Standby electric generators are an important adjunct to the operations of a central office. Working with the manufacturer of this 2,500-kilowatt gas turbine unit, AT&T modified the turbine's combustion chamber to minimize pollutants. To measure the pollutants precisely — which was essential to the turbine's redesign — Bell Labs researchers used several state-of-the-art techniques including chemical luminescence for nitric oxide, flame ionization for hydrocarbons and an acousto-optic method for carbon monoxide.
Steps to follow are :
Remove disk from disksuite configuration, to prepare it for physical replacement
(detach submirror d10 from mirror d0)
metadetach d0 d10
metadetach d1 d11
metadetach d3 d13
metadetach d4 d14
metaclear d10
metaclear d11
metaclear d13
metaclear d14
Remove db replicas from disk c0t0d0s7
metadb -d /dev/dsk/cxtxdxs7
prtvtoc /dev/rdsk/cxtxdxs2 > /tmp/vtoc
3. Have the field engineer physically replace disk c0t0d0 within the media tray.
4. Execute For solaris 8 and up devfsadm (or drvconfig;disks;devlinks )
This command readds the drive into solaris device tree.
5. copy partition table back to the drive from saved file /tmp/vtoc.
fmthard -s /tmp/vtoc /dev/rdsk/cxtxdxs2
verify labeling is correct with format --> partition --> print (for both the main and the mirror disks) and verify that they are exactly the same.
6. Recreate db replicas on slice 7
metadb -a -c 3 cxtxdxs7
metadb -i (should have the same number of replicas on the main and the mirror disks, in the above example 3 )
7. Recreate your submirrors
metainit d10 1 1 cxtxdxs0
metainit d11 1 1 cxtxdxs1
metainit d13 1 1 cxtxdxs3
metainit d14 1 1 cxtxdxs4
8. Reattach submirrors to resync data
metattach d0 d10
metattach d1 d11
metattach d3 d13
metattach d4 d14
9. metastat d0,d1,......
Maintenance is complete once the resync completes ..all metadevices should report as okay.
A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes he is lost. He reduces height and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon further and shouts, "Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?"
The man below says, "Yes, you're in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field."
"You must work in Information Technology" says the balloonist.
"I do," replies the man. "How did you know?"
"Well," says the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct, but it's no use to anyone."
The man below says "You must work in business management."
"I do," replies the balloonist, "but how did you know?"
"Well," says the man, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault."
Are you at a career crossroads? Are you asking "Should I become an astronaut, a firefighter, or a system administrator?" Here is a handy comparison chart that may help you make your decision.
PURPOSE OF YOUR CAREER
Astronaut: Advancing scientific knowledge for the good of humanity.
Firefighter: Saving lives and property.
Sysadmin: Assuring uninterrupted access to alt.binaries.erotica.
ADVICE YOU'LL GIVE KIDS WHO WANT TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS
Astronaut: "Study science and math and eat your vegetables."
Firefighter: "Study science and math and eat your vegetables."
Sysadmin: "DON'T DO IT! RUN AWAY!"
QUESTION YOU'LL BE MOST TIRED OF ANSWERING
Astronaut: "Where do you go to the bathroom?"
Firefighter: "Do you really slide down a pole when the alarm goes off?"
Sysadmin: "Can't you do anything about all this spam I've been getting?"
WILL YOU EVER BE ON TV?
Astronaut: Yes!
Firefighter: Occasionally.
Sysadmin: Only MSNBC's "The Site," which doesn't technically count as TV.
WILL YOUR JOB EVER GET ANY EASIER?
Astronaut: As computers get more and more advanced and able to control more of the functions of the space vehicle, yes.
Firefighter: As more and more people install smoke detectors in their homes, yes.
Sysadmin: As more and more clueless newbies discover the Internet, absolutely not.
INSPIRING MOVIE ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION
Astronaut: "The Right Stuff"
Firefighter: "Backdraft"
Sysadmin: Uh... gee, I'm really drawing a blank here... "Wargames"?
