Windows and Cisco (IPSEC) VPN Client
Nov17

Windows and Cisco (IPSEC) VPN Client

KB ID 0000693  Problem I’d been running Windows 8 for a while now. But was the first time I needed to use my Cisco VPN Client software. So I was not happy when this happened. Note: Using VPN Client version 5.0.07.0440 Secure VPN Connection terminated locally by the Client. Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter. Solution As it turns out this is a known problem with Windows 8, and there is a work-around. 1. Press Windows...

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Is Exchange 2010 Supported on VMware?
Nov17

Is Exchange 2010 Supported on VMware?

KB ID 0000333  Problem At time of writing (30/09/10) it seems I cant get a definitive answer! My colleague tried to log a third line support call with Microsoft this week, as soon as they found out that Exchange 2010 was running in a VMware environment, they (literally) hung up on him. Solution Well Microsoft’s own documentation says it IS Reference: Fair enough Exchange 2010 is supported on a “Third party Hypervisor ONLY...

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ASA 5500 AnyConnect – Change Preferred Encryption Cipher Order
Nov17

ASA 5500 AnyConnect – Change Preferred Encryption Cipher Order

KB ID 0001058  Problem A few days ago I wrote about disabling SSL v3.0 to force your clients to connect with the more secure TLS v1.0. But what if your AnyConnect clients chose to connect with a weaker encryption cipher? The ciphers your firewall offer (by default) will vary depending on what OS your ASA is running. Solution 1. To see what your cipher you are connected with look on the statistics tab, below we are connecting with the...

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