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updated discussion 22 hours 32 min ago
Gregg J posted: Technical Support - Requires Technical Contact ID
I'm trying to submit a support case through Technical Support, but once I get so far, it stops me and requires me to input a "Technical Contact ID". I have no idea what that is, and haven't been able to find any info on that. Can someone explain what I need to do to continue? 1 ...
blog entry comment 24 May 2012
AndrewB commented on: Connect Mobile FAQs
I use the mobile site on my android phone. I also submitted this idea about the mobile site and would appreciate the community's feedback as well. https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/ideas/mobi...
updated blog entry 24 May 2012
Guido Sanchidrian posted: It's Time to Revise Your Mobile Policy
The last few days I spent some time to digest the latest  Symantec Internet Security Threat Report Volume 17 . This comprehensive report provides an overview and analysis of the year 2011 in global threat activity. The report is based on data from the Global Intelligence Network, which Symantec's analysts use to identify, analyze, and provide commentary on emerging trends in ...
discussion comment 24 May 2012
Andy Welburn commented on: All Forum posts show 'Solved'
... was going to point that out but got distracted by food & the odd beverage!
blog entry comment 24 May 2012
H. Oropeza commented on: Symantec’s Paperless Classrooms
Wow! Really neat.
updated idea 24 May 2012
jmayden posted: Reports - additional options
In the reports section of SEP, the options for creating scheduled reports is too limited. There should be options for the following, with the previous month option actually working for the previous calendar month. Currently, that option is the previous 30 days.   last 24 hours previous day last 7 days previous week last 30 days previous month ... 3 months ...
updated idea 24 May 2012
jmayden posted: Link from reports to actual data
In the command status report, a pie graph shows the percentage of devices that have received a particular update, progress, have completed and other pieces of semi-useful data. It would be more useful if there was a way to see which one(s) had failed or rejected, or even accepted and completed the update. I am thinking of something like a hyperlink to the relevant data. Obviously ...
updated discussion 24 May 2012
Andy Welburn posted: "No items found"
Has this issue returned? https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/adm...   Navigation etc seemed to be scr***d irrespective of whether logged in & browser used.   *EDIT* Very flaky - sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't! *EDIT #2* Issue (at the moment) now seems to be restricted to if logged out (http) ...
blog entry comment 23 May 2012
pete_4u2002 commented on: Symantec Connect Goes Mobile
It cannot login with BB, it shows 403 error.
idea comment 22 May 2012
JesusWept2 commented on: mobile app - collapsable featured posts
100% yes, for the full site would be good to, to be honest
updated discussion 22 hours 32 min ago
Gregg J posted: Technical Support - Requires Technical Contact ID
I'm trying to submit a support case through Technical Support, but once I get so far, it stops me and requires me to input a "Technical Contact ID". I have no idea what that is, and haven't been able to find any info on that. Can someone explain what I need to do to continue? 1 ...
discussion comment 24 May 2012
Andy Welburn commented on: All Forum posts show 'Solved'
... was going to point that out but got distracted by food & the odd beverage!
updated discussion 24 May 2012
Andy Welburn posted: "No items found"
Has this issue returned? https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/adm...   Navigation etc seemed to be scr***d irrespective of whether logged in & browser used.   *EDIT* Very flaky - sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't! *EDIT #2* Issue (at the moment) now seems to be restricted to if logged out (http) ...
updated discussion 22 May 2012
CraigV posted: I have to log on to Connec to read ANY forum query...
Hi,   This is an old problem which seems to have cropped up again...any forum query that comes through my mail notification means I have to log onto Connect again...can this be investigated please?   Thanks! 1 7145781 ...
discussion comment 21 May 2012
pkh commented on: Life Preserver icons removed?
Agree.  I have proposed that when the life-saver symbol appeared.  Most of the posts needs solution.  It is only the rare few (< 1%) that are informational.
discussion comment 21 May 2012
robnicholson commented on: Comment links not working in this forum
Ohh they'll be a way to solve it assuming you have the source code. If it's using a 3rd party CMS then less easy but if it is a 3rd party CMS, then one is allowed to raise a bug with them because it's definately a bug ;-) But it would require a different mechanism that a simple URL with bookmark because as you say, the number of posts on each page can change. So if one replies to ...
discussion comment 21 May 2012
Kevin M. commented on: Something Wrong....
