Server Application Unavailable – Troubleshooting Generic ASP.NET & IIS Errors Using Event Viewer
At times, debugging cryptic IIS and ASP.NET error messages can be quite frustrating. I recently ran into the following generic error message when deploying an ASP.NET site to a new test environment: Server Application UnavailableThe web application you are attempting to access on this web server is currently unavailable. Please hit the “Refresh” button in […]
Project Management – How to deal with changes to a project
When projects are executed, changes are inevitable. As the project progresses, new discoveries are made, problems typically occur, and the project requirements often change. All of these have the ability to change the main restraints of a project: Time (the time project to be completed; Resources (people, money, materials, etc); Output (deliverables). Any change that […]
How to remove the hard drive from a Sony Vaio S series laptop.
First make sure that you have the correct tools to take apart the laptop and remove the hard drive. You will need a small Phillips head screwdriver, small Flat head screwdriver, and a pair of tweezers. 1. Always remember to remove the battery before proceeding with taking the laptop apart. 2. Unscrew all of the […]
Windows 7 Hidden Regional Themes
When installing Windows 7 onto a computer, it prompts you to select your language and location. Based on your answers, it will automatically select the Aero theme which best meets your region. Since I am located in the United States, by default I am only able to choose themes from the United States. This article will show […]
Disable Program Compatibility Assistant in Windows 7
In Windows 7 there is a built in program called Program Compatibility Assistant. It is designed to detect known compatibility issues in older programs. However, when you are an administrator on a computer and you are trying to get work done quickly the pop-up can get annoying. In order to disable to pop-up please perform […]
Symantec Endpoint Protection: How to configure multiple server LiveUpdate Providers (Group Update Providers)
Situation: You have installed Symantec Endpoint Protection Management Console on a main central server. You have extended network subnets that you would like to designate additional servers on each subnet to pull virus definition updates from the main SEP Management Console server or Symantec’s .com site and then apply these updates to all client versions of SEP on the server update […]
Backup Exec – Schedule a restart of the BE services via command line using bemcmd.exe
I’ve recently ran into a situation using a combination of Backup Exec 10d and 2 USB hard drives with the Backup-to-Disk Folders option. Every time the client switches out the USB drives, the backup drive would show Offline in BE causing the subsequent job to fail. The drive would show Online again if I manually […]
Disable Windows 7 Snap Feature
One of the new features within Windows 7 is the snap feature. When moving windows to the top or side of the screen, the operating system will automatically maximize ore re-size the image for you. However, not everyone wants the operating system to do this for them. If you are like me, i find it […]
A better way to handle variables when nesting CFLOOP
If you try to reference a value from the outer query within a nested CFLOOP you normally get only the first value from the outer query rather than the value of the current row. In the past a common solution has been to store a temporary value before the nested loop. […]
Excel Tip: How to Setup a Quick Access Toolbar
Do you long for Excel 2003’s simple toolbar? While I like the Excel 2007 version, it does take up a lot of screen real estate. How can you minimize the toolbar but still have the quick-clicking features available? The answer, build a Quick Access toolbar. Selecting from the Ribbon You can easily add your […]
