Domain Controller Wont Boot: Stop Code ‘0x00002e2’
Dec12

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...

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Device Boots to ROMMON (Cisco ASA)
Jun01

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...

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Boot Cisco ASA From TFTP (Upgrade from ROMMON)
Nov17

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...

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