We are actively investigaing this. It's difficult to reproduce though. By the time I get a report from a user and am able to log in myself, the issue has self-healed. We'll keep digging. Kevin
discussion comment 21 May 2012
UFO commented on: DLP detection server services fail to start after upgrade to 11.5
Layla, was your DLP installation performed on physical server or in virtual environment? Note to admins: this thread should be moved in Security section, not reside in Inside Symantec.
discussion comment 18 May 2012
juschmidt commented on: Unable to install Symantec Management Agent using the SMP Console
This is the Symantec Management Platform (formerly known as Notification Server).  We are on version 7.1.
discussion comment 18 May 2012
UFO commented on: MOBILE AD-HOC NETWORKS
It's unclear what this question for in Inside Symantec. Usually when talking about MANETs the main task for such networks is security and the product is PGP. If so - discussion should be moved to Security section.
updated article 21 May 2012
LeslieMiller posted: SR L09: Messaging Gateway, Encryption and Data Loss Prevention: Three Great Things Even Better Together
The messaging gateway has emerged as a key point of control for managing an information risk and security strategy.  With its key functions of message filtering and security, the messaging gateway serves as an ideal point on which to build the foundation of a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and encryption strategy. In this hands-on lab, you will take a powerful first step toward a more ...
article comment 19 May 2012
pkh commented on: How to Add an Image to a Connect Post
Just want to add a couple of things 1) the images that are upload can be re-used, i.e. you can use them on any of your subsequent posts. 2) if you need to delete any image, click on My Workspace, find it and you can delete it.  If it is used in any of your posts, the posts will now contain a broken link.  You should only delete an image from your My Workspace if it has not been ...
article comment 06 Mar 2012
ashokp commented on: Buffer Overflow Part 1 -The Basics
Indeed a good article!!
updated article 09 Feb 2012
LeslieMiller posted: Community Managers Contact Information
Community Managers are employed by Symantec to moderate the communities within Symantec Connect. The managers review and publish all content, award points, and moderate the community forums. You can contact the community managers using the information below: Enterprise Security Community interim Community Managers: Thomas Kearsley and Swathi Turlapapty Usernames: Thomas K and ...
article comment 12 Jan 2012
Pascal.KOTTE at BECHTLE commented on: Altiris Architecture
see latest architecture doc in there https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/planning-implementation-design-or-plan-design-architecture-doc
article comment 26 Dec 2011
vickyj commented on: What are malware, viruses, Spyware, and cookies, and what differentiates them ?
Liked it thanks :)
article comment 13 Dec 2011
TSE-JDavis commented on: How to use Symantec Scan Engine 5.2 content scanning technologies for direct integration with your applications or devices
Please post future Scan Engine questions in our Scan Engine section of the forum: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/security/forums/symantec-scan-engine   You would have to be using a very old version of Scan Engine 5.0 that would no longer be supported.   J2SE 1.4.2 is in its Java Technology End of Life (EOL) transition period. The EOL transition period began Dec, 11 2006 ...
article comment 24 Nov 2011
mon_raralio commented on: Symantec Connect Rewards Points
That guy only has 2 comments under his belt. Probably thought the 25 points could buy him an iPad. Most likely the only reason he joined. Or is just trolling.
updated article 28 Oct 2011
LeslieMiller posted: Thanks for Visiting Connect at Vision 2011
Thanks for visiting the Symantec Connect team at Vision Barcelona and finding this "hidden" page. Leave a comment below in our "guest book." great conference great conference Vision 2011 Lots to see and do at Vision. :) LO It was Nice to see you in physical Cheryl. Sorry not possible to stay and talk about connect a longest time. I will be pleased to see sub-group ...
article comment 15 Sep 2011
Milos commented on: How to Disable AutoPlay feature to prevent Virus spreading using this feature.
