Church Web Site Upgrading Content Management System

Researching upgrade options for church web page content management system while maintaining what currently is working now

Upgrading Video Recording Unit Project

Upgrading, data transfer, and back up project of video recording unit begins.  Video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB - External and Video Pad Editor options.  Transfer all recording, editing and rendering options to Power Point / Sunday Plus (praise lyrics software) machine.  It will be one machine to handle visual aid software.  We should keep the legacy machine as a foundation to learn how to stream content live

Step 1: Get current disc producer software:
http://www.discproducer.epson.com/DiscProducer/templates/GenericPage.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fDisc_Producer%2fService%2fServiceFAQs%2f&NRNODEGUID={4D916E40-7705-450C-9F0F-075BF309666E}&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest#TechnicalFAQs

 1.     What operating systems does the Epson Disc producer work with?
      The Epson Discproducer works with Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2008/2008 R2/2003/2003 R2. To download the latest Total Disc Maker software visit http://www.EpsonExpert.com

 2.     Converting video to DVD / Audio using 123 Copy DVD Platinum
Taking a mpg file about 1 hour recorded takes 40 minutes to render into a DVD video
Taking a mpg video and extract the audio as a mp3 audio takes ? minutes to process

3.       Sermons Series or 1 sermon with music
Lets see if the past sermon series January or February can be placed on 1 DVD for each month. There have been request of the music too, but recently started to place music with the sermons. More music on the DVDs, less room for the sermons. So, must create different versions with either all the series per month on one DVDs or 1 Sermon per 1 DVD with music

source:
http://www.sundayplus.com (legacy software)
http://www.nchsoftware.com/videopad/ (video editor)
Video Input Adaptor

Video stream sermons and outline answers

Can you post the entire outlines or video of Sunday Sermons? They are too good to miss or to be able to go back and see again.

  There are ways to upload video or +Inglewood Southside Christian Church can choose to video stream Sunday Morning Sermons. Each has its own issues.

If we choose to upload a video, the power point outlines must be spliced into the sermon video which requires to go back to re-capture the power point answers. Once the sermon and outlines are placed in the proper sequence, the video must be rendered to create another video which takes 2 hours with the current working 5 year old technology we have. Once the rendered video is complete, then it will take time to upload which may required another 1 or 2 hours to do.

If we choose to video stream a sermon, we need first a dedicated wired internet cable that can supply the computers we use. The wireless Wifi N technology and repeaters currently in place cannot get a strong enough signal to where we have the computers. The wireless signal has to go through two walls and because anyone / everyone who has knowledge of the church wireless access point, folks use it and the signal degrades even more. When streaming sermon content, you must factor in the video input quality as well as the audio quality.

Netzero, Outlook, POP, and SMTP

Email Setup - Microsoft Outlook Start Outlook, click on Tools, and select E-Mail Accounts... Select Add new e-mail account then click the Next button. Select POP3 from the list and click the Next button. Type your information into the boxes. The User Name box should be the name you want to appear on your emails. Your Logon Information should contain your NetZero Member ID and password (check the box next to Remember password). Type: pop.netzero.com in the Incoming Mail Server (POP) box. Type: smtp.netzero.com in the Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP) box. Click the More Settings button when finished entering the information. Click on the Outgoing Server tab and place a check in the box next to My outgoing server (SMTP) requires authentication. Select Use the same settings as my incoming server. Click on the Advanced tab and place a check in the boxes next to This server requires an encrypted connection (SSL) under both the POP and SMTP sections. Change the POP port number to 995 and the SMTP port number to 465. Place a check in the box next to Leave a copy of messages on the server and click the OK button. Click the Next button to finish setting up your NetZero email account. These instructions may differ slightly for older version of Outlook. If you need more help configuring your older email software, please consult the Microsoft help site. The one instruction they forgot to mention is you still have to log into the netzero web mail and select the Options -> General setting and enable the POP Mail to work.

Source:
http://help.netzero.net/support/email/email-setup-mso2k2.html

Email Setup
http://help.netzero.net/support/email/email-setup.html


Pop Mail Help In Yahoo

New Information Technology person in charge

Another person at church has been put in charge of the wireless networks and computers.  I will offer him my support the best that I can.

Sharing post with Blogger with G+ audience.

