September 2012 - skunkworks

samsung hdmi to vga card
by wallace ngene 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Hi folks! where can i get this in town?i noticed the port on the laptop is smaller and at how much? regards, Wallace. -- WALLACE NGENE TARURU wallacengene(a)gmail.com

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DBA Job Opening
by Kevin Omondi 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Skunks, A Pan African Technology solutions firm is looking for a DBA. If you fit the bill kindly contact me offlist. Job Description: * Title: PostgreSQL DBA *Location: Nairobi with responsibility across 7 African Countries* Minimum 5 years of progressive experience performing PostgreSQL administration production environment; experience should include three or more years of database administration in an enterprise level environment with very large (> 1 terabyte) databases *Responsibilities:* · Collaborate with others to determine and deploy database solutions to business prioritized requirements, including business continuance and information security along with functional requirements. · Install, configure, and test new PostgreSQL databases, perform version upgrades of existing databases · Install, upgrade and maintain all PostgreSQL-related server and administration software · Perform DB profiling and optimization; analyze and propose schema changes to PostgreSQL databases as needed · Proactively monitor activity, utilization, exceptions and database health;propose and deploy appropriate improvements; automate repetitive tasks · Collaborate with team members to create, publish and maintain database deployment methods and procedures for PostgreSQL databases · Collaborate with the Infrastructure Architect to create and maintain database technology roadmaps and deployment plans · Perform database backup and recovery duties; establish standards and schedules for database backups; develop and routinely test recovery procedures for each database; ensure that backup schedules meet the recovery requirements and conforms to all database and data quality policies and standards · Work closely with project teams to ensure project success; coordinate product releases, data structure evolution, and manage and synchronize data promotions between development, test and production environments · Act as the final point of escalation and resolution for data related issues · Provide advanced technical support for database developers · Provide 24x7 database support as part of a rotation of DBAs · Design, implement and maintain archival and high availability strategies *Skills and abilities* · Exceptional knowledge of the PostgreSQL database platform. Persons with skills n other relational databases such as MySql, Oracle or Ms Sql will also be considered. · Mastery of physical database design · Expertise in configuring, implementing and supporting high availability strategies with database systems including clustering, and replication · Mastery of ANSI SQL and/or PL-SQL · Experience in software development using Perl, Shell, or other scripting languages · Solution focused and methodical, careful attention to detail · Solid background using UNIX operating systems – Ubuntu Linux administration a plus Experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle database platforms is desirable · Ability to perform capacity planning which supports the forecasting and purchasing processes · Ability to implement Database security safeguards and audit them · Consistently learning about trends and features in DB solutions, able to · bring best practices to bear at solving DB and overall application problems · Ability to work in a high availability production environment where unplanned downtime is not acceptable · Ability to communicate ideas and designs to all stakeholders, including non-technical audiences

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Re: [Skunkworks] HP servers preference
by Thuo Wilson 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Any stocking these locally? Of interest is also dell power-edge 510/520. Wilson. On 10 September 2012 16:48, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Thuo Wilson <lixton(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> Poor in this h/w stuff but i would like your input on these; >> Please refer to HP servers here: *http://tinyurl.com/bmxm5uv* >> What would you go for an email/file server. >> Am thinking of the below, would you correct my judgement? Have you worked >> with them, how is stability etc? >> >> HP ProLiant DL380 G7 Server series<http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/15351-15351-3328412-241644-24…> HP >> ProLiant DL385 G7 Server series<http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF25a/15351-15351-3328412-241644-24…> >> >> >> Your urgument really appreciated. >> > > > >

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[Ad] HP color Laser jet print cartridge for sale
by Mark Mwangi 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Have a HP color Laserjet print cartridge for laserjet series 2600. Q6000A Any offers? -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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Wingu Solutions is Hiring
by Allan Ouma 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Wingu Solutions is hiring the below: * UX Designer * 2 Mobile Applications developers * Web Applications Developer For details please visit the website at http://wingusolutons.com Allan Ouma P.O. Box 12731 Nairobi 00400 Kenya

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Microtik Router
by Tusker 21 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Any skunk & skunkress/skunkess using a microtik router. what are the strengths/ weakness regards, T21

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3RD GEN CORE I7 QUADCORE PROCESSOR + 8GB RAM QUOTES
by Memusi 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Hello Anyone with such an item. 3RD GEN CORE I7 QUADCORE PROCESSOR + 8GB RAM QUOTES-Bei ya Mkenya :-) -- Regards Memusi Communication is vital in this century....

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Anyone selling Sine Wave UPS
by Daudi Were 11 Sep '12

11 Sep '12

Morning all, Looking for a couple of UPS - 1000VA/600 Watts - Sine Wave Something like this CyberPower CP1000PFCLCD PFC Compatible 1000VA 600W Pure Sine Wave Tower UPS: www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1000PFCLCD-1000VA-600W-Compatible/dp/B00429N192… or similar Please let us know the models you are selling and at what price? Thanks D -- Daudi Were | daudi(a)were.co.ke Technology + Strategy Too brief? Here's why! http://emailcharter.org

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Godaddy Taken Down - 'by the group Anonymous'
by Samuel Waithaka 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Godaddy has been down for about 30 minutes and so are millions of websites. Anonymous claiming responsibility. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_162-57509744-501465/godaddy-goes-down-an… -- Samuel Waithaka http://twitter.com/samwaithaka

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JOB POST: Developers and App Developers
by Sham Kanji 10 Sep '12

10 Sep '12

Hi All, Looking for the following people with a portfolio of work (must be submitted with application) Criteria or desired attributes for all candidates: - Strong desire for perfection - Good eye for detail - Mature and able to work minimum work hours plus at home if needed - 3+ years of experience in field of expertise - Must be able to take direction, ask questions and then accomplish task on time and on or before deadlines - Must be able to work under pressure - Must be well versed in internet standards in relation to field of expertise - Someone looking for an opportunity to showcase their abilities - Some who is able to think out of the box - And most important, someone who can give it their all and is will to be part of a dynamic team Qualifications: - Developer o PHP, MySQL, Ajax, jQuery, JS, HTML, etc. o SMS, Short Code systems experience o Strong understanding of databases and db development o Joomla and other CMS systems knowledge or familiarity - Mobile Application Developers o Must be able to develop applications for Android o Familiar with iOS o Able to develop intricate mobile systems (apps and mobile browser based) o Minimum requirements to apply: - All applicants should be available to start immediately on acceptance of the position after the interview - All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their work siting sources of their work, if any. - All applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of work experience - Only serious applicants need apply - Please only apply if you are looking for more than just a salary and want to make a difference. Salary will be based on work experience, abilities, portfolio and any other strengths the candidate brings to the table. Please apply by email to: sham(a)buyandsell.co.ke and be sure to include all relevant documents, contact info and portfolio. Regards Sham

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