How to update max_connections for MySQL
http://forums.mysql.com/read.php?24,15350,28036
“In /etc/my.cnf under the [mysqld] section add:
max_connections = 500
then either execute SET GLOBAL max_connections = 500; in MySQL or restart MySQL.”
Symantec BackupExec 2010 Doc Microsite
http://www.emea.symantec.com/beguide/
Varios idiomas disponibles. English docs available.
Slow Backup Exec 2010
Try using Microsoft Native Shadow Copies service, in setings for you job, under Advanced Open File be sure to have the Use Advanced Open File Option and select Microsoft Volumen Shadow Copy Service (windows 2003 and later) Snapshot Provider System – Use Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider.
Other references you might find usefull:
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH8326
http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/tuning-my-lto4-tape-drive
Tier 1 Symantec Support:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH49521
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH8326
Windows Server 2008 R2 minimal services running
Great information on minimal services running on Windows Server 2008 R2:
http://www.blackviper.com/2009/10/13/black-vipers-windows-server-2008-r2-service-configurations/
How to setup PPTP VPN on Windows Server 2008
Easy:
Follow any of these two excelents tutorials:
http://geekyprojects.com/networking/how-to-setup-a-vpn-server-in-windows-server-2008-r2/
http://www.seo-webz.com/tutorials/windows-server/how-to-setup-a-pptp-vpn-in-windows-server-2008.html
Setup NAT to enable users use of the Internet:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd469812%28WS.10%29.aspx
More info from Microsoft:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd458971%28WS.10%29.aspx
Office 2010 and 2007 backup cd images
For Office 2010:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/microsoft-office-2010-backup-FX101853122.aspx?redir=0
For Office 2007:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/backup2007/en-us/default.mspx
These links are usefull for machines that came pre-installed that have media less installations.
Diagnose and fix windows programs installing and uninstalling problems automatically
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall
Removes applications like Symantec End Point Protection.
ESVA antispam virtual appliance new home
The community around the ESVA antispam virtual appliance has a new home:
Original work by author, Andrew MacLachlan:
http://esvaproject.pbworks.com
Export all user objects from Active Directory to csv file
The following will export all objects of the user object class (user and computer accounts, but not groups): csvde.exe -f userlist.csv -r “(objectClass=user)”
Reference:
http://www.serverwatch.com/tutorials/article.php/1470981/Active-Directory-Account-Management.htm
Backup Exec el respaldo a cinta se redujo a la mitad
Con OfficeScan de Trend Micro, a pesar de que está excluida la unidad completa para el rastreo en tiempo real, fue necesario excluir la extension de los archivos a los que se le hace respaldo, para que volviera el respaldo a cinta a su velocidad habitual.
Referencia:
http://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-speeds-cut-half
