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How to publish Java programs written in the app store
I have written a Java program with over 700 lines of code, which has been packaged as a running Jar program. After double clicking and running, I can read the “boxs.txt” file created in partition D, and read the data to generate a box of arbitrary size and position. I can set the stroke and fill color, set transparency, rotate the box, and arrange the front and back of each box according to the ID string. I want to publish it to the application store, but I don’t know how to operate it. I hope you can guide me，show two screenshot, run the program to read the data and string of the text file, and generate a table. you can also generate simpler houses and more complex buildings.
I have written a Java program with over 700 lines of code, which has been packaged as a running Jar program. After double clicking and running, I can read the “boxs.txt” file created in partition D, and read the data to generate a box of arbitrary size and position. I can set the stroke and fill color, set transparency, rotate the box, and arrange the front and back of each box according to the ID string. I want to publish it to the application store, but I don’t know how to operate it. I hope you can guide me，show two screenshot, run the program to read the data and string of the text file, and generate a table. you can also generate simpler houses and more complex buildings. Read More
Office apps fail to open
Hey all . . . This problem began in the middle of doing regular work on my PC. All of a sudden, none of my Office apps would open. Also, Quic-Books wouldn’t open. Other apps opened fine. At that time, I couldn’t open Windows Security either. It was recommended to run a series of system scans & repairs on the CMD line, which took about 4 hours and had said it made some fixes. I can’t recall those specific processes now. I uninstalled and then re-installed Office365. I can now open Windows Security, but it continues that none of the Office apps will open. I get the following “access denied” message when I try to contact Microsoft Support.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any and all help.
. . . Ed
Access Denied
You don’t have permission to access “http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus” on this server.
Reference #18.2d48c817.1718541216.2b067779
https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.2d48c817.1718541216.2b067779
Hey all . . . This problem began in the middle of doing regular work on my PC. All of a sudden, none of my Office apps would open. Also, Quic-Books wouldn’t open. Other apps opened fine. At that time, I couldn’t open Windows Security either. It was recommended to run a series of system scans & repairs on the CMD line, which took about 4 hours and had said it made some fixes. I can’t recall those specific processes now. I uninstalled and then re-installed Office365. I can now open Windows Security, but it continues that none of the Office apps will open. I get the following “access denied” message when I try to contact Microsoft Support. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any and all help. . . . Ed Access DeniedYou don’t have permission to access “http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus” on this server.Reference #18.2d48c817.1718541216.2b067779https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.2d48c817.1718541216.2b067779 Read More
Converting Virtual Machines running Linux from SCSI to NVMe
Introduction
In the ever-evolving world of cloud computing, maximizing performance and efficiency is crucial for businesses leveraging virtual machines (VMs) on platforms like Microsoft Azure, especially for high I/O workloads like SAP on Azure or database applications. One significant upgrade that can yield substantial performance improvements is converting your Azure VM from a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) disk setup to NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) using Azure Boost. This blog post will guide you through the process of making this conversion and explore the numerous advantages of NVMe over SCSI.
Advantages of Azure Boost
Azure Boost is a powerful enhancement tool for Azure VMs, offering the following advantages:
Accelerated Disk Performance: Azure Boost optimizes disk I/O operations, significantly increasing the speed and efficiency of your VM’s storage.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with existing Azure infrastructure, allowing for a smooth transition and immediate performance benefits.
Cost-Effective Optimization: By enhancing the performance of existing VMs, Azure Boost helps reduce the need for more expensive hardware upgrades or additional resources.
To learn more about Azure Boost visit our documentation or the announcement blog.
What is changing for your VM?
Changing the host interface from SCSI to NVMe will not change the remote storage (OS disk or data disks), but change the way the operating systems sees the disks.
SCSI enabled VM
NVMe enabled VM
OS disk
/dev/sda
/dev/nvme0n1
Temp Disk
/dev/sdb
/dev/sda
First Data Disk
/dev/sdc
/dev/nvme0n2
In the following sections, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide to converting your Azure VM from SCSI to NVMe using Azure Boost, ensuring you can take full advantage of these performance improvements and maintain a competitive edge in the cloud computing landscape.
