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My VMware Certification Experience

I recently received my VCP6-DCV Certification from VMware by Passing the 2V0-621 Proctored Exam with Pearson VUE. The Journey For many years I have used VMware products. I distinctly recall getting my hands on VMware Workstation back in 2001, and it was truly an amazing tool. I could emulate Windows 3.1 and Windows 95, QNX, and even a […]

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Docker hv-sock proxy (vsudd) is not reachable, Windows 10

Yes, I am playing (or trying to) with Docker.  My first step is to install Docker and get it up and running. So far I am confident that I have all the prerequisites, however Docker fails to properly start with the following error: Docker hv-sock proxy (vsudd) is not reachable at Docker.Backend.ContainerEngine.Linux.ConnectToVsud(TaskCompletionSource`1 vmId) in C:\gopath\src\github.com\docker\pinata\win\src\Docker.Backend\ContainerEngine\Linux.cs:line […]

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How to demote a Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller

In this short write up I will go over steps to demote a Server 2012 domain controller. If you have worked in Active Directory and Windows Domain Administration over the years you may recall that in previous version of Windows Server that you would use the command line tool of ‘DCPROMO’ to promote or demote […]

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Tech Short: Debug VPN in Checkpoint R77.30

The following tech short will provide a list of commands used to enable debugging in Checkpoint’s R77.30 Firewall. To start you must  SSH into firewall host (or active member). To turn on VPN debug from the expert mode: # vpn debug trunc At this point you want to test your VPN connection and verify that […]

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X1 Set-Top Box Issues RDK-03004 & RDK-03033

Excellent Comment from one of my previous post: http://jermsmit.com/x1-error-code-rdk-03004-unable-to-connect-to-xfinity/ Sharing the information below.  Thanks dude for sharing.   Equipment List: 1. Cable Modem -> Xfinity TG1682G internet cable modem (https://tinyurl.com/y7vmfwr9) 2. Main DVR Unit -> Xfinity PX0113ANM main cable box (https://tinyurl.com/ybqa3m6y) 3. Remote Units -> 2 Xfinity PXD01ANI receivers (https://tinyurl.com/y97fawjj) 4. Amplifier -> Commscope CSAPDU5VP […]

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OpenVPN Access Server on Ubuntu

I recently retired my OpenVPN Turnkey appliance and needed to get my VPN solution up and running again. I decided to go with installing OpenVPN Access Server on a clean install of Ubuntu Server to create a stable and lightweight Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access my network. I chose to go with OpenVPN AS because […]