Comments for Lukas Beeler's IT Blog http://projectdream.org/wordpress The experiences of an SMB IT technician Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:59:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Jim Bucks http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4715 Jim Bucks Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:59:32 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4715 I've given up on the lsi cards. (MR10i). I *was* able to get all the prompts to be visible by re-downloading and forcing a re-install of all the x3650M2 firmwares. I *was* able to designate a global hot spare drive (slot #12). I was *NOT* able to make the global hot spare drive "kick in" when I simulated a drive failure (pulled the drive in slot # 8). I've ordered the Adaptec 51245 and will share the results after installation & test. Jim I’ve given up on the lsi cards. (MR10i).

I *was* able to get all the prompts to be visible by re-downloading and forcing a re-install of all the x3650M2 firmwares.

I *was* able to designate a global hot spare drive (slot #12).

I was *NOT* able to make the global hot spare drive “kick in” when I simulated a drive failure (pulled the drive in slot # 8).

I’ve ordered the Adaptec 51245 and will share the results after installation & test.

Jim

]]> Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Jace Faulkner http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4711 Jace Faulkner Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:59:23 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4711 The supplier shipped the wrong card. Ignore this. The supplier shipped the wrong card. Ignore this.

]]> Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Jace Faulkner http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4707 Jace Faulkner Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:59:40 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4707 Hi, We have just purchased a new X3650 M2 with a M5015 Raid controller. Do I remove the BR10i and replace it with the M5015 or use the other slot? I ask as I notice the two leads that are connected to the BR10i are fine but the M5015 does not have these ports so do you leave them unconnected? Thanks. Hi,
We have just purchased a new X3650 M2 with a M5015 Raid controller. Do I remove the BR10i and replace it with the M5015 or use the other slot? I ask as I notice the two leads that are connected to the BR10i are fine but the M5015 does not have these ports so do you leave them unconnected?
Thanks.

]]> Comment on Office 2007 MLK/OEM and the missing media problem by The IT Squad http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-4697 The IT Squad Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:56:05 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/#comment-4697 I'd just like to reiterate that I only have a copy of the English version of Office 2007. I have had many requests for the image I've uploaded, I just hope the download site keeps working. The IT Squad I’d just like to reiterate that I only have a copy of the English version of Office 2007.

I have had many requests for the image I’ve uploaded, I just hope the download site keeps working.

The IT Squad

]]> Comment on Service Agent fails to create a configuration with java CPD0A35 by Brian Dolinar http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/22/service-agent-fails-to-create-a-configuration-with-java-cpd0a35/comment-page-1/#comment-4691 Brian Dolinar Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:02:42 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/22/service-agent-fails-to-create-a-configuration-with-java-cpd0a35/#comment-4691 Another great 1st google search result saves the day. Thanks! Another great 1st google search result saves the day. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Office 2007 MLK/OEM and the missing media problem by The IT Squad http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-4686 The IT Squad Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:35:50 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/#comment-4686 Hi, it seems that Microsoft have started doing their usual trick again. As stated in an earlier post, please contact me if you require a copy of the Office 2007 SBE/Pro Trial CD (English version). The download is ONLY for the media (that would normally be available from the download site) and DOESN'T include any MLK keys. I've already had a couple of requests, and hopefully helped some people. Regards The IT Squad. Hi, it seems that Microsoft have started doing their usual trick again.

As stated in an earlier post, please contact me if you require a copy of the Office 2007 SBE/Pro Trial CD (English version).

The download is ONLY for the media (that would normally be available from the download site) and DOESN’T include any MLK keys.

I’ve already had a couple of requests, and hopefully helped some people.

Regards

The IT Squad.