Migrate your virtual machine (VM) from SCSI to NVMe
To migrate from SCSI to NVMe and benefit from higher performance some steps need to be followed:
Check if your virtual machine series supports NVMe
Check your operating system for NVMe readiness
Convert your virtual machine to NVMe
Check your operating system
1. Check if your virtual machine series supports NVMe
The supported virtual machine SKUs to support NVMe attached disks is available in our documentation and in the table below.
If your VM type is not listed below change the VM type.
Size Series
Series Type
Deployment Status
Dalsv6
General Purpose
Preview
Easv6
Memory Optimized
Preview
DCesv5
General Purpose
Preview
ECesv5
Memory Optimized
Preview
Mv3 Medium Memory
High Memory to CPU Optimized
Production
Falsv6/Famsv6
Compute Optimized
Preview
Dlsv5
General Purpose
Production
Dsv5
General Purpose
Production
Esv5
Memory Optimized
Production
Ebsv5
Managed disks optimized
Production
Lsv3
Local storage optimized
Production
Dplsv5
General Purpose
Production
Dpsv5
General Purpose
Production
Epsv5
Memory Optimized
Production
Nvadsv5
GPU/AI workload optimized
Production
HBv4
High Performance Compute (HPC)
Production
HX
High Performance Compute (HPC)
Production
As the list of supported VM families may change over time, please check the up-to-date documentation.
2. Check your operating system for NVMe readiness
The operating system needs to support NVMe devices, this includes e.g. device drivers and initrdm, the temporary file system used during boot, need to be prepared. In addition to that you need to validate the mount points of the file systems as those will check if you use the SCSI device name (/dev/sdX).
To make this process easier we created a bash script that does the prevalidation for you.
2.1 Check Controller Type of VM
2.1.1 Check Controller Type using PowerShell
PS C:Usersuser1> $vm = Get-AzVM -name nvme-conversion-vm
PS C:Usersuser1> $vm.StorageProfile.DiskControllerType
SCSI
PS C:Usersuser1>
2.1.2 Check Controller Type using Azure CLI
$ az vm show –name nvme-conversion-vm –resource-group nvme-conversion
{
“additionalCapabilities”: {
…
“storageProfile”: {
…
“diskControllerType”: “SCSI”,
…
2.1.3 Check Controller Type using Azure Portal
2.2 Run Preflight Check script
The bash script does not automatically change anything on your system, it will only provide recommendations for commands to run.
This includes
NVMe modules
GRUB configuration
/etc/fstab checks for devices
To start the script use the following command (curl):
curl -s -S -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure/SAP-on-Azure-Scripts-and-Utilities/main/NVMe-Preflight-Check/azure-nvme-preflight-check.sh | sh -s — -v
As an alternative you can also use wget:
wget –no-verbose -O – https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure/SAP-on-Azure-Scripts-and-Utilities/main/NVMe-Preflight-Check/azure-nvme-preflight-check.sh | sh -s — -v
Third option is to download the script from the GitHub repository and run it manually.
nvme-conversion-vm:/home/azureuser # curl -s -S -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure/SAP-on-Azure-Scripts-and-Utilities/main/NVMe-Preflight-Check/azure-nvme-preflight-check.sh | sh -s — -v
————————————————
START of script
————————————————
————————————————
OK NVMe Module is installed and available on your VM
————————————————
————————————————
ERROR NVMe Module is not loaded in the initramfs image.
mkdir -p /etc/dracut.conf.d
echo ‘add_drivers+=” nvme nvme-core nvme-fabrics nvme-fc nvme-rdma nvme-loop nvmet nvmet-fc nvme-tcp “‘ >/etc/dracut.conf.d/nvme.conf
dracut -f -v
————————————————
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT=”console=ttyS0 net.ifnames=0 dis_ucode_ldr earlyprintk=ttyS0 multipath=off rootdelay=300 scsi_mod.use_blk_mq=1 USE_BY_UUID_DEVICE_NAMES=1 nvme_core.io_timeout=240″
————————————————
OK GRUB contains timeouts.
