By default, Exchange writes 5MB transaction logs that are kept until you perform a full backup. If the database becomes corrupted, Exchange restores the last full backup then applies all the transaction logs. However, you can turn on circular logging, which instead reuses transaction logs when the 5MB is full, but this means in the […]
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How can I use Telnet to download an element of a Web page?
I recently wanted to download a file from a Web site without using a browser, just in raw text format. I used the Telnet command to perform the operations normally performed as part of the HTTP download process, which are essentially a series of GET commands. To initiate the connection, telnet to port 80 (instead […]
How can I export my BlackBerry Enterprise Server licence keys?
When run on your BlackBerry Enterprise Server the following command line will export your installed licence keys to a text file. Replace c:beskeys.txt with the path and filename of your choice. bcp besmgmt..licensekeys out c:beskeys.txt -c -T
How do you upload Files to a Sharepoint Document Library in bulk?
In large organisations large amount of documents have to be uploaded into document libraries. This can be a time consuming task especially if the hierarchy has to be maintained in folders in the document library as well. A quick fix is to map a drive to your sharepoint site from Windows Explorer. Simply choose Tools, […]
WordPress CAN handle the DIGG effect!
With all the constant put downs of WordPress by the digg community, I am here to prove that WordPress can in fact, handle the digg effect 🙂 System: P3 800Mhz 512 Rambus memory 20GB hdd 7392k down / 482k up Lets ‘av it ! *rolls up sleeves
How can I change a BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) to another color?
When you receive a STOP error, Windows displays the STOP on a Blue screen, hence the name BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death). If you prefer a Red screen with White text, or any other color combination that is easier for you to see: 1. Open %SystemRoot%SYSTEM.INI in Notepad.exe. 2. Locate the [386enh] section. 3. If […]
How can I use Microsoft FrontPage to back up or restore a Microsoft SharePoint site?
FrontPage lets you create archives of SharePoint sites for backup and restore purposes. To do so, perform the following steps: 1. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) to open the SharePoint site. 2. From the File menu, select “Edit with Microsoft Office FrontPage.” 3. In FrontPage, select Tools, Server, Backup. 4. Check the “Include subsites in […]
Where can I view Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 demonstrations?
Microsoft has released several demonstrations about Exchange 2007 that will give you a good idea of what you can expect from the new messaging release. You can download the demos here
How can I make links in Microsoft SharePoint technologies open in a new browser window?
By default, SharePoint links open in the existing browser window. You can find several solutions for this behavior on the Web, but I found the following solution to be the easiest: 1. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) to open the SharePoint page containing the links? 2. From the File menu, select “Edit with Microsoft Office […]
Windows XP Product Key Viewer
The Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder is a freeware utility that retrieves your Product Key (cd key) used to install windows from your registry. It has the options to copy the key to clipboard, save it to a text file, or print it for safekeeping. It works on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Server […]