How do you train to get an entry level help desk/sys admin job?

I can work in MS Office in Windows XP/Vista, MAC OS X and Linux as a “power” user. Meaning I can do more stuff than just simply opening up IE and surfing the web. I can also put a desktop computer from scratch and troubleshoot things, make my own website, help a [...]

can you help me with these questions?

46 Which of the following statements describes the OSI reference model?
It details a set of rules describing the design process of a network.
It provides a standard for measuring network performance.
It divides the process of network communications into seven layers.
It describes the set of procedures for troubleshooting network problems.
47 Which UNIX [...]

Why doesn’t Windows do simple things like Copy/Paste?!?

I am trying to backup my tiny company’s makeshift server (a PC) and keep running into problems. When I try to copy the 10 folders of data (roughly 200Gigs) and paste to a portable USB drive, everything is good and the files start to copy. After leaving and coming back after 2 hours, [...]

Free Online Storage Backup choice?

Recently I thought that I’d better start backing up my data, because we never know when disaster may strike. In addition to backing up stuff to my external HD, I decided to also upload important documents onto a free online storage server. After doing some research (features I was primarily looking at included storage space, [...]

centrally managed antivirus software?

I do computer work for a local volunteer fire station. So far I’ve been able to piece together several workstations (10) and a server with file shares, database for their stats, printer.. etc
The problem is, most of these workstations are aged, as they’ve been donated, and I’ve gotten lucky enough to get them running, well [...]

Is my HP Laptop problem software related? OR is it hardware related?

Starting last night, my HP dv5000 started acting funny. Last night, upon startup, for some reason, it would not allow me to logon to my profile, or any other. Instead, it gave me an error message related to a memory problem(I wish I could remember it), and unable to log onto the server(I use it [...]

How to restore a disk image to my hard drive? Format is xxx.tib.001?

I have a backup of large software (running on Windows Server 2003) and the restore instructions are that I have to restore the image to an empty hard drive.
There are 11 disks and on each DVD there is one 4GB file, i.e. on DVD1 there is one file called xxx.tib.001, on DVD 2 [...]

Why Can’t I get a job in the tech field? dont I qualify?

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Paragon Sporting GoodsNew York, NY
IT Assistant………………………………………Oct. 05-Dec. 05
Performed I.B.M. P.O.S troubleshooting. Conducted network configurations and troubleshooting. Provided helpdesk/desktop support for more than twenty employees. Basic knowledge of AS400, Assisted in performing server backups and maintenance, Performed printer installation and troubleshooting on local and networked printers. Responsible for hardware and software installations and [...]

One of the servers in my office (OS:Win Server 2008, with SQL Server 2008) is running at 100% CPU usage help!?

One of the servers in my office (OS:Win Server 2008, with SQL Server 2008) is running at 100% CPU usage. I have restarted most of the Software services installed on this. Even the SQL service has been restarted. The server cannot be restarted, so that’s ruled out. Any suggestions as to [...]

Backup problem !?

We use an oracle server in Archive log mode.
Thus it keeps on generating Archive log files.
I have to back them up constantly on another PC on the same network.
Is there any free software or solution which can automate the task.
The databse is running on Windows 2000 server and the other PC has Win 2003 server.
Please [...]

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