Sharing posts in Blogger with G+ audience.
http://buzz.blogger.com/2012/12/mention-people-in-your-posts-with-google.html


To connect blogs to G+ page
http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7974237#googleplus

 Get ready to expand your audience folks because you can mention people in blogger posts like so:

For example +ron tatum +Evan Barnes

Well, you get the idea

VPN Between Cisco and Netgear routers

How to get a VPN working between a Cisco RVS4000 and Netgear FVS318v3
The key setting that had to be changed was under the VPN settings under the IKE Policies under general Exchange Mode had to be Main Mode  The IKE SA Parameters had to match too between the Encryption and Authentication Algorithm using the pre-shared key method.


I got this message in the log and found this article
Jul 26 18:08:47 - hit KRIS_DDOS_TYPE=18 
http://www.linksysinfo.org/index.php?threads/rvs4000-stops-working.23520/

Possible FREE product to implement for upgrading computer lab software

The Internet puts the world at your child’s fingertips and gives them the opportunity to explore, discover, and grow (plus have some fun along the way).

Although the Internet is a fabulous resource, it simply wasn’t built with kids in mind. Even with the best of intentions, children are still able to stumble across something inappropriate that you may be stuck trying to explain.

Perhaps your son loves watching YouTube videos but you’re concerned about the other videos that he may see. Or maybe your daughter adores online games but you don’t want her chatting with strangers while she’s playing those games. This is where KidZui comes in.

Completely Free

The K2 browser is now completely FREE to download and use, providing a safe web experience to all kids.

https://www.kidzui.com/parent_info

Multimedia experience with older devices

Newer laptops will not work with older equipment plug-ins.  For example, the S-Video 4 prong plug in is no longer available on laptops with i3, i5, i7 CPU.

Projector bulb replaced

Per @MrRon9 replaced light bulb for projector.

Adding Video content on Joomla Web Page using Youtube

Inglewood Southside Christian Church

Check it out http://isschristian.org/ under Ministries, Youth Ministries. That's a pretty cool idea!

Smartphone -> Video Recording -> Youtube -> Add internet Link to church -> Church Web Site!

Keep providing content and hopefully we can bring what we are doing in the church to the world!


Per Twitter:
The event @unleashed2011 has come & gone, now @MrRon9 is taking the baton. Congratz on being ordained Youth Pastor Inglewood Southside Christian Church @http://t.co/uhCVmCs #in

source:
http://www.twitlonger.com/show/blmg3p

Missing parts to multimedia / sound system

[ ] multimedia computer upgrade system
[ ] multimedia computer should have internet or wifi capable
[ ] multimedia computer should play different types of media video
[ ] wireless bridge repeater because wifi signal is too weak
[ ] wire that connects to a mobile device to sound system
[x] wire that connects to a pc to sound system

Pulling web sites accessed using bash script

#Squid is also capable of reading files containing lists of web sites with awk

#!/bin/sh
# at3 3-1-09
#source:
#http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/wiki/index.php/Quick_HOWTO_:_Ch32_:_Controlling_Web_Access_w
ith_Squid#Password_Authentication_Using_NCSA
# description: pulls the url address off the squid access.log file
# usage: ~/home/geturl *must be in squid var/logs diretory
# the delimiters are http:// and /
#geturl.bsh

more $1 | awk -F'http://' '{ print $2 }' | uniq -u | awk -F/ '{ print $1 }' | sort | uniq -u

Added crontab options to shutdown and rotate squid logs

# shutdown at 8am, 4pm, and 12am
0       */8     *       *       *       root    shutdown -p now

# rotating squid logs daily at 10PM logs rotate and 11PM makes access.log readable
0       23      *       *       *       root    chmod 644 /usr/local/squid/var/logs/access.log
0       22      *       *       *       root    /usr/local/squid/sbin/squid -k rotate

disable / enabled control and regedit

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/274849/en-us


I finally figure out how to get my control panel back.
I used a software called TweakUI which meant I could change some things on the Explorer interface. Knowing how to modify the registry of Windows systems is something new to me which I need to explorer further if the time permits.

ops, double post

User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer]
Value Name: NoControlPanel
Data Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value Data: (0 = disable restriction, 1 = enable restriction)

source: 
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/543/ 

using group policies

type gpedit.msc

source: 
http://www.lockergnome.com/it/2006/03/16/disable-the-control-panel-2kxp2003/

There is a registry hack to enable or disable Windows NT TaskManager. The same registry hack applies to Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
Name: DisableTaskMgr
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1=Enablethis key, that is DISABLE TaskManager
Value: 0=Disablethis key, that is Don't Disable, Enable TaskManager

