The Falconic Code

Clarifying the Intel Core iMess with i7 and i5

2009-09-09T20:40:00Z

With the release of the new core i5 and i7 processors from Intel, this week a predictable mess of confusion has emerged on the internet as to the place and use and applicability of the various processors to an individual PC configuration. This is perhaps not surprising when most PC buyers will only ever see a model number and a clock speed and will not understand some of the mechanical differences between the various parts. If you want the bottom line, skip to the bottom. The rest of this gets reasonably...(read more)

Divining the Differences of Ontology and Taxonomy

2009-06-09T22:18:13Z

Studying Architecture these last few weeks so intensively to prepare for the MCA, one of the things that really drove me crazy was the differences between references to the ontology of a domain of information and the taxonomy within the domain. When you read materials from a host of different sources, some of them will use these terms out of context, others will use them interchangeably, and still others will be quite particular in their use and application. As a matter of study, the...(read more)

The Challenges of Finding Infrastructure Architectural Patterns

2009-06-05T05:00:00Z

In the course of an Architect's career, you kind of build a repository of tools, a toolbox if you will, of odds and ends that you have picked up over time. Often times, these are simple things like icons that you find particularly effective, a presentation from a colleague that demonstrates an effective tactic, a couple of white papers, a PDF of TOGAF or insert-methodology-or-framework-here, etc. Recently, I started a search in an effort to add to my toolbox, this time looking specifically for...(read more)

Preparing for the Swine Flu is Security, Too!

2009-04-28T05:46:33Z

While something like the swine flu currently originating out of Mexico is so low technology as to be incongruous with our modern concept of what types of things comprise enterprise security, the fact is that how an organization prepares for such an eventuality is a part of its security policy, too. Much of the work in the area of security is building policies which codify how an organization recognize, assess, and respond to an incident which impacts the integrity, confidentiality, or availability...(read more)

The Authoritative Geek's Guide to the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 (AKA Inspiron 910) Running Vista

2008-10-05T05:46:00Z

I recently bought one of the first-flight Dell Mini 9 laptops. This is my authoritative guide to the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 running Windows Vista Business edition. The hardware. The OS install. The first few weeks of running it. This thing is long but those considering a Dell Mini 9 and want to run Vista on it or want the deep technical stuff would be well advised to muddle through. The Legal Stuff As always in the legal environment we live in, lets get the legal stuff out...(read more)

Campaigning for a Stronger Dell Mini 9!

2008-09-12T16:04:41Z

This campaign season, I too have a political platform: More Memory and a bigger SSD for the Dell Mini 9! Bigger batteries with More Power Available! Get out there and cast your vote for more power options, people! And a bigger battery, too!...(read more)

Gerstmann-gate Nearly a Year Later

2008-09-10T22:17:12Z

In a conversation earlier today with a colleague, and one of my mentors, I came to think a little bit about the depth of harm that has really been done to the CNet / Gamespot reputation by Jeff Gerstmann’s firing. The evidence? Its nearly a year later (the original firing was in November 2007), and I am still thinking about it enough to be writing about it. For those unfamiliar with the controversy and the original events, I invite you to read through the Kotaku coverage on the subject....(read more)

Video Blog: Managing Virtual Networks in Hyper-V

2008-09-10T14:57:13Z

This video blog runs about 5 minutes, 30 seconds and focuses on the management of virtual networks in Hyper-V through the Manage Virtual Networks panel. Among the settings covered include configuring various types of virtual networks on the Hyper-V hosts and the configurations settings which can be modified. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Managing_Virtual_Networks_in_HyperV/Managing_Virtual_Networks_in_HyperV.htm Falconic note: Community Server, the software...(read more)

Video Blog: Creating a Virtual Network in Hyper-V

2008-09-10T04:10:45Z

This video blog runs about 5minutes and focuses on the creation of a virtual network in Hyper-V through the Manage Virtual Networks panel. Among the settings covered include building various types of virtual networks on the Hyper-V hosts and the configurations settings exposed. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Creating_a_Virtual_Network_in_HyperV/Creating_a_Virtual_Network_in_HyperV.htm Falconic note: Community Server, the software upon which this blog is hosted,...(read more)

Video Blog: Configuring Interface Settings in Hyper-V

2008-09-02T16:55:55Z

This video blog runs about 7 minutes and focuses on the 'Hyper-V Settings' configuration panel in the Hyper-V Manager in Windows Server 2008. Among the settings covered include the default location for storage of VHD files and virtual machines, and user settings such as VMC keyboard shortcuts and setting the mouse release key combination. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Configuring_Interface_Settings_in_HyperV/Configuring_Interface_Settings_in_HyperV.htm Falconic...(read more)

Video Blog: Creating a Basic VM in Hyper-V

2008-09-01T19:19:30Z

This video blog runs about 7 minutes and focuses on the wizard in Server Manager to create a basic Virtual Machine on Hyper-V. This demonstration progresses through the entire creation phase, including setting the name and storage location, selecting a virtual network, attaching a Virtual Hard Disk, and finalizing the Virtual Machine creation. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Creating_a_Basic_VM_in_HyperV/Creating_a_Basic_VM_in_HyperV.htm Falconic note: Community...(read more)

Video Blog: Creating a Virtual Hard Disk in HyperV

2008-09-01T05:03:08Z

This video blog runs about 8 and a half minutes and focuses on the process to create a Virtual Hard Disk in Hyper-V which can then be assigned to a Virtual Machine. This demonstration completes the creation process for each of the primary types of disk in Hyper-V including Dynamically Expanding, Fixed Size, and Differencing virtual hard disks. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Creating_a_Virtual_Hard_Disk_in_HyperV/Creating_a_Virtual_Hard_Disk_in_HyperV.htm Falconic...(read more)

Video Blog: Base Controls of the Hyper-V VM

2008-08-31T23:35:52Z

This video blog runs about 5 and a half minutes and focuses on the basic controls that an administrator can use to connect to and manipulate the operating state of a Hyper-V virtual machine (VM). This introduction examines the differences between the Turn Off and Shutdown functions as well as the operation of the Save and Pause functionality in Hyper-V. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Base_Controls_of_the_HyperV_VM/Base_Controls_of_the_HyperV_VM.htm...(read more)

Video Blog: Introduction to the Hyper-V Manager

2008-08-31T06:29:04Z

This video blog runs about 5 and a half minutes and focuses on the general features of the top level of the Hyper-V Manager user interface in Windows Server 2008's Server Manager. This introduction takes a very basic look at the 5 major components of the interface, the general information which each provides, as well what that functionality allows an administrator to access to maintain the Hyper-V server and its virtual machines. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Intro_to_HyperV_Manager/Intro_to_HyperV_Manager.htm...(read more)

Video Blog: Introduction to the Hyper-V Role Display

2008-08-29T13:04:01Z

This video blog runs about 7 minutes and focuses on the functions provided on the high-level "Hyper-V" role node in the Server Manager of Windows Server 2008. This includes the quick status information provided by the events display, using the events filter, looking at the services status, and a brief overview of the technical resources at the bottom of the Hyper-V role pane. This content is roughly level 100. http://tfc.wanderson.org/Intro_to_HyperV_Role_Display/Intro_to_HyperV_Role_Display.htm...(read more)