Have you ever wondered if you have setup SNMP Service. You enable the SNMP Service as a role or feature and then go the check the list of services and it is NOT there? I have seen this a number of times but on the server OS. Here is how […]
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SNMP – WMI Configuration
Simple Network Management Protocol. A form of protocol which is used to collect and organize information about devices. There is a very simple method of configuring this. I have worked with a number of platforms, however, currently I am working with Auvik. Very simple platform and the jobs get done. […]
Autoconfiguration DHCP IPv4 issue
Have you installed a new Server OS or Windows OS and when you assign a static IP, then attempt connecting to the internet but says “no internet”? Then you run a command to check the IP (Start >Run > cmd > ipconfig) and see your static IP and auto configuration […]
Connect via PowerCLI
For all those scripting engineers, here is a nice one. Accessing your VCenter via PowerCLI. When you have to look for bunch of networks, IP’s , MAC Addresses or generally properties on a large base, PowerCLI to the rescue. Here is how you can connect to your VCenter or Node […]
SQL 2014 In-Place Upgrade To SQL 2017
This is an in-place upgrade. Which means you will be able to upgrade to a later version using the same SQL key. Ensure you know the version. If you are not sure, you can go to SQL configuration manager > SQL Server Services > SQL Server <Database name> . Right […]
DHCP – Export Machine MAC Addresses via Powershell
Here is a look at DHCP server. A DHCP server is a server which hands out IP addresses to devices. When you have a few machines, it is easy to get the information I.E Mac Address, IP Addresses etc. however, when you have a large amount machines, Powershell is the […]
IIS SMTP Relay Services
I would like to talk about the IIS SMTP Relay Service. We have a lot of customer which uses CRM, SAP, and Marketing Application and so on to send out bulk emails. Sometimes monthly statements. What happens when you your mail provider has a limit which most providers do? Firstly, […]