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9 Years

User Activity

Over 7 years ago
I use ESXi for virtualization in the server farm but it is nice to have the workstation product on my windows box. I have discovered that some applications (like my soft phone) work better on a physical box - also noticed that Wake On Lan works better when launched from a…
Almost 8 years ago
Update - I have since upgraded my physical machine - I have a Core i7 6700 proc with 32 GB RAM. I can now run two Windows VMs and a Linux VM with no performance issues. Huge difference for my daily tasks!
Almost 8 years ago
I believe Richard Parker's statement about Virtual Box is a great post with the exception of his last line. I use virtual box at home as well as VMware Workstation 12 (my director at work is very leery of freeware on our work network.) Virtual box is free and it does what…
Almost 8 years ago
About 9 years ago
We use VMWare vSphere 5.5 for most of our deployed servers. However, there are some instances where we had to use Microsoft's Hyper-V due to hardware compatibility issues (mostly with older DELL storage) While we have a heavy investment in VMWare, we are starting to use…
Over 9 years ago
Has anyone had any angst when moving from the vSphere client in 5.1 to the web client in 5.5?
Over 9 years ago
One thing I am looking forward to in my upgrade from 5.1 to 5.,5 is the abilty to go beyond a 2TB vmdk. We are looking at the upgrade soon. There were a few problems we had to address with the 2 TB VMDK limitations but now the ability to go beyond this (for certain things)…

Projects

Over 9 years ago
ASA firewall installation and revamp
ASA firewall installation and revamp
Over 9 years ago
ASA firewall installation and revamp
ASA firewall installation and revamp

About me

34 years of I.T. experience.
Five years as a Data Processing Technician in the U.S. Navy. I met friends there and learned a great deal about people and teamwork. It was an experience that helped me to grow up! I returned to San Diego where I worked as a Programmer/Analyst for a now defunct Systems Explorations Inc. on site at Naval Oceans Systems Center for nearly seven years. I finally came back to Montana in 1991 but jobs were scarce. I worked as a roofer (despite my fear of heights) and took odd jobs for about six months to keep my family afloat. I then worked for Logistic Systems Inc. for about 9 months as a programmer and finally found work with Missoula County as a network/computer technician. I remained at the county after studying for my MCSE on Windows NT. In 1999, I was awarded the position of I.S. Director for Ravalli County. It was a challenging position but I managed to create a positive change for this organization. I returned to my education and worked hard to get my Bachelors degree in Information Technology. I intended to continue with a Masters in Business Administration at the University of Montana but the costs were prohibitive and the class schedule was difficult to maintain while working full time. I began working at Glendive Medical Center as the I.S. Director. This position proved to be challenging and rewarding. I revamped the I.T. department there and, though we still had hurdles, the changes made a dramatic positive impact on the organization. Goals: I thought I would be a programmer for the rest of my career but I found that mentoring and nurturing I.T. professionals came with a personal reward for me. I would like to continue doing so. I also want to make a difference and use my skills to manage and direct I.T. in the future. In 2012, my wife and I relocated to Columbia Falls Montana. I have since found employment at Flathead County working as a Systems and Security Administrator.

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