I tried everything, and still didn't find way how to disable autoplay. Gpedit, editing registry, but nothing worked for me! Friend suggested me Autoplay disabler Pro, and I really suggest it to all of you. It's so simple to use, and still, it really works :) you can find it at http://www.autoplaydisabler.us 
blog entry comment 24 May 2012
AndrewB commented on: Connect Mobile FAQs
I use the mobile site on my android phone. I also submitted this idea about the mobile site and would appreciate the community's feedback as well. https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/ideas/mobi...
updated blog entry 24 May 2012
Guido Sanchidrian posted: It's Time to Revise Your Mobile Policy
The last few days I spent some time to digest the latest  Symantec Internet Security Threat Report Volume 17 . This comprehensive report provides an overview and analysis of the year 2011 in global threat activity. The report is based on data from the Global Intelligence Network, which Symantec's analysts use to identify, analyze, and provide commentary on emerging trends in ...
blog entry comment 24 May 2012
H. Oropeza commented on: Symantec’s Paperless Classrooms
Wow! Really neat.
blog entry comment 23 May 2012
pete_4u2002 commented on: Symantec Connect Goes Mobile
It cannot login with BB, it shows 403 error.
blog entry comment 22 May 2012
H. Oropeza commented on: 1,000 Solutions and Counting....
Congrats, Marianne!  What an accomplishment! Thank you for your expertise!
updated blog entry 21 May 2012
Sarah Whipp posted: Don’t look the information gift horse in the mouth
  We’re hearing a great deal about 'information' in the media at the moment. According to both analysts and the word on the street, businesses have greater access to a broader set of information than ever they did in the past. As one of the main areas of impact, we are told, is in marketing and advertising (LINK: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17764117 ), I'm ...
updated blog entry 21 May 2012
Symantec Analyst Relations posted: Video blogs and SymantecTV
Video Blogs Darren Thomson, Chief Technology Officer EMEA Note: If you're having problems watching the video, please download a VLC Player. Video #1 In this three minute video, you will gain an introduction to Symantec’s new EMEA CTO, Darren Thomson and an insight into his role that will see him address some of the ‘big’ questions in the industry. Over the ...
updated blog entry 18 May 2012
Steve Cullen posted: Disaster Preparedness Is Not at Odds with New Technology
One of the great challenges businesses face today is enabling productivity by giving people access to the resources they need, without compromising the safety of that information. And while it’s not always easy to see the risks, recent events have made it obvious that disaster can strike at any time, in many different ways. It’s vital for organizations of all sizes to have a plan in ...
updated blog entry 17 May 2012
LeslieMiller posted: What's the Difference Between a Blog and an Article: Content Explained
So, you’re wondering what the difference is between a forum post, an article or a blog. Or maybe you want to know what constitutes a download. Check the information below for brief explanations. Then, start contributing! All of the content types below are worth Connect Points . And hey—not that you need reminding, but here it is just in case:  All information MUST be your own, original ...
updated blog entry 17 May 2012
Eileen posted: Getting Started on Symantec Connect!
Here are a few tips and tricks that might come in handy as you get started on Symantec Connect. Profile - Located under the "Me" menu item, in the upper right hand corner of the site, you can upload a photo, keep track of your rewards points  and customize your subscriptions to community newsletters.  Just select the "edit" tab within your profile and start customizing. ...
updated event 10 May 2012
Margaret Turano posted: Storage Management and High Availability in Healthcare
On line - Registration URL: https://symantecevents.verite.com/25540/137005 Wed, 27 June, 2012 - 13:00 - 14:00 EDT Let’s face it - the biggest challenge in data centers is balancing the complexity and deployment costs of mission-critical ...
updated event 26 Apr 2012
Margaret Turano posted: MUSE - MEDITECH User Conference
Disney Coronado Spring, Resort Tue, 29 May, 2012 - 11:45 EDT - Fri, 01 June, 2012 - 11:45 EDT (Inside Symantec, Symantec Connect) () Symantec,Symantec Connect
updated event 26 Apr 2012
Margaret Turano posted: HITRUST
Gaylord Texan Resort Mon, 07 May, 2012 - 9:00 EDT - Wed, 09 May, 2012 - 5:00 EDT (Inside Symantec, Symantec Connect) () Symantec,Symantec Connect
updated event 09 Apr 2012
AbdulRasheed posted: Silicon Valley VMUG: High availability and business continuity for applications in VMware environments
Santa Clara Marriott; 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 Wed, 11 April, 2012 - 8:00 - 8:30 MST Silicon Valley VMUG members,  Symantec will be at your local VMUG event! Full Agenda and registration:  ...
