I recently updated a Ubiquiti Networks PicoStation M2 from firmware v5.3.5 to the latest v5.5.2 and noticed an interesting new UI feature: a persistent message-box indicating that I was still using the default username and password for the administrator account. Normally such a message might be a nuisance, but I was actually pleasantly surprised.
Study resources for the MCSA on Windows Server 2012
Many HR departments still do not know about Microsoft’s MCITP certifications. Microsoft must have realized this as they recently discontinued this program in favor of the “old” MCSA and MCSE, though the acronyms now stand for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, respectively. These new certifications are still new and the resources available to study for them are limited. Here is a rundown of some of the resources you can use for the new MCSA certifications.
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Windows Server 2012 RTM available to Volume License customers
If you have access to Volume License Service Center, you can now download Windows Server 2012 Standard and Datacenter editions! Read on for details…
Windows Server 2012 on VMware ESXi 5 – Initial impressions
I’m currently studying for the new Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Server Infrastructure (MCSE: SI) certification. A couple of my current certs are upgradeable to this so apparently I only need to pass 70-413, and 70-414, and 70-417. Luckily I received an invitation email to take certain beta exams for free (hint: create or update a MS Learning SME Profile), though this means I have to focus on studying for a couple weeks to have much chance at passing.
Currently I’m using the Server 2012 RC (build 8400). Ideally I would install Server 2012 directly on a physical server to lab Hyper-V, but for now I’m running it on a VMware ESXi 5 host. Here are my impressions thus far along with a few tips.
Updating LSI MegaRAID firmware in VMware ESXi 5
I recently built a new server to run VMware ESXi. After installing ESXi 5.0 update 1 and applying the latest patch (ESXi500-201207001), I decided I should update the firmware on the installed MegaRAID SAS 9261-8i RAID controller. I have a SLAX install on a USB flash drive to do this kind of thing, but I couldn’t find it. I opted to try using the ESXi console.