power cut -- shutdown the xen host and VM

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=880366

http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1784&p_created=1010390400&p_sid=W2m3KsWh&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MjgxJnBfcHJvZHM9MCZwX2NhdHM9JnBfcHY9JnBfY3Y9JnBfc2VhcmNoX3R5cGU9YW5zd2Vycy5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTEmcF9zZWFyY2hfdGV4dD1tYW51YWxseSB1bmluc3RhbGwgcG93ZXJjaHV0ZQ

http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX119910


for the APC UPS s/w to work ... need modify default.cmd

this lead to a shutdown.bat file which use

xe
xe.exe -s 192.168.1.40 -u root -pw password vm-shutdown vm="ExchangeSVR"


if this doesn't run, I need look at the APC agent service account

n-able agent and ipad

n-able suppose to support linux, novell and windows. I wonder we can deploy n-able agent to ipads

printing problem after deploying n-able

while I was deploying n-able, their users complained about not being able to print.

buffered ........

their printers are configured as \\192.168.1.119\HPLJ2100

change the printer to \\myboomer\HPLJ2100, all good......

yes use names instead of IP addresses ...

deploy n-able based MSP service to a small biz

outgoing ports should be open like 80,443,22

n-able probe and agent like .net 2 ( I should deploy .net 2 via group policy before this). anyway I put dotnetfix on a fileshare, and do the leg work.

I install .net 2 before I install the probe on the server 2003.

the probe is supposed to deploy the agents to the workstations, but it couldn't most of times because .net 2 wasn't installed.

end point security (n-able's version of panda anti-virus) won't install because the sonicwall thinks the upx package is dodgy. luckily I figure this out after their programmer told me he couldn't broswe the internet because there wasn't enuff licenses on the sonicwall. this client has 10 license with TZ 170. what a lime thing, these days still restrict licenses. the new tz 100/200 series is good to get rid of user licenses, the only limit is physical, ie, UTM throughput.

you better manually un-install symantec client and server before you deploy n-able's end point security. although end-point-security agent is sort of able to get rid of their compititiors.

generic P4 failed to get dhcp address

try my cable, it is fine.

replace with another cable, the same thing.

bizzare, turn off the the PC. the lights are still flashing. turn the power switch off the power supply. it is much better. fixed i suppose

the staff admit being kicking the cable before all this.

install hp photosmart 2610 on a reloaded windows xp

what a nightmare ....

paying the price not finding the original CDROM

60MB download for a basic installation

500MB download for the full feature

go for the 60MB one, then paying the price of starting two msi installation at the same time. the other msi install is itunes

then the installation process just wont finish... shutting down the PC, and restart ,, remove hp software, restart again , and re-install ... oh dear ... finally I can go home now.
pitty this basic install didn't include the fax. ..

how do I know what sql 2008 services installed on the server

services.msc will tell analysis service and report service installed or not

also the installation summary

c:\program files\microsoft sql server ... 100 ... \logs \ summary.txt

continue to work on the accounting app

it appeared to be working after the following instructions from the software vendor

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I have spoken to Sunrise, but she asked me to talk to you about her Tax Management Problem.


Have you installed a full version of Access 2007 before installing Access 2003 Runtime?

If you have, we suggest you reinstall the Accounting Software on this machine and see if it does not rectify the problem.

Please let us know if you need any further assistance.

Kind regards,

Dlink 504T adsl router is not connecting

the dlink router was installed long ago.

now the the ethernet client is getting IP address

after a few restart of the router, the PC could get an IP address.

however the ADSL connectoin keeps dropping.

by looking at it, the physical uplink is sometimes zero,..

called ISP, the guy said try another modem ...

before I find another modem to try, the router connections seemed better after another restart...
I wonder the ISP guy increased the signal strenght at their end.

anyway i cleaned wall socket contacts,..

access 2003 and access 2007 runtime

their accounting package does support 2007 runtime yet.

so I have to un-install access 2007 runt time and install access 2003 runtime on Windows 7

The Software does not support MS Access Runtime 2007, you will have to use MS Access Runtime 2003.


