Set Up the VMware View 5 (and Horizon View) Event Database
Nov17

Set Up the VMware View 5 (and Horizon View) Event Database

KB ID 0000856 Problem Below I’ll configure SQL 2008 R2, insofar as I will setup a new database for the View Events, create a user for that database, then finally connect the View 5 Horizon View Connection Server to that database. Solution 1. Firstly, I’m assuming you have a SQL Server setup and ready to create database on, If you do not rather than reinvent the when follow my instructions in the article below. Deploying...

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Connecting to and Configuring Cisco Routers with ‘Cisco Configuration Professional’

KB ID 0000512  Problem It’s not often I work on Cisco routers, but as I tend to do most of the Cisco ASA Firewalls, I’m the unofficial “Cisco Guy”. Which is fine until someone wants a router or some complex switching, then I need to do some heavy duty frowning. Last time I put in a Cisco router it was a baby Cisco 800 series (an 877W) so I assumed the 1921 ISR router I had to put in would be the same. Before I...

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Cisco ASA Redundant or Backup ISP Links  with VPNs
Nov17

Cisco ASA Redundant or Backup ISP Links with VPNs

KB ID 0000544 Problem This method provides failover to a redundant ISP link should your primary network connection go down. IT IS NOT going to load balance the traffic across both interfaces. In this example I’ve also got a VPN to a remote site and some port forwarding to contend with as well. Where we are at the start. Where we want to be   Solution Before you go any further the ASA that will have the backup ISP line,...

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Cisco ASA 5500 – Configuring PPPoE
Nov17

Cisco ASA 5500 – Configuring PPPoE

KB ID 0000831  Problem Until very recently I’d never had to configure PPPoE. Most of my clients in that sort of connection speed range have ADSL with a router provided by their ISP. A Router that connects via PPPoA usually. Here in the UK the main ISP’s (BT and Virgin) are busy rolling out FTTC connections that terminate with a ‘modem’ that presents an RJ45 socket. So without the need for a router, you can get...

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