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What a difference a day made 24 little hours Brought the sun and the flowers Mmm, where there used to be rain… My yesterday was blue, dear Today I'm a part of you, dear My lonely nights are through, dear Since you said you were mine… Lord, what a difference a day makes There's a rainbow before me Skies above can't be stormy Since that moment of bliss That thrilling kiss… It's heaven when you Find romance on your menu What a difference a day made And the difference is you

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I need ALSO to mention .. for the smaller guys.. or for the business savvy folks. Get with a vendor that has purchased reserved instance - AWS is cheaper when you buy in bulk. I am not here to press any one vendor. For instance, check out the vendor named Presidio:

in Real World Experiences of Hybrid IT – Part 2 Comment by zennifer February 2019
I noticed the fluctuation in traffic after we killed the General in Iran. Due to that single situation, I am blocking one by one, each and every Country that is attempting to hit my network. I know that the real threats come from here in the US, but it makes me feel better blocking Regions of the world that have no…

in Careless and Malicious Insider Threats Are on the Rise Despite Better Detection Comment by zennifer February 2020
You forgot .. Other ... perhaps I might just try one this year!!

in August 2024 Mission – Day 5 Poll Comment by zennifer August 2024
Yeah... seems like I keep getting re-tries to answer this question ... but I keep getting it wrong!!!! I just laugh ... I was out of the competition a long time ago ... I am not getting over emotional like last month!!! I think I was taking the competition too seriously!!!! You know.. competitive people make the best…

in THWACK Monthly Mission - June 2016 Comment by zennifer June 2016
I read both articles .. I think you are right maxmortillaro ! Both articles are good - thanks for sharing!!! You too tinmann0715

in Putting on your X-Ray goggles to Visualize the Business Services Spectrum Comment by zennifer February 2018
FOUND IT!!! Some of it!!!! Looked at your profile, and found this link!!! I am good with the live stream!!! Just what I wanted... you all are making tools so intuitive ... pretty sure these videos will get me moving in the right direction!!! I am still receptive to additional information ... ALWAYS!!! Thanks again!!!

in Getting Started with GNS3 Online Training from INE (Free!) Comment by zennifer June 2016
Awesome info - I have added this to some cool documentation that I am perpetually gather in order to better explain technology to management. I have absolutely all aspects of our environment virtualized..I would like to consider it to be a very smart HCI; unbelievable easy to manager and adapt to the "lack of poor planning…

in Top 5 Benefits of Hyperconverged Infrastructure Comment by zennifer August 2019
One more slight criticism ... my NOC mode stays up just fine, but my session on my desktop times out and requires me to sign back in .. oh my, I think I need to adjust a setting! I am so amazed at this upgrade! Unbelievably simple, and no real issues! I have fixed the map, and I am sure that in the next 5 minuets, I will…

in Why Upgrading Is So Important Comment by zennifer August 2020
I really like how you worded it above .... intended destinations ... do you know how many times we have to run towards a "project" with no final destination .... on a whim ... it wastes valuable time and money! Rewards these days are far and few between... we need to change this mind set ... we need to stop the ... every…

in Building a Culture for Data Protection Comment by zennifer July 2018
I ended up sending this to our whole staff. After you read this, YOU TOO will have confidence!

in Confidence Comment by zennifer July 2021
I am so bummed... I got out of the groove ... building a new 911 facility ... I almost hit 50 K in my first 6 months of THWACK ... I miss my daily stimulation ... now I only get to visit you all about once ever other week. Will be glad when construction is done!!! I need a THWACK break! I should break 50 K this month ...…

in THWACK MONTHLY MISSION - JUNE 2017 Comment by zennifer June 2017
Go Blues Brothers!!! There's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark out, and we're wearing sunglasses.

in [FINALS] The Blues Brothers vs. Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Comment by zennifer April 2021
I did not realize that I was behind on the articles!!! You picture of grilling reminded me of my college days!!! I love the article about 240 minutes - I have recently committed to adding an additional 2 hours in my day. I get up at 4:30 AM now, I exercise and .. as my favorite philosopher... Phillsophophy once said...…

in The Actuator – June 27th Comment by zennifer July 2018
I think I just added those to my list!

