Exchange 2000 Install Step by Step
Nov17

Exchange 2000 Install Step by Step

KB ID 0000255 Problem It’s been so long since I did this, I thought I’d document it this time round, as it’s probably going to be the last time I ever do it. Solution Pre – Requisites 1. A server running Windows Server 2000 (Standard or Advanced). It must be a domain member server (it can be a domain controller but that’s not recommended). It must also be able to see a properly configured DNS server. 2....

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Setup and Configure HP Wireless E-MSM720 Wireless Controller with HP E-MSM430 Access Points
Nov17

Setup and Configure HP Wireless E-MSM720 Wireless Controller with HP E-MSM430 Access Points

KB ID 0000692  Problem We got some ‘demo stock’ in the office this week, I don’t do a lot of wireless, so I thought I would get it setup and have a look to see how easy/difficult it was. Hardware used HP E-MSM720 Premium Mobility Controller (J9694A) HP E-MSM 430 Wireless N Dual Radio Access Point (J9651A) HP HP 2915-8G-P-o-E Switch (J5692A) The switch and controller are ‘tiny’ so if you want to put them...

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GNS3 – Initial Setup, Adding Routers, Hosts, and ASA Firewalls
Nov17

GNS3 – Initial Setup, Adding Routers, Hosts, and ASA Firewalls

KB ID 0001079  Problem I dip into GNS3 every so often, (depending on what I’m working on). And each time I install it, I spend just as long remembering how to set it up, as I do using it! So, if for no other reason than I can use this page as a reference in future, here’s how to get it up and running.</p? Solution Note: At time of writing the latest version is 1.3.6</p? 1. Download GNS3, I usually accept all the...

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Set up a PIX Firewall with the PDM
Nov17

Set up a PIX Firewall with the PDM

KB ID 0000217 Problem The following procedure is a complete run though on setting up a Cisco PIX Firewall (PIX 501, 506, 506E, 515, 515E, 520, 525, or 535) via the HTTPS GUI front end (PDM). Note: the PDM will only work with firewall operating systems BEFORE version 7.x.(x). Therefore PIX platforms that are 515E, 525 or 535 should be running version 7.x(x) or above and should be web managed via the ASDM. Unless you are out of support...

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Cisco ISE NFR Appliance Setup
Nov17

Cisco ISE NFR Appliance Setup

KB ID 0001066 Problem The Cisco ISE NFR appliance is for demos and test bench use, I’m currently building a test lab for ISE so I spun a copy up. I looked at the associated ReadMe.pdf for instructions on the basic setup, and found a hyper-link to the instructions, that didn’t work! bah. Solution The appliance comes as an OVA file for importation into vSphere/ESX, I’m assuming you have already imported the appliance....

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