To simply uninstall Runtime 2007 will not fix the problem as some components are still left on the machine. We suggest the following:

1. Uninstall MS Access Runtime 2007

2. Install Full version of MS Access 2007 (to replace runtime components not removed)

2. Unstall Full version of MS Access 2007 (to remove all components of 2007)

3. Install MS Access Runtime 2003 and run access-security utility
Please let us know if this resolved the problem.



Kind regards,

minimuim exchange 2003 services

http://www.amset.info/exchange/shutdown-script.asp

net start "Microsoft Exchange Information Store"


net start "Microsoft Exchange System Attendant"

net start "Microsoft Exchange Routing Engine"

net start "Microsoft Exchange Management"

branchcache only with windows 2008 R2

W7 can be part of peer-to-peer?

readyboost is to use USB flash drive and SD card for cache

readyboost is to use USB flash drive and SD card for cache

vista and w7 use it

find aliase in exhange 2003

who gets mail@myboom.com

in ADUC, search .... custom ... advanced ... ldap query
ProxyAddresses=SMTP:mail@mydoom.com

W7 aero snap and aero shake

W7 aero snap and aero shake

aero sjake stopped working on my notebook.

it should work with or without aero

bizzare problem with an accounting package

bizzare problem with an accounting package,

when login as a certain user, a .net error threw up.

when login as another users, seems fine.

call their support, he wanted screen shot first, then asked me to goto joingotomeeting.com

yeah, the thing with citrix plugin

he said something with the design settings, a few click fixed the problem...

oh dear, what a wonderful money package

inactive title bar - related to certain application's background

in windows 7, right-click on the desktop

personalize

windows color

click the down-arrow next to "desktop"

select inactive title bar ... then you can adjust color settings

where is show desktop in windows 7

there is no quick lauch in windows 7 (not by default)

all you get is taskbar and notification area. the show desktop is actually to the furtherest right corner.

there is one free program (on the net), you can download and install.

then you pin it to the taskbar

access 2007 runtime security warning while open myboom.mde

add trusted locations

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\12.0\A ccess\Security\TrustedLocations]


new key
 
myboom
 
new string
 
path = c:\advancedboom
 
this solved the security warning for the day.
 

windows 7 pro easy transfer and windows xp

done twice today. easy transfer seems working.

you dont create the easy transfer USB stick again and again (not like windows xp version)

it seems keep outlook email account password (pop3), signature.

it also copy file folders over as well like myob17....

I will say so far I have a good day with w7 easy transfer

Lenovo A58 32bit Windows 7 pro memory limit

Not quite sure, the system shows 4GB installed, but 32bit windows 7 can only use 3GB for some reason. I think Windows 7 can do a bit better than that.

Lenovo A58 s88k

ASUS eeepc VPN and remote desktop to work PC

setup eeepc pptp VPN is easy, tested ok internally. But got a LCP error externally accross the internet. I had a similar problem with Mac OS/x ages ago. tick off LCP in windows 2003 RAS server, no luck.

now remote desktop on eeepc,

press CTRL+ALT+t to bring up terminal

 rdesktop -u jack -g 1024x768+0+0 private-ip-address

or use a public ip if straight over VPN

rdesktop -u jack -g 1024x768+0+0 public-ip-address

drum error , brother MFC -7340

accodring to the user guide,
clean corona, slide the green tab ...
try another toner
try another drum ..
same problem

the printer itself faulty?

shorten URL

http://tiny.cc/

http://tiny.cc/ko8nn

a very interesting combination of XenDesktop and Hyper-V R2

TechNet Virtual Lab: Implementing Citrix XenDesktop 4 on Hyper-V R2

https://cmg.vlabcenter.com/default.aspx?moduleid=281742e3-2613-42da-bd58-2c3578f039b4

agony with Shadow protect

tried to restore a 80GB hard drive image (10G used space)  to a 40gb hard drive,

no luck, ghost can do drive shrinking ages ago.

munter

however another thing is with limited success...

pull the hard drive from a dead pc,

put in the target pc, boot from shadow protect cd, image it to a usb drive,

then restore it using hir (hardware independent restore ...)

applocker

applocker only applies to windows 2008 R2, windows 7 ent/ult

restore mozilla firefox 3 bookmarks

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_are_Firefox_bookmarks_stored

restore bookmarks

setup printers again

setup signature again ... if the signature got pics, need tick off using MS work as html editor.

re-build user profile can also takes loong.

disable auto run

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715


disabled those auto-run USB keys/thumbs/drives

I am having difficulty setting up a winer's Sony Erricsson W508

Dear hun,




Thank you for contacting Sony Ericsson Online Support.



