Windows Administrator “Lost Password” / “Password Reset”
KB ID 0000159 Problem You have forgotten your password, or the administrators password fo your Windows machine. Note: You can also ‘Blank’ or reset the DSRM (Directory Services Restore Mode) password on a Domain Controller (Tested on 2012 R2, by blanking the password). Using this method. Lost Password : Fix Lost Password Software Download Links Password Reset CD Image (3.5Mb) Note: This is a .iso file – you need to...
Linux – Install VMware Tools
KB ID 0001330 Problem Note: This is to install the VMware Tools NOT the OPEN-VM-TOOLS. I’ve had to do this a few times now, and every time I Goolge how to do it, I get pages of instructions on how to install the open vm tools. When what I really want is to install the VMware Tools. Solution I’m using vSphere ESX, but even if you are using VMware Workstation or VMware Fusion, you can still select ‘Install/Upgrade...
CentOS / Redhat / Fedora – VMware VMXNET3 Adapter Not Working
KB ID 0001329 Problem This has tripped me up a couple of times, and if you Google the problem, you find a load of posts saying ‘Just install VMware tools that will fix the problem’ It Wont! And I’ll tell you why, run ifconfig You will notice you have a network card, but you will also notice that it’s got a strange name ‘ens160’ not eth0 as you would normally expect? Anyway let’s prove...
Using the VI Editor (For Windows Types)
KB ID 0001304 Problem I dont have a ginger ponytail, nor do I wear sandals, couple these two things together and you will understand why I find VI so confusing! Many times I’ve had to alter a config file on an appliance, or a Linux box, and sat frowning at VI wondering why I can’t change a one to a zero. Note: Nano is easier, if possible try nano {filename} to save hassle. But on hardened appliances for example, it wont...
Linux (CentOS 7) Generating CSR (Certificate Signing Requests)
KB ID 0001206 Problem If you want to use digital certificates on your CentOS server, then you will need to generate a CSR. It does not matter if you want to purchase a publicly signed certificate, or even if you are going to sign your own. Below is how to generate a CSR for a single web host. Note: Most cert vendors now require a minimum key length of 2048 so thats what I’m going to use. And I’m assuming you have openSSL...