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Due to authenticating against AD/OKTA, we have the option to Show Password Settings disabled. However, after the upgrade to 12.8.7, techs can no longer save their profile without getting the error "The tech's old password is incorrect." Admin accounts have no problem, and I've had to take a couple techs in other…
The SolarWinds podcast crossover event you’ve all been waiting for: Chrystal Taylor and Sean Sebring talk with Movies & Mainframes host Andy Garibay about the best, weirdest, and most confusing tech gifts you can give your loved ones (or, let’s be honest, yourself) this year.…
While it may not be circled in red on many people’s calendars, SysAdmin Day holds a special place in the hearts of many IT professionals. Certainly, because everyone likes to be appreciated for what they do, but more so because SysAdmin day is a chance for tech practitioners not only to recognize and celebrate, but to also…
We currently have over 300 techs spanning 10 locations and approximately 150+ tech groups. It becomes a panful exercise to manage with the amount of scrolling involved. Current install is 12.8.3 - Build #12.8.3.2944-HF2 A few suggestions On the General->License Tab 1. Ability to manage/view licenses by Location or Location…
It's too bad they never made a sequel to this movie. I mean, think about it. If they RELOADED the cast, it would be REVOLUTIONSary. They should think about RESURRECTIONSing the franchise. It would be epic! Right?…
Movies and Mainframes is back and better than ever, for season 2. We are kicking off the new season with a special episode covering the 2024 Bracket Battle: Hollywood Bytes. 33 "tech" movies, going head-to-head, battling it out for cyber supremacy. Kevin, Chrystal, and I break down and recap the exciting action. We cover…
Background: We have clients connected via LDAP and authentication via SAML 2.0. When trying to modify anything on any tech's account we get the following Null pointer exception below. The top of the stack says the validatePassword function failed but that's because there is no password field for techs once you switch over…
Don’t let that little robot fool you. Beneath the surface of WALL·E is a churning tempest of darkness. Add WALL·E to the pantheon of dystopian cinematic classics like Logan’s Run and Soylent Green . Tom and I look into the abyss with s pecial guest Chrystal Taylor (@ChrystalT).…
Does Tom have no taste in movies? Is Andy a pretentious dork? Will Her destroy the podcast? Tom and I explore the world director Spike Jonze brings to the screen. We discuss if technology can really replace human connection and the existential question, can you fall in love with your phone?…
The Beouf is loose! Shia LaBeouf plays twins in this gem. Too bad the filmmakers didn’t have Shia acting against himself. Cowards! Billy Bob brings the heat in this one, channeling his best Tommy Lee Jones from The Fugitive. Tom and I enjoyed this loud, silly movie. Does that make it a good film, though? Just make sure you…
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