Microsoft Exchange Server Build Numbers
Apr01

Microsoft Exchange Server Build Numbers

KB ID 0000344 Problem To find out what service pack and rollups have been applied to Microsoft Exchange you need to locate its “Build Number”. 2000/2003 2007 2010 Warning: After SP3 the build number does not update. To find your build number in Exchange 2010 (after SP3,) use the following command; exsetup | %{$_Fileversioninfo} 2019, 2016, and 2013 Find Exchange 2019 / 2016 and 2013 Build numbers from EMC (PowerShell) Run...

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ASA Setup FirePOWER Services (for ASDM)
Feb20

ASA Setup FirePOWER Services (for ASDM)

KB ID 0001107  Problem Both the 5506-X (rugged version and wireless), and 5508-X now come with a FirePOWER services module inside them. This can be managed from either ASDM* (with OS and ASDM upgraded to the latest version), and via the FireSIGHT management software/appliance. Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links *UPDATE: All ASA ‘Next-Gen’ firewalls can now have their Firepower Service Module managed...

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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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