————————————————
————————————————
OK fstab file doesn’t contain device names
————————————————
Please crosscheck your /etc/fstab file
————————————————
END of script
————————————————
nvme-conversion-vm:/home/azureuser #
In this example initrd and the kernel are not ready for NVMe, running the dracut commands will enable the operating system.
nvme-conversion-vm:/home/azureuser # mkdir -p /etc/dracut.conf.d
nvme-conversion-vm:/home/azureuser # echo ‘add_drivers+=” nvme nvme-core nvme-fabrics nvme-fc nvme-rdma nvme-loop nvmet nvmet-fc nvme-tcp “‘ >/etc/dracut.conf.d/nvme.conf
nvme-conversion-vm:/home/azureuser # dracut -f -v
dracut: Executing: /usr/bin/dracut -f -v
…
dracut: *** Creating initramfs image file ‘/boot/initrd-5.14.21-150500.55.65-default’ done ***
nvme-conversion-vm:/home/azureuser # reboot
3. Convert your virtual machine to NVMe
To convert the operating system multiple steps are required.
Change the metadata of the OS disk to include NVMe capabilities
Change the SCSI controller to NVMe
This process has also been automated using a PowerShell script.
3.1 Download the PowerShell script
To download the PowerShell script from the GitHub repo use the following command:
Invoke-WebRequest -Uri “https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure/SAP-on-Azure-Scripts-and-Utilities/main/NVMe-Preflight-Check/azure-nvme-VM-update.ps1” -OutFile “.azure-nvme-VM-update.ps1”
3.2. Convert the Virtual Machine
To convert run the script, detailed documentation is also available on the GitHub repository.
You can decide if e.g. the VM should automatically be started after the reconfiguration.
.azure-nvme-VM-update.ps1 -subscription_id XXXXXXXX-a961-4fb7-88c0-757472230e6c -resource_group_name nvme-conversion -vm_name nvme-conversion-vm -disk_controller_change_to NVMe -vm_size_change_to Standard_E64bds_v5
INFO – OS Disk found
INFO – Access token generated
INFO – Getting VM info
INFO – Getting all VM SKUs available in Region swedencentral
INFO – This will take about a minute …
INFO – Found VM SKU – Checking for Capabilities
INFO – VM supports NVMe
INFO – Checking for TrustedLaunch
INFO – Checking if VM is stopped and deallocated
INFO – Stopping VM
Tenant: 72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47
SubscriptionName SubscriptionId Account Environment
—————- ————– ——- ———–
XX-XX-XX-XX XXXXXXX-a961-4fb7-88c0-757472230e6c xxxxxx@microsoft.com AzureCloud
OperationId : cf02d28c-c711-4fe5-89fc-854fba31b67a
Status : Succeeded
StartTime : 07.06.2024 15:18:35
EndTime : 07.06.2024 15:19:17
Error :
Name :
INFO – Setting OS Disk to SCSI/NVMe
INFO – Getting VM config to prepare new config
INFO – Setting new VM size
INFO – Setting disk controller for VM
INFO – Updating the VM configuration
RequestId :
IsSuccessStatusCode : True
StatusCode : OK
ReasonPhrase :
INFO – Not starting VM
3.3 Check the result
3.3.1 Check result in Azure Portal
3.3.2 Check result in PowerShell
PS C:Users> $vm = Get-AzVM -name nvme-conversion-vm
PS C:Users> $vm.StorageProfile.DiskControllerType
NVMe
PS C:Users>
4. Check your operating system
4.1 Check devices
You can check the devices using nvme command, if nvme command is missing install the “nvme-cli” package.
nvme list
The output should show the OS disk and the data disks.
4.2 Get udev file for NVMe (Optional)
On SCSI virtual machines the udev rules integrated in waagent (Azure agent) created links in /dev/disk/azure/scsi1/lunX to identify the data disks. As SCSI is not used anymore the rules do not apply.
