Is 40K year an insult for an IT manager?

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Joe Schmoe

30 desktops, 35 laptops, 6 servers, phone system, security cameras, printers, IQ database reporting, Crystal reporting, UNIX, Linux, SQL MS 2003. XP, Vista and 7 machines. Should I look else where?

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Joe - I'm going to assume this is in dollars and in the USA. If it is elsewhere my info may not apply. The term manager applies to someone who manages other staff members and does not do technical work themselves.

The description of this job sounds like a small company with 65 employees and they are trying to hire one guy to do it all. If you indeed can handle all the different operating systems and applications they list then I would say go for it. I would not be qualified for this job and earn a lot more than what they are offering. Also, I don't know any other person in IT that would qualify for the job without at least some study. I'm sure they are out there but they are not working for a company with 65 employees at 40k.

Companies like to post ads for positions asking for people with qualifications that just don't exist and this is one of those. If you need an entry level position I would go over and talk with them. Tell them what you can do and what you can't do and that you can get up to speed quickly on the things that you can't do right now.

Best wishes.

Linux and Microsoft: What are their other varied applications?

Velocity

I know there are cellphones that use the Linux OS but what else? The program is so customizable that I have to believe its used for other machines/tools than the computer.

Is Microsoft limited to the PC however?

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the keywords you want is "linux embedded".
Some things other than cellphones are
wristwatch (Intel has a linux wristwatch available)
car
robots
digital cameras
DVR (dvd recorders)
game consoles
security cams
MP3 players
ATMs and portable credit card processors
various sensor devices for monitoring things
computerized voting systems
the space rovers

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What kind of security camera system should I buy to watch my house from a laptop?

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el aji

I've heard-of a security camera system that I could watch my home from a laptop while at work. What company should I refer to get this setup, and will any laptop work?

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Hello

Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.

I suggest you buy a PC based DVR has they have more processing power and normally have a much smaller file size and offer more features then Standalone DVR's. I know many people buy a cheap standalone DVR, only to upgrade to a PC based in 6 months especially when they are using it to manage a store remotely. Also PC based allows you to record up to 64 cameras where a standalone will have a limit of 16.

Many people have the misconception that a PC-Based DVR is simply an off-the-shelf PC with video capture (encoder) cards, display (decoder) cards and some generic OEM software. A true DVR requires years of research and development to facilitate the seamless integration of both the hardware and software. DVRs are highly complex systems that must run 24/7, processing millions of images per day. This makes consumer-level hardware inadequate for DVRs which is why Ascendent uses custom-built PCs with performance-level hardware.

My personal favorite DVR is Ascendent X4 series: Ascendentâs Tri-Fusion Hybrid Platform allows for the creation of a true hybrid surveillance system by utilizing the advantages of Analog, Megapixel, and IP technologies for unparalleled customization and expandability. I am working on government projects and use Ascendent cameras and DVR because the offer superior performance and cost less then comparable brands like bosh, Honeywell and pelco.

The X4 also uses the latest H.264/SVC codec offer video substantially better quality,. While its file size sizes is 30% smaller than MPEG-4, 60% smaller than MPEG-2, and exponentially smaller than MJPEG.

File size is crucial to streaming because most DVRâs on the market record at real time performance (30FPS per channel) so on a 4CH is trying to send 120, 8CH 240, and a 16CH 480 images per second which requires way too much bandwidth even for the most extreme internet connections.

The smaller the files size the more images are able to be sent, and the faster they can be processed improving both FPS and speed. File size is the heart of any DVR and goes far beyond just its streaming capabilities, as it also determines the recording storage time, how much you can back up at once, how fast it renders and searches video. The file size of a DVR impacts the performance of the DVR in just about every aspect from speed to longevity and is often the most important spec of any DVR.

If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone. Some good DVR brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent. These brands are what security professionals use, Q-see, Swan and Lorex are only used in residential applications because they are sold by Tiger Direct, Spytown, Newegg, Sams Club, Costco and other retail outlets but are not used by any security professionals also their tech support rarely speaks English as their first language...

These brand manufacturers also have a complete line of CCTV cameras for any application from residential to military.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (Recommend)
http://www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com
http://www.bosch.com

Hope this helps

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What is a good security camera?

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I would like to buy a security camera that I can plug into my computer and record everything without the need to purchase a dvr.
So my question is which is a good camera that comes with software to record everything in a computer.
Thank you!

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I love looking at my security footage on the computer, too. I got my security camera at Spytown, and I couldn't be happier. I'm not going to suggest a specific camera, because I'm not sure what your home security needs are. But I'm sure you'll find one that hooks up perfectly with your computer!

I hope this helps!

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