Factory Reset a Cisco Firewall
KB ID 0000007 Problem You want to wipe the firewall’s config and revert to the factory settings (passwords blank – management or inside set to 192.168.1.1 and DHCP enabled, with all other settings wiped). Solution 1. Connect to the ASA via the console Cable. CLICK HERE 2. log in and go to configure terminal mode. 3. Execute the following command “config factory-default” 4. Press the space bar a few times to execute the...
Reset IBM / Lenovo IMM Username and Password
KB ID 0001291 Problem After recycling an old M3 3650 IBM X Series server the other week, I was stuck trying to get into the IMM, because no one knew what the password was. The default username of USERID and password of PASSW0RD (with a zero) didn’t work either. Solution For me it was OK because I could reboot the server and get directly into the BIOS , (Press F1 at boot) System settings. Integrated Management Module. Reset...
Remote Desktop Web – Session Timeouts (Altering)
KB ID 0001215 Problem Timeouts for the RDWeb portal are defined by the choice you made when you logged in, if you selected ‘private’ or ‘public’ on the PC options, this sets the timeout. The default is 240 mins for private, and 20 minutes for public connections. Solution To alter these values you need to make changes in the ‘Internet Information Services Management Console’ on the RDWeb server....
Deploying VMware View 5 – Part 3: Creating a ‘Manual Pool’ and Connecting a View Client
KB ID 0000598 Problem Note: This is an old post for VMware view version 5, you might want to read Deploying VMware Horizon View instead. In Part 2 we got our machine ready to be delivered via VMware View. Now we need to create a ‘Pool’, grant users access to that pool, and finally connect to it from a VMware View Client. Solution VMware View – Creating a Manual Pool 1. Open a connection to your VMware View...
Draytek Router – Firmware Update
KB ID 0000568 Problem You have a Draytek router (In my case a 2800 ADSL 2/2+), and you want to update the firmware to the latest version. Solution 1. Make sure you have EXACTLY the correct model number, this one’s a Draytek Vigor2800. 2. Go here and download the latest firmware for your model. 3. The firmware will be in a ZIP file download and extract it to your machine. 4. Log into the web console of your Draytek > Navigate...