With one of the two available options to deploy NVMe enabled udev rules you will see new symbolic links in the directory /dev/disk/azure/data/by-lun. This directory will be the replacement for /dev/disk/azure/scsi1.
nvme-conversion-vm:/usr/lib/udev/rules.d # ls -l /dev/disk/azure/data/by-lun/
total 0
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 19 Jun 7 13:52 0 -> ../../../../nvme0n2
lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 19 Jun 7 13:52 1 -> ../../../../nvme0n3
nvme-conversion-vm:/usr/lib/udev/rules.d #
4.2.1 Manual download of udev file
To download the new udev rules file use this command:
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Azure/SAP-on-Azure-Scripts-and-Utilities/main/NVMe-Preflight-Check/88-azure-data-disk.rules –output /usr/lib/udev/rules.d/88-azure-data-disk.rules
and then run
udevadm control –reload-rules && udevadm trigger
to reload the udev rules.
4.2.2 Ready to install packages using Azure NVMe utils (https://github.com/azure/azure-nvme-utils )
There are pre-compiled packages available on Index of /results/cjp256/azure-nvme-utils/ (copr.fedorainfracloud.org) for multiple distributions, we are working on enabling and integrating Azure NVMe utils in all major distributions.
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Immutable Backup for SAP databases using Azure NetApp Files and BlueXP
Immutable/Indelible Backups for SAP databases
Why immutable/indelible Backups
ANF snapshots are point-in-time, read-only copies of data that are stored in an ANF volume. They are by definition immutable, but it is possible to delete those snapshots. To protect such snapshots from deletion we can copy the “daily” snapshot (created from azacsnap) to an immutable and indelible Azure blob space. This Azure blob space must be configured with a data protection policy that prevents the deletion or change of the snapshot before its live time period is over.
Immutable backups are backups that cannot be changed or deleted for a certain period of time. They offer several benefits for data protection, such as:
Ransomware protection: Immutable backups are safe from malicious encryption or deletion by ransomware attacks.
Threat prevention: Immutable backups are also resistant to internal or external threats that may try to tamper with or destroy backup data.
Regulatory compliance: Immutable backups can help businesses meet data regulations that require preserving data integrity and authenticity.
Reliable disaster recovery: Immutable backups can ensure fast and accurate recovery of data in case of any data loss event.
Overview of immutable storage for blob data – Azure Storage | Microsoft Learn
Configure immutability policies for blob versions – Azure Storage | Microsoft Learn
Scenario
An ANF snapshot will be created on the production/primary side of your deployed SAP system(s). ANF CRR (Cross Region Replication) will copy the volume (incl. snapshots) over to the DR side. In the DR region, BlueXP will automatically copy the ./snapshot directory to an immutable and indelible (WORM) Azure blob. The lifecycle period of the immutable Azure Blov will determine the lifetime of the backup.
Preparation
Create an Azure storage account for the blob space
Here it is very important to select “Enable version-level immutability” to enable this function of an immutable backup.
Configure the access network for the storage account
Go to the Azure storage Account
Add a container
Add a directory where the backups will be stored
Data container
Create the BlueXP account
NetApp BlueXP is a unified control plane that lets you build, protect, and govern your hybrid multicloud data estate across multiple clouds and on-premises. It offers storage mobility, protection, analysis and control features for any workload, any cloud, and any data type.
Some of the benefits of NetApp BlueXP are:
Simplified management: You can discover, deploy, and operate storage resources on different platforms with a single interface and common policies.
Enhanced security: You can protect your data from ransomware, data tampering, and accidental deletion with immutable backups and encryption.
Cost efficiency: You can optimize your data placement and consumption with intelligent insights and automation.
Sustainability: You can reduce your carbon footprint and improve your data efficiency
https://console.bluexp.netapp.com
Please create a user or log in with your account.
Create your “working Environment”
Create the Credentials
Create the Azure credentials for the communication between BlueXP and the Azure storage account
The easiest way to get this information is from the azacsnap authentication file (Service principal). It is also possible to use an managed identity for the connection.
Return to Working Environments and create a new working environment
If you don’t have a data broker already, create one. I think it is better to create a data broker manually. This gives you the chance to select the OS vendor and also integrate the broker in your monitoring and management framework.
Simply deploy a D4s_v5 with ubuntu20.04 or similar in your environment and run the installation procedure on this VM. This maybe is the better option because you can define all the “required” settings for the VM by yourself.
After the data broker is created we can specify the volume and directory which we would like to backup.
