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What big consulting companies *like* to implement open source solutions?

Question:
Hello,
Do any of the big consulting companies like to implement opensource solutions like RedHat?
Thanks,
Mike
Solution:
A decision like this is up to the client. A truly good consultant will determine what the client needs are and offer a solution to fit. Presumably they would then get the business to implement. A good consultant would not insist on [...]

Are Opensource solutions used by Big Companies? Big IT Consulting Companies?

Question:
Hello,
Do any of the big consulting companies like to implement opensource solutions like RedHat?
To clarify, do any big companies out there like accenture, IBM, E&Y… do any of these companies recommend solutions opensource solutions… or, is opensource really just something by tier2 players?   If there are big companies using opensource technology… can you provide some [...]

Dell Poweredge R410 noise levels

Question:
Hi Experts
I am considering a 2x R410 server config for a client. One running SBS 2008, the other running Server 2008 with TS.
Since this is a small business, I need to know if the R410 is much louder than a Dell R200 for example (which I have in my office) because it will be sitting [...]

WIndows File Names Download

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um… jeez.. it’s been so long since i’ve used the dos command… i think it’s something like this…
dir /w > text.txt
that’s missing a lot… do a dir /? and get the stripped down switch in there as well, … forgot what it’s called and i don’t feel like opening up a command prompt *giggle*
Is there [...]

Technology To Help A Realtor

Question:
I have a new customer that is one of the best realtors in the area. We both figured out it is his computer skills that is holding him back right now. He is very intelligent and learns quickly but has never had any training or formal help. I am going to give him office training, [...]

DBA Administrator

Question:
Hi experts,
What courses/certifications does one need to complete/pass to be a certified DBA Administrator?
Solution:
Dear craigleenz:
That really depends on which database for which you want to receive certification. In general, most certification programs test you on knowledge about a specific product, its installation, maintenance, performance configurations, and general operations; as well as your understanding of rudimentary [...]

awstats question

Question:
Hi
I have setup awstats for a website on centos for about an year. Now the website owner made some changes to the website and wants me to start new stats and also should have the access to the old stats.
I have made different access_log file which show new stats but i dont know how to [...]

Stimulus Money

Question
I am trying to apply for stimulus money to help out a state local health department. This health department is located in Michigan. Does anyone know how I would go about apply for a grant or getting access to stimulus money to help replace computer equipment.
Thank you!
Solution:
You can apply for grants.. not stimulus money.
But it [...]

Client site survey (equipment, password, contact info)

Question:
Is there software or documents someone can share regarding documenting a clients network…ie. equipment, passwords, contact info, etc…
Much appreciated.
Solution:
What are you trying to accomplish? Just a spreadsheet that you can fill in?

took pc out of the domain and can’t login anymore

Question:
I took a pc out of the domain and now I can’t login…obviously because it’s not on the domain.  How can I bypass the login prompt or is there a default username/password to a pc?  What are my options?
Solution:
Try Kon-Boot (http://www.piotrbania.com/all/kon-boot/). You boot from the Kon-Boot CD and it will then boot into Windows for [...]