Enable Remote Desktop (Remotely)
KB ID 0001747 Problem Let’s say you want to RDP to a remote server (imagine such a thing!) But some doofus didn’t enable RDP? Well you can enable Remote Desktop via group policy and wait a while. I used to connect to the registry remotely and change the key that enabled RDP, but now you can do it with a simple PowerShell command. Not only will it enable Remote Desktop, it will also allow RDP on the Windows firewall (if...
Adsense Alternative?
KB ID 0001746 Way back in 2004 when PeteNetLive started, I didn’t even consider monetisation of the site, it was simply a place for me to store my personal scribblings about problems I’d faced in support. But as it grew and it had to move from a second hand PC under my desk, to a dedicated server, then a rented VPS. The cost began to raise. Back then there were a few ‘ad agencies’ but unless you were getting a...
FortiClient: Unlicensed VPN access is available until..
KB ID 0001745 Problem I got an email from a client I deployed SSL VPN for, (a couple of weeks ago), one of his users was seeing this; Unlicensed VPN access is available until {Date} {Time} Solution: Unlicensed VPN access is available until… At first I was confused, unlike other vendors SSL VPN is not a licensed requirement? As it turns out in my instructions, I’d written ‘Download the Forticliet” when I...
A Pub? In the Garden?
KB ID 0001744 Garden Pub During lockdown in 2020 I decided that seeing as I could not go to the pub, it would be a better idea to have one of my own. I’m not a builder, but being an ex Royal Engineer I’ve got enough know how to turn my hands to most things. (Disclaimer: If you’re going to do you own electrics, get it checked by an electrician!) Laminate and Skirting (update 19th Apr 2021 How Do I Get Internet to My...
FortiGate Certificates Missing?
KB ID 0001743 Problem Nice quick easy one today, while setting up SSL VPNs for a client I needed to import their Root CA certificate, and found the Fortigate Certificates Missing? Usually they are under System > Certificates. But the tab was simply not there? Solution: Fortigate Certificates Missing Fortunately it was simple to fix, it’s a ‘feature’ you simply need to ‘enable’. Go to System >...
FortiGate Port Forwarding
KB ID 0001742 Problem I was back on the tools again today setting up FortiGate Port Forwarding! This was for one of our partners that I have to do some remote work for, so I temporarily needed to get onto their servers. Normally I’d just SSL VPN in, (but that’s what I’m setting up!) So to get onto their servers I had to setup a port forward for RDP. WARNING: Port forwarding RDP from ALL / Any is a BAD IDEA...