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| Subject | Date Asked |
| books | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: i need your help please, i am training as an apprentice for small IT organisation, its mostly deal ... A: There is no single book or video that will prepare you to be knowledgeable in the number of areas ... | |
| System Tool virus | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: I have this annoying system tool virus that won't go away, the thing is I ran Malewarebytes in safe ... A: Working in the PC repair business, I can tell you that the best way to get a nasty bug off your ... | |
| RPC ports | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I see that RPC using ports 1024 and up. I am using Solarwinds to monitor and restart servics on ... A: I admit that I am no expert in RP. I know what it is, know what it does, what services use it, and ... | |
| From XP to Windows server | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm in the trance of switching from an XP based peer to peer network to a Windows server one. What ... A: Sorry for the late reply - still in the holiday funk. This is a loaded question, as "it depends" is ... | |
| Deployment of Windows 2003 servers | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I hope you will be doing well. I am planning to install windows 2003 server in my head office and 4 ... A: I highly doubt you need multiple forests. In fact, I highly doubt you need multiple trees. It ... | |
| GPO | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: How to give permission to User for opening only specific application like "MS-office,MS ... A: There are two ways, using: 1. Software Restriction Policies 2. Don't run specified Windows ... | |
| dhcp in workgroup | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: i am trying to deploy a dhcp server on our server with 2003 windows OS.this server is part of a ... A: the first thing I would check is to see if their are any event logs and troubleshoot accordingly. ... | |
| Computer Login too slow | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: Tim I have maintain Windows 2000 server domain based thirty(30) Windows XP Professional ... A: Obviously there could be a large number of reasons why logons are slow. However, in my experience ... | |
| IP Addresses | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a "dumb" question. We are getting an installation at our office from a company called Logix. ... A: For the purposes of this conversation, use the following analogy: IP addresses are like mailing ... | |
| Network Share Printer Always Disconnected | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: Tim My company has a small network and it has 15 Pc's and two printer. Two computer is ... A: Windows XP pro only allows 10 concurrent connections for any share(home only allows for 5). So if ... | |
| windows 2003 server | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have questions about active directory win 2003 server. I was wondering if you can provide some ... A: Here are my answers to your questions: 1. Multiple domains can be used for several reasons, most ... | |
| firewall | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: i have like 20 pcs and a linksys router wag 3ooN ,and i am planning to add to this network a dell ... A: You could try to use parental controls in Internet Explorer, but that is a LOT of work to manage. ... | |
| workgroup question | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: If I have a workgroup network running windows xp professional can I alter any user accounts or add a ... A: You understood correctly. Peer-to-peer networks are NOT easy to manage, unless you utilize the Guest ... | |
| Networking 2 XP Computers | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 xp computers and can not get access to either one. When I try to access I get error saying ... A: You did not mention if you verified that File and Printer Sharing is enabled. I would definitely ... | |
| dial up networking | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: My backup computer with OS Win 98Se uses dial up to connect to the net. I recently got a message ... A: Well, if you don't mind ranting, you came to the right place! Re: If Vista crashed 3 times in 3 ... | |
| workgroup question | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: If I have a workgroup network running windows xp professional can I alter any user accounts or add a ... A: Feedback: Hello Lesamurai, I noticed that you provided less than perfect feedback (score wise) so I ... | |
| dial up networking | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: My backup computer with OS Win 98Se uses dial up to connect to the net. I recently got a message ... A: Windows 98? Seriously? Even for a backup, that system should not be on the internet! Yikes! Ok, ... | |
| Regarding permissions | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: This is with regard to Windows XP,2003 server folder permission 'A' is a shared drive on a network. ... A: Simplest solution: Set the Share permissions on B folder to exclude the user Then setup a new ... | |
| Can see files on one computer, but not the other? | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 computers, 1 downstairs, 1 upstairs, connected via router. Both running XP SP2, direct ... A: Whoa! Calling out the other experts to see if I accept the challenge, eh? (wink, wink) How ... | |
| Can see files on one computer, but not the other? | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 computers, 1 downstairs, 1 upstairs, connected via router. Both running XP SP2, direct ... A: First thing that comes to mind is firewalls. Do you have a firewall enabled on the computer ... | |
| Active Directory/MS Exchange 2003 setup | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm a fellow IT guru, but my least amount of knowledge is in the actual setup of domains/DNS/etc... ... A: Using a hosted service is a viable option to save costs, however, running intensive server ... | |
| VPN Connection | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I have problem when I connect via cisco vpn or windows vpn connection. Actually the connection of ... A: Which internal network? The one your PC is wired to or the corporate office's internal network? You ... | |
| outlook express 6 backup | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: h r u. i have computer in my office. there is outlook express 6 in my computer due to some file ... A: There are many different ways to backup your data in the state it is currently in. My suggested ... | |
| IP network printer connection | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a rude printer that will only communicate with half of my network. I'm not sure what other ... A: There are many other questions that need to be answered, such as: 1. Are all devices on the same IP ... | |
