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Exchange server instability after updates   Recently updated !

As originally reported here – a recent update has caused on prem exchange servers to become unstable and potentially requiring regular reboots to continue operating. At the time there was nothing about this particular problem available on line – so diagnosing the problem took extended amounts of time and effort while there was radio silence […]


“The handle is invalid” when logging into Windows server console   Recently updated !

This was the error which was presented when investigating an “unrelated” issue with a Windows 2016 virtual machine. Various services that should have been running on the affected VM were not operating correctly Using remote access tools and vmware console – logon failed but referenced “Other Person” despite using the domain credentials which should permit […]


Why not take a Naps?

Working on a client machine recently – the user reported an issue with the Brother scanner software that they had been using for some time.  The error occurred during scanning and was “Scanning failed” with a status of CC4-205-00000013. After checking the version of ControlCenter 4 and noting it hadn’t been updated in in quite […]


Gaining CISSP status

As part of the perpetual challenge to keep knowledge up to date and to expand skills many of us look to accreditation and recognised qualifications to ensure we test ourselves. Last year I decided that it was time to refresh and consolidate  the security experience I had developed over the years working as a consultant. […]


Rdp session drops shortly after connection?

This was an issue where a client travelled to a remote site linked to headquarters via site to site vpn. When they initially connected to a remote desktop via RDP – they were connected as normal and saw their desktop as expected. What was not expected was that within 30 seconds the remote desktop session […]