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Schedule incidental backups via at

Rick — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:18:00 +0000

This little at job performs a full backup and sends the output of the log file to me via email. I use this for incidental one-time backups of databases for releases and migrations. I like to schedule these early enough that I can get the results of the logfile and create another backup if this one fails for any reason. Notice the -m and the cat; they make sure I get email as soon as the task is complete. -bash-3.00$ at -m 21:00 tomorrowat> /export/home/users/oracle/com.r.cron.betterlogic.full at> cat \'ls -rt /export/home/users/oracle/rman-logs/*full*|tail -1\'at> commands will be executed using /bin/bash job 1198288801.a at Fri Dec 21 21:00:00 2007

Elicit Registration Fix

Rick — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:00:00 +0000

The problem is that the Secure Certificate for the license server is expired. Simply change your clock (system date/time) to anytime between 9/17/2005 and 9/16/2006. Then start Elicit and click the registration button. In several seconds the license registration will complete and your all set.

Windows Automation

Rick — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 15:00:00 +0000

This is the software that I use to make windows tollerable. I have it automatically start Outlook and print out the Day View of the calendar at 5AM every weekday. That way when I come into work I have a quick overview of my day sitting at the printer. With this paper copy I can make notes and edits throughout the day and pass the paper to my secretary to make any updates or follow-up notes. This has to do with making your time more productive. You can get Automate Professional here