| Wireless internet down | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm working with my HPdv6000 edition with Windows Vista... BOOM. Wireless all the sudden stops ... A: You most likely have a year of support if your system is less than a year old. I would contact HP ... | |
| Wireless internet down | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm working with my HPdv6000 edition with Windows Vista... BOOM. Wireless all the sudden stops ... A: Let me preface my response by saying this sounds like you are having more of an overall Windows ... | |
| remote desktop connection | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an ADSL access point modem at my home that Valid IP address is assigned on it. Also two PCs ... A: Here's what I can offer: The simplest solution would be to use GoToMyPC.com or another service. ... | |
| Do I need a router or switch or both ?! | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I am setting up an Internet Cafe down in Costa Rica. There will be about 10 computers and ... A: If you are not using wireless, then you need to be concerned about the number of ports available for ... | |
| Traditional Network Access for Residents | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: From what I know if we want to access internet nowdays, we use WI-Fi, but in the past how do we ... A: How you access the internet is impacted soley by the available interent access options provided in ... | |
| Managing internet cafe | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm planinig to establish an internet cafe of 4 computers. My worry is how I'm going to manage the ... A: Interesting question. In order to prevent your clients from downloading specific types of data, you ... | |
| Home Network | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: "Hello I have a desktop with windows xp connected to a linksys broadband router and have two laptops ... A: Without knowing the version of Windows XP (home, media center or professional) I can only assume you ... | |
| SID | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Tim Hello, Where can I find a SID of my computer? (Manually, not using a software) Thanks, Mark A: Several methods to get the SID: 1. Query AD using an LDAP call for the ObjectSID 2. Script out the ... | |
| Sharing internet | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have internet connection through LAN and i want to share internet with my friend through wireless, ... A: By stating "i assume the former" I meant I assume you wish to run in a peer-to-peer setup, which ... | |
| Sharing internet | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I have internet connection through LAN and i want to share internet with my friend through wireless, ... A: First, you need to get all your computers on the same wireless network. Though you did not mention ... | |
| Internet Exployer problem | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: When I ahve more than one tab open and wish to close one, no matter what I do, IE goes completely ... A: If you have tabbed browsing (there is only one window, but multiple tabs to view multiple sites) ... | |
| Internet Exployer problem | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: When I ahve more than one tab open and wish to close one, no matter what I do, IE goes completely ... A: I take it you are not closing the red X at the top right of IEs title bar, but instead are just ... | |
| HOW TO ENTER NETWORK SYSTEM DRIVE WITH OUT SHARING AND PERMISION | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: HOW TO ENTER NETWORK SYSTEM DRIVE WITH OUT SHARING AND PERMISION PLEASE ANSWER ME A: Since you have not provided any specifics (such as OS, drive format, etc.), I can only assume you ... | |
| WIFI problems | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a livebox which provides internet connection to me. It is supposed to have WIFI already ... A: If the drivers are installed you can configure it with either the Windows Wireless Zero ... | |
| Windows network | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I have workgroup of 70 computers in windows 2000 environment, since last few days my problem is I am ... A: Niken, AH the wonderful computer browser service! What a pain in the rear it can be. Here is the ... | |
| mail server aaa server | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: i am a nepali, honestly telling i am using pirated win2003 server. ( all over here people use such) ... A: Please note, you should not post that you are using pirated software, as you will find that honest ... | |
| Adding an XP workstation to a current roaming network | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I am cureently running a roaming network off of a windows 2000 server. I have 25 computers that all ... A: Roaming profiles is a area I never really got into, so I am unfortunately not going to be of much ... | |
| WIFI problems | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a livebox which provides internet connection to me. It is supposed to have WIFI already ... A: Livebox? Sorry, but I do not know what livebox is. A google search says it might be a router. If ... | |
| Xbox360 In-game networking | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I own an Xbox360 and I play many online games such as Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4. I usually get a ... A: I am sorry, but I am not a gamer and have no experience with the Xbox gaming console. If your ... | |
| cannot connect to internet | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: Tim, I have a pravillion 9000 HP laptop. The router is working and is connected correctly but I ... A: Here's what I can offer: 1. Can you test the internet connection/setup using another PC? - Hook up ... | |
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Tim Fenner
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Currently, my focus has been on the management of a Microsoft Windows, Exchange and Office deployment (with the majority of all servers running within an ESX Infrastructure 3 virtual environment). Along with supporting the previously listed solutions/products, I also have administration experience with an array of other technologies, such as backup solutions, SANs, anti-virus products, wired and wireless networking, mobile devices, VPNs, IPS, printing and much, much more...
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I have over 9 years of technology related experience.
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TechTarget.com
Education/Credentials
ITIL: Foundations; Microsoft: MCSE (2000 & 2003), MCSA (2000 & 2003), MCTS (Vista), MCP: Messaging (Exchange 2003); Cisco: CCNA, CompTIA: Security+, Network+, A+
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