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AWS CLI Error: All commands return Unknown output type [None]

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AWS CLI Error: All commands return Unknown output type [None]

The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is a unified tool to manage your AWS services. With just one tool to download and configure, you can control multiple AWS services from the command line and automate them through scripts. Often times the ~/.aws/config is having some configuration issues and needs to be reconfigured or modified. This is because there are multiple declarations for the same setting…

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Fix failed to open session for the virtual machine GNS3 VM

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Fix failed to open session for the virtual machine GNS3 VM

In this article, we will discuss how to Fix failed to open session for the virtual machine GNS3 VM. If you want to read more on the Windows system you can read these: How to prevent Windows Users from changing the Screen Saver via the Registry Settings. Here is how to Upgrade Windows 11 Pro…

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Allow Password change for specific users in Exchange Server

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Allow Password change for specific users in Exchange Server

Microsoft Exchange Server is a mail server and calendaring server developed by Microsoft. It runs exclusively on Windows Server operating systems. The first version was called Exchange Server 4.0, to position it as the successor to the related Microsoft Mail 3.5. In this article, we shall discuss “Allow Password change for specific users in Exchange…

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How to disable Password Change for all Exchange Server Users

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How to disable Password Change for all Exchange Server Users

This article discusses how to disable Password Change for all Exchange Server Users 2013, 2016 and 2019. The new Exchange Admin Centre (EAC) is a modern, web-based management console for managing Exchange that is designed to provide an experience more in line with the overall Microsoft Exchange experience. It replaces the Exchange Control Panel (ECP)…

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How to Activate Cisco ASA 5505 License

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How to Activate Cisco ASA 5505 License

In this article, we shall discuss how to Activate Cisco ASA 5505 License. The Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) is a security device that integrates a robust firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and virtual private network (VPN) capabilities. Cisco ASA is widely deployed to protect enterprise networks by controlling access, preventing attacks, and ensuring secure…

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What is the difference between iDRAC, IPMI, and ILO

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What is the difference between iDRAC, IPMI, and ILO

iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller), IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface), and iLO (Integrated Lights-Out) are all out-of-band management technologies commonly used in enterprise IT environments to remotely monitor and manage servers. Each of these technologies is associated with specific hardware vendors. In this article, we will discuss the difference between iDRAC, IPMI, and ILO….

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How to make a router function as a switch in GNS3

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How to make a router function as a switch in GNS3

GNS3 is open-source software that helps in emulating networks using the Cisco Internetwork Operating Systems (IOS). GNS3 enables you to run a Cisco IOS in a virtual environment. It serves as a graphical user interface to Dynamics also. In this article, you will learn about how to make a router function as a switch in…

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SG300 Firmware Upgrade Copy: Illegal software format

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SG300 Firmware Upgrade Copy: Illegal software format

In this short article, we will discuss “SG300 Firmware Upgrade Copy: Illegal software format”. Please see How to enable Secure Boot on PC to install Windows 11, and How to enable or disable Secure Boot in Windows. When I had this error, some articles suggested that you need to install the upgrade the boot loader…

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Delete the configuration of a Cisco router: How to wipe configuration off an interface on a Cisco router

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Delete the configuration of a Cisco router: How to wipe configuration off an interface on a Cisco router

The Configuration files contain commands that you enter to customize the function of the Cisco IOS software. You can create a basic configuration file by using the setup program or by entering the setup privileged EXEC command. Startup configuration files are used during system startup to configure the software. In this article, we shall discuss how…

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How to disable Spanning-Tree Globally

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How to disable Spanning-Tree Globally

The Spanning Tree Protocol is a network protocol that builds a loop-free logical topology for Ethernet networks. The basic function of STP is to prevent bridge loops and the broadcast radiation that results from them. In this article, we shall discuss how to disable Spanning-Tree Globally. Please see the following related guides: DHCP Automatic IP…

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How to disable unused Cisco Access Ports

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How to disable unused Cisco Access Ports

Access ports are used primarily for hosts and can only carry traffic for a single VLAN. Access ports are the frames received on the interface that are assumed to not have a VLAN tag and are assigned to the specified VLAN. For more articles, see the following links: Configuring WSUS Email Notification to Work With…

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Configure a username and secret on a Cisco Switch and Router

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Configure a username and secret on a Cisco Switch and Router

In this article, you will learn how to Configure a username and secret on a Cisco Switch and Router. A switch facilitates the sharing of resources by connecting together all the devices. This includes computers, printers, and servers, in a small business network. Just as a switch connects multiple devices to create a network. A…

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