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News Flash! IBM to release public fix for R8.5.2 SMTP spike issue
Wed, Sep 1st 2010 126
Downgraded server for time being - on to thinking about Germany
Tue, Aug 31st 2010 160
More information on SMTP spike Domino 8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 167
New technote on an SMTP process peg with Domino R8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 122
SMTP spike in CPU - Domino 8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 94
Good reasons to upgrade to Release 8.5.2
Thu, Aug 26th 2010 304
Speaking at the AdminCamp conference in Germany
Thu, Aug 26th 2010 38
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A tip that I am surprised is a tip
Wed, May 19th 2010 320
Notes Jobs
Mon, Apr 19th 2010 314
Good reasons to upgrade to Release 8.5.2
Thu, Aug 26th 2010 304
Looking for a job in Notes/Domino?
Fri, May 21st 2010 274
Fixpack 3 available for Domino 8.5.1
Fri, May 28th 2010 248
Lotus Notes HTTP passwords still need strength
Tue, Apr 13th 2010 187
More information on SMTP spike Domino 8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 167
Error messages we’d like to see
Wed, Jun 9th 2010 165
Downgraded server for time being - on to thinking about Germany
Tue, Aug 31st 2010 160
Possibly the best test configuration I have ever created
Mon, Dec 14th 2009 159


Andy Pedisich
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News Flash! IBM to release public fix for R8.5.2 SMTP spike issue
Wed, Sep 1st 2010 10:21p   Andy Pedisich
Here's a news FLASH. Looks like a fix for the SMTP spikey CPU issue is being addressed, and rather quickly, I might add. Here is a copy/paste from the technote: * * * * * * 1. IBM has a test fix av ... [read] Keywords: ibm R8 smtp
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Downgraded server for time being - on to thinking about Germany
Tue, Aug 31st 2010 10:00p   Andy Pedisich
I've downgraded our main Domino server to 8.5.1 until the SMTP thing is fixed. I'm very not happy about it. Meanwhile, I'm headed for Germany, leaving the US of A on Monday September 13th, arriving ... [read] Keywords: domino server smtp
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More information on SMTP spike Domino 8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 4:00p   Andy Pedisich
There is a problem with SMTP and IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5.2 that has a technote to accompany it. It seems to me that this would affect servers with running SMTP. http://www-01.ibm.com/support/do ... [read] Keywords: domino ibm lotus notes smtp
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New technote on an SMTP process peg with Domino R8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 4:00p   Andy Pedisich
IBM Lotus Notes Domino Potential issue... http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21445280 More in a bit. -Andy ... [read] Keywords: domino ibm lotus notes R8 smtp
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SMTP spike in CPU - Domino 8.5.2
Mon, Aug 30th 2010 4:00p   Andy Pedisich
Here are some things I've tried. When it first happened it resembled a problem that I have seen where the transaction logs can't keep up because of long running transactions. I tried re-configuring ... [read] Keywords: domino smtp
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Good reasons to upgrade to Release 8.5.2
Thu, Aug 26th 2010 9:40p   Andy Pedisich
I'm always trying to push forward. I use everything in my bag of tricks to try to encourage clients to stay current. In nearly every case I've seen, IT departments are very overwhelmed and understaf ... [read] Keywords:
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Speaking at the AdminCamp conference in Germany
Thu, Aug 26th 2010 2:41p   Andy Pedisich
Will you be in Germany September 20th through the 222nd and near Dusseldorf? Come to a conference filled with information presented by some of the smartest IBM Lotus Notes Domino experts Europe. It' ... [read] Keywords: domino ibm lotus notes
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Domino Shutdown to Release 8.5.2 upgrade plus Traveler 8.5.2 upgrade and restart: 13 minutes
Thu, Aug 26th 2010 10:50a   Andy Pedisich
In answer to your very first question, yes, I did this in the middle of the morning. No, that's not how I usually do Domino upgrades for clients. But heck, it sure was FUN! Whooo hoo! Don't you ... [read] Keywords: domino traveler
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How users can screw with their system clock and subsequently their own mail files and calendars
Wed, Aug 11th 2010 5:00p   Andy Pedisich
Here's the deal. You're perusing your IBM Lotus Notes Domino logs and see stuff like this. 08/10/2010 10:10:50 PM Error reading OperationTime for folder operations in database d:\Lotus\data\mail\XX ... [read] Keywords: domino ibm lotus notes database
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Controlling image size in the Domino blog
Mon, Jul 19th 2010 11:50a   Andy Pedisich
Denny Russell of Sherpa just send me an email after he looked at my last blog post that had an enormous screen capture that screwed with all sorts of blog formatting. I use the IBM Lotus Notes Domino ... [read] Keywords: domino ibm lotus notes email
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Out of office service stores people that sent you mail, but where?
