Domain Controller Wont Boot: Stop Code ‘0x00002e2’
KB ID 0001494 Problem I had this problem after a VMware host upgrade last night, this domain controller would not boot, I tried ‘Last Known Good Configuration’, I tried ‘Safe Mode’ it would not boot. More out of desperation than procedure, I tried to boot to ‘Directory Services Restore Mode’ and it booted up (hooray!) I tried all the client’s usual passwords, and could not log in, I messaged...
Device Boots to ROMMON (Cisco ASA)
KB ID 0001199 Problem After recently picking up some second hand ASA5512-X firewalls, I went to run them up, and make sure they were ok, however on boot up they went straight to ROMMON like so; Use ? for help. rommon #0> Now I know what ROMMON is, it’s the base operating system of the device, its job is a bit like the BIOS on a PC, it locates and loads the operating system. The only time you should ever see a rommon prompt...
Boot Cisco ASA From TFTP (Upgrade from ROMMON)
KB ID 0000792 Problem If your firewall wont boot, either because the OS is corrupt, or you have a faulty flash memory. You can get up and running by booting the device from a TFTP server instead. Solution Before you start make sure you have your TFTP server running and the operating system in its root folder. Install and Use a TFTP Server 1. Power on the firewall, during the boot phase press ESC to boot to ROMMOM mode. 2. The...