GNS3 – Initial Setup, Adding Routers, Hosts, and ASA Firewalls
Nov17

GNS3 – Initial Setup, Adding Routers, Hosts, and ASA Firewalls

KB ID 0000927  NOTE: THIS ARTICLE IS FOR THE OLD VERSION OF GNS3 GO HERE FOR THE NEW ONE Problem I dip into GNS3 every so often, (depending on what I’m working on). And each time I install it, I spend just as long remembering how to set it up, as I do using it! So, if for no other reason than I can use this page as a reference in future, here’s how to get it up and running. Solution Note: At time of writing he latest...

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Build a PIX Firewall for your test network
Nov17

Build a PIX Firewall for your test network

Working with GNS3 and PEMU – (Part 2) KB ID 0000662  Problem In Part 1 we installed and Licensed our Virtual PIX, now we will give it an IP address and get the firewalls web management console running. To complete this procedure you will need to, 1. Have a TFTP server up and running (CLICK HERE). 2. Know how to connect to a Cisco Firewall (CLICK HERE). Solution Step 1 (Add an interface to your host machine) 1. On your host PC/VM...

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VMware Error – HARDWARE _VITRTUALIZATION WARNING
Nov17

VMware Error – HARDWARE _VITRTUALIZATION WARNING

KB ID 0000570  Problem Seen while installing vSphere ESX 5 (In this case, on a Dell Power Edge). Warning(s) <HARDWARE_VIRTUALIZATION WARNING: Hardware Virtualization is not a feature of the CPU, or it is not enabled in the BIOS> Solution Unless you have a “quite old” server, you simply need to enable “virtualization Technology” in the machines BIOS. 1. On this machine (Dell PowerEdge T410) enter the BIOS...

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I’m Going on Holiday, What do I need to Disable on my iPhone?
Nov17

I’m Going on Holiday, What do I need to Disable on my iPhone?

KB ID 0000622  Problem Here in Europe the big mobile Telco’s are being forced to keep roaming prices down. But going abroad with all your data services turned on can mean you might come back to a big bill. Solution 1. On most peoples phones “Data Roaming” is already disabled (Mines always off).Data Roaming is designed to let you use another provider’s phone network if your carrier signal is too weak. On some...

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Cisco Catalyst Switches – Adding Licenses
Nov17

Cisco Catalyst Switches – Adding Licenses

KB ID 0001012  Problem I had a load of Cisco Catalyst 3560 switches that needed ‘ipbase’ licenses adding to them today. I’ve messed about with plenty of ASA license upgrades before, but not switches. Solution 1. First thing you need is a Cisco PAK, this may be in an email or turn up in a cardboard envelope. 2. Go to http://www.cisco.com/go/license and log in (if you don’t already have a Cisco CCO account you...

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