Default Password List: O – R

The second in the series of default device passwords, this table will show devices that start with O-R. This page represents just a portion of the complete data and may be stale.  Want a searchable and browsable version of the complete database?  Try the Default Password List tool over on the tools website.

Recover MySQL root password

It happens from time to time. For me, it happens after being on a long vacation. I forget my password, and the root password. Shame on me. Recovering is simpler than you think!

Using HyperTerminal on Windows 7

The Hyperterminal application helps you to connect with other remote computers, and for System or Network Admins, it used to connect to switches or routers and carry out maintenance operations.

MMS 2011: Day five wrap up

Last day in Las Vegas! The party last night was not too shabby, even being thrown and attended by some hardcore geeks. The party had a western theme, some good food (ribs, corn on the cob, and the usual western fair), pretty square dancers, and even a decent band (The Scotty Stamp Band). One of the singers did… Read More »

MMS 2011: Day Four

Another beautiful day in Las Vegas. It promises to be another information-packed experience here at the Microsoft Management Summit 2011.

MMS 2011: Day Three

Lots of great monitoring and management topics were covered today at MMS 2011.  It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Las Vegas today, and I write this as I am looking out a giant window with a view of the desert.  A perfectly relaxing time to write down my experience of day 3.