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Re: Sound on VMWare
by Luke Scholey 05 Feb '19

05 Feb '19

There is yes, I’m using NVDA on the host all fine. Luke > On 4 Feb 2019, at 22:25, Ryan Shugart via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> wrote: > > Hi Luke: > Can you confirm there is sound in the host in other applications other than VMWare? > Ryan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Luke Scholey <l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk> > Sent: Monday, February 4, 2019 11:01 AM > To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Sound on VMWare > > Hi all > > When first creating a Windows VM, with host server 2016 and guest server 2016, I get up to the server setup screen, where you choose the Lang and time zone and all that, I need narrator to help me through the install process. However when starting narrator, there’s no sound from the VM. I’m using workstation player 14 and in the VM settings the sound card is set to use host default sound card. > > Anyone got any ideas why there’s no sound coming up? The narrator dialogue box pops up but just no sound. > > Thanks for any help. > Luke > > -- > Luke Scholey > Webmaster i/c Publishing > lukescholey.co.uk > Tel: +44 7759 282586 > Email: l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk > > WWW.LUKESCHOLEY.CO.UK > All feedback and questions welcome. The site admin can be contacted at: > webmaster(a)lukescholey.co.uk > All content copyright © 2012-2019 LukeScholey.co.uk > Confidentiality Notice: > This message and any attachments are private and confidential and may be subject to legal privilege and copyright. If you are not the intended recipient please do not publish or copy it to anyone else. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your email software and then remove it from your system. > Disclaimer: > Although this email and attachments have been scanned for viruses, LukeScholey.co.uk accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this communication. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Sound on VMWare
by Luke Scholey 04 Feb '19

04 Feb '19

Hi all When first creating a Windows VM, with host server 2016 and guest server 2016, I get up to the server setup screen, where you choose the Lang and time zone and all that, I need narrator to help me through the install process. However when starting narrator, there’s no sound from the VM. I’m using workstation player 14 and in the VM settings the sound card is set to use host default sound card. Anyone got any ideas why there’s no sound coming up? The narrator dialogue box pops up but just no sound. Thanks for any help. Luke -- Luke Scholey Webmaster i/c Publishing lukescholey.co.uk Tel: +44 7759 282586 Email: l.scholey(a)lukescholey.co.uk WWW.LUKESCHOLEY.CO.UK All feedback and questions welcome. The site admin can be contacted at: webmaster(a)lukescholey.co.uk All content copyright © 2012-2019 LukeScholey.co.uk Confidentiality Notice: This message and any attachments are private and confidential and may be subject to legal privilege and copyright. If you are not the intended recipient please do not publish or copy it to anyone else. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately by using the reply facility in your email software and then remove it from your system. Disclaimer: Although this email and attachments have been scanned for viruses, LukeScholey.co.uk accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from the receipt or use of this communication.

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Equipment for Interview
by Billy Irwin 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Hi All, I am scheduled next week for an interview with a local organization. They provided me with some details that I will need to perform specific tasks on some equipment. Have any of you had any dealings with these below as it relates to their accessibility in their interfaces. Palo Alto Firewalls Enterasys Switches They also have a consumer grade router in the mix but I am not too worried about that. Any feedback is appreciated. Best, Billy

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Log analysis and event correllation
by Chris Nestrud 28 Jan '19

28 Jan '19

Has anyone had experience with large-scale log analysis using ELK, Greylog, or something similar? Anything that I should know in terms of accessibility? I'm already pretty familiar with Splunk. Chris

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adding a second NIC to VM
by Zameer Mahomed 26 Jan '19

26 Jan '19

Hi Listers, Firstly, I'd like to thank all who responded to my question regarding backup, which leads me to the following situation: For those who use, or have used VMware workstation, I have a NAS that has 2 network interfaces. The first interface is used to connect to the Internet over a powerline adapter. The second interface is directly connected to my PC for fast file transfers. I've assigned the second interface an IP of 169.254.100.100 which is in the autoconfiguration range. On my host, I am able to access my nas, However, I'd like to access my nas directly from a virtual machine using VMware workstation. I've added a network of VMNet2 I've bridged VMNet 