Changing Domain Users’ ‘User Logon Names’ and UPN’s
KB ID 0001238 Problem Changing a users UPN suffix is easy (as long as it’s been added – see below). There is some confusion about the User Login Name though. A few weeks ago I had a client that needed this done, (for an office 365 migration). But they had the added problem that some of their User Logon Names had spaces in them, they were in first-name{space}last-name format. What would happen if I changed their user...
Cisco ASA – Allowing Microsoft Activation
KB ID 0001237 Problem Activation occurs over TCP 80 and 443, so usually this will not trip you up. However if you are on a site with a very restrictive firewall config, then you might want to add the following. Solution I’ll break with the norm, and just post the config in its entirety, (just remove the comments in red.) !The Firewall needs a domain name of its own. ! domain-name petenetlive.com ! !Setup DNS Lookups so the...
AnyConnect – The VPN Connection Failed (Domain Name Resolution)
KB ID 0001236 Problem This is a pretty generic error to be honest. AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client VPN The VPN connection failed due to unsuccessful domain name resolution. Solution Firstly, (and obviously) the name you are typing in the AnyConnect window can be resolved can’t it? If not then you might want to consider some employment that does not involve computers. Secondly (this is what usually trips me up) did you copy...
Migrating Local Profiles to Domain Profiles
KB ID 0001235 Problem Moving a machine onto a Windows domain, is a simple task, I’ve done this for a lot of clients. The main complaint (post migration,) is that something is missing. This is because your-account-name on your PC or laptop, and your-account-name in the domain are TWO DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS, (even if they have the same name). Microsoft have produced some tools help you, but I challenge you to start reading the USMT...
Cisco – Dissolve / Break ASA Failover Firewall Configuration
KB ID 0001234 Problem I’ve written at length about setting up failover firewall configurations. But what if you already have a working pair, and you need to remove one? There’s plenty of reasons to do this, i.e. another site needs a firewall in a hurry, you’re replacing failover firewalls with a single firewall, or you just need to do sone testing and don’t have a spare. Solution It goes without saying, before...