With regards to your problem, communication interrupted generally means it couldn't connect properly. I suggest you check the settings.

Before setting up Exchange ActiveSync on your handset you will need the following information from your Exchange servers Administrator or IT department:

- Server Address

- Domain

- Username

- Password

You will also need a data account from your network operator with full GPRS capabilities.

Contact your network operator for them to send the GPRS account to your handset.

To create a new Exchange ActiveSync account:

1. Select [MENU]

2. Select [SETTINGS]

3. Scroll to the [CONNECTIVITY] tab

4. Select [SYNCHRONIZATION]

5. Select [NEW ACCOUNT]

6. Select [EXCHANGE ACTIVESYNC]

7. On the [GENERAL] tab you can edit the information for:

- Server Address

- Domain

- Username

- Password

8. Scroll to the [APPLICATIONS] tab, select which applications to synchronize.

e.g. Email

Contacts

Calendar



9. Scroll to the [EMAIL] tab to enter:



- Message size

- Attachment size

- Date range

- Email address

- Email signature

- Alert Signal

10. On the [CALENDAR] tab, set the Date Range for your calendar.



11. On the [ADVANCED] tab, you can set information for:

- Push (turn on/off)

- Sync Interval (set a specific time to synchronize)

- Allow connection (e.g. Home network - your handset will only connect when in the UK)

- Connection (set the Internet connection i.e. GPRS account supplied by your network operator to be used)

- Secure Connection (turn on/off depending on your servers security settings)

12. Once the above information has been entered press "Save"

To begin synchronization:

1. Highlight your account and press "Start"

2. The message "Exchange ActiveSync Session Starting" is displayed briefly

3. Then "Synchronizing “is displayed.

4. You should then see the synchronization icon and information downloading to your handset.



Best regards,

Walkman

Your Sony Ericsson Online Support Representative

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the trick here is enter the server address as normal like remote.mydoom.com, this model will auto-convert to https://
 
also fill out other blankets like email address.
 
in connection settings, choose dont use default proxy...
 
then boom, email on this cell phone via sbs 2008.
 

SBS 2008 accept external email to internal distribution lists

http://serverfault.com/questions/24769/how-do-i-make-an-exchange-2007-distribution-list-accept-external-emails

By default, Exchange 2007 only allows authenticated users to email distribution lists. To change this:




•Open the Exchange 2007 Management Console

•Expand Recipient Configuration, then Distribution Group

•Open Properties of the group in question

•Choose the Mail Flow Settings tab

•Select "Message Delivery Restrictions" and hit Properties

•Uncheck the "require that all senders are authenticated"

You can also restrict/allow senders more granularly if you like.

high latency with PPPOE connection

that VHDL2 connection (PPPOE) seems have high latency.

the ping is about 70ms. site-site VPN is about 60~75ms as well.

that's something to ponder.

End of Support Dates for Windows Vista RTM, Windows XP SP2, and Windows 2000

End of Support Dates for Windows Vista RTM, Windows XP SP2, and Windows 2000


As announced in 2008, support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Windows 2000 will end on July 13, 2010.

well... I thought MS has long unplugged W2000.

another dns check site http://pingability.com/

http://pingability.com/

building site-site vpn using sonicwall

across Tasman, site-site vpns worked for some time.

now there is a new TZ 200 in the main office, I need to rebuild the site-site link.

connection to Sydney works using the manually key.

But I got a big problem with Brisbane site. payload error, cookie broken, auth error etc. eventually I lowered the encription strength, then boom... VPN tunnell is up and running, ping is 66ms... bot that bad ...

check wan ip address -- I just copy from sonicwall admin guide

To test the HTTP policy-based route, from a computer attached to the LAN interface, access


the public Web site http://www.whatismyip.com and http://whatismyip.everdot.org. Both sites

display the primary WAN interface’s IP address and not the secondary WAN interface.

To test the Telnet policy-based route, telnet to route-server.exodus.net and when logged in,

issue the who command. It displays the IP address (or resolved FQDN) of the WAN IP address

of the secondary WAN interface and not the primary WAN interface.

configure a Sonicwall TZ200 with a PPPOE connection

TZ 200 having problem contacting sonicwall license site because the default MTU 1500 is a problem.
Their tech guy changed MTU to 1492. He said he observed this problem with PPPOE connections

Sonicwall is using salesforce.com for their job-logging.

