Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

Folks,
I find myself in need of a tablet that will allow me to manage my
servers from pretty much anywhere and I'm looking for suggestions.
Most of the important servers are in the Amazon cloud. Most of the
administration is done through a web browser (lots of javascript,
HTML5) and an ssh client using private keys. We use Verizon for cells,
so the tablet (or netbook) should run there for 3/4G access but
include wifi for office/home use.
Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick, but is there something out there
in Android land that fits the bill? What about a netbook or chrome
book?

Thanks,
Elmer.

Submitted by emasters on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 11:25

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webmaster4 months ago

Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

I'm a little late to this conversation, but I am pretty happy with the Sony
Tablet S. I use LogMeIn for managing digital signs, but there are plenty
of administrative apps for Android that I could use if needed for my web
server or desktop. The keyboard is quite useful on the Sony, and has a
10-key which I use frequently. An added benefit for anyone with A/V needs
is the IR blaster accompanied with a very easy universal remote app. It is
currently Wi-Fi only in the US, so it won't meet your Verizon 3G needs
though. In a pinch, I usually tether it to my phone.

-Jared

On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM, Elmer Masters <emasters@cali.org> wrote:

> Folks,
> I find myself in need of a tablet that will allow me to manage my
> servers from pretty much anywhere and I'm looking for suggestions.
> Most of the important servers are in the Amazon cloud. Most of the
> administration is done through a web browser (lots of javascript,
> HTML5) and an ssh client using private keys. We use Verizon for cells,
> so the tablet (or netbook) should run there for 3/4G access but
> include wifi for office/home use.
> Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick, but is there something out there
> in Android land that fits the bill? What about a netbook or chrome
> book?
>
> Thanks,
> Elmer.
>
> --
> Elmer R. Masters
> Director of Internet Development
> Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
> emasters@cali.org 773-332-7508
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heywood015 months ago

Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

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Hey Elmer,

I've got a Xoom, but wifi only. It does come in 3/4g, but I have no
experience with it. The default browser seems to be able to handle a
fair amount of javascript & html5. Get the Hackers Keyboard app for a
useable keyboard. I've been really happy with connectbot for ssh.

On 12/05/2011 11:25 AM, Elmer Masters wrote:
> Folks, I find myself in need of a tablet that will allow me to
> manage my servers from pretty much anywhere and I'm looking for
> suggestions. Most of the important servers are in the Amazon cloud.
> Most of the administration is done through a web browser (lots of
> javascript, HTML5) and an ssh client using private keys. We use
> Verizon for cells, so the tablet (or netbook) should run there for
> 3/4G access but include wifi for office/home use. Certainly an
> iPad2 will do the trick, but is there something out there in
> Android land that fits the bill? What about a netbook or chrome
> book?
>
> Thanks, Elmer.

callison5 months ago

Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

On 12/5/2011 10:25 AM, Elmer Masters wrote:
> Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick

An iPad2 with our VPN client, iTap RDP, and iSSH works fairly well for
my purposes, though having an external keyboard helps immensely (the
on-screen takes up an inordinate amount of screen real estate in the RDP
client). Of course, I do very little Web-based administration, and what
little I do is done on a PC I access via RDP, so I couldn't really speak
to that.

James

James P. Callison, MCP+I, MCSE
Network Administrator/Webmaster
The University of Oklahoma Law Center ITS
callison@www.law.ou.edu
I sat Johnny on my knee (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
Well I told him about the birds and bees (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
Soon my brain was in a whirl
And my heart began to curl
'Cause he told me about boys and girls (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
--Homer and Jethro, "Nuttin' for Christmas"
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ben.chapman5 months ago

Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

As far as keyboards for the iPad 2, Newegg is selling reconditioned
Zagg/Logitech keyboard-cases for $50 with free shipping, instead of the
normal $100 for the new ones. http://bit.ly/rYkYIK

Ben

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Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:59:11 -0600
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Subject: Re: [teknoids] Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

>On 12/5/2011 10:25 AM, Elmer Masters wrote:
>> Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick
>
>An iPad2 with our VPN client, iTap RDP, and iSSH works fairly well for
>my purposes, though having an external keyboard helps immensely (the
>on-screen takes up an inordinate amount of screen real estate in the RDP
>client). Of course, I do very little Web-based administration, and what
>little I do is done on a PC I access via RDP, so I couldn't really speak
>to that.
>
>James
>
>James P. Callison, MCP+I, MCSE
>Network Administrator/Webmaster
>The University of Oklahoma Law Center ITS
>callison@www.law.ou.edu
> I sat Johnny on my knee (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
> Well I told him about the birds and bees (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
> Soon my brain was in a whirl
> And my heart began to curl
> 'Cause he told me about boys and girls (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
> --Homer and Jethro, "Nuttin' for Christmas"
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hirshkh5 months ago

RE: Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

I love my Hippeh; it reminds me of the Stowaway for my Handspring. http://store.apple.com/us/product/H5235LL/A/ieagle-bluetooth-keyboard
Ken

Ken Hirsh
ken.hirsh@uc.edu
(513) 556-0159

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Subject: Re: [teknoids] Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

As far as keyboards for the iPad 2, Newegg is selling reconditioned Zagg/Logitech keyboard-cases for $50 with free shipping, instead of the normal $100 for the new ones. http://bit.ly/rYkYIK

Ben

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>On 12/5/2011 10:25 AM, Elmer Masters wrote:
>> Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick
>
>An iPad2 with our VPN client, iTap RDP, and iSSH works fairly well for
>my purposes, though having an external keyboard helps immensely (the
>on-screen takes up an inordinate amount of screen real estate in the
>RDP client). Of course, I do very little Web-based administration, and
>what little I do is done on a PC I access via RDP, so I couldn't really
>speak to that.
>
>James
>
>James P. Callison, MCP+I, MCSE
>Network Administrator/Webmaster
>The University of Oklahoma Law Center ITS callison@www.law.ou.edu
> I sat Johnny on my knee (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
> Well I told him about the birds and bees (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
> Soon my brain was in a whirl
> And my heart began to curl
> 'Cause he told me about boys and girls (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
> --Homer and Jethro, "Nuttin' for Christmas"
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phillip.bohl5 months ago

Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

I really like my Kensington for my iPad but one problem; no right shift key.

