paying the price doing the w10 insider preview, this build will expire on 14/12/2018

paying the price doing the  w10 insider preview, this build will expire on 14/12/2018

I spent one day update from v17xxx to v18282 due to a power charger fail

still get that message

update again to v18290

lession learned --- never doing the insider preview with a traditional hdd, too slow

Kali linux replaced the backtrack in 2012

Kali linux replaced the backtrack in 2012

so Kali is the new tool of pen-testing

Kali is Debian based with various hacking tools

install ncat on kali linux

install ncat on kali linux

not sure why not installed by default

anyway

https://linoxide.com/linux-how-to/install-use-netcat-command-linux/

apt install netcat

apt install ncat

enable ( re-enable ) hyper-v on my HP notebook enterprise w10 insider preview

enable ( re-enable ) hyper-v on my HP notebook enterprise w10 insider preview

this frustrated me for a couple of hours

I enabled the VT in BIOS, but
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/heyscriptingguy/2015/03/30/use-powershell-to-detect-if-hypervisor-is-present/

 (gcim Win32_ComputerSystem).HypervisorPresent

still show false

so , I removed the hyper-v role

reboot

viola ....  (gcim Win32_ComputerSystem).HypervisorPresent returned true

install hyper-v role again ... good

now install kali linux as hyper-v VM

linux bash shell on windows 10 , w10 64bit , enable linux subsystem and get the linux app like Kali from the store

https://www.howtogeek.com/249966/how-to-install-and-use-the-linux-bash-shell-on-windows-10/

a very good howto

need w10 creator or higher

Are Windows Server 2016 supported by Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection ?

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/e9855896-8784-435e-a4b3-f251db5f0c49/are-windows-server-2016-supported-by-windows-defender-advanced-threat-protection-?forum=WindowsDefenderATPPreview

No. At this time Windows Defender ATP supports Windows client only

exchange server 2019 only runs on windows server 2019

exchange server 2019 only runs on windows server 2019

and available by license agreement only


outlook client support n-2

exchange co-exist support n-2, ie, does not support exchange 2010

IBM buys Red Hat

IBM buys Red Hat

I thought IBM is gone

now they are back in town

Android app - Office Remote

OfficeRemote uses bluetooth to pair

get it kind of working between the phone and notebook

have to say its a torture

windows 10 enterprise multi-session ?

https://www.serverwatch.com/server-tutorials/remote-desktop-connections-for-multiple-users-on-windows-10-and-windows-server-2012.html

https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-is-readying-multi-session-support-for-windows-10/

https://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-enterprise-for-remote-sessions-another-new-windows-variant-on-the-way/

yes, its official

OpenVPN support for Azure VPN Gateways --- point-to-site P2S

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/openvpn-support-for-azure-vpn-gateways/

Azure Virtual Network Gateways now support OpenVPN as a protocol for point-to-site (P2S) clients to connect. A P2S VPN gateway connection lets you create a secure connection to your virtual network from an individual client computer. A P2S connection is established by starting it from the client computer. This solution is useful for telecommuters who want to connect to Azure Virtual Networks from a remote location, such as from home or

.............
Scales sets are often integrated with Azure insight, Load balancer and Nat rules

will Office 2019 run on windows 7 ? no, but office 365 will still run

will Office 2019 run on windows 7 ? not, but office 365 will still run

https://www.intowindows.com/you-cannot-install-office-2019-on-windows-7-windows-8-8-1/

Quote:

Office 2019 supports Windows 10 only

Interestingly, according to Microsoft, Office 2019 will be exclusive to Windows 10. This means that PC users running Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 will not be able to install or use Office 2019 on their PCs. That is, Office 2019 will not support Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.

Office 2019 minimum system requirements

# 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core processor

2.0 GHz or faster recommended for Skype for Business

# 4 GB RAM for 64-bit; 2 GB RAM for 32-bit

# 4.0 GB free disk space

# 1280 x 768 or higher screen resolution

# Windows 10, Windows Server 2019

The CIA Triad is a conceptual model for thinking about the security of information.

The CIA Triad is a conceptual model for thinking about the security of information. The triad is composed of the concepts of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. There are multiple conceptual models for thinking about information security. Other conceptual models, such as the OECD’s Guidelines for the Security of Information Systems and Networks have nine principles, and the NIST’s Engineering Principles for Information Technology Security model has 33 principles. While there is no single generally agreed upon conceptual model for describing all aspects of information security, a benefit of the CIA Triad is its simplicity, which drives easy adoption by both information security workers as well as other stakeholders within the organization.

- source Microsoft edx

Architecture of Microsoft Enterprise Threat Detection

From the architectural standpoint, Microsoft ETD offering consists of the following two main components:

• Corporate Error Reporting
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
• 
  

windows 2019 is coming, yet not there due to the 1809 bug

https://www.gigxp.com/comparison-of-windows-server-2016-vs-2019-whats-the-difference/

• Windows Advanced Threat Protection or ATP
• Enhanced Hybrid Cloud Support

improvement as above

migrating 2003 AD to 2019 AD ?

https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2018/10/migrate-from-windows-server-2003-to-windows-server-2019-with-storage-migration/

look like it is still possible

weird questions in azure VM sizes

A Standard_A7 virtual machine would be considered: General Purpose. The Standard_A7 virtual machine is part of the General Purpose series.

