A new computer server arrived at work, which is for running web application and database back end. It came with a 500GB single SATA hard disk. The problem at hand is how to have some sort of fault tolerance. The option might be to buy a hardware RAID controller which will cost a lot of […]

I attended a Microsoft seminar about business vulnerability and computer information security threats. The event highlighted the latest Security Intelligence Report (SIR) version 7.0 released on November 2009. A large group of people from end users, software developers, to IT managers flocked the session. The Microsoft seminar series was rightly dubbed “Risky Business”. The report […]

Application development tools and technology is constantly upgrading. Thus, seldom could you see in newer Windows operating system MS-DOS applications unless they are really important. Legacy dos based database applications are not upgraded in some cases due to missing source codes. The continuous Windows desktop operating system upgrades left out some software DOS applications unusable. […]

Keeping important files is part of a day to day computer use be at home or office. On my desktop computer, I have dedicated a folder for personal files and work files. The folders will enable me to prevent mixing up things. Nobody would want their vacation photos and videos ending up with work video […]

Security is very important in every computer system. I could remember that even the logon screen is a door way for illegal intrusion. Thus, it’s recommended to use Ctrl+Alt+Delete combination to login to the system. Older versions of Windows really have this pop up logon screen. This was designed to fend off break ins and […]

Windows XP update is needed to make a computer run up with the latest hardware drivers and security software patches. The same helpful software could also sometimes break your computer system. The symptoms for a system update going awry ranges from desktop settings reset, unable to detect devices, and worst to failure to boot. That’s […]

Redhat Linux powers our Oracle ERP Financial Module Application. We have set it up in such a way that users could print to a networked printer identified inside the Oracle Application. There are occasions where people could not print to a particular printer. It was noted that this happens usually after a long work break […]

I have installed Windows XP on a Virtual Machine and was working on with a regular user account. I was trying to edit Oracle’s TNSNAMES.ORA using Windows XP’s built-in text editor Notepad, but could not due to lack of privilege. Using an Administrator Account to edit the restricted file could be done in two ways. […]

The portable Seagate FreeAgent external drive is easy to use with Windows XP for data backup. It’s very easy to use with a plug-n-play mode for Windows XP. Anyway, it’s important to follow the Seagate FreeAgent Windows XP installation guide. Seagate FreeAgent Windows XP Installation: Take your FreeAgent and cables out of the box and […]

Power failures and power fluctuations are computer system killers. Every computer have uninterruptible power systems installed, but sometimes unthinkable things do happen. We’ve been hit by power outage as usually, but what’s surprising is our Dell PowerEdge 2550 computer server lost power. The Dell PowerEdge was placed on a server rack which have it’s own […]

A computer server crash is an opportunity sometimes to think of upgrades. That’s what I was thinking after the Windows 2000 computer server that hosted MSSQL 7.0 Database crashed. It would be the right time to upgrade computer server operating system from Windows 2000 Server to Windows 2003 Server. This sounds to be a straight […]

A simple task of removing an internal tape drive for Windows 2000 Computer Server turned to be a disaster. I was tasked to remove a tape drive from Dell PowerEdge 2550 Rack Computer Server which host MSSQL Database. The job is nothing to be afraid worried about. So, after office hours, I shutdown the server […]

There’s a varied list of applications that stores data ranging from MS Access 2000 database to MSSQL database. A challenge facing moving data from MS Access to MSSQL Database is the front end application. Though both products are from Microsoft they have a difference in handling SQL syntax and data types. I have faced a […]

Shared computer resources like file sharing are a common thing at work. A Windows file server host a variety of application files and source files. Map drives are the usual way we access the files. This might not be the most secure way of sharing files, but it serves our purpose. The security we have […]

Due to the constant influx of new computer virus and deteriorating desktop computer, I am forced to do frequent data backup. For some data backup maybe a routine while for others it’s a necessity or a life line. There’s a number of data backup solutions ranging from a simple file copy and paste to an […]

Not understood much by management, IT units is the most common target for cost cutting. The advent of eminent outsourcing caused staff to go for computer certifications. It’s a part of developing an IT career to invest time in computer training and certifications. I have observed that IT Personnel who have numerous certifications are usually […]

I have encountered on many occasion of “unknown device driver” error on a fresh install of Windows XP on a desktop computer. This error is common on computer repairs which is kind of annoying as there is no sure way of knowing which device driver to install. The error doesn’t identify whether the unknown device […]

Electronic Arts has released Mirror’s Edge in early of 2009. The video game is available on major platforms like PS3 (Play Station 3), X360 (Xbox 360), and PC (Personal Computer). Those that would like to try out Mirror’s Edge game without investing on a gaming console could now try it on a desktop computer. An […]

Have you encountered a file with File Extension EMZ on your desktop computer? You may be wondering what kind of file it is and what program is needed to open it. If this file is not mapped to any software application in Windows Registry then opening EMZ files would have Windows throw an error could […]

Windows XP system automatically pops up a window which informs the user that the disk space is running low. Low disk space left is a probable cause of computer slowing down. The reason could be that the system is creating some temporary files on the hard disk and there’s no more space available. I have […]