]]> Comment on Office 2007 MLK/OEM and the missing media problem by Clayton Reed http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-4685 Clayton Reed Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:30:19 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/#comment-4685 I went to http://trial.trymicrosoftoffice.com/msft-orpc/registration.aspx as instucted on the MS OFFICE key and I get the message below. The key is valid and the card specifically says the media MUST be downloaded! Leave it to Micros**t to do this crap. Now I either need to find someone with a disk, download a torrent or find a non-MS link to get the media. I see I am not alone in this mess, but it should nor be this way. We are sorry, but we are unable to complete your request. The following problem(s) exist: The product key you’ve entered does not appear to be a valid key for this program. This program is only for Medialess license kits – not standard retail products. The product could not be found. I went to http://trial.trymicrosoftoffice.com/msft-orpc/registration.aspx as instucted on the MS OFFICE key and I get the message below. The key is valid and the card specifically says the media MUST be downloaded! Leave it to Micros**t to do this crap. Now I either need to find someone with a disk, download a torrent or find a non-MS link to get the media. I see I am not alone in this mess, but it should nor be this way.

We are sorry, but we are unable to complete your request. The following problem(s) exist:

The product key you’ve entered does not appear to be a valid key for this program. This program is only for Medialess license kits – not standard retail products.
The product could not be found.

]]> Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Eric Lo http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4684 Eric Lo Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:26:43 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4684 I am having the same issue with IMM login as Craig posted in October. "Error handling wsdl http://www.ibm.com/IBMC/sp/Monitors: Not proper XML: A string literal was not closed." I am using web interface. Any help will be appreciated. thanks! I am having the same issue with IMM login as Craig posted in October. “Error handling wsdl http://www.ibm.com/IBMC/sp/Monitors: Not proper XML: A string literal was not closed.” I am using web interface.

Any help will be appreciated.
thanks!

]]> Comment on Office 2007 MLK/OEM and the missing media problem by P Ward http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/comment-page-2/#comment-4683 P Ward Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:14:32 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/02/15/office-2007-mlkoem-and-the-missing-media-problem/#comment-4683 I too am having a lot of grief with this. A customers hd failed and they had no backups done (doh). I have an MLK Small Business 2007 product key and have gone to http://www.microsoft.com/office/backup, as suggested both on the back of the license card iteself and the paper wallet it came in. It will not allow me to dl the software. I get the following messages: We are sorry, but we are unable to complete your request. The following problem(s) exist: The product key you’ve entered does not appear to be a valid key for this program. This program is only for Medialess licence kits – not standard retail products. The product could not be found. This is frustrating, as I am clearly following the link in the literature, yet it seems to be telling me I have a standard retail product when obviously I do not. I am not willing to purchase a £100+ OPK kit for a one-off job. Why are MS stopping lawfully licensed customers from obtaining downloadable backup copies of their software? I too am having a lot of grief with this. A customers hd failed and they had no backups done (doh). I have an MLK Small Business 2007 product key and have gone to http://www.microsoft.com/office/backup, as suggested both on the back of the license card iteself and the paper wallet it came in.
It will not allow me to dl the software. I get the following messages:

We are sorry, but we are unable to complete your request. The following problem(s) exist:

The product key you’ve entered does not appear to be a valid key for this program. This program is only for Medialess licence kits – not standard retail products.
The product could not be found.

This is frustrating, as I am clearly following the link in the literature, yet it seems to be telling me I have a standard retail product when obviously I do not.

I am not willing to purchase a £100+ OPK kit for a one-off job. Why are MS stopping lawfully licensed customers from obtaining downloadable backup copies of their software?

]]> Comment on Why you should buy a service processor card by Lukas Beeler http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/03/29/why-you-should-buy-a-service-processor-card/comment-page-1/#comment-4671 Lukas Beeler Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:26:41 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/03/29/why-you-should-buy-a-service-processor-card/#comment-4671 Hi Peter, IBM's RSA II (or it's successor, the IMM) do not support Ethernet Port sharing (which, even if supported, would still require a second IP address). My Dell Server (R210) with DRAC Express supports Ethernet Port Sharing, which works automatically, no configuration required, but you still need a second IP address. Hi Peter,

IBM’s RSA II (or it’s successor, the IMM) do not support Ethernet Port sharing (which, even if supported, would still require a second IP address).