For performance and high availability reasons it is highly recommended to create a data broker group of three or more data broker.
Now create the relationship for the backup.
Create the relationship. Drag and drop the relevant storage tile to the right config place.
This displays the configured relationship
Configure the source.
We now need to specify the .snapshot directory from the data volume. We only want to backup the snapshots and not the data volume as it is.
Now select the storage account we have created in the beginning.
Select and copy the connect string.
Paste the connect string into the blob target config.
We would recommend creating one container for each data volume (if you have more than one) and one for the log backup.
Create the schedule for the sync. We would recommend doing the daily backup once a day and the log backup every 10 minutes.
You can exclude snapshot names hire in this section. You must specify what you don’t want instead of what you want. I know…. This might get changed.
This is the sync relationship we just created.
The dashboard will show the latest information. Here it is also possible to download the sync log from the data broker.
This is the data container with all the synced backups.
Set the deletion Policy
To setup the deletion policy go to the storage account and select “Data Protection”
Now set “Manage Policy”
Here you setup the indelible time frame:
For my system I only protect the deletion for 2 days. Normally we see 14, 30 or 90 days.
Automatic Lifecycle Management of the Blob
Normally you would like to have an automatic deletion of the backups in place. This makes the housekeeping much easier.
To setup the deletion policy please go to: “Lifecycle Management” and create a new deletion rule.
+Add Rule
Now the new lifecycle management rule is created.
Restore
The easiest way to restore a backup is when you create a new BlueXP relationship but in the revers order. From Blob to a new Volume. Then you do not have to deal with azcopy or anything else. This is a very easy but time-consuming process.
Update the Databroker
Normally the data broker will run an automatic update once a new version is available.
In rare cases you can run the update like this:
sudo -s
pm2 stop all
chmod +x data_broker_installer.sh
./data_broker_installer.sh > data_broker_installer.log
pm2 start
Files > 4TB
With the default configuration a databroker can copy only file smaller than 4TB to the blob. With HANA it can happen, that datafiles are getting much larger. In this case we need to adjust the databroker blocksize.
Check Data Broker status:
https://console.bluexp.netapp.com/sync/manage
Expand the Data Broker Group and then expand the Data Broker.
Check Data Broker version.
The Data Broker should automatically be updated to the latest version as features are released.
To manually update the Data Broker version:
From the Data Broker VM
pm2 update
OR
pm2 stop all, and pm2 start all
Data Broker config files location:
cd /opt/netapp/databroker/config
To make changes to the buffer-size setting (this file is normally empty):
vi local.json
add the following:
{
“protocols”: {
“azure”: {
“buffer-size”: “120MB”
}
}
}
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Return empty cell when cells are empty
Hi,
=IF(ISBLANK(L5),TODAY()-B5,””)
when L5 and B5 are both empty the above formula is returning the value 45459 when it should be returning an empty cell.
what is going on here and how do I fix it?
Thankyou for taking a look
Hi,=IF(ISBLANK(L5),TODAY()-B5,””) when L5 and B5 are both empty the above formula is returning the value 45459 when it should be returning an empty cell. what is going on here and how do I fix it? Thankyou for taking a look Read More
Dynamically change formula when new data is added
Hi,
Each week I manually change the following formula by adding an additional cell to the range:
=AVERAGE(J10:J28)
At the moment I am changing the formula manually to:
=AVERAGE(J10:J29)
next week I will change it to:
=AVERAGE(J10:J30)
and so on……
is there a way to do this without having to manually do this?
Thank you for your interest.
Hi, Each week I manually change the following formula by adding an additional cell to the range: =AVERAGE(J10:J28) At the moment I am changing the formula manually to: =AVERAGE(J10:J29) next week I will change it to: =AVERAGE(J10:J30) and so on…… is there a way to do this without having to manually do this? Thank you for your interest. Read More
MS Authenticator drain battery Android
Hi
I have activated battery optimize, disabled forground activity, disabled background activity, disabled autostart.
Still the app is always in top 3 apps of draining battery.
How can this be?
