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An awesome day. Today at SIM, I ran around like mad, cant reach Cynthis (Course Admin) to pass my course work to Ms Mok. In the end, I pass to another admin staff to place it on her desk. Learn the entire course and the gease of this whole course... to understand that as system changes, what is not maintainable becomes maintainable = and that become preventive maintenance work, which will be translated into the other form of maintenance work.

The lesson was extended by an hour, and i report to work at 1400.

The first thing i saw was Han, Alvin and Louis at a user station. The first thing i asked, "what are the changes?" Indeed, a lot had been changed. The first topic I heard was the use of "ghostwalker" over the "newSID.exe". The former saves 15min per station. We tried the latter, then after sometime, I feedback to Louis that the initial estimate was 45min from the test run ytd, and the new run cost 1+hr per station. (Actually, Han ran from the network while I ran in C:\, as from what I know, in AD, all objects are assigned SID, and the program reassign newSID to each and EVERY objects of the user and station. Running in C:\ is faster as it only reads the files and such in C:\, running from H:\ is MUCH slower as it reset all files and folders in the network.)

Anyway, after hearing the feedback, Louis get to action and request for "Ghostwalker" from Zul. The change is fast as the station i first saw turned black screen, and required "Ghostwalker" to revive it. Han had also passed me a set of documents that proposed the new changes. All are fine until the step to add the printer and to migrate the user profile. The script was not granted the rights to access for editing. So i requested for change of rights, instead, i was instructed (by Louis) to grant the user admin rights so that the file can be access for editing. Kinda inappropriate if you ask me.

Anyway, the script is flaws and we still cannot properly add the printer. (its a 2 step job, one is to install the driver, and the other is to connect it to the network through use of a CMD command, "net use lpt1(or 2) \\dowmain/span name>\\ /persistent:y"

The user mitigation was also an issue, as instructed, we let the project development team run the "QUEST" script, and the result was that it was ran with a user profile with 14 GB of data !!! (in a meeting weeks b4, this issue was raised that only a profile size of 1 GB and below.) The cute PASALA also become a frowny man... He is one of the CMIS team (configuration management). Han had tried it out on the network with QUEST on a 500 MB profile and it took 30 mins on the migration alone. Gd Luck PASALA, u need an estimated of 7hrs... Poor chap his work will pile up the next day... the worst news had yet to come, Terrance state that if too long, it will auto halt hte process... GG

Thanked god that while PASALA is suffering silencely in a corner, we are tutored by an expert in Microsoft AD (I came to know later that he is call Terence). He taught us the steps in completing the user migration. "User profiles" refers to the user account folders found in the "Document and Setting" folder. It is created thanks to the UserID + ComputerID + Domain-ID (optional - exist only when you logon into a domain). Hence the user profile migtration is all about copying all the files in a user profile folder, then paste it into the domain user profile (Win XP).

Then it comes to the part of the printers, Terrance instantly becomes LOL surrender as this is not his part anymore. LOL nice one, a good thing to learn in a state of confusion. Oh well, the printer issue will be resolved tomorrow, the whole idea now is to segregate the task. For now, we shall solve the issue till user migration, the tools, technique and methods involved.

Anyway, Zul got a change of view from me. While we are discussing, Zul came over and took the step procedures from me. He stated that we should update on him abt this new TEST CASE. I always thought test case is something MUCH MUCH complex, from what I learnt in CIS... it seems to be useful throughout. Now, it is only a mere "manual" of a step by step walkthough. But it make sense, a TEST CASE into a manual... or vice versa... AND a CHECKLIST is a similar "manual" but with user signoff. Haha, the installation rollout team had to develop the proposed TEST CASE instead... oh well, at least we are doing stuff that can alleviate Louis "worries"

LASt but not least, THE BIGGEST SHOW of the day is tha Zul gave a showdown today in the office. It all started peacefully, Zul was "tutoring" Louis on how to get things done and how people work. the key is EMAIL. He used Terrance as an example, he said Terrance email to his boss what he had done for the day. (correct that how things work, a mini-daily report) Then Zul turn around and snooked Terrance, saying he sent 4 emails everyday, and Louis is to make sure that Terrance had done what he emailed. Terrance said "kao, yr office lecture also drag me in." and he left. All was fine and I learnt something on management and office work flow.

We are discussing about how the work should be carried out and done. Then it came the issue of the migration of user profile method to be used, they are arguing about QUEST or manual Cut and Paste. I suggest quietly about the latter then Louis said to all "Quiet, Marcus had to say something!". I shocked as I dun intend to show... but i repeat what I said and the Terrance backed me up that it is much faster. Then there a debate as there is a risk of corruption if Cut-n-Paste to wrong user profile. But I think the same with QUEST as the server can shutdown too if overloaded... and that is what leads to the HEAT....

Then Zul also snooked me saying that we (Alvin, Han and I) should share around the work, for he saw me drinking Soya Bean during work and doing duno what... in short, he implies those are not allowed.

Still peaceful, then Han, Alvin and I proceed with our "TEST CASE" development. But as mentioned earlier... the HEAT is on.... Zul was talking to Iwan about something, I did not hear as I was focusing on the the TEST CASE. Then i hear something about "no matter what I want to see an email from anyone by today..." from Zul - I thought it was the report he wants earlier... But what he wanted is an email of apology...

For Jasbeer told him that he was not doing his job, ~ Orrendo customers complained that the network slowed down to the point where the file could not be accessed.... and the complaints reached the "Ears of the High" and through it are "Words of the Power".

Anyway, Zul beautifully state his view... he mentioned when pple ask him why his engineers leave early he fights back that cuz there are some taking over the task and need not the use of full team. This assures the part that are invisible to his team. Zul mentioned he is flexible and he does not run his team like an army, there should be feedbacks should the changes are to be implemented. He would propagate them to the upper and let them fight among themselves and so they can bleed (they have LOTS of blood).

Anyway, the idea here is that he had said and done his part, so this serves as a final warning or reminder. Definately, he imples that the tnext time will be "action taken".

Funnily, Orrendo, Alvin and Terrane left early to avoid the scene. (Darn I am too slow) One thing that is offensive is that Zul mentioned that he is not leading a bunch of kids but adults, professionals who are old enough to think for oneself .... it kinda hurts and definately not helpful. Somehow it seems to be directed at me. >_<

After Zul left, there is definately a heavy air here. Louis then stood up and apologies., saying he will give everyone a treat after the project ends. This ended with a finale with Orrendo saying he will resign first than waiting to get "CHOP" and I add on saying that that is a wise man move.

Of btw, Jasbeer wonders if I can (if I willing... do i have a choice?) go to Sentosa and support some corporate events held there for 4 days. the issue here is that it will eat up a Sunday and Saturday... from 27th to 30th of MArch... Good Grace...

Mum, tonite there is a showdown.... Karen returned home almost eight, and Ken tight slapped her, for she lied and all her subjects failed for CA1. And to this day she had yet to inform 2nd Aunt about it. I already planted the seed in 2nd Aunt, 3 days earlier, I had a meeting with 2nd Uncle on 3rd Aunt house, it is regarding Karen, cause and effect. And 2nd Aunt position. Today, Ken suggested throwing her into the Home. Mum, you should now htat Karen will escape. For it will now rest solely on 2nd Aunt shoulders on the actions to be taken... hardly anything done thus far...

Hope you let nature takes it course Mum...

posted by RedAsh  # 6:15 AM