Symptoms: When attempt to add a new vSphere host to vCenter, an error appears after entering the host credentials: “A general runtime error occurred” You clicked YES on the certificate prompt. You have a cluster with EVC enabled, and you are attempting to add the host to that cluster You are using vCenter 6.0 , …Read More…
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How to fix Netapp expired self-signed certificate by creating a new one
Symptom: You are using ONTAP 9x (your Netapp is fairly new, within the last 4-5 years. These instructions probably don’t apply to old Netapp devices) Symptom: When you look at the diagnostic logs on your Netapp, you get a warning that the certificates are expiring or expired: Event:mgmtgwd.certificate.expiring: A digital certificate with Fully Qualified Domain …Read More…
How to register a warranty or service agreement on HPE website
Situation: You are trying to download an update for your HP server https://support.hpe.com Problem: HP’s new website support.hpe.com doesn’t allow you to download the file with your account. Problem: When you try to register, you can’t get the HP website to accept your support agreement, warranty, support account reference, or service tag. I support many …Read More…
How to install vCenter 6.7 (and 6.0 and 6.5) with no DNS, only IP address
Many websites will say that vCenter 6x requires DNS lookup, but these steps and screenshots prove that you can install a new vCenter 6.7 with only an IP address and no DNS. Start vCenter install from .iso file using Windows 10 vCenter install stage 1 8. Configure options for “set up appliance VM” — this …Read More…
How to disable continuous scrolling on Kindle – turn on page flip
Problem: Your Kindle Fire or Android Kindle App displayed a message about the new “continuous scrolling” (finger drag) feature and you turned it on. Now you can’t flip pages anymore and there is no option to turn it off!! Solution: Follow the below steps to get your Kindle back to page swipe mode! Did you …Read More…
17hats how to export or convert to Excel CSV TAB XLS workbook
Problem: You want to export 17hats data to Excel or .csv format. 17hats only allows exports to Quickbooks file format .iff BUT you need it in Excel .xls .xlsx .tab or .csv format because you don’t use Quickbooks. Solution: How to open .iff files in Excel 1. Use 17hats to export your bookeeping …Read More…
How to fix “Cannot apply changes to this Internet Shortcut” Windows
Symptoms: Windows Server 2016 , Windows Server 2019 , or Windows 10 Trying to change the URL shortcut path on a start menu item. Error: “Problem with Shortcut” “Cannot apply changes to this Internet Shortcut” The file is NOT read only You are logged on with an admin account For example, you want to change the shortcut …Read More…
Best Free Computer Incident Response Templates and Scenarios
Welcome! You are looking for a free Cybersecurity Incident Response Template and getting frustrated because all the other websites want you to register on an email spam list. Or their templates are in PDF format and you’d have to re-write them from scratch. Annoying! I think you will be happy with my template – no …Read More…
Firmware and complex systems patching and upgrades in Frederick, Baltimore, Gaithersburg MD, and DC region
In many organizations, the servers and especially the storage area network (SAN) are critical. The thought of installing firmware on these systems or performing a major operating system upgrade is incredibly scary to the IT staff. I was working at a company recently which was having trouble with their backup system. Their backup system did …Read More…
Network hardening near Baltimore MD, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersburg and DC
How to stop lateral movement through your networks Kieri Solutions implements deny-by-default firewalls and network segmentation for government, small, and medium businesses. This is a specialized skill which requires very strong knowledge of a broad range of platforms as well as network security. If you would like to chat about your network hardening and compliance …Read More…