updated event 29 Mar 2012
Margaret Turano posted: Reduce Costs and Increase Security in Healthcare with Symantec.cloud
Webinar: Registration URL - https://symantecevents.verite.com/25142/135144 Thu, 19 April, 2012 - 13:00 - 14:00 EDT Reduce Costs and Increase Security in Healthcare with Symantec.cloud Speaker:   Kirk Dunaway, Symantec.cloud ...
updated event 10 Feb 2012
Marie Pettersson posted: Mobile World Congress
Barcelona Mon, 27 February, 2012 - 10:00 CET - Thu, 01 March, 2012 - 16:00 CET Visit Symantec at MWC 2012 - hall 8 at booth #A171 and schedule a meeting with our business or technical experts. (Inside Symantec, General ...
updated event 03 Jan 2012
Margaret Turano posted: HIMSS 2012
Booth #5937 - Sands Convention Center, Las Vegas Tue, 21 February, 2012 - 1:00 PST - Thu, 23 February, 2012 - 6:00 PST Data Explosion * Risk and Compliance * Cloud * Mobility * Making it all work together These topics are all front of ...
new event 30 Nov 2011
Margaret Turano posted: 2011 mHealth Summit
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Washington DC Mon, 05 December, 2011 - 9:00 EST - Wed, 07 December, 2011 - 5:00 EST Symantec will be part of the upcoming 2011 mHealth (mobile health) summit in Washington DC. Visit us in the ...
updated event 30 Nov 2011
Margaret Turano posted: Webinar: "Your Compliance Strategy in the Age of HIPAA Audits"
http://www.symantec.com/resellers/conventus/hipaa/ Thu, 08 December, 2011 - 3:00 - 4:00 EST Since the HIPAA Security Rule went into effect, many healthcare providers have been uncertain about how to implement a compliance strategy which ...
event comment 29 Nov 2011
Angela Copeland commented on: ACE : Allscript's Client Experience
I am wondering if anyone out there is experiencing the same terrible support from Allscripts as my office. I have never experienced anything like this before in my life. You pay for monthly support but no one will assist you. I have had cases opened for over a month and is unable to get them resolved. I will definately not recommend this company to anyone. Bad reviews spread faster than ...
updated video 21 May 2012
Symantec Analyst Relations posted: Video blog: Dan Lamorena about the focus on Linux as a platform for growth
In this short video, you will gain an introduction to Dan Lamorena, Director of Product Marketing for the Storage and Availability Management Group at Symantec.  Dan talks about the focus on Linux as a platform for growth and acknowledges that organizations are struggling to move business critical applications in to Linux due to worries about reliability and stability.  He outlines in this ...
video comment 01 May 2012
ma-soete@t-online.de commented on: Register for Symantec Connect
Was muss ich tun?
video comment 28 Apr 2012
safrilsapunk commented on: Introduction to Connect
thanks i'm now connect symantec corporation
video comment 28 Apr 2012
safrilsapunk commented on: The Connect Rewards Program
thanks for support
updated video 19 Mar 2012
Kimberley posted: Screencast: Introducing Mobile Connect
Introducing Symantec Connect for mobile! Watch this short screencast, created by the Symantec Connect community team, to learn about the features of Connect mobile, including how to browse, search, and create content. Resources Blog: Symantec Connect Goes Mobile Connect Mobile FAQs   ...
video comment 16 Mar 2012
samraine100 commented on: Trusted Advisors Share Their Thoughts About Symantec Connect and Vision 2010 Barcelona
Great video, and I love your avatar ohzone, though I do wonder how much of a resemblance there is.
updated video 05 Mar 2012
Swathi Turlapaty posted: Screencast: Introducing A New Symantec Connect Community
Please watch this video for information on how to access the 2 new communities Backup and Recovery Archiving and eDiscovery connect_backup-split.mov (Inside Symantec, Symantec Connect) () Symantec,Symantec Connect Copyright 2011 Symantec Corporation Symantec helps consumers ...
