This is the third in a series of posts about downgrading from a Windows domain-based network structure to a workgroup-based one. The series starts here. I tried to implement the alternative that I chose in this post (multiple subnets). I created a new port on the firewall, at … [Read more...]

This is the second in a series of posts about downgrading from a Windows domain-based network structure to a workgroup-based one. The series starts here. Here's a quick outline of my present network: Flat IP structure, with everything on x.x.x.x/24. DHCP server on a … [Read more...]

This is a continuing report on my out of box experience with a new Dell R640 server. The series starts here. The replacement motherboard came in to the FedEx office in Soquel yesterday. The tech offered to come down that day, but I had a conflict, so he came this morning. He … [Read more...]

Yeah, yeah, I know I'm currently running a series of posts on my trials and tribulations getting a new Windows domain controller up and running. So why am I writing the first of what will probably be many columns about deep-sixing the domain completely? As you will see, I am … [Read more...]

This is a continuing report on my out of box experience with a new Dell R640 server. The series starts here. The machine arrived with the iDRAC controller DOA. Dell scheduled a service call to replace the motherboard. I talked to the Unisys tech this morning. He's in San Jose. … [Read more...]