That's a real issue if I have to type anything of consequence. Somehow the up arrow (where the right shift would be) just isn't the same...

Maybe I can remap?

Phillip Bohl

On Dec 5, 2011, at 12:21 PM, "Hirsh, Kenneth (hirshkh)" <hirshkh@ucmail.uc.edu> wrote:

> I love my Hippeh; it reminds me of the Stowaway for my Handspring. http://store.apple.com/us/product/H5235LL/A/ieagle-bluetooth-keyboard
> Ken
>
> Ken Hirsh
> ken.hirsh@uc.edu
> (513) 556-0159
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: teknoids-bounces@ruckus.law.cornell.edu [mailto:teknoids-bounces@ruckus.law.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Chapman, Ben
> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 3:12 PM
> To: Teknoids
> Subject: Re: [teknoids] Tablet for mobile systems adminstration
>
> As far as keyboards for the iPad 2, Newegg is selling reconditioned Zagg/Logitech keyboard-cases for $50 with free shipping, instead of the normal $100 for the new ones. http://bit.ly/rYkYIK
>
> Ben
>
> --
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> ben.chapman@emory.edu
> Asst Dean for IT, Emory University School of Law
> T: 404-727-6948 F: 404-727-2202
> gtalk, skype: benjamin.chapman
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Callison <callison@hamilton.law.ou.edu>
> Reply-To: Teknoids <teknoids@ruckus.law.cornell.edu>
> Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:59:11 -0600
> To: Teknoids <teknoids@ruckus.law.cornell.edu>
> Subject: Re: [teknoids] Tablet for mobile systems adminstration
>
>> On 12/5/2011 10:25 AM, Elmer Masters wrote:
>>> Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick
>>
>> An iPad2 with our VPN client, iTap RDP, and iSSH works fairly well for
>> my purposes, though having an external keyboard helps immensely (the
>> on-screen takes up an inordinate amount of screen real estate in the
>> RDP client). Of course, I do very little Web-based administration, and
>> what little I do is done on a PC I access via RDP, so I couldn't really
>> speak to that.
>>
>> James
>>
>> James P. Callison, MCP+I, MCSE
>> Network Administrator/Webmaster
>> The University of Oklahoma Law Center ITS callison@www.law.ou.edu
>> I sat Johnny on my knee (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
>> Well I told him about the birds and bees (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
>> Soon my brain was in a whirl
>> And my heart began to curl
>> 'Cause he told me about boys and girls (I'm a-gonna tan his hide)
>> --Homer and Jethro, "Nuttin' for Christmas"
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ben.chapman5 months ago

Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

If you are going to use the iPad, I highly recommend iSSH for admin tasks
- ssh,rdp, and vnc all in one bundle, along with some slick key management
and keyboard shortcut features. On android, I've used connectbot and been
happy with it.

Ben

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-----Original Message-----
From: Elmer Masters <emasters@cali.org>
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Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2011 11:25:14 -0500
To: Teknoids <teknoids@ruckus.law.cornell.edu>
Subject: [teknoids] Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

>Folks,
>I find myself in need of a tablet that will allow me to manage my
>servers from pretty much anywhere and I'm looking for suggestions.
>Most of the important servers are in the Amazon cloud. Most of the
>administration is done through a web browser (lots of javascript,
>HTML5) and an ssh client using private keys. We use Verizon for cells,
>so the tablet (or netbook) should run there for 3/4G access but
>include wifi for office/home use.
>Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick, but is there something out there
>in Android land that fits the bill? What about a netbook or chrome
>book?
>
>Thanks,
>Elmer.
>
>--
>Elmer R. Masters
>Director of Internet Development
>Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
>emasters@cali.org 773-332-7508
>_______________________________________________
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________________________________

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Emory University School of Law

ndegruchy5 months ago

RE: Tablet for mobile systems adminstration

There is also prompt, by the Panic team (the guys behind Transmit and Coda)

Nathan DeGruchy | Webmaster
Florida Coastal School of Law
904.680.7735

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'Cause salt makes m'steaks taste great"

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Ben

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T: 404-727-6948 F: 404-727-2202
gtalk, skype: benjamin.chapman

>Folks,
>I find myself in need of a tablet that will allow me to manage my
>servers from pretty much anywhere and I'm looking for suggestions.
>Most of the important servers are in the Amazon cloud. Most of the
>administration is done through a web browser (lots of javascript,
>HTML5) and an ssh client using private keys. We use Verizon for cells,
>so the tablet (or netbook) should run there for 3/4G access but
>include wifi for office/home use.
>Certainly an iPad2 will do the trick, but is there something out there
>in Android land that fits the bill? What about a netbook or chrome
>book?
>
>Thanks,
>Elmer.
>
>--
>Elmer R. Masters
>Director of Internet Development
>Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
>emasters@cali.org 773-332-7508
>_______________________________________________
>You are currently subscribed to teknoids as: ben.chapman@emory.edu.
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