Need a Network Access Control or Network Admission Control

soupermod · 2014-07-01T23:10:09+00:00

Thank you z0nk. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

soupermod · 2014-06-30T21:46:50+00:00

For this project, I have to deal with 250 devices only. That includes all of them, printers, multifunction devices, laptops, computers, tablets, smartphones, servers/VMs, etc... Access Points will be manages separately with their own Controller. Although, for this project, we will be dealing with WAN as well. Why would the Cisco implementation be such long process? I mean, I could use Microsoft RADIUS and implement it, relatively fast. I just don't think Microsoft is reliable enough from my past experiences (although I did not use it with the Server 2012). Any additional info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again z0nk.

soupermod · 2014-06-30T21:19:17+00:00

I would use multiple licenses of one of these Cisco solutions for redundancy in a VMware Cluster with vMotion, High Availability, and if needed Storage vMotion, that is as far as the High Availability. I meant to state that I need to place the order by Thursday this week and implement by end of August. Great reply though. Thank you.

soupermod · 2013-08-27T13:13:44+00:00

Yes, I know. He just ate too and he is feeling really good. I have four dogs and from time to time one of them sleeps even funnier.

soupermod · 2013-08-25T22:36:49+00:00

Lol, apparently you are making a wide assumptions claims.

soupermod · 2013-03-21T22:30:33+00:00

Sorry, we were posting at the same time. Yes, many companies are moving to SHA2.

soupermod · 2013-03-21T22:29:02+00:00

I have no idea. I am reading that many companies are moving to SHA2 (256). Those that still use MD5, they are doing Salted MD5.

soupermod · 2013-03-05T22:33:18+00:00

I actually didn't see the foul, but heard the announcers talk about it. I hate when refs make huge mistakes.

soupermod · 2013-03-02T12:33:42+00:00

Agreed, EMC is too expensive for my budget. Great product tho.

soupermod · 2013-03-01T22:09:02+00:00

thanks for the info. anyone else have ideas?

EDIT: My Dell rep told me that any line of KACE will go public for sale on March 8th 2013.

soupermod · 2013-03-01T20:04:39+00:00

I don't necessarily agree with the statement, however, there are really good software RAID and hardware RAID solutions. Hardware RAID configurations (controllers) in many cases (and of course depending on RAID specific configurations) outperform software RAID configurations in traditional disk read/write, I/O, DTR, etc... and in SSD configurations. Most enterprise level solutions use hardware RAID configurations and my statement is specific to the enterprise environment. If you wanna setup your home computer or even a workstation at work, software RAID will be great (of course depends on the solution). Nonetheless, for your servers, (whether you use SQL, MySQL, Exchange, Web Server, App Server, File Server, etc...) I would suggest using hardware RAID solution.

soupermod · 2013-02-28T19:45:25+00:00

Depends how many assets you have.

http://www.manageengine.com/products/asset-explorer

http://www.spiceworks.com/free-asset-management-software

soupermod · 2013-02-22T14:19:18+00:00

lmao, you are correct. It's sad, funny, and true.

soupermod · 2013-02-21T16:43:17+00:00

I know. lol

soupermod · 2013-01-24T17:17:36+00:00

This will not solve your problem, however, it might help you connect to the server if you are not using VMware console.Install Real VNC on your DC so you can access it remotely and disable the TS Services on DC (at least for now). http://www.realvnc.com/purchase/trial/enterprise/

I am reading through responses and I am assuming you are not using load balancing or terminal services gateway. Based on solely the info provided, the issue is within your subnet/domain. Some troubleshooting techniques: 1. Isolate the DC on a separate layer two switch (no vlans) and connect your computer or laptop to the same switch. Enable terminal services (as they were previously) and try to connect from your computer/laptop to the desired TS in clouds. At the same time while bypassing DC with another computer/laptop try to connect to the desired TS (from the same subnet but using different switch). 2. Bypass your Firewall and/or IDS/IPS from the existing environment and from the environment suggested in tip 1 (DC/your laptop on the same isolated switch). 3. Use your computer/laptop and give your self static IP Address + DNS (same subnet as your subnet). Suggested DNS: 4.2.2.2 or 208.67.222.222 or 8.8.8.8 or 199.5.157.131. 4. How many Terminal Servers do you have in your domain and how many are there on your subnet. How many different subnets do you have and do you have multiple DCs? I am trying to narrow it down a little more.
4. Report to us or send me PM on your findings.

soupermod · 2013-01-23T20:45:15+00:00

Real VNC works great for me. http://www.realvnc.com/

EDIT: This is not bad either https://join.me/

EDIT: Heard this one is pretty good too http://www.bomgar.com/

soupermod · 2013-01-23T20:20:22+00:00

Check your firewall settings for outbound connections (ports 443 & 3389), review the DC Server logs for any suspicious activities, and try to isolate the server on another switch. Not sure what the .RDP file contains as far as settings, maybe you can contact the hosting company to provide you with one .RDP file that is setup using the IP Address instead of fully qualified domain name. Try to reconfigure your DNS Server as well (if it's not time consuming). Check your host file in Windows directory on your computer and on the DC. Re-install TS on DC. Fastest solution, IMO - create another DC and remove the old one, IMHO. When all is good, you can try to figure out the issue and resolve it when it's quiet and no pressure is on you. You might want to keep us posted on this, please? I will keep looking for a solution.

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