YOUR WORK HOURS
Astronaut: Fairly long days during the mission, but lots and lots of time between missions to relax.
Firefighter: 24-hour shifts, but 48 hours between shifts to relax.
Sysadmin: Not really "work hours" or even "work days"... more like "work millenia."
FRINGE BENEFITS OF YOUR JOB
Astronaut: Lots of good stories to tell to impress members of the opposite sex.
Firefighter: Lots of good stories to tell to impress members of the opposite sex.
Sysadmin: You get ALL of the jokes in "Dilbert."
NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT YOUR PROFESSION
Astronaut: A few, from people who think the government should be spending its money in different ways.
Firefighter: A few, from people who think you take too long to arrive following a 911 call.
Sysadmin: You'll have to learn what comes after "trillion" to be able to count them all.
YOUR VEHICLE
Astronaut: Multimillion-dollar space vehicle atop multi million dollar rocket.
Firefighter: Big red truck with flashing lights and siren.
Sysadmin: 1992 Toyota Corolla.
In conclusion, if the sysadmin option has seemed the most appealing in even one of these categories, you should become a sysadmin.
Top 10 Signs you work as a Project Manager in today's world !!
10. You lecture the neighborhood kids selling lemonade on "ways to improve their process".
9. You get all excited when it's Thursday so you can wear sweats and attend "Change Control Approval Meetings".
8. You refer to the tomatoes grown in your garden as "deliverables".
7. You find you really need PowerPoint to explain what you do for a living.
6. You normally eat out of vending machines and at the most expensive restaurant in town within the same week.
5. You think that "progressing an action plan" and "calendarizing a project" are acceptable English phrases.
4. You know the people at the airport hotels better than your next door neighbors.
3. You ask your friends to "think out of the box" when making Friday night plans.
2. You think Einstein would have been more effective had he put his ideas into a matrix.
1. You think a "half-day" means leaving at 5 o'clock and calling Developers in India, Russia and Shanghai on your cell phone, requesting updates.
Conservationism has come a long way since the days of the simple "reduce, reuse, recycle." Today, the movement has expanded from a life change to an entire lifestyle and has earned the name "going green." You don't necessarily have to install solar panels on your home or trade in your car for a hybrid to become more environmentally conscious, though. You can start with just a few steps -- like the ones listed below -- that will help you reduce your carbon footprint and better the environment.
Bring a bag: When you go shopping, bring a reusable tote to carry your groceries or other items after making purchases. This reduces the number of plastic and paper bags discarded after a shopping trip.
Reuse water bottles: Less than 20 percent of plastic water bottles get recycled after a single use, so instead of buying a pack of plastic bottles, drink from the tap or purchase a reusable water bottle and fill it up each time.
Save electricity: Washing clothes in cold water and putting them outside to dry instead of using the dryer helps save electricity. Open a window and let in the light instead of flipping a light switch, and use smaller kitchen appliances when possible, like a toaster oven instead of a conventional oven.
Reduce gas guzzling: Obeying the speed limit helps reduce unnecessary acceleration, which will save on the amount of gas used and the percentage of carbon dioxide produced by your car. Also, keep your tires properly inflated to improve your mileage, and try not to "warm up" the car in cold weather unless it is absolutely necessary.
Stop paper bills: Many companies offer electronic options for purchasing and maintaining products, eliminating the need to send or receive paper bills. Online statements are available and automatic payments can be set up through any company's site or your bank.
Shop at local markets: Not only will your food be fresher and healthier, but you will also save gas by not having to travel as far to a grocery store. Shopping at a farmer's market also helps preserve local farms that might otherwise have to be sold to make room for development.
There are many other ways to better the environment and make your lifestyle more environmentally friendly, like eating a greener diet, trying eco-friendly home fixes and recycling used electronics. If you would like other suggestions on how to be more "green", please visit the Daily Green website.