My Dell Server (R210) with DRAC Express supports Ethernet Port Sharing, which works automatically, no configuration required, but you still need a second IP address.

]]> Comment on Why you should buy a service processor card by Peter http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/03/29/why-you-should-buy-a-service-processor-card/comment-page-1/#comment-4670 Peter Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:24:29 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2007/03/29/why-you-should-buy-a-service-processor-card/#comment-4670 Hi, it seems that you have some experience with the RSA II cards. I would like to manage my server remotely using the RSA II via HTTP/SSH. I am trying to find out for some time now, if it's possible to use the RSA II to access the server and the remote management console through the same network adapter, so only one IP address and one rj45 cable is used for connecting the server to network. The remote management services could be set up to run on higher (unused) ports and the server services running on regular ports. Is this possible or do I need two separate cables and connections? Thank you for your help. Hi,

it seems that you have some experience with the RSA II cards. I would like to manage my server remotely using the RSA II via HTTP/SSH. I am trying to find out for some time now, if it’s possible to use the RSA II to access the server and the remote management console through the same network adapter, so only one IP address and one rj45 cable is used for connecting the server to network. The remote management services could be set up to run on higher (unused) ports and the server services running on regular ports. Is this possible or do I need two separate cables and connections?

Thank you for your help.

]]> Comment on Hyper-V 2008 R2 and Linux guests by Lukas Beeler http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2010/02/17/hyper-v-2008-r2-and-linux-guests/comment-page-1/#comment-4668 Lukas Beeler Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:53:37 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=703#comment-4668 Hi Paul, I have no idea if Acronis TrueImage can even move ESXi installations, but my approach would be to disconnect all the disks in the machine, insert a USB stick, install ESXi on the USB stick, attach the disks, boot ESXi from the USB stick, resignature the disks and you should be up and running again. Hi Paul,

I have no idea if Acronis TrueImage can even move ESXi installations, but my approach would be to disconnect all the disks in the machine, insert a USB stick, install ESXi on the USB stick, attach the disks, boot ESXi from the USB stick, resignature the disks and you should be up and running again.

]]> Comment on Hyper-V 2008 R2 and Linux guests by Paul http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2010/02/17/hyper-v-2008-r2-and-linux-guests/comment-page-1/#comment-4667 Paul Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:35:51 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=703#comment-4667 Hi Lukas, we weren't successful restoring an Acronis TrueImage image of our ESXi 4.0 (to the same hardware it was taken from). The machine just says "boot error". Have you got any experience or hint in that matter? Thanks, Paul Hi Lukas,

we weren’t successful restoring an Acronis TrueImage image of our ESXi 4.0 (to the same hardware it was taken from). The machine just says “boot error”.
Have you got any experience or hint in that matter?

Thanks,
Paul

]]> Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Jim Bucks http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4665 Jim Bucks Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:04:49 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4665 Has anyone tried using an Adaptec RAID 51245 - storage controller (RAID) - SATA-300 / SAS - PCI Express Mfg. Part: 2258400-R in a 3560 M2??? I'm to the point of trying this combination and throwing out the LSI (MR10i) card. Thanks, Jim Has anyone tried using an Adaptec RAID 51245 – storage controller (RAID) – SATA-300 / SAS – PCI Express Mfg. Part: 2258400-R in a 3560 M2???

I’m to the point of trying this combination and throwing out the LSI (MR10i) card.