Mon, Jul 19th 2010 9:50a   Andy Pedisich
Last week I was wondering about the Out of Office service. While you're away, it is supposed to store up the names of people who sent you email while you were out. Then when you return, the service sh ... [read] Keywords: email office




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What? No Indie music fans?
Thu, Jul 15th 2010 11:51a   Andy Pedisich
There is a site out there that features free music downloads of some of the newer music. I visit this nearly every day to see what's hot and what's not. It helps if you have Sirius/XM satellite radi ... [read] Keywords:
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Apparently DAOS is still news - Interesting backup solution pointed out as comment to post.
Thu, Jul 15th 2010 10:10a   Andy Pedisich
Yesterday's post about DAOS drew a nice comment from Oliver Regelmann. This included a link to the Domino WIKI that had some additional info about working with DAOS. His comment also mentioned a ba ... [read] Keywords: domino wiki
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Is DAOS old news? Then here are some old tips on DAOS
Wed, Jul 14th 2010 2:00p   Andy Pedisich
One of the issues with being on the forefront of technology is that you forget that most domains are definitely not early adopters. They wait until things are safe before diving in. In some cases they ... [read] Keywords:
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Happy Father’s Day, and team crossword solving on the road
Sun, Jun 20th 2010 12:50p   Andy Pedisich
Happy Father's Day to all out there! It is Father's Day, and even though it's a Hallmark kind of holiday, we still celebrate. We do this mostly by having me do what I want. Which is pretty much wha ... [read] Keywords:
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Error messages we’d like to see
Wed, Jun 9th 2010 12:20p   Andy Pedisich
I'm still in contact with some of the people who I used to hang out with at our college radio station. That was my first foray into broadcast. Charlie F. used be the the chief engineer there. He s ... [read] Keywords:
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Fixpack 3 available for Domino 8.5.1
Fri, May 28th 2010 2:20p   Andy Pedisich
Domino 8.5.1 fixpack 3 is now available. Check this list from May 11 for what it deals with. You can find the location to download from at IBM's Fix Central. http://www-933.ibm.com/support/fixcen ... [read] Keywords: domino ibm
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Groups don’t work as expected in Execution Control Lists
Sun, May 23rd 2010 3:00p   Andy Pedisich
Sometimes I think that Execution Control Lists are the best kept dirty little secret in Lotus Notes/Domino. I have seen them configured incorrectly almost every time I've seen them. One of the thin ... [read] Keywords: domino lotus notes
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Looking for a job in Notes/Domino?
Fri, May 21st 2010 11:34a   Andy Pedisich
There's a Twitter account that posts Notes jobs regularly. http://twitter.com/lotuswatch Good luck with the search! -Andy ... [read] Keywords: domino notes notesdomino twitter
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Server based archiving can drop some attachments
Fri, May 21st 2010 11:03a   Andy Pedisich
Just spotted this in Kbase. Looks like all flavors of 8.5.1 http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21430489 It also looks like you have to ask for the hotfix. I'm reviewing clients to se ... [read] Keywords: ibm archiving server
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A tip that I am surprised is a tip
Wed, May 19th 2010 9:40a   Andy Pedisich
I found this out a couple of years ago. I forget who told me about it. It might have been Paul Mooney. Two weeks ago, I showed it to someone (Rob Axelrod) who said it wasn't possible, couldn't b ... [read] Keywords:
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Admin 2010 completed - back to business
Sun, May 16th 2010 9:50p   Andy Pedisich
Admin 2010 was once again a blast. I met new Lotus Notes/Domino people with new questions about how things work and how they can make it work better. It reminded me a lot of what it's like when yo ... [read] Keywords: admin domino lotus notes
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Good guys and bad guys - An nice article about the Conficker computer worm
Thu, May 13th 2010 10:20p   Andy Pedisich
Here's a link to an article from The Atlantic about the Conficker worm. Whether you find it interesting or not depends entirely on your level of geekatude. I found it to be well put together and pre ... [read] Keywords: atlantic
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In Boston for Admin2010 - and the DAOS results are...
