Hacking Wireless WEP Keys with BackTrack and Aircrack-ng
KB ID 0000633 Problem Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Having the ability to pick a lock does not make you a thief. The main thing to take away from this article is, “DONT secure your wireless network with WEP”. WEP, has been around for a long time now, its limited to an alpha numeric password, 0-9 and A-F (because its in hexadecimal), the password can be 40, 64 or 126 bits long. The flaw is, each...
Cannot Delete ARCServe Job
KB ID 0000018 Problem Backup job listed as <corrupted> and cannot be deleted, this is caused by ARCServe crashing or a power cut while the job was being worked on. Solution 1. Start > run > cmd {enter} 2. cd c:program filescaBrightstor Arcserve Backup {enter} 3. cstop {enter} 4. Start > Run > %BAB_HOME% {enter} 5. Rename the folder 00000001.qsd to OLD_00000001.qsd 6. Switch back to the command Window 7. cstart...
ARCServe Error E8535 (Failed to receive data from client agent)
KB ID 0000011 Problem Backup job fails with above error, seen on exchange document/brick level backup Solution 1. Start > Run > Regedit {enter}. 2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREComputerAssociatesBrightStor ARCserve BackupBaseTaskRemote. 3. Change the following two DWORD entries so that they read 3600 (Hexadecimal) or 13824 Decimal. ReceiveTimeOut SendTimeOut 4. Reboot. Related Articles, References, Credits, or External...
ARCServe E8601 Failed to connect agent. error when restoring to Exchange
KB ID 0000161 Problem Seen on ARCServe 11.5 (SP2) when doing a brick level restore of user data. Error: E8601 Failed to connect agent. (AGENT=dbaxchg2, EC=Invalid user ID or password was submitted or Database Server instance may be inaccessible. If user ID is a Windows domain account, please use DomainUsername.) Solution Assuming you have the correct credentials set up in ARCserve server admin, and in the ARCServe Exchange agent,...
ARCserve Error E8571 – (The request is denied by the agent. The requested agent is not installed)
KB ID 0000433 Problem Seen when trying to perform a “Document Level” backup of Exchange 2010. Error E8571 The request is denied by the agent. The requested agent is not installed Solution The crux of the problem is the Exchange server needs the Microsoft Exchange Server MAPI Client and Collaboration Data Objects installing upon it, and they HAVE TO BE INSTALLED BEFORE the backup agent. 1. On the Exchange server, Start...
CA ARCserve Error W3831
KB ID 0000404 Problem Seen on CA Arcserve 11.1 Backup fails with the following error: W3831 Unable to find any media that can be used in this job. Backup Operation Failed. Solution There’s probably a few reasons for this error, in my case the fix was alarmingly simple. 1. Select Devices and locate your tape drive. (notice mine says <Offline>). 2. Simply right click the drive and bring it back “Online”. ...
ARCserve – Addling Licences
KB ID 0000444 Problem Normally you can just add licenses from Help > About CA ARCserve Backup > Add/View Licences. However you may find that you cannot enter a “Backup Suite” Licence code/Activation key. Solution 1. To do this you need to locate the “CALicnse.exe” file and run it. 2. This tool will let you enter the correct licenses. Note: Depending on ARCserve version the folder location may vary....
iPhone – Taking Screenshots / Screendumps
KB ID 0000361 Problem All iPhones (above version 2 on 3G, 3GS and iPhone4) have the ability to take screenshots without having to download an app! Solution 1. Assuming you have the screen open you would like to capture, press the “Home” button, and while still having it pressed briefly press the “Sleep/Lock” button 2. The screen should “flash white” briefly and providing you are not on silent, you...
iPhone and iPad – Configure the Cisco VPN Client
KB ID 0000360 Problem You have already configured a Cisco ASA / PIX device to provide Client VPN connectivity, and you now wish to configure the iPhone/iPad Device. Solution Note: The screen shots are taken from an iPhone running (4.2.1) the process for iPad is the same. 1. Select Settings. 2. Select General. 3. Select Network. 4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select VPN. 5. Add VPN Configuration. 6. Select IPSec. 7....
Cisco AnyConnect Error (iPhone)
KB ID 0000362 Problem While using the Apple/Cisco Anyconnect App/Client you receive the following error. Error: The secure gateway has rejected the agent’s VPN request. A New connection requires re-authentication and must be started manually. Please contact your network administrator if this problem persists. The following message was received from the security gateway: No License. Solution The most pertinent information...