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Michael Mollard | 1 Sep 2008 04:57
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Anti-Virus thoughts?

Hi all,
Lately we have been seeing lots of virus hits from a "generic downloader a.b" virus, seemingly spreading
via USB sticks, (the file Hypinit32.exe is the culprit) and causing lots of angst on our LAN, and also at
homes where PCs are not adequately protected.  We are using McAfee VirusScan, for desktop protection
here, and have been underwhelmed by McAfee's support, and to be honest, the product in general.  The are yet
to product a solution to removing the virus from a PC, even though I have manually been able to eradicate it
with XP Safe mode + hidden folder deletion + registry editing.

I was wondering if anyone else had seen any outbreaks of this particular virus, and/or if anyone had a
positive review to offer of the AV software you are currently using?

Much thanks.

Michael Mollard
Network Administrator
Moreton Bay College
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Robert Richmond | 2 Sep 2008 00:44
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Library Software

Hi All,

I was just wondering what software everyone uses for their Library
Cataloguing system. We have been looking at 'Functional Solutions'
eLibrary, ( http://www.librarysolutions.com.au/elib.htm ) and I was
wanting to see if anyone else using a Novell network, uses this product.

Does it integrate well?

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IT Manager Operations
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Michael Mollard | 2 Sep 2008 00:52
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Re: Library Software

We used it at Clairvaux MacKillop for quite a few years, when I was there .. not sure if they have migrated away
from it yet.
What do you need to know, exactly?

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>>> "Robert Richmond" <RRichmond <at> redlands.qld.edu.au> 2/09/2008 8:44 am >>>
Hi All,

I was just wondering what software everyone uses for their Library
Cataloguing system. We have been looking at 'Functional Solutions'
eLibrary, ( http://www.librarysolutions.com.au/elib.htm ) and I was
wanting to see if anyone else using a Novell network, uses this product.

Does it integrate well?

Robert Richmond

M.IT, B.Sc, MCP, CNA, CompTIA A+, HDA
IT Manager Operations
Redlands College
38 Anson Road
Wellington Point
QLD    4160
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John Neumann | 2 Sep 2008 01:08
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Re: Library Software

Well I found that it didn't really integrate at all with Novell.

It requires Windows Server to run on as it utilising MS SQL server and IIS. If you can get past that though it
will be totally indifferent to having Novell around... it uses its own authentication mechanisms and
doesn't even look at a LDAP directory to handle that.

The product has got better over the years, there used to be some really annoying error catching in the client
software. 

The support can be interesting. The pre-sales people will tell you of their helpdesk and how easy it is to get
onto. Unfortunately though, the helpdesk phone number is actually a receptionist who will log your call
and have someone get back to you... which they do, to their credit, but it can get frustrating waiting
around for someone to call when you were promised an on-demand support line.

The people who do the support are very competent. They understand their product extremely well but also
know how it sits on a network and can troubleshoot Windows Server component problems effectively. I
remember once having a problem and allowed them to Citrix in and they managed to resovlve it over a day or so
(complex issue).

Just some thoughts...

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Paul Bart | 2 Sep 2008 00:53
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Re: Library Software

Hi Robert
 
We have used eLibrary for some time now.  Whilst I cannot speak for the librarians regarding its functionality, from network point view it is trouble free.  The support is good.  Unless something has changed recently it does require a windows server and they do prefer a dedicated machine, but can be talked out of that requirement :).
 
Cheers
 
Paul
 
Paul Bart
Network Manager
St. Mary's College Ipswich 4305
College Ph      3432 5444
Direct line Ph  3432 5429
Mobile:          0412 194 318
Fax                3432 5432


>>> "Robert Richmond" <RRichmond <at> redlands.qld.edu.au> 2/09/2008 8:44 am >>>
Hi All,

I was just wondering what software everyone uses for their Library
Cataloguing system. We have been looking at 'Functional Solutions'
eLibrary, ( http://www.librarysolutions.com.au/elib.htm ) and I was
wanting to see if anyone else using a Novell network, uses this product.


Does it integrate well?



Robert Richmond

M.IT, B.Sc, MCP, CNA, CompTIA A+, HDA
IT Manager Operations
R edlands College
38 Anson Road
Wellington Point
QLD    4160
Phone: 07 3286 0271
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<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We have used eLibrary for some time now.&nbsp; Whilst I cannot speak for the librarians regarding its functionality, from network point view it is trouble free.&nbsp; The support is&nbsp;good.&nbsp; Unless something has changed recently it does require a windows server and they do prefer a dedicated machine, but can be talked out of that requirement :).</div>
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<div>Cheers</div>
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<div>Paul</div>
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<div>Paul Bart<br>Network Manager<br>St. Mary's College Ipswich 4305<br>College Ph&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3432 5444<br>Direct line Ph&nbsp; 3432 5429</div>
<div>Mobile:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0412 194 318<br>Fax&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3432 5432</div>
<br><br>&gt;&gt;&gt; "Robert Richmond" &lt;RRichmond <at> redlands.qld.edu.au&gt; 2/09/2008 8:44 am &gt;&gt;&gt;<br>Hi All,<br><br>I was just wondering what software everyone uses for their Library<br>Cataloguing system. We have been looking at 'Functional Solutions'<br>eLibrary, ( <a href="http://www.librarysolutions.com.au/elib.htm">http://www.librarysolutions.com.au/elib.htm</a> ) and I was<br>wanting to see if anyone else using a Novell network, uses this product.<br><br><br>Does it integrate well?<br><br><br><br>Robert Richmond<br><br>M.IT, B.Sc, MCP, CNA, CompTIA A+, HDA<br>IT Manager Operations<br>R
 edlands College<br>38 Anson Road<br>Wellington Point<br>QLD&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 4160<br>Phone: 07 3286 0271<br>___________________________________<br>The information transmitted is intended on
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Michael Mollard | 2 Sep 2008 01:09
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Re: Library Software