Mon, May 10th 2010 4:40p   Andy Pedisich
First, the DAOS stuff. It was a dark and stormy night. And all the sailors were below decks as the ship was tossed like a cork amid the 30 foot waves. Slowly, an ancient sailor with a long grey be ... [read] Keywords:
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DAOS question - to delete or be paranoid
Tue, May 4th 2010 3:40p   Andy Pedisich
I don't often post questions here, but the situation is so unusual and I suspect it isn't covered elsewhere. Here's the brain cramper. It's a situation I inherited. Someone sets up DAOS and uses al ... [read] Keywords:
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Birds of a Feather on Jobs at Admin2010
Tue, Apr 27th 2010 8:20p   Andy Pedisich
Every year I've spoken at The View conferences I always volunteer for extracurricular activities such as Ask the Experts and Birds of a Feather. A few years ago, had to be 2003, I was doing a two pa ... [read] Keywords:
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Notes Jobs
Mon, Apr 19th 2010 4:10p   Andy Pedisich
Yeah, I said it. Notes Jobs. No, I didn't say Nose Jobs, although I am slightly dyslexic and it could happen. And no, I didn't say "Notes is Dead", like some self-serving crack pots. And I didn' ... [read] Keywords: notes
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Correction to the Compact Debug Options post
Tue, Apr 13th 2010 11:53a   Andy Pedisich
Spelling error on the person who did the Compact options. Here is his correct information. Jack Dausman http://www.leadershipbynumbers.com http://www.FriendsofNyumbani.org - Andy ... [read] Keywords:
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Lotus Notes HTTP passwords still need strength
Tue, Apr 13th 2010 10:24a   Andy Pedisich
I just got a call last week about this. Consider the following configuration: 1. Password changes not enforced in Notes. 2. Password complexity set way too easy. Basically any 8 char ... [read] Keywords: lotus notes password
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A cluster riddle
Mon, Apr 12th 2010 8:40p   Andy Pedisich
First of all, the best part about getting nose surgery was that Linda and I discovered a great lunch cart on 10th and Chestnut just outside of Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia that makes the absolut ... [read] Keywords:
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New compact options blogged about while I was away
Thu, Apr 8th 2010 3:10p   Andy Pedisich
I've been off line since Monday night after some minor sinus surgery and would have missed it were it not for a phone conversation I just had with a friend and client, Sean Johnson. He asked whether ... [read] Keywords:
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Sessions and stuff for Admin 2010
Mon, Apr 5th 2010 11:40a   Andy Pedisich
First, many of you will be happy to know that I have spent my after 10 PM late evenings wisely and am now heading for the last chapter in Resident Evil 4 for the Wii. The people least likely to be hap ... [read] Keywords: admin
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Oh frabulous day!
Sat, Mar 27th 2010 2:40p   Andy Pedisich
Yes, I did see Alice in Wonderland in 3d in the IMAX. Yes, it was trippy. Yes, it was extremely trippy. But trippier than that (and 20 times geekier), I found out something wonderful about my new ... [read] Keywords:
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Reduced Air Prices from Philly to Boston for Admin2010
Fri, Mar 12th 2010 12:30p   Andy Pedisich
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Speaking at Admin2010 in Boston.
Mon, Mar 8th 2010 2:40p   Andy Pedisich
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It’s my birthday, I’’ll just be me today
Mon, Mar 8th 2010 12:30p   Andy Pedisich
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Hey, where did that come from? Or am I just Captain Obvious again?
Fri, Mar 5th 2010 12:10p   Andy Pedisich
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Two quick things on this snowy morning
Thu, Feb 25th 2010 11:40a   Andy Pedisich
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A bunch of recommended maintenance for Traveler
Wed, Feb 24th 2010 10:30a   Andy Pedisich
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Size matters: Summation of addressee size limitations across releases
Sun, Feb 14th 2010 11:53a   Andy Pedisich
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A snowy week in Philadelphia provides lesson in humility
Sat, Feb 13th 2010 4:43p   Andy Pedisich
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Ode to Planet Lotus
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 3:11p   Andrew M Pedisich
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Licking my Lotusphere wounds
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
[read] Keywords: domino lotusphere
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Tomorrow is the Roaming User session
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Live Blogging reminder
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
[read] Keywords: lotus blogging networking
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Lotusphere Opening General Session
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Today and tomorrow at The Fear
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Finding me at the Lotusphere opening reception on Sunday night
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Timing is a funny thing
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andrew M Pedisich
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Avatar and a nice perspective on the cloud
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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CoveritLiveTest
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Prime time *not* at The Fear for Rob and I, but people will show for the fun anyway
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Avoiding the feed reader in Notes 8.5.1
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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Fixpacks galore!
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 11:12a   Andy Pedisich
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LS10 presentations avalable as ZIPs on LSOnLine.info
Wed, Jan 27th 2010 10:21a   Andy Pedisich
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Possibly the best test configuration I have ever created
Mon, Dec 14th 2009 12:09p   Andy Pedisich
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Lotus snuck onto my iPhone
Wed, Nov 25th 2009 2:59p   Andy Pedisich
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Notes startup detects remnants of client crash and does cleanup
Wed, Nov 25th 2009 10:39a   Andy Pedisich
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Notes splash screen now features errors?