Thanks,

Jim

]]> Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Nathan http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4664 Nathan Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:28:35 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4664 For those interested, there is a IBM System x UEFI whitepaper available @ http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083207&brandind=5000008 -Nathan For those interested, there is a IBM System x UEFI whitepaper available @ http://www-947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5083207&brandind=5000008

-Nathan

]]> Comment on Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Live Migration & Failover Clustering by Phil http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/31/hyper-v-server-2008-r2-live-migration-failover-clustering/comment-page-1/#comment-4663 Phil Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:22:49 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=593#comment-4663 Thank you! Been banging my head against the same problem, just changed the nic settings from Failover Cluster Manager instead of Hyper-V manager and everything was hunkydory. Thank you! Been banging my head against the same problem, just changed the nic settings from Failover Cluster Manager instead of Hyper-V manager and everything was hunkydory.

]]> Comment on First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 by Local operating system boot fails when external storage is attached « Ilantz’s Weblog http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/07/04/first-real-world-experiences-with-ibms-x3650-m2/comment-page-2/#comment-4661 Local operating system boot fails when external storage is attached « Ilantz’s Weblog Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:55:04 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=574#comment-4661 [...] First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 [...] [...] First real world experiences with IBM’s x3650 M2 [...]

]]> Comment on Blog now moved to Windows Server 2008 R2 by Lukas Beeler http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2010/01/20/blog-now-hosted-on-windows-serve/comment-page-1/#comment-4657 Lukas Beeler Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:53:43 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=691#comment-4657 Hi Jack, IIS is nice, but a completely different beast. I'm lucky that Wordpress is quite well supported on IIS, and it didn't take me long to get my blog ported over to WS08R2. That said, i didn't do this for any specific business reason (it's my private blog, after all), i just thought the experience with IIS could be valuable. And i had an NFR version of WS08R2 Web Edition from a Microsoft conference, so that seemed like a good fit. Linux software RAID is much nicer than Windows, but 8 year old IDE controllers don't react that nicely to broken disk drives. I've had better experiences with Linux SW RAID on newer AHCI SATA controllers from Intel - even hotplug worked. Hi Jack,

IIS is nice, but a completely different beast. I’m lucky that Wordpress is quite well supported on IIS, and it didn’t take me long to get my blog ported over to WS08R2.

That said, i didn’t do this for any specific business reason (it’s my private blog, after all), i just thought the experience with IIS could be valuable. And i had an NFR version of WS08R2 Web Edition from a Microsoft conference, so that seemed like a good fit.

Linux software RAID is much nicer than Windows, but 8 year old IDE controllers don’t react that nicely to broken disk drives. I’ve had better experiences with Linux SW RAID on newer AHCI SATA controllers from Intel – even hotplug worked.

]]> Comment on Blog now moved to Windows Server 2008 R2 by Jack Hughes http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2010/01/20/blog-now-hosted-on-windows-serve/comment-page-1/#comment-4656 Jack Hughes Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:55:52 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=691#comment-4656 That was fortunate Lukas. When our linux raid died our hosting company told us the second disk hadn't been updated for 2 months and they didn't notice. Fortunately the back up tapes worked otherwise we'd have been in trouble. I'm hearing good things about the latest version of IIS. How does it stack up against Apache which we're currently using. That was fortunate Lukas. When our linux raid died our hosting company told us the second disk hadn’t been updated for 2 months and they didn’t notice. Fortunately the back up tapes worked otherwise we’d have been in trouble.

I’m hearing good things about the latest version of IIS. How does it stack up against Apache which we’re currently using.

]]> Comment on iPhone does not support Exchange 2010/Exchange 2007 Coexistence by Greg http://projectdream.org/wordpress/2009/11/09/iphone-does-not-support-exchange-2010exchange-2007-coexistence/comment-page-1/#comment-4649 Greg Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:20:36 +0000 http://projectdream.org/wordpress/?p=659#comment-4649 There is a workaround. If you remove the externalURL for ActiveSync, mobile devices will then work by proxy instead of redirection. There is a workaround. If you remove the externalURL for ActiveSync, mobile devices will then work by proxy instead of redirection.

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