by ezs | May 20, 2014 | evilzenscientist, Uncategorized
Over the past 15 years I’ve become very aware that different people take in information in very different ways. I am a visual learner as an example – so seeing diagrams, manipulating shapes on a touch screen, linking conceptual boxes together – that’s my thing. Others prefer to read and digest, others like to listen, question and engage in conversation.
I am writing a series of architecture papers – and to make sure that the concepts and intent are really landed I’m doing a lot of whiteboarding and socialising too.
by ezs | Apr 30, 2014 | evilzenscientist, Uncategorized
It’s nice to be able to turn the dial to 11 when you need something doing quickly.
Just rebuilt the thumbnails on the photo albums – it’s a CPU intensive job. Turn Azure up to 11 – more RAM, more procs – and it’s done in no time.
by ezs | Apr 21, 2014 | evilzenscientist, Uncategorized
Something is broken with Comcast Business Internet.
Speed test (urg) to Comcast in Seattle gives 50/10 – as expected:
Speed test to Comcast in San Jose gives 50/10 as expected:
Speed test to Comcast in Salt Lake gives 2/10 – which is horribly broken.
Same Ookla test outside Comcast – and I get 2/10 in Seattle.
Comcast Chicago compared with Comcast Seattle.
by ezs | Feb 27, 2014 | evilzenscientist, Uncategorized
I had a group of machines for a pilot project just stop launching Power View.
Very frustrating – and then my machine stopped working.
I finally tracked down the problem – and hopefully this helps others.
Using the Registry Editor – RegEdit – browse to
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\User Settings
You should see a registry key PowerViewExcelAddin
Delete the key.
Now open Excel – create a new blank workbook.
On the Insert tab you should see PowerView
Click on PowerView – Excel will say you need to enable Power View – click on Enable.
The Power View and all of the BI should work now.
by ezs | Feb 18, 2014 | evilzenscientist, Uncategorized
Bobbins. I made a change to the web server config in Azure today – and it took the web server VMs offline.
Still troubleshooting on the why – but I had to rebuild the base server and re-attach the web content and database drive.
Lesson learned – test, test and document the changes..
by ezs | Jan 28, 2014 | evilzenscientist, Uncategorized
Early start this morning – head into Seattle to meet a truck and driver delivering a Perceptive Pixel 55” interactive touch screen for an event this evening.
The screen and PC are not too big – but they are fragile and expensive – so the shipping case is enormous! Over 1200 pounds (500kg) of wood, steel, wheels and hardware.
Delivery was an adventure; two hotels with similar sounding names within 100 yards of each other; narrow alleys; rubbish collection; cyclists and bad drivers.
Eventually the box was unloaded and we went for an unescorted trip through the back offices of a large hotel. Guaranteed to get security interested and come find you 😀
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