Tue, Nov 24th 2009 6:59p   Andy Pedisich
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Our sessions for Lotusphere 2010
Fri, Nov 20th 2009 1:19p   Andy Pedisich
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I cried Uncle and went with XP on a VM for my demo world
Wed, Nov 18th 2009 9:19a   Andy Pedisich
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Important INI setting for 8.5.1 servers
Tue, Nov 17th 2009 10:09a   Andy Pedisich
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Back in Philly after a load of travel
Wed, Nov 11th 2009 1:09p   Andy Pedisich
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Doing some research on my loopback adapter issue - interesting stuff
Sat, Oct 31st 2009 10:29p   Andy Pedisich
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First leg of Admin Boot Camp 09 completed
Sat, Oct 31st 2009 12:59a   Andy Pedisich
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Using 8.5.1? Don’t forget to enable instant spell checking
Tue, Oct 27th 2009 1:30p   Andy Pedisich
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Post from the Admin Boot Camp in Las Vegas
Tue, Oct 27th 2009 1:09p   Andy Pedisich
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What’s an iPhone hard reset do? Let’s try it out!
Sat, Oct 24th 2009 4:39p   Andy Pedisich
[read] Keywords: ibm lotus notes traveler application iphone server
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Loopbacks, Vista vs XP
Fri, Oct 23rd 2009 10:19a   Andy Pedisich
[read] Keywords: domino laptop vista
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An ideal Notes deployment scenario
Thu, Oct 22nd 2009 11:09a   Andrew M Pedisich
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Rob and I did a podcast for Lotus User’s Group about security holes
Thu, Oct 15th 2009 10:52a   Andy Pedisich
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8.5.1, Traveler and the iPhone
Tue, Oct 13th 2009 2:39p   Andy Pedisich
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Getting Release 8.5.1 into the building
Wed, Oct 7th 2009 10:39a   Andy Pedisich
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Getting ready to take this new show on the road
Wed, Oct 7th 2009 8:59a   Andy Pedisich
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Bugs at Lotus - they got my monkey
Thu, Oct 1st 2009 11:19a   Andy Pedisich
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Ed Brill blogs about the release date for R 8.5.1
Wed, Sep 30th 2009 11:30a   Andy Pedisich
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A must read for those planning on upgrading to Notes/Domino Release 8.5.x
Wed, Sep 30th 2009 10:49a   Andy Pedisich
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Shooting yourself in your own foot
Fri, Sep 25th 2009 11:29a   Andy Pedisich
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Looking for help in all the right places.
Sat, Aug 29th 2009 11:09a   Andy Pedisich
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Social networking is kinda scary sometimes
Fri, Aug 28th 2009 11:59p   Andy Pedisich
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Installing the 8.5 basic client fp1
Thu, Aug 13th 2009 2:49p   Andy Pedisich
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Transaction logging? Here’s some stuff to keep in mind
Fri, Jul 31st 2009 1:50p   Andy Pedisich
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This hits close to home
Fri, Jul 31st 2009 9:50a   Andy Pedisich
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Crickets and tumbleweed
Thu, Jul 30th 2009 10:59p   Andy Pedisich
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If Microsoft admits it, it must be bad
Mon, Jul 6th 2009 10:39p   Andy Pedisich
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My laptop was hijacked by bad guys - but I’m still alive and well
Wed, Jul 1st 2009 11:01a   Andy Pedisich
[read] Keywords: laptop viral
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SHOW STOPPER: If you’re upgrading from 6.5 to 8.5?
Mon, Jun 29th 2009 1:39p   Andy Pedisich
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Password expiration - The dirty little secret
Thu, Jun 11th 2009 7:49a   Andy Pedisich
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Faster links to get to those IBM press releases
Fri, Jun 5th 2009 10:19a   Andy Pedisich
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Let’s move all contacts into the mail file
Fri, Jun 5th 2009 8:39a   Andy Pedisich
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Microsoft says, "Quick... look over there!"
Thu, Jun 4th 2009 8:39p   Andy Pedisich
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A link to great developerWorks article about Ultralite
Tue, May 19th 2009 1:29p   Andrew M Pedisich
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New part of brain opening
Sun, May 10th 2009 12:39a   Andy Pedisich
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Here are the important numbers
Tue, Apr 28th 2009 10:09p   Andy Pedisich
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Recovering from Admin2009 and getting back to work
Sun, Apr 19th 2009 9:29p   Andy Pedisich
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Limits to Yahoo Mail’s unlimited storage
Tue, Apr 14th 2009 7:53a   Andy Pedisich
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R8 Desktop training is available for free
Mon, Apr 13th 2009 9:22a   Andy Pedisich
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Things I love to find in the wild
Tue, Apr 7th 2009 6:59a   Andy Pedisich
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How to cause a complete server meltdown
Wed, Mar 25th 2009 7:19a   Andy Pedisich
[read] Keywords: domino nd8 server
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Shuttle watching time
Tue, Mar 17th 2009 8:20p   Andy Pedisich
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