updated video 25 Jan 2012
Symantec Analyst Relations posted: Video blog: Darren Thomson, CTO EMEA for Symantec
Continuing his video blog, Symantec’s EMEA CTO, Darren Thomson talks about Virtualization in this three minute video and some of the reasons why customers are doing this.  Cost savings, agility, consolidation and a step towards the cloud are discussed along with Symantec’s view across the areas of risk such as: storage, data protection, HA/DR, security and virtual desktop. ...
updated video 17 Nov 2011
Mike Adler posted: Inside Symantec Endpoint Protection
Find out how Symantec deployed the latest version of Endpoint Protection 12.1 internally.   Listen in as Janet Doherty, Sr. Systems Engineer and Mike Adler, Sr. Director of Engineering, discuss the phased deployment within Symantec. (Inside Symantec, General Symantec, Best Practice, Case Study) () ...
new video 24 Oct 2011
DLamorena posted: Inside the Norton Online Store
Learn how Symantec products were used to build out the Norton Online Store.  Hear from Devin Rickard, Sr. Director, Global E-Commerce and Dan Lamorena. Director, Storage and Availability Management as they discuss scalability, performance and more. (Inside Symantec, General Symantec, Best Practice, Case Study) ...
updated idea 24 May 2012
jmayden posted: Reports - additional options
In the reports section of SEP, the options for creating scheduled reports is too limited. There should be options for the following, with the previous month option actually working for the previous calendar month. Currently, that option is the previous 30 days.   last 24 hours previous day last 7 days previous week last 30 days previous month ... 3 months ...
updated idea 24 May 2012
jmayden posted: Link from reports to actual data
In the command status report, a pie graph shows the percentage of devices that have received a particular update, progress, have completed and other pieces of semi-useful data. It would be more useful if there was a way to see which one(s) had failed or rejected, or even accepted and completed the update. I am thinking of something like a hyperlink to the relevant data. Obviously ...
idea comment 22 May 2012
JesusWept2 commented on: mobile app - collapsable featured posts
100% yes, for the full site would be good to, to be honest
idea comment 22 May 2012
Andy Welburn commented on: Site Search
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/ideas/changing-default-search-option-connect-profile-page   As Kevin has stated above, this is the default if you're in the 'User' section & I agree that a search based on User is just about pointless - I seldom have had the need to search for a particular user - but as I mentioned in the other 'Idea': I fully understand ...
updated idea 21 May 2012
erikw posted: Training vouchers and Symantec software as rewards
I would like to get training vouchers and or Symantec software etc for my reward points. Many of the frequent connect visitors would like to get training and trading in reward points would be very helpfull. Same for software. trading in points to get Symantec software and merchandise would also be very interesting.   Great suggestion, Erik! I'm Great suggestion, Erik! ...
idea comment 21 May 2012
robnicholson commented on: Find a way to jump to the latest post
Upvoted but extended to allow navigation by date. phpBB tracks which thread you've visited and when you come back, the "first unread" works well. Except phpBB doesn't have threads so you know that the next post in the topic is right underneath. Add threads into the mix and this simple solution doesn't work. So the extended wish is: Each time I open a thread, save (in my ...
idea comment 18 May 2012
UFO commented on: Changing default search option on Connect profile page
Yes, Andy, functionality and web engine is the same for the whole site. That's why it shows two search options for each specific site area (sub-site option and Entire Site). In this case it is correct to have default search for sub-site instead of Entire Site option. So, you're right. I just wonder if it is possible to make a small change for My Profile search. Just ...
idea comment 17 May 2012
Marianne van den Berg commented on: Connect Mobile sort order
Sort order fixed!!! Thanks Kevin & Team!
idea comment 10 May 2012
riva11 commented on: Finding a way to browse through multiple pages on your profile
Fully agree with your idea! A filter on my profile page could be really helpful..
idea comment 09 May 2012
Andy Welburn commented on: sort TA list in some sort of order
Or "ayne" ?

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