The Hague, Netherlands, March 31, 2008
AT&T Inc. announced today that Royal Dutch Shell (Shell) has selected AT&T to be its global provider of advanced communications services. The five year agreement, estimated to be worth $1.6 billion, calls for AT&T to provide, manage and maintain Shell's worldwide communications infrastructure while also managing the company's global mobility needs. It is one of the largest commercial contracts ever signed by AT&T, and it's the largest agreement signed with a company that is headquartered in Europe. The agreement is one of three outsourcing contracts signed by Shell with key suppliers for networking and IT services.
This agreement with Shell follows a series of other large and strategic wins AT&T has secured in the past year, including deals with Starbucks, General Motors, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and IBM. All of these wins underscore AT&T's position as the leading global telecommunications service provider within the industry. The agreements with GM and the Department of the Treasury are each worth up to $1 billion; the IBM agreement is worth up to $5 billion.
Once the contract with Shell has been implemented, AT&T will provide managed network services to Shell and its subsidiary companies in more than 100 countries. AT&T will deliver wide area and local area networks, voice services (including Internet-based telephony), managed security solutions and mobility services. Shell will benefit from access to AT&T's advanced global Internet Protocol (IP) network to deliver cost effective, consistent, secure and highly reliable services.
AT&T will provide direct connectivity to 1500 Shell corporate and operating unit locations underpinning a range of services critical to Shell's operations. AT&T will also manage more than 600 separate third party contracts with more than 300 vendors around the world. These contracts include agreements for local connectivity provided by regional telephone companies, contracts with individual service providers and various other maintenance and operations deals.
Shell employees will have access to AT&T's industry-leading position in the wireless space both within and outside the United States and AT&T will manage the cellular services contracts provided by other mobile operators. AT&T will also support remote data access to Shell's Virtual Private Network (VPN) service for more than 50,000 traveling users and home-based workers.
AT&T offers the largest integrated GSM network in the U.S., covering 290 million people, and has the largest international coverage of any U.S. wireless carrier. Customers can make calls on six continents and in more than 200 countries — with wireless data-roaming in more than 145 countries for laptops, PDAs and other data services and third-generation (3G) service in 60 countries.
Shell chose AT&T after an extensive evaluation and procurement process. AT&T was able to offer Shell a world-class portfolio of IP-based products and services, a consistent global approach to its operations, and the significant local support Shell needs around the world. In addition, AT&T, a world-class networking provider, will be able to offer IT professionals who are expected to transfer to AT&T as part of the agreement the opportunity to further develop their skills and careers
"This important agreement with AT&T reflects our determination to accelerate Shell's essential IT capability, optimize our operations and ensure we can provide best-in-class IT services to support our global business," said Alan Matula, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer for Shell.
Shell will retain core skills within its own IT organization, while being able to access AT&T's world-class expertise in networking. Plus Shell will benefit from AT&T's significant economies of scale. Approximately 560 Shell networking professionals located predominantly in the Netherlands, Malaysia, the U.K. and the U.S. are expected to transfer to AT&T, joining the company's worldwide workforce of 300,000. AT&T will create dedicated service units in these key hubs to ensure that Shell receives continued support at these locations.
"We are delighted that Shell has chosen AT&T as its leading global networking solutions provider," said Ron Spears, AT&T president, Global Business Services. "We are committed to connecting Shell's worldwide employees, partners and suppliers, while delivering and managing the array of managed network services needed for the company to accelerate its business performance.
"Providing connectivity and applications to world-class companies like Shell is AT&T's core mission," said Spears. "I have every confidence that AT&T will exceed Shell's expectations for anytime, anywhere global communications."
AT&T provides advanced communications services to every company on the Fortune 1000 listing. Large global corporations and organizations are entrusting AT&T to build IP-based networks that will serve as the telecommunications and I.T. backbone for the achievement of their strategic business goals. Through the agreements with companies and agencies like GM, IBM, and the Department of the Treasury, AT&T has been able to demonstrate that it has the scale and scope required to execute these complex arrangements on a worldwide basis.
