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Mark Moore

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Network Administrator

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Responsible for a mixed computing environment of Windows7, Mac, and Ubuntu Linux across 3 offices.

March 28, 2011

Mark Moore and 2 other people answered this question

What types of user restrictions do you have in place to prevent security vulnerabilities?

I run a Windows Domain controller, but my file servers are Linux. I restrict access to various Samba shares through iptables and host allow declarations within Samba. All client traffic is pushed through a Linux web proxy with filtering system. Additionally, I enforce a fairly ... more

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March 28, 2011

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I just let my webmaster go. Does my new webmaster need to build a brand new website?

I think that the new webmaster should be given the latitude to present his/her idea and the reasons why it should be used versus the previous site. Taking over another person's code is challenging; there are always caveats to every design or site. Let this ... more

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March 28, 2011

Mark Moore commented on a brief

Linux Server Setup: Part 2 - Domains, Networking, and Software

I have a bit of grief on the Server Host Name declaration. The /etc/hosts file should not be tampered with. your DNS (Bind9 or MS Server) should push the "domain" and "search" declarations in the /etc/resolv.conf. Otherwise, it is not doing its job. Proper DNS ... more

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Dedicated Server

Hosting and Bandwidth

March 28, 2011

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Migrating from Windows to Ubuntu: An Update

I use Ubuntu as my daily driver. It is a more powerful platform for my Network Admin duties. I am still running Virtual instances of XP and Windows 7 for web design and compatibility tests. However, Ubuntu is installed as my core platform. I would ... more

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March 28, 2011

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Do You Need Another Reminder to BACK UP YOUR DATA?

I am pleased with SpiderOak. They have reasonable data fees and a great cross-platform client that can backup data over multiple clients. more

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Back up Computer

Servers and Storage

March 28, 2011

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How important is location of data to you?

Good - glad that we clarified that Ben.
However, I still believe that local (relatively speaking) is better is most every case. Does anyone disagree? If so, why? more

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Cloud Computing

March 28, 2011

Mark Moore and 15 other people answered this question

Are business cards still a relevant form of networking?

Sharing your contact information via Bump or other mobile app is great. However, not everyone has that app or even "that" phone. Paper is still my preferred method of remembering a person and networking. You can spend more time talking to the person rather than ... more

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