I do remember once talking to the eLibrary developers about using LDAP for authentication/integration,
and the actual term "LDAP" drew a blank expression.  That concerned me slightly ..:-)

Michael Mollard
Network Administrator
Moreton Bay College
mollardm <at> mbc.qld.edu.au
http://www.mbc.qld.edu.au
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Fax: 07 3390 8919 ( http://www.mbc.qld.edu.au )

>>> "John Neumann" <JNeumann <at> aquinas.qld.edu.au> 2/09/2008 9:08 am >>>
Well I found that it didn't really integrate at all with Novell.

It requires Windows Server to run on as it utilising MS SQL server and IIS. If you can get past that though it
will be totally indifferent to having Novell around... it uses its own authentication mechanisms and
doesn't even look at a LDAP directory to handle that.

The product has got better over the years, there used to be some really annoying error catching in the client
software. 

The support can be interesting. The pre-sales people will tell you of their helpdesk and how easy it is to get
onto. Unfortunately though, the helpdesk phone number is actually a receptionist who will log your call
and have someone get back to you... which they do, to their credit, but it can get frustrating waiting
around for someone to call when you were promised an on-demand support line.

The people who do the support are very competent. They understand their product extremely well but also
know how it sits on a network and can troubleshoot Windows Server component problems effectively. I
remember once having a problem and allowed them to Citrix in and they managed to resovlve it over a day or so
(complex issue).

Just some thoughts...

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Network Administrator
Aquinas College, Ashmore
p: (07) 5510 2888 
m: 0403 871 053
e: jneumann <at> aquinas.qld.edu.au 

>>> On 2/09/2008 at 8:44 am, "Robert Richmond" <RRichmond <at> redlands.qld.edu.au>
wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I was just wondering what software everyone uses for their Library
> Cataloguing system. We have been looking at 'Functional Solutions'
> eLibrary, ( http://www.librarysolutions.com.au/elib.htm ) and I was
> wanting to see if anyone else using a Novell network, uses this product.
> 
> 
> Does it integrate well? 
> 
> 
> 
> Robert Richmond
> 
> M.IT, B.Sc, MCP, CNA, CompTIA A+, HDA
> IT Manager Operations
> Redlands College
> 38 Anson Road
> Wellington Point
> QLD    4160
> Phone: 07 3286 0271
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> to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged
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Jamie Clarke | 5 Sep 2008 02:16
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Novell schools

Just wondering if there are any more novell schools out there that have been or are yet to be MOE`d at all……for those also in SEQNUG..I remember getting a renewal notice earlier on in the year but their was a mistake on the amount or something and I thought there was going to be a resend….maybe I should just go to the website if its still there J

 

Jamie Clarke

Certified Novell Engineer 6, B.Ed (IT & HPE)

Sunnybank State High School

Ph 3323 8127  Fax 3323 8100

http://www.sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au

 

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Just wondering if there are any more
novell schools out there that have been or are yet to be MOE`d at all&hellip;&hellip;for
those also in SEQNUG..I remember getting a renewal notice earlier on in the
year but their was a mistake on the amount or something and I thought there was
going to be a resend&hellip;.maybe I should just go to the website if its still
there </span><span>J</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Jamie Clarke</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Certified Novell Engineer 6, B.Ed (IT &amp; HPE)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Sunnybank State High School</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Ph 3323 8127&nbsp; Fax 3323 8100</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span>http://www.sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au</span></p>

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Michael Mollard | 8 Sep 2008 05:05
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Zenworks Application Virtualization

For those who are familiar with the VMWare (or other)  Application Virtualization product, here is a new ZEN
product just
released.

http://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/applicationvirtualization/

http://www.novell.com/products/zenworks/applicationvirtualization/demo/application_virtualization_webcast.php 

I'm still chasing up pricing under SLA etc.  Looks very interesting.

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Moreton Bay College
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Michael Mollard | 8 Sep 2008 06:39
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Disable TaskKill.exe

Hi,
Has anyone encountered student's using taskkill.exe on local XP Pro PCs to kill important processes.  Is
there a GroupPolicy setting that will stop it from being able to kill processes?

Looing for some input on this.

Cheers,

Michael Mollard
Network Administrator
Moreton Bay College
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Re: Disable TaskKill.exe

Yes, have observed the students here doing this as well.

Replies to the list would be appreciated.

John

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>>> On 8/09/2008 at 2:39 pm, "Michael Mollard" <MollardM <at> mbc.qld.edu.au> wrote:
> Hi,
> Has anyone encountered student's using taskkill.exe on local XP Pro PCs to 
> kill important processes.  Is there a GroupPolicy setting that will stop it 
> from being able to kill processes?
> 
> Looing for some input on this.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> 
> Michael Mollard
> Network Administrator
> Moreton Bay College
> mollardm <at> mbc.qld.edu.au 
> http://www.mbc.qld.edu.au 
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