VMware error on HP Proliant “Host Baseboard Management Controller status”
KB ID 0000418 Problem Saw this today on a HP Proliant DL380 G7 Server. Solution 1. It’s a simple one to solve, the server was built with the HP ESXi build, and the management agents are complaining because the iLO is not connected to the network. 2. When you connect the iLO socket to the network the alarm should change as shown below. 3. Once you have connected or disabled it you can reset the alarm. 4. Take the opportunity to...
Ubuntu – Change the Logon Screen Keyboard Layout and language
KB ID 0000405 Problem I’m in the United Kingdom, and even when I set the UK Keyboard layout, Ubuntu wants to use a US keyboard layout for the logon/login screen. For most people this won’t be a problem, but if you log into a domain you need the @ symbol. A US Keyboard has that in a different place, it’s only a small niggle because I know where it is, but if it annoys me, it will be annoying someone else. Solution 1....
RSA Authentication Manager – Importing SecureID Tokens
KB ID 0001080 Problem It’s been a while since I had to do this, you used to simply take a number from the token pack, import it into the RSA Authentication Manager, job done. Now the tokens are shipped to you encrypted, you need to register them with RSA, decrypt them, then import them. Solution 1. The tokens come with the licenses encrypted, on an accompanying CD. Go to the URL specified on the CD. 2. Good job I was alone and...
Windows XP – Sysprep (for imaging)
KB ID 0000599 Problem A client who we recently did a WDS (Windows 7) install for, needed to image a couple of Windows XP machines, (They had some software that either would not run, or was not supported on Windows 7). They asked me for some documentation on how to do this, it’s been such a long time since I imaged any XP machine, so I took the opportunity to document it properly. Solution Before you begin, be aware you need to...
Password Does Not Meet Complexity Requirements
KB ID 0000229 Problem Windows Server has a password complexity requirement to make sure passwords are strong. Yes it can be disabled, but while it is in place you need your passwords to confirm to the following. Error within AD Error at Logon Note: To disable password complexity click here. Solution To meet the policy your password MUST, 1. Passwords cannot contain the user’s account name or parts of the user’s...