Planned Link

Insert the installation media and boot the device, ensuring the device is set to boot from the appropriate drive. Select the appropriate install language and then the time/currency format, the keyboard should then auto set but can be changed if needed. Click Next . Click Install Now. Select which version of Server 2012 you wishContinue reading “Installing Server 2012”

Configuring WDS

Once the Server 2012 has been built and had its name and IP address set, I am also making the assumption that your network has a DHCP and DNS Server, you can begin the process of installing WDS. In the Server Manager console, select Manage and Add Roles and Features . Click Next Select theContinue reading “Configuring WDS”

Configuring Server 2012

Once Server 2012 has been Installed there are several further configuration aspects. First off, the Server needs to be named and should be set appropriately eg; DC, WDS, EXCH etc. On login, the Server Manager screen appears, select Local Server and then click the blue computer name, this can then be changed to the desiredContinue reading “Configuring Server 2012”

ASA5505 Configuration

ref# http://www.firewall.cx/cisco-technical-knowledgebase/cisco-firewalls/964-cisco-asa5500-startup.html ASA5505(config)# write memory Building configuration… Cryptochecksum: c0aee665 598d7cd3 7fbfe1a5 a2d40ab1 3270 bytes copied in 1.520 secs (3270 bytes/sec) [OK] ERASING EXISTING CONFIGURATION ciscoasa(config)# write erase Erase configuration in flash memory? [confirm] [OK] ciscoasa(config)# reload System config has been modified. Save? [Y]es/[N]o: N Proceed with reload? [confirm] ciscoasa(config)# *** *** — START GRACEFUL SHUTDOWNContinue reading “ASA5505 Configuration”

Enable Autologon for Member Servers & Workstations

Once you join a server to a domain, Windows will automatically delete the AutoAdminLogon value from the HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon registry key. This causes the userpasswords2 control to hide the “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer” check box. Here’s how to get the missing checkbox back and configure AutoLogon: Open anContinue reading “Enable Autologon for Member Servers & Workstations”

DRAC Defaults

The default root and calvin worked to configure the card, but don’t when trying to remote the DRAC.

Copying files between Devices

Establish a Putty connection to the device, see LINK Device> en Device#> copy disk0: “file name” flash0:

ROMMON Mode

To enter ROMMON mode, boot the device and while the system is booting press esc or break.

Console into Cisco devices

Download Putty from a secure and trusted source. Once downloaded, place somewhere simple such as the C: and create a shortcut on the desktop or start menu. Run the shortcut and set the connection type to Serial. Select your serial line (default is COM1) and leave the speed at 9600. Should you need to changeContinue reading “Console into Cisco devices”