in Alternate Actuator: The Bacon Edition Comment by zennifer February 2018
Load Runner

in National Video Game Day Has Entered the Chat Comment by zennifer July 2025
Please don't think that I am done learning .. but I am HERE! I worked really hard, just like you explained in the video, and unfortunately at the expense of my sanity and relationships at times! I actually "burned out" and wanted my employer to fire me because I could not quit. (It was a previous career in food service) I…

in IT Life Coach: Tips for Bridging the IT Career Gap Comment by zennifer April 2021
The basic use of SolarWinds is a major step in the right direction. Its about layers!

in April 2025 Mission - Day 15 Poll Comment by zennifer April 2025
I like the concept... and it definitely applies to all hardware ... what about the non tangible ....... you need to make sure that you are using a good algorithm to calculate those non tangible variables ... I like Virtualization Manager for this case study! You need to constantly monitor all variables that impact business…

in Digital Twins and Leveraging Data Analysis Comment by zennifer July 2018
I want to say that I have leveraged the best of the best: SolarWinds! I have complimented with environmental sensors, NetApp Active IQ, and that about sums up my monitoring... bout every SW tool, but like I said, the best of the best!

in April 2025 Mission - Day 10 Poll Comment by zennifer April 2025
You stimulated my thoughts .. I remember several situations where the lack of experience and inferior skills by the team caused the problem to get worse. Technical Debt!! Thanks for the share!

in Don't Let Technical Debt Be Your Company's Subprime Loan: Mapping Your Way to Better Software Comment by zennifer December 2019
You sparked so many memories for me! I have grown so much over the years fighting the frustration. My new approach, it is so very time consuming, awaiting on the success stories, but each an every one is there... I added a new co-worker to the team about 4 years ago, and he keeps score for me!!! You have to bite down like…

in Business Services and their challenges in complex environments Comment by zennifer February 2018
I just joined THWACK a couple of months ago. I have been using the Orion Platform for several years... and have missed out on a lot from not joining THWACK. You all have got it going on ... I now find myself going to the site daily - checking on info, feedback, articles. I have been missing out ... the coolest game I have…

in thwack Monthly Mission - March 2016 Comment by zennifer March 2016
JUST YES!!! YES!!

in January Mission 2023 - Day 15 Poll Comment by zennifer January 2023
Hey... they used my question for today!! This was a real life kick in my posterior!!!

in THWACK Monthly Mission - August 2020 Comment by zennifer August 2020
My network is so very lucky to have me... because I installed SolarWinds Orion and have made it soar. It takes time and effort to care for technology, it is so nice to complement the network with Solarwinds NPM, NetFlow, APM, NCM, IPAM, and Virtualizaiton; it allows me and my team to sleep at night. When we get our sleep,…

in Dear Network: You’re lucky to have me… Comment by zennifer February 2016
It was an awesome experience @"ChrystalT" and my THWACK family. So, I hate the sound of my voice but found that the amazing people behind the scenes really know how to edit and put the end result together. @"ChrystalT" sums up the experience above quite well! I was honored to be asked, and it was a privileged to…

in The Other Side of the Mic Comment by zennifer September 2021
WOW .. great information .. I continue to be humbled with so many tools! I appreciate you taking the time to produce this great document adatole .. I feel quite privileged!!!

in Don’t Shut Your Pi-Hole, Monitor It! (part 1 of 2) Comment by zennifer October 2019
OK... the last question... hooked me!!! Timing is great! Why not try it out! Thanks for the mission, the stimulation, the fun, and education! First month ever.. all questions are correct! Makes a difference when you can take and enjoy the mission!

in THWACK Monthly Mission - February 2018 Comment by zennifer March 2018
May 23 - I answered correctly yet received the red x... que pasa! I only checked the ones that were right

in THWACK Monthly Mission - May 2023 Comment by zennifer May 2023
Thank YOU!!! You Rock @"kpina"

in THWACK Monthly Mission - May 2023 Comment by zennifer May 2023

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