Notes

This page is an index/reference/resource of system administration notes specific to our setup.

Uncategorized

• How To Setup Data Logger - how to setup a new/replacment data logger (e.g., ptardl)

Hardware

• How To Order Dell - not as straightforward as you might assume

Linux

• DNR Mirror - rsync setup to mirror data
• Repair Degraded RAID Array
• NAS and Tape Backup Strategy
• Automated UPS Shutdown - setup and configuration information for servers
• USB Boot - enable USB boot for Outhouse
• Update DNS - how to add/update hostnames and IP addresses
• VirtualBox Headless Setup

Windows

• Windows PC Setup Checklist
• Printer Setup for CBI/DNR
• Fax Setup for Canon copier - send faxes from your Windows machine
• Windows File Copying - tips for copying a lot of files under Windows
• Update Microsoft Office to read Office 2007 files

Network Devices

• HP Digital Sender

User Issues, DIY

• New User Information - information for new account recipients
• NOAA Account Setup - setup an account for a NOAA contact
• TAMU-CC IT User Training Handouts - good source of user-oriented training PDFs, don't reinvent the wheel
• Manually run Windows Updates in Windows XP - instructions
• Campus Email Instructions - User instructions for your Firstname.Lastname@tamucc.edu e-mail account

Tools

• GNU Screen - useful terminal-based window manager