Additionally, the contracts reflect how AT&T is capitalizing on the ongoing shift in network traffic from voice to data - and more importantly to IP-based data — as customers migrate from legacy packet networks to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)-based VPNs and managed applications. The company offers its multinational customer base consistent, resilient, standardized IP services around the world. These services include IP-based VPNs, which use the latest MPLS technology, and are complemented by an advanced portfolio of data-hosting services, applications and leading IP security offerings.
Courtesy: AT&T Communications Article
The F 117s are gracefully replaced by none-the-less F22 Raptors. An equally stunning looks and muscle power, elegance and $$s to maintain, but hey, its already there to deliver the punch, might as well use it more widely.
Personally to me, NFL ended in a grand gala style. Our Superbowl this year was a phenomenal showdown. What more can we ask, Giants and Patriots and living in NJ or actually the Northeast, makes it even more fun. I mean, the beauty of it all is, none of the teams are from NJ ! And we still passionately make them ours...! We had 20+ people in our living room, Bose speakers yelling, Players coming to life in HD on the 50 in Panny Plasma...Pizza and Beer, of course. Everyone were pro NY, except Nee and I, Just for the giggles, we were with the Pats all season long. It was a riot that night.- Most attempts: 8,758
Favre set this Dan Marino-held record during the Packers' 23-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings on September 30, 2007.
- Most completions: 5,377
Brett took this Marino-owned record when he hit Carlyle Holiday with a 21-yard pass during the Packers' 17-9 victory over the Detroit Lions on December 17, 2006.
- Most passing yards: 61,665 (the equivalent of 35.07 miles)
Favre took another of Marino's all-time marks by hitting Donald Driver for a seven-yard gain during the Packers' 33-14 triumph over the Saint Louis Rams on December 16, 2007.
- Most touchdown passes: 442
Brett hit Greg Jennings for a 16-yard touchdown pass to overtake Marino again and power Green Bay in its 23-16 win over the Vikings.
- Most wins by a starting QB: 160
Favre earned this mark, surpassing John Elway in the Packers' 35-19 victory over the eventual Super Bowl Champion New York Giants on September 16, 2007.
- Most consecutive starts by a quarterback: 253
Brett nabbed this Ron Jaworski-held record when he took the field for his 117th consecutive start in the Packers' 14-13 loss to the Chicago Bears on November 7, 1999.
- Most Associated Press MVP Awards: 3
Brett overtook Johnny Unitas when the AP awarded a split of the honor with Barry Sanders for his performance during the 1977 NFL season.
- Most seasons leading NFL in touchdown passes: 4 (tied with three others)
Favre took his fourth league-leading mark in 2003 when he delivered 32 scoring throws.
- Most seasons, 3,000+ yards passing: 16
In his entire Green Bay career, Favre has never had less than 3,227 yards, the mark he set in his first year as a Packer. Favre set the record, overtaking Dan Marino, with his 2005 total of 3,881 yards.
- Most consecutive NFL postseason games with a touchdown pass: 18
Brett broke Joe Montana's all-time postseason total with his first of three touchdown passes in the Packers' 42-20 playoff win over Seattle on January 12, 2008.
- Most postseason passing yards: 5,311
Brett eliminated another Montana record during the Packers' 42-20 playoff win over Seattle on January 12, 2008.
- Longest pass completion: 99 yards, to Robert Brooks at Chicago, 1995
(tied with nine others)
And, yes, one he'd rather forget:
- Most interceptions: 288
Favre "earned" this mark with an interception thrown to the late Sean Taylor during the Packers' 17-14 victory over the Washington Redskins on October 14, 2007.
Time and again I have been asked by many a fellow folklore of mine to jot-down soup-to-nuts procedures about some typical SysAdmin tasks. So here I got with my first one. Hopefully I will help you conquer one or the other in the picture !!
