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rsync large directory - building file list takes > 8 hours [closed]

I want to use rsync to move my 512GB Mac OS X TimeMachine backup from one USB disk to another. I'm trying running rsync -aPEv source destination to do so. The problem is that I'm running this on ...
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What does a good Sys Admin resume look like? [closed]

This may be a bit subjective but surely there is a consensus on must-have's? For example, what certifications that will really help part me from the average resume? Experiences that interviewers are ...
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resumable tar over ssh

I'd like to use tar cf - | ssh user@hostname tar xf - to copy a very large set of files. The only problem is that it will be over a very flakey VPN link. Is it possible to somehow set up a resumable ...
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What creative sysadmin resumes have you seen / made? [closed]

Upon an job advertisement's request, I'm brainstorming creative ways to present a sysadmin resume, and thought I'd augment my own ideas by seeking examples. What creative ways have you seen a resume ...
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Help Leaving Company [closed]

I know this is not server related, but I am not sure what site to ask - any direction would be appreciated. I am currently working as an IT Engineer for a small IT company (me and the boss) in a ...
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HTTP downloads stop after some time, resuming is not possible

When I try to download a file via HTTP, the downloads sometimes stop after around 30 MB. The download rates goes down to 0 B/s and no data keeps coming. When I stop the download and resume again, the ...
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VMWare 6.5 virtual machine fails to resume after suspend

I am having a problem to resume a VMWare virtual machine from the suspend mode. It presents me a dialog stating an error in some source file and suggesting to send the dump to VMWare support. G*ing on ...
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resuming transfer of files over ssh from remote linux to local windows

I was wondering what are the best ways on local Windows for resuming transfer of files over ssh from remote linux? I tried SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.9, but I cannot find it works for resuming. I ...
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Ubuntu server hangs on reboot “could not stat resume device file”

Instead of booting into the running system this machine stops and on the terminal I can see a message: could not stat resume device file /dev/sdb5 When I attach a keyboard and press enter the boot ...
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Large File Copy Tool accross Flaky Connection

I am looking to copy some large files accross a flaky WAN connection. Is there a tool I can use which will auto resume when the network fall over briefly and let me manually resume if I have to fix it ...
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Font for UNIX admin Resume? [closed]

Im looking to become a UNIX admin and wanted to seek the community's opinion on what is the best font one should use for such a position. Also if I have projects should I categorize them on my ...
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Java, Eclipse: How do I pause a running program?

I am running some computation on my Linux box and can't really afford to run it on battery while I drive home. It requires a network connection and currently I am running this stuff on a wireless ...
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Any way to emulate HORM (hibernate once, resume many) on Windows XP?

I've read a little about the HORM (hibernate once, resume many) feature introduced in WinXP Embedded. Does anyone have any ideas on how to emulate that on WinXP Pro? Basically, I want to reuse my ...
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How to prevent a XenU domain from being saved

Xen (like other) virtual machines allows VMs to be saved and resumed. Xen on Debian Lenny, for instance, is configured to save and resume virtual machines on Dom0 restarts. Is it possible to have ...
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Linux Gigabit driver that survives resume

Currently, I'm using the r8169 driver (Realtek 8169 gigabit ethernet). I tried both the chips on the mainboard and with an external network card. When I boot my PC, the machine comes up with speed = ...
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Is geek squad a good place to work straight out of high school?

I'm getting ready to graduate (YES!) and take my A+ exam. I want to get a job before going to college and thought about geek squad. I want to be a programmer but I'm also a good troubleshooter as I do ...