Sonicwall tech is using logmein123.com for remote access.
Overall, it is a very good support case.

moving palm treo 500v sim contacts to iphone

palm sim contacts are not included in activesync, nor included in exchange server sync. i tried a pimbackup tool, no luck either.

the way to do it ...
in the palm treo 500v ...goto applications... organizer ....more ... manage sim ... select all contacts (sim)... menu ... copy to contacts ... funny ... all contacts doubles up. a copy will be sync-able ...

use activesync , sync to  an outlook account, then export as pst....

then import into that chap's outlook contacts, ... those contacts will be sync..ed to iphone via exchange...

test a VDSL2 CONNECTION

isp supplied vdsl pppoe modem, sonicwall tz 200 handles username/password

depending where to download the test file

http://www.speedtest.net/

speed can vary a lot.

the planned speed is 30MB/7MB

test a VDSL2 CONNECTION

sbs 2008 pop3 connector

its different from sbs 2003. it handles per mailbox, not the whole mail box.

sbs 2008, pop3connector

http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/2009/07/01/sbs-2008-introducing-the-pop3-connector.aspx

in sbs console, -- network -- conectivity -- pop3 connector -- double - click

now start to use pop3 connector in the transitional period

UPSilon 2000 ver 7.0.3

install this on a sbs 2008, have to manually select com1.

a license key is needed for the installation

schtasks

schtasks show scheduled tasks in windows 2008

smc adsl router

oh dear, so hard to configure , especially the port forwarding bit. keeps giving me an error " can't confugre the 3dr lan" or something toward that effect./.

rdpcdd.sys

trojan/virus
backdoor.tidservinf

MS security essentials tried to dis-infected it.

SBS 2008 / exchange 2007 using a separate script to dump, single line script seemed faster

use individual script lines like

export-mailbox –Identity hun -PSTFolderPath:'E:\stomach\pstfiles' -Confirm:$false

then 40GB pst files got dumped between 4:33pm and 5:30pm

the whole mailbox dump like seemed take longer.

get-mailbox | export-mailbox -PSTFolderPath:'E:\mybottom\pstfiles' -Confirm:$false

PST dump in a real SBS 2008

35.8GB PST file data was dumped over gigbit network (or dont this matter?)

starting 9:10pm - ending 2:08 am.

the interest thing about exmerge (for exch2003), and the powershell dump scripts is the share session wont show in computer manager.  in network monitor there is some non-consistent activity. in this case 0.6% ~ 3% over the gigibit link

exchange 5.5 outlook web access

Skills Required:




• Strong knowledge of Windows operating systems

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, networking and VPNs

• Knowledge of all versions of Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office products

• Firm understanding of how the Internet works, and how Internet applications work

• Experience with ADSL modems and routers

• Strong problem solving skills

• Knowledge of Server maintenance and backups in a Windows environment

• Excellent phone manner and communication skills

• Excellent written and oral English skills

• Tidy appearance

• Basic understanding of accounts, invoicing and payments

• Good work ethic and the ability to fit into a diverse team



Other useful skills:



• Knowledge of other Operating Systems, e.g. Mac, Linux

• Knowledge of other Internet applications, e.g. Outlook, Firefox, Thunderbird, etc.

• Experience in a call centre environment

• Understanding of Domain names, the NZ & international domain name system

• Basic understanding of HTML/PHP etc.



Your responsibilities would include:



• help desk support to all Bomac staff

• ADSL help desk support and Wireless support

• Email support

• Processing customer requests and provisioning broadband services (data entry)

• Computer maintenance and repair
 

export SBS 2008 mailboxes to pst files

You can't do that directly in SBS 2008.

You have to install exchange 2007 w\sp1 mgmt tools in a x32 bit windows.

in this case, use a windows 2003 member server,

1. download exchange 2007 w sp1 from MS site, x86 is a demo version
2. install powershell
3. install .net 2
4. install .net 2 updates
5. install exchange 2007 sp1, choose custom install, select exchange management tools

upon installation, autoupdate detected rollup 9 is availabe for install