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Nice write up! I agree ... the proof must be in the pudding!!! I like you reasoning to use syslog as another mechanism to validate. We will be setting up a test run in the very near future. We just set up a DR site, replicating, 15 min RPO/RTO. Even though it will be scheduled, it will be most stressful. I am taking your…

I thought that I was the only one that had to deal with smoke screens!!! My DBA is constantly skewing the statistics and fibbing about the statistics being presented from DPM... he gets so very defensive and blows a gasket ... I wish that his manager and our Directors could see thru the BS! We continue to neglect the…

OMG!!! That is hilarious! 

I have a good feeling about Scooby! Come on let's crown him king!

And the laughs continue!! Thanks!

I love it ... PAIN POINTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE PAINFUL! YES!!! AND ... punishment for not protecting data could be our demise!!! I love your straight shooting... I had not thought about rewarding people for data protection activities ... a new approach. I am very frustrated in my current situation where we fail to have…

Firewall traffic and dynamic traffic maps

Nothing but respect sir!!!

Anytime you are in El Paso, please stop by the El Paso Regional Communications Center .. better know as 911 .. I had the opportunity to build a new facility .. I used my 20 years of IT to get my cabling done like pictured!!! I am so very proud of my data center and IDF's .. any additions must adhere to the current…

They have to ship more, cause they break easier ... I have had the same Swiss Watch for 17 Years now... make that 18 (Christmas Give ... a good luck Y2K!) Just kidding... that is an amazing stat! The market is volatile ... who knows what is next!

Hope I did not go too far with the cartoon above! I apologize if I offended anyone.

Good information @"orafik" you made me go to the full article!!

Right!!! Like WOW!

I love it ... get exercise, a good chair, and .... then get a varidesk! I have finally achieved a balance that I totally love. I start each day at 5 - drive to work, hit the gym ... like really hard... then I work really hard and am totally exhausted by 8:30 PM. I get my sleep, and I now have the endurance to pull an all…

A shout out to you too @"ChrystalT" You continue to inspire others! I bet you have no clue how many people you have influenced over the years! I appreciate your writings and sharing your own experiences. You are the same in person and online! Thank you for representing Women in IT! I love this mutual admiration society…

How much fun was that! Thanks @"kpina" a little something at the end of the day to feel better about myself! Just what the doctor ordered!

Ya'll ... what is going on ... @"ecklerwr1" and @"amore1329" is there something in the air? The month has flown by and I am still behind the curve... AI to observe me and tell others I need a raise because I am doing more than my fair share!! Never been so glad to get to the end of a week though!!! Yeah... Have a save and…

WOW - just took a few minutes to read thru all your comments .. love all my retro friends !

I love this edition!!! And I love all the posts!! Thanks everyone!!!

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. -- James Madison I thought that I was the only techie that somewhat opposes Net Neutrality!!! If you watch the news, it seems just about everyone is in favor of “Net…

I Love my virtual environment - I clone both the SQL and Application servers (I am small) - then I roll on with the upgrade! I wanted to upgrade to 2020.2 before the end of the month because I got some red check marks on the missionand wanted to be in the final drawing! I will get'er done soon! Why do I have to do what…

I always look forward to this post... one place for a lot of things IT ... thanks for taking the time to keep us informed! Your posts and the SANS news bytes are my favorite reads! Loved your article on 3 Tips to Improve Cybersecurity Training.. We comply! We have turned the fear into fun. We use KnowBe4 for our mandated…

Stumbled into this mission!! Thanks!! Back on track!

OK - you know when I upgraded to 2019.4 - I noticed that "My Orion Deployment" was lacking, and I really paid not attention .. anyone else have an issue? I have totally blank screens form Deployment Health, Updates & Evaluations and Diagnostics .. anyone else have this issue? @"yumdarling"can you steer me in any direction?…

Can't believe the old girl made it this far! Lassie, I still call out to my dogs just like Timmy, "what's the problem girl, show me, ...."

I don't know if ya'll noticed... I just purchased in the store 11 pairs of socks and a t-shirt for under 12K! I decided to give SolarWinds socks out for Christmas to my team this year.... the prices are dirt cheap... before. I think they wanted 5 or 6 K for the socks... its a steal at 1K... just saying!!! close out the…

No no.. that would be for Tuesday's question... sorry .. I forgot that I was behind a couple of days.. should have read these comments.. feeling good after the full mission catch up .. got all the answers right ...

I know VM Ware is hoping that it shifts back on prem. I am very curious to see how things play out... I have another 10 - 12 years to go, and was terrified that I would be unable to keep up with all the changes. The changes in technology have actually made our jobs easier, but with additional risk. I saw a talk on software…

I just checked .. yeah .. they are having issues .. do you know why?? hmmmmm really ... disturbing

OMGoodness, they are updating items right now .. and now there are pens!