A1. A1 is the smallest size recommended for production environments.

Resource Manager template. This is a file that defines one or more resources to deploy to a resource group. It also defines the dependencies between the deployed resources. The template can be used to deploy the resources consistently and repeatedly.

a new type of malware attack -- Coin mining attacks

As of early 2018, coin mining attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent due to their lucrative nature. Coin mining malware deployed in attacks is sophisticated enough only to use some, not all, of the host systems resources ................

source - Microsoft

Windows Defender Device Guard is a security feature for Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows Server 2016 designed to use application whitelisting and code integrity policies to protect users' devices from malicious code that could compromise the operating system

Another pattern that represents the way more sophisticated attacks are carried out is referred to by using the acronym OODA, representing four stages in a typical attack – Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act.

Azure AD domain services - interesting

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory-domain-services/

Azure AD Domain Services provides managed domain services such as domain join, group policy, LDAP, Kerberos/NTLM authentication that are fully compatible with Windows Server Active Directory.

but not very flexible
  

new Microsoft learning portal https://academy.microsoft.com/en-us/dashboard

https://academy.microsoft.com/en-us/dashboard

ARP messages are sent using which Ethertype designation in the frame header?“0x0806.”

ARP messages are sent using which Ethertype designation in the frame header?“0x0806.”
- source cisco

Which one of the following options is a valid field in the UDP header?"checksum."

Which one of the following options describes the three steps in the TCP three-way handshake?
1. SYN; 2. SYN, ACK; 3. ACK."

the following fields are found in a TCP segment?
source port," "window size," and "checksum

Google calendar not showing on my iphone 5 s

Google calendar not showing on my iphone 5 s

delete the original gmail app

re-add mail as google

now Gmail calendar showing in Calendar

See your Google Calendar in Outlook

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/see-your-google-calendar-in-outlook-c1dab514-0ad4-4811-824a-7d02c5e77126

this article is a bit outdated, but the idea is still the same

interesting new windows 10 for remote desktops

https://www.petri.com/windows-virtual-desktop-is-multi-user-vdi-in-the-azure-cloud?_hsenc=p2ANqtz--EpWU-k5czk_z2OcinfCabN4a8Ga4WcUTVCfK8plfacDCTm17hhI44lADGa_1bLldDtaHKqnGEXocKu-6TBNzOL4k1IA&_hsmi=66370524

quote:

Windows 10 for Remote Desktops on azure

Windows Virtual Desktop Licensing

For Microsoft 365 E3, E5, F1 and Windows Enterprise and Education E3 and E5 customers, a license to use WVD will be integrated. All those organizations do is sign up for a free Azure account and pay for the compute and storage resources used. WVD is supported across the entire range of Azure VMs, including reserved VM instances and VMs with GPU support.

urea

尿素

urea

itunes media locate on a network drive

itunes media locate on a network drive

yes, it actually can

chrome remote desktop vs teamviewer

tried chrome remote desktop

cannot see the remote cursor properly

teamviewer comes to the rescue

sharepoint online limits

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/SharePoint-Online-limits-8f34ff47-b749-408b-abc0-b605e1f6d498

2GB file limit is gone

now the file size can be less than 15GB per file

upgrade Unifi 5.5.24 to 5.8.28

1/ backup

2/ download new version

3/ in my case , I dont run it as service, so run installer

What is the difference between 802.3 AF and 802.3 at?

The IEEE 802.3af (PoE) standard supports the delivery of power over Ethernet up to 15.4W per port that may be used to deliver power to a variety of devices. However, only 12.95W is assured to be available at the powered device as some power is dissipated in the cable as overhead.

The IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) standard supports up to 25.5W of power on the ports, allowing devices that require more than 15.4W to power on when connected to the PoE+ ports.

https://documentation.meraki.com/MS/Other_Topics/IEEE_802.3af_(PoE)_and_IEEE_802.3at_(PoE_)_Support_on_Cisco_Meraki_MS_Switches

food menu ( source various internet dict / wiki)

GLUTEN 麸质；面筋

Yoghurt 酸奶；酸乳

poached eggs 荷包蛋

Quinoa [植]藜麦

Toasted Panini 意大利帕尼尼三明治

basmati  香米

tangy 扑鼻的；有刺激性的

margarine, 人造黄油


scones 英国的一种圆饼）司康饼

Lasagne 宽面；卤汁面

Béchamel sauce Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is made from a white roux and milk. It has been considered, since the seventeenth century, one of the mother sauces of French cuisine. It is used as the base for other sauces.

