Kevin Oppihle's Tech Notes

  I have seen this happen if the link between Veeam and the Host is failing for some reason. Of course this assumes the VM still exists on the host. To resolve open virtual machines or Infrastructure Expand your VMWare vSphere Host Right Click on the Host and select Properties. Run through Next, Next, Next so it reconnects Retry your backup job If it fails again follow steps above but this time re-enter the password Run through Next, Next,… so it reconnects Retry your backup job

  Create a folder in the new location then open the Veeam Console Open your Infrastructure Go to Backup Repositories Highlight your Default Repository Right click and Select Properties Next through till vPower NFS section Type in the new location path you created in the “Folder” field and select “Next” Uncheck move existing jobs Next, Next,…. Finish and your NFS path is now relocated and it automagically restarts the services so it is ready to use.

  Access the printers web interface http://x.x.x.x Configure SMTP first: Go to” General”>”Alerts”> Select “Add” Outgoing E-mail Servers as shown below: Enter in your SMTP servers address x.x.x.x as shown below: Confirm Port and SSL required and select “Next” as shown below: Select whether the server requires authentication or not as shown below: Currently your Exchange server is set to not require authentication from this IP address Uncheck AutoSend to HP and Next as shown below: Enter in a test email address and click test to confirm connectivity as shown below: You will then hopefully receive confirmation that it successfully sent: Configure the Alerts: Go to “General”>”Alerts” >”New Subscription” as shown below: Name the Alert Subscription Enter in the alert destination users or groups for example alerts@domain.org you can add multiples on this printer model Select the alerts and scroll down to add any attachments such as “supplies status page” and sele...

  Access the printers web interface http://x.x.x.x Configure SMTP first: Go to” Settings”>”E-mail Server” Enter in your SMTP servers IP address x.x.x.x Enter in a return address such as donotreply@domain.org as shown below: If SMTP requires authentication then enter that info in and select “Apply” Currently your Exchange server is set to not require authentication from this IP address Configure the Alerts: Go to “Settings”>”Alerts” >”New Alert Destination” as shown below: Enter in the SINGLE alert destination user or group for example alerts@domain.org Note: you cannot enter in multiple destinations in this field Select the alerts and scroll down to add any attachments such as “supplies status page” and select “OK” to apply, as shown in the example below: You then have the option to click “Test” to test your alert: Note: you can setup only up to 4 separate Alert Destination Notifications

  Since this is typically your only domain controller this can be very disconcerting. The SBS server will not allow domain admin logon At boot up black screen you see a warning similar to: Safe Mode: booting in directory services restore mode Multiple restarts do not make the server boot normally At the logon screen change user to: Administrator Enter in your directory services restore password. Note: If you have a local domain administrator with a logon of “administrator” it may not be the same password. With the correct directory services restore password entered you should be able to logon to safe mode go to Start> Run and type in MSConfig Select the boot tab and change the startup from “safe mode” to “normal” save and exit. Perform a system restart The boot and logon process may take longer than normal but be patient your logon troubles may be behind you. After a successful normal logon process I would recommend checking all services and make sure all it good...

  I always recommend using a static IP for network printers. Once you have that configured use the printers web interface by going to that IP address using internet explorer. Select the” Networking” Tab > “IPsec/Firewall” as shown below: First we will add a rule to allow unencrypted traffic from all connections we will later define IPsec rules specific to the print server. You can set encrypted for all but keep in mind if it fails you will have a harder time remotely repairing it. Select “Add Rules” > “All IP Addresses” as shown below: Select “All Services” >”Next” as shown below: Select “Allow traffic…” >”Next” as shown below: Select “Finish” >”Next” as shown below: Select “OK” as shown below: It should take you back to the ” Networking” Tab > “IPsec/Firewall” as shown below: Note: “Enable IPsec/Firewall” is unchecked Now we will add an Encrypted Rule: Select “Add Rules” > “New” as shown below: Name the Rule, Specify the local and remote IP Addresses ...

  Open the Server Console and on the Home screen select “Set up your internet address”: “I already have a domain name I want to use”: Next “I want to manage the domain name myself”: Next Enter in your domain name and Select “Advanced Settings” below the domain name to open up the following: In my example below I changed it to mail. Select OK and Configure Then confirm the wizard completes with no errors

  Here are the basics to get the most out of your toner: Warning some of these settings and tips may void your warranty so “if you break it you bought it” 1) Replacement toner that is not new or a new official original replacement toner unit cannot reset the toner alert on the LCD. (if anyone knows a trick I don’t please post it) 2) Clean the corona wire whenever you replace the toner (green slide on the drum slide it back and forth a few times) ( CAREFUL : only touch the outer plastic surfaces, oil from your skin can cause problems if you make contact with the toner and printer drum) (if you do make contact clean with a dry soft cloth immediately) 3) The toner alert will stop ALL printing if not set to “continue mode”. Always use Toner in the (Continue Mode) to use ALL of your toner. Each model’s menu may be a little different but you are probably looking for a “General Setup” “Replace Toner” setting in the menu. Option is usually “Stop” by default. “Continue” will let it keep ...

  Open the SBS 2011 Server Console Select Backup and Server Storage Select Server Storage Select the data you want to move using the tasks listed on the right as shown below: WSUS the rest of the story…. After Moving WSUS using the menu above you will notice the C:\WSUS\SUSDB folder does not move. You have to move this via SQL Management Studio Login to server as an administrator. Click Start / Programs / Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Right Click on / SQL Server Management Studio Express and select Run As Administrator Fill in the following information and then click Connect Server type: Database Engine Servername: \\.\pipe\MSSQL$MICROSOFT##SSEE\sql\query Authentication: Windows Authentication Note: If you didn’t “run as administrator” above you may see:   "login failed" (Error 18456) error messages in SQL Server 2005 Expand Databases and right-click on SUSDB and select Tasks > Detach… Select the “ Drop Connection ” checkbox and click OK. Move C:\...