdgeOS 1.10.0 final is released:

@thwr said in EdgeOS 1.10.0 final is released:

Already thought about flashing an old version to my ER-4 just to see the update process in UNMS

It is kind of boring. You click a button and wait.

Yeah, always boring if something "just works" (TM)

@thwr said in Question about switch configuration in relation to server NIC teaming:

Switch independent works pretty good. Also take a look into SET (Switch Embedded Teaming), which moves teaming one layer up. It's basically the next logical step.

Meh, my bad. SET requires Windows Server 2016

Switch independent works pretty good. Also take a look into SET (Switch Embedded Teaming), which moves teaming one layer up. It's basically the next logical step.

Already thought about flashing an old version to my ER-4 just to see the update process in UNMS

@dafyre said in Buying new business desktops - what do you like?:

@penguinwrangler said in Buying new business desktops - what do you like?:

@thwr said in Buying new business desktops - what do you like?:

Dell, HP, Fujitsu, whatever you prefer.

Have you ever bought Fujitsu? They always seem good by the specs and price.

I had a Fujitsu Lifebook laptop (500 mHz P2)... That little thing was a beast. I'd have no qualms about buying another.

Still have an Lifebook C6565 which still works, expect for the battery. P3 700

@coliver said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

@travisdh1 said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

@popester said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

@travisdh1 said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

@coliver said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

@net-runner said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

Well, true. But Cisco is a kind of standard for networking equipment nowadays and been those for pretty long time already. What would you recommend as an alternative?

Dell, HP, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, even Netgear. There are dozens of switch and router manufacturers in this space that are on par with Cisco's performance and have the same support system for significantly less price.

Ubiquiti especially, as their $45 router will outperform a Cisco ASA device that start around $3500.

Cisco devices do have their place, but it's one of those things where if you don't know beyond a shadow of doubt that you need a certain Cisco device, you probably don't. Add on the cost difference, and Cisco starts to look silly.

Can i get a model number of that one? I need to take a serious look at this stuff.

I agree with @scottalanmiller, just because it's better than Cisco doesn't make it the right choice. ERL and EdgeRouter 4 are on my short list.

The ER-4 is on my list to get. That thing has some decent specs. A decent upgrade from the ERL from the looks of it.

I'll get one in a few days :grinning_face:

@popester said in Cisco: we're not competent.:

sco starts to look silly.

Can i get a model number of that one? I need to take a serious l

EdgeRouter X with or without SFP

If you need something faster, EdgeRouter 4/6. Need more? EdgeRouter Infinity

@tim_g said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

@thwr said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

@tim_g said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

@scottalanmiller said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

Coffee may cause cancer....
Not having coffee may cause blunt force trauma.

Just ready-to-drink coffee... whatever that is.

You meaning the dry stuff that you fill into boiled water?

No. That's instant coffee. That is fine.

Ready-to-drink is something else.

Ah, got it, thanks

@tim_g said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

@scottalanmiller said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

Coffee may cause cancer....
Not having coffee may cause blunt force trauma.

Just ready-to-drink coffee... whatever that is.

You meaning the dry stuff that you fill into boiled water?

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@thwr said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

OK, thanks guys. Was just looking for a second opinion

Yes, for free. Our DC is going to replace it and they usually give "old" hardware to attached research institutes when there's enough on-site knowledge.

Sounds like a deal then.

Yep.

@penguinwrangler said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

@thwr said in Coffee may cause cancer...:

Still waiting for another breaking headline: "Breathing causes cancer"...

That is old news.

hehe