Hi I have activated battery optimize, disabled forground activity, disabled background activity, disabled autostart. Still the app is always in top 3 apps of draining battery. How can this be? Read More
Counting instances across three columns not just one
Hi, I am trying to figure out how to code for the resulting tables #1 and #2 in the screenshot, based on the data table. Each publication can be characterized by 1 to 3 categories of humour in domain A and 1-3 categories of group in domain B. I manually created the tables I want to achieve (#1 and#2 in the screenshot) to demonstrate what I want to do. I can make a pivot table with publication type and one column of the humour categories, but I can’t figure out how to make a pivot table or use a function like COUNTIFS to do it across 3 columns. I could brute force a solution by copy/pasting all the responses into one big linear spreadsheet but there must be a more elegant way. (These are made up data to demonstrate what I am after). Thank you.
Hi, I am trying to figure out how to code for the resulting tables #1 and #2 in the screenshot, based on the data table. Each publication can be characterized by 1 to 3 categories of humour in domain A and 1-3 categories of group in domain B. I manually created the tables I want to achieve (#1 and#2 in the screenshot) to demonstrate what I want to do. I can make a pivot table with publication type and one column of the humour categories, but I can’t figure out how to make a pivot table or use a function like COUNTIFS to do it across 3 columns. I could brute force a solution by copy/pasting all the responses into one big linear spreadsheet but there must be a more elegant way. (These are made up data to demonstrate what I am after). Thank you. Read More
How to confirm upgraded A/D server is primary controller
I have created a new MS Server 2022 A/D server to replace the MS Server 2012 A/D. I want to ensure the new server is in control of all the features/functions of the old one. The new server has all the roles as the old one. The netdom query shows the new server in all areas:
PS C:Windowssystem32> netdom query fsmo
Schema master SVR01.mrc.net
Domain naming master SVR01.mrc.net
PDC SVR01.mrc.net
RID pool manager SVR01.mrc.net
Infrastructure master SVRV01.mrc.net
The command completed successfully.
Replication is in working as I can create a user on the new server and see it replicate to the old server as well as AAD.
When the server restarts, I see these eventIDs
2092 Microsoft-Windows-ActiveDirectory_DomainService
User Action:
This server is the owner of the following FSMO role, but does not consider it valid. For the partition which contains the FSMO, this server has not replicated successfully with any of its partners since this server has been restarted. Replication errors are preventing validation of this role.
Operations which require contacting a FSMO operation master will fail until this condition is corrected.
FSMO Role: DC=src,DC=net
4013 Microsoft-Windows-DNS-Server-Service
The DNS server is waiting for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to signal that the initial synchronization of the directory has been completed. The DNS server service cannot start until the initial synchronization is complete because critical DNS data might not yet be replicated onto this domain controller. If events in the AD DS event log indicate that there is a problem with DNS name resolution, consider adding the IP address of another DNS server for this domain to the DNS server list in the Internet Protocol properties of this computer. This event will be logged every two minutes until AD DS has signaled that the initial synchronization has successfully completed.
1202 ADWS
This computer is now hosting the specified directory instance, but Active Directory Web Services could not service it. Active Directory Web Services will retry this operation periodically.
Directory instance: NTDS
Directory instance LDAP port: 389
Directory instance SSL port: 636
How are these corrected? When done, I will only need 1 A/D server in my network and that will be the new MS Server 2022. What other things should I check to make sure the new A/D server is fully in control before I remove the roles from the old server, decommission it and elevate the functional level?
