It lives

I bought a Dell 1600SC server back in 2001.  It helped me learn DHCP and DNS.  I learned about server hardware as I upgraded through the years.  As I moved to open source software for my workstations and servers, it was the only the only Windows software I had, and its main job was to run Symantec EndPoint for the virtual PCs I used in working with corporate clients.

Except two days ago, the server crashed.  I was quickly reminded how dependent on having a local DNS server I had become.  I wasn’t sure if it was the Power Supply or the System board, but things looked bleak.

Be Strong and Courageous.  So, I ordered a used PSU off of e-bay, since it was the cheapest T/S route.  Yep.  I had to hack at W2K3 to restore the Windows installation, and I don’t want to tell you how long that took, but tonight, She’s back runnin’.  Praise the Lord, remind me to make DNS redundant in my network.

Morning Ops

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This is a time-lapsed video of sunrise, with a prayer to inspire you

My New Year’s Resolutions

2011 was a remarkable year, because my job of 28 years came to an end.  I prepared for it the best I could, but when I was finally terminated, I felt really alone.  And scared.  The plans I had made seemed worthless.

I came to realize that it was a huge area in my life that my dependency and trust was still greatly in myself and not God.  I’ll spare you the details of the battle, but here is what is working for me.

  1. I say to myself everyday: “I will not doubt God”, because when I worry, that’s what I’m really doing.
  2. I forbid myself to think any farther in the future than what I had to do in this week.  I take care of business that is mine.
  3. I count talents I’ve been given and blessings I receive.

So my New Year’s resolutions are:

  • I’ll use my IT skills to share my testimony with you.
  • I won’t be afraid to do it.
  • I’ll follow my mission statement