Windows Server – Install and Configure NDES
Oct21

Windows Server – Install and Configure NDES

KB ID 0000947  Problem NDES, is the name for what we used to call MSCEP, which was an ‘add-on’ for the Server 2003 family of servers. In Server 2008 it was renamed to NDES. It is a role service that runs on a Certificate Services Server, and is used to create a registration authority (RA) that can issue certificates from your PKI infrastructure to network devices, i.e. Routers, Firewalls and Switches. Solution Installing...

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Cisco Catalyst 9200 / 9300 DNA Licensing
May06

Cisco Catalyst 9200 / 9300 DNA Licensing

KB ID 0001750 Problem I get asked this at least once a month, “What’s the score with this DNA Licensing?” It took long enough for everyone to get used to Lan Base, IP Base, and IP Services! The cynic in me would say, Cisco have learned from Meraki that selling subscription licences is much better than selling products that you don’t get any recurring revenue from. But I’ll try an give you the short answer...

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Cisco Stacking 2960-X Catalyst Switches
Jun05

Cisco Stacking 2960-X Catalyst Switches

KB ID 0001444 Problem You can stack up to 8 2960-X Switches*, you will require the stack modules and cables, (shown below).  *Note: If you are studying for an exam, and the question is StackWize the answer is 9. Solution Stack Modules: Power down the switch, remove the blanking plate and fit the module, then when powered on you can use a show inventory command to make sure the module has been detected correctly. Switch#show inventory...

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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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Event ID 434
Nov17

Event ID 434

KB ID 0000350 Problem Event ID 434 Source: CPQTeamMP Description HP Network Team #1: PROBLEM: A non-Primary Network Link is not receiving. Receive-path validation has been enabled for this Team by selecting the Enable receive-path validation Heartbeat Setting. ACTION: Please check your cabling to the link partner. Check the switch port status, including verifying that the switch port is not configured as a Switch-assist Channel....

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