Custard 乳蛋糕


Crème Brulee Crème brûlée, also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a texturally contrasting layer of hardened caramelized sugar


preserves 果酱；蜜饯

vegemite Vegemite is a thick, black Australian food spread made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives. It was developed by Cyril Percy Callister in Melbourne, Victoria in 1922.

bran, 糠；麸子

julienne (蔬菜等)切成条的；切成丝的

humus. humus. 腐殖质

vinaigrette  香料饰盒；香料嗅瓶；色拉调味汁（用油、醋和各种香草等混合而成）

croutons. 油炸面包丁；烤碎面包块；巴豆 

thyme,  百里香；麝香草

nutmeg  肉豆寇；肉豆寇种子中的核仁

Lentil 扁豆

Bagel 百吉饼；硬面包圈


capers 刺山柑 

chutney (印度)酸辣酱

salsa 沙司(墨西哥食物中辣调味汁)

Aioli or aïoli is a Mediterranean sauce made of garlic and olive oil; some regions use other emulsifiers such as egg. The names mean "garlic and oil" in Catalan and Provençal

butterscotch 奶油糖果；黄褐色

filo [食](制酥点用的)擀成极薄层的生面

sauté fried quickly in a little hot fat.

"sauté potatoes"

Windows 10 lost sound, chrome youtube playback no sound

it suddenly happened yesterday, there was no sound in my notebook

initially I blamed the latest windows update

then ... it is something else ...

The system is making sound when I adjust volume in the new sound app

but no sound in other classic sounds control

eventually disable sound output device and re-enable sound output device, then the sound is back

Windows 10 disable birthday notifications

Open the Calendar app on your Windows 10. You can search (using WIN+S) and type Calendar and load the Calendar app. You will see all the many birthdays. Go to the left side menu bar and look for a check box "Birthday calendar" and uncheck it.

- source - internet

azure pass through authentication vs adfs

azure pass through authentication vs adfs

https://winsmarts.com/adfs-vs-passthrough-auth-63f148d6f748

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/fdf3b6cf-66c5-411b-83c0-f7927a845e32/passthrough-authentication-vs-federated-sso-with-ad-fs?forum=WindowsAzureAD

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/connect/active-directory-aadconnect-pass-through-authentication-faq

quote "
 What sign-in options are supported? For PTA, username & password only. For ADFS, you can use usernames & passwords, certificate-based authentication and other methods.

 In a nutshell, if you need just sign-in from PTA or ADFS, and don't need any of the flexibility or features provided by ADFS, you can opt for PTA

MSRT - Microsoft malicious software removal tool - MSRT

MSRT - Microsoft malicious software removal tool

it can run on servers

but not real time protection

Windows Information Protection - W10 pro 1607 and up

Windows Information Protection

WIP is a solution that is easy to deploy and doesn't get in the way of the user experience. Just turn on a few policies in your MDM (e.g.: Microsoft Intune) or System Center Configuration Manager and WIP is ready to go.

https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/windowsitpro/2016/06/29/introducing-windows-information-protection/

so it requires intune or SCCM -- enterprise infrastructure

just updated to W10 build 17666 --- it fixed the explorer crash problem a couple of weeks ago

just updated to W10 build 17666  --- it fixed the explorer crash problem a couple of weeks ago

just updated to W10 build 17666  --- it fixed the explorer crash problem a couple of weeks ago

so here is a llamma update strategy  --- keep updating rather than roll back....

paying the price as windows 10 preview insider --- Explorer crashes every 2 minutes when the desktop wallpaper goes black and re-loads

https://www.reddit.com/r/windowsinsiders/comments/8hny4l/windows_10_17661_help_explorer_constantly/?st=jgyy4pcb&sh=e244ed67

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_perf-insiderplat_pc/windows-10-17661-build-wevtapidll-explorerexe/90cadc7d-4a14-49f4-b7b0-61e993c0691e?rtAction=1525785022698

Explorer crashes every 2 minutes when the desktop wallpaper goes black and re-loads

Installing, Configuring, and Managing Microsoft SQL Server on Linux --- interesting topic

Installing, Configuring, and Managing Microsoft SQL Server on Linux

The Art of the deal -- Donald J Trump -- push it

The Art of the deal -- Donald J Trump --- push it --- push it  ---- push it

get a baidu.com account without a Chinese Mainland mobile phone

https://www.techmarks.com/baidu-account-tech/

https://passport.baidu.com/v2/?reg&regType=1&tpl=netdisk&overseas=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fyun.baidu.com%3Ffrm%3Dloginpageyun

the above link will show the option for non- + 86 mobile regions / countries

this is for educational purposes .... oh ... dear

create a Microsoft edge URL shortcut on desktop

create a Microsoft edge URL shortcut on desktop ...

this is for my old folk, he like to read some old website

surprisingly, there is no easy way...

I did it manually, like create a shortcut on desktop, paste the URL...

Microsoft wanted Edge to rule the browser world  ???? keep dreaming ....