As part of the enhanced management available in Windows 2000 and Windows XP, rather than risking a registry change, as an administrator you can enable or disable Windows 2000 Pro or Windows XP Pro's TaskManager using Group Policy Editor. This can be applied to the local policy. Note: if you are trying to override your organizations group policy, you can't. As soon as you re-authenticate to the domain, the domain or OU Group Policy will rewrite the registry setting. But if the TaskManager was accidently disabled or you need to control this item for a set of standalone boxes this is for you:

* Click Start
* Click Run
* Enter gpedit.msc in the Open box and click OK
* In the Group Policy settings window
o Select User Configuration
o Select Administrative Templates
o Select System
o Select Ctrl+Alt+Delete options
o Select Remove Task Manager
o Double-click the Remove Task Manager option

And as I mentioned above, since the policy is Remove Task Manager, by disabling the policy, you are enabling the Task Manager. I noticed the task manager was disabled on a computer I was working.

Got XP Home - use the registry edit.
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/kbase/WindowsTips/WindowsXP/UserTips/Customization/EnableDisableTaskManagerinWindowsXPHomePro.html

Dell Dimension 3000 Systems

Memory
Type 333- 400-MHz DDR SDRAM
NOTE: DDR333 and DDR400 memory runs at 266MHz when configured with Celeron 400MHz FSB processors
NOTE: DDR333 memory runs at 320MHz when configured with Pentium 4 800MHz FSB processors

Memory connectors: two
Memory capacities 128-, 256-, 512-, or 1-GB non-ECC

Minimum memory 128 MB
NOTE: Between 1 and 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.

Maximum memory 2 GB
BIOS address F0000H

Helping Inglewood Christian School close its doors

Computer that holds financial records is being maintained
Hard disk seems ok and ran a scan disk
Updating Quickbook files to more current version of Quickbooks.
Use to have Quickbooks version 2007 and was recently upgraded to version 2009
http://quickbooks.intuit.com/product/about_quickbooks/peachtree_conversion.jsp
Installed Speed Fan to check for CPU Temperature and Smart Disk Status
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Faulty mouse may cause computer to freeze?
Convert Windows 98 cloned machine into a backup hard disk
Cloned machine does not boot properly and probably be used for parts
Asked to borrow the external "Simple Tech" casing longer

Adding content to Joomla Page

Its pretty easy to add content on the Joomla pages, the hard part is remembering how to add a section for variety of sub groups in the church to add from.  Today, I got the sign ministry with sub categories for SOME and Devotion to appear correctly on the church web site.  I just need to document the steps to do so.  Unless Joomla pages already have a section on adding content to their web pages.

1) Log into the Joomla administration page
2) Select Menus -> Top Menu
Note: The major Top Menu items are "HOME, ABOUT US, MINISTRIES, RESOURCES, CALENDAR, CONTACT US, GALLERY"
3) When you create an Article Layout, the Parent Items Details determines where menu selection will show on the front page.
4) Under Content, add or  create an Article
5) Under Content, Add a section
6) Under Content, Add a category
7) Use Menu Item Manager to have a menu available on the front page

Squid Proxy

cache1:~ # /usr/local/squid/sbin/squid -N -d 1 -D

#!/bin/bash #bash file titled 'testSquid.bsh'

sudo tail -f /var/log/squid/access.log &

sudo /usr/sbin/squid -N -D -d 1 & 

sudo /usr/local/squid/sbin/squid -NCd1 #another squid command

The commands above were used on Linux RedHat 9 machine.

http://www.deckle.co.za/squid-users-guide/Starting_Squid

ssh -L3128:localhost:3128 mysquid.house -f -N

putty tunnel

L9999 squid.proxy.ip:9999 ;local ports accept connections from other ports 

click on ssh and turn compression on. 

http://kakku.wordpress.com/2007/11/25/proxy-hacks-final-httptunnel-tcpip-connections-over-plain-old-get-and-post-requests/ 

http://digitalpbk.blogspot.com/2009/05/ssh-proxy-windows-linux-orkut-bypass.html

Ideas brought to the attention of church leadership

[completed] Wireless Bridge - Wireless Distribution System (documented)
[research] Improving wifi speeds in fellowship hall
[research] Skype Video conferencing

[in progress] Web Page Content Management System Training on how to add content (must document!)
Steps: http://reviewwebapps.blogspot.com/2010/06/cmst-formalize-steps.html
Web site: http://isschristian.org/

[Time Consuming] Document Video Recording Process
[on hold] Bringing back Computer Labs to operational use

[in progress] Desktop Refresh for Sunday Plus machine in production
Steps: http://networkproject.blogspot.com/2011/03/currently-researching-new-technologies.html