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Enabling Apache SSL via Microsoft Certificate Server

The paths for this example are based on FreeBSD 7.2. You’ll notice extra lines inserted into the sequence of commands below. You’ll need to enter the key file password either once or twice for each command preceding an extra line. Also, replace URL with your server’s internet name (e.g. www.nosam.com) wherever it is used below [...]

Integrating FreeBSD 7.x Into Windows Server 2003/2008 Active Directory As A Domain Member Server

I have spent more than 15 hours trying to integrate FreeBSD servers and Microsoft Active Directory. Any successes have come from hours of googling and trying to patch together information from pages about several versions of FreeBSD and Samba to get a working system. These instructions represent my notes on the process and were tested [...]

My Son Joined the Navy

Justin wants to repair aircraft avionics aboard a carrier. One of the proudest moments for a father is when his son or daughter goes off to start their life and you can sense their commitment. I always knew this but never really felt it like I do now. Justin enlisted in the Navy  this month and [...]

New Blog

Welcome to my new blog. I plan to update the site frequently so check back often to see what’s happening.

Qwest Signs Multimillion-Dollar Data Networking Agreement with Leading Managed Dental Care Provider in Northwest

DENVER — Qwest Communications International Inc. (NYSE: Q) today announced that it has signed a three-year data networking and voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) agreement worth $3.8 million with Willamette Dental, one of the largest managed dental care providers in the Northwest. Willamette Dental provides full-service dentistry at office locations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington [...]