I have created a new MS Server 2022 A/D server to replace the MS Server 2012 A/D. I want to ensure the new server is in control of all the features/functions of the old one. The new server has all the roles as the old one. The netdom query shows the new server in all areas:PS C:Windowssystem32> netdom query fsmoSchema master SVR01.mrc.netDomain naming master SVR01.mrc.netPDC SVR01.mrc.netRID pool manager SVR01.mrc.netInfrastructure master SVRV01.mrc.netThe command completed successfully. Replication is in working as I can create a user on the new server and see it replicate to the old server as well as AAD. When the server restarts, I see these eventIDs2092 Microsoft-Windows-ActiveDirectory_DomainServiceUser Action:This server is the owner of the following FSMO role, but does not consider it valid. For the partition which contains the FSMO, this server has not replicated successfully with any of its partners since this server has been restarted. Replication errors are preventing validation of this role.Operations which require contacting a FSMO operation master will fail until this condition is corrected.FSMO Role: DC=src,DC=net4013 Microsoft-Windows-DNS-Server-Service The DNS server is waiting for Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to signal that the initial synchronization of the directory has been completed. The DNS server service cannot start until the initial synchronization is complete because critical DNS data might not yet be replicated onto this domain controller. If events in the AD DS event log indicate that there is a problem with DNS name resolution, consider adding the IP address of another DNS server for this domain to the DNS server list in the Internet Protocol properties of this computer. This event will be logged every two minutes until AD DS has signaled that the initial synchronization has successfully completed. 1202 ADWSThis computer is now hosting the specified directory instance, but Active Directory Web Services could not service it. Active Directory Web Services will retry this operation periodically.Directory instance: NTDSDirectory instance LDAP port: 389Directory instance SSL port: 636 How are these corrected? When done, I will only need 1 A/D server in my network and that will be the new MS Server 2022. What other things should I check to make sure the new A/D server is fully in control before I remove the roles from the old server, decommission it and elevate the functional level? Read More
Per certification designed badges
Hi
First Microsoft opted out from awesome Credly (awesome, as learners collected “all” personal certifications in one place, no matter the vendor – easy to share the Credly profile link for various reasons)
And now you have quit creating “per certification branded badge”s, and only provide standard “Associate” & “Expert” badges with a “Learn diploma) showing the name of the certification “in text” (the new Fabric exam as example)
For us globally in roles like “Alliance Managers”, “Partner Managers”, driving and summarizing partners excellence in the area of Microsoft + pushing with marketing us and Microsoft- this is bad!
Example on how we earlier are using the per certification badges
Is it just by mistake you have taken this path? Or is it just me and my learners that have missed where they can download per exam branded badges for newer certifications now?
Regards
Gabriel
HiFirst Microsoft opted out from awesome Credly (awesome, as learners collected “all” personal certifications in one place, no matter the vendor – easy to share the Credly profile link for various reasons) And now you have quit creating “per certification branded badge”s, and only provide standard “Associate” & “Expert” badges with a “Learn diploma) showing the name of the certification “in text” (the new Fabric exam as example) For us globally in roles like “Alliance Managers”, “Partner Managers”, driving and summarizing partners excellence in the area of Microsoft + pushing with marketing us and Microsoft- this is bad! Example on how we earlier are using the per certification badges Is it just by mistake you have taken this path? Or is it just me and my learners that have missed where they can download per exam branded badges for newer certifications now? RegardsGabriel Read More
Forgot password and lost access to phone number for old hotmail address but have access via pop3
Hi,
As stated in the title, I have an old hotmail address of which I forgot the password, also the phone number is no longer in use. I do however still have access to it on my iPhone, which can copy my pop3 accounts when transferring to a new phone.
I already tried to use the retrieve password form and filled out all the details 3 times, but I always get rejected.
Is there a way I can get my password reset by proving I have access via the pop3 on my phone?
Cheers,
Onno
Hi, As stated in the title, I have an old hotmail address of which I forgot the password, also the phone number is no longer in use. I do however still have access to it on my iPhone, which can copy my pop3 accounts when transferring to a new phone.I already tried to use the retrieve password form and filled out all the details 3 times, but I always get rejected.Is there a way I can get my password reset by proving I have access via the pop3 on my phone?Cheers,Onno Read More
Comparison chart AZD and SSMA
Since we often receive inquiries from everyone, we are releasing a comparison chart of the features and transformations of SS MA and AD. We welcome any questions, so please feel free to ask.
Since we often receive inquiries from everyone, we are releasing a comparison chart of the features and transformations of SS MA and AD. We welcome any questions, so please feel free to ask. Read More
Azure Devops certification
Hi,
I know to get the azure certificate I need to clear azure administrative exam and azure Devops exam and both exam should be active.
My condition is I have cleared the azure 103 exam and it’s expired right now.
I have cleared the azure Devops exam and did not get the certificate since azure administrative exam was expired. My question is if I give az104 exam only will I get the both certificate I mean az104 and azure Devops? Please answer Yes or No.
If No please guide me how can I get the certificate ?
Should I clear azure Devops again?
Please answer me.
Hi, I know to get the azure certificate I need to clear azure administrative exam and azure Devops exam and both exam should be active. My condition is I have cleared the azure 103 exam and it’s expired right now. I have cleared the azure Devops exam and did not get the certificate since azure administrative exam was expired. My question is if I give az104 exam only will I get the both certificate I mean az104 and azure Devops? Please answer Yes or No. If No please guide me how can I get the certificate ? Should I clear azure Devops again? Please answer me. Read More
Latest Threat Intelligence (June 2024)
Microsoft Defender for IoT has released the June 2024 Threat Intelligence package. The package is available for download from the Microsoft Defender for IoT portal (click Updates, then Download file).
Threat Intelligence updates reflect the combined impact of proprietary research and threat intelligence carried out by Microsoft security teams. Each package contains the latest CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), IOCs (Indicators of Compromise), and other indicators applicable to IoT/ICS/OT networks (published during the past month) researched and implemented by Microsoft Threat Intelligence Research – CPS.
The CVE scores are aligned with the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Starting with the August 2023 threat intelligence updates, CVSSv3 scores are shown if they are relevant; otherwise the CVSSv2 scores are shown.
Guidance
Customers are recommended to update their systems with the latest TI package in order to detect potential exposure risks and vulnerabilities in their networks and on their devices. Threat Intelligence packages are updated every month with the most up-to-date security information available, ensuring that Microsoft Defender for IoT can identify malicious actors and behaviors on devices.
Update your system with the latest TI package
The package is available for download from the Microsoft Defender for IoT portal (click Updates, then Download file), for more information, please review Update threat intelligence data | Microsoft Docs.
MD5 Hash: dcdd8a2d48f81aa4df4af4c9a14652d0
For cloud connected sensors, Microsoft Defender for IoT can automatically update new threat intelligence packages following their release, click here for more information. Read More
Red zoom controls
Anyone else seeing zoom controls are highlighted red? Still works fine, just looks weird.
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¿Cómo convertir OST a PST gratis?
Descargue Advik OST to PST Converter en su PC. Este software convertirá OST a PST gratis. Para que pueda importar datos OST en Outlook 2019. El programa exportará todos los datos de OST a PST, como correo electrónico, contactos, calendario y notas.
Pasos para convertir OST a PST
Ejecute Advik OST a PST Convert.Haga clic en Seleccionar archivos para agregar el archivo Outlook.ost.Elija la carpeta de correo electrónico.Seleccione PST como opción de exportación.Haga clic en el botón Convertir para iniciar el proceso.
Descargue Advik OST to PST Converter en su PC. Este software convertirá OST a PST gratis. Para que pueda importar datos OST en Outlook 2019. El programa exportará todos los datos de OST a PST, como correo electrónico, contactos, calendario y notas. Pasos para convertir OST a PSTEjecute Advik OST a PST Convert.Haga clic en Seleccionar archivos para agregar el archivo Outlook.ost.Elija la carpeta de correo electrónico.Seleccione PST como opción de exportación.Haga clic en el botón Convertir para iniciar el proceso. Read More
Green Screen of Death
Experiencing Green Screen of Death on all Insider Channels since Canary Build 26058
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My laptop blue screened
Hi my daughter laptop blue screened n I can’t get it up n running again.. no physical damage was done to it its acer nitro 5 it has ssd n hdd I tried everything n I can’t properly Google the solution for that… cuz I’m cleaning an internal disk… n I can access win on it because of a constant blue screen…
Hi my daughter laptop blue screened n I can’t get it up n running again.. no physical damage was done to it its acer nitro 5 it has ssd n hdd I tried everything n I can’t properly Google the solution for that… cuz I’m cleaning an internal disk… n I can access win on it because of a constant blue screen… Read More
Windows inside builder ran into problem
Can anyone help me please,
Whenever I turn on my pc its showing Windows inside builder ran into problem, it talked about the boot order and stuff so I tried to change the boot orders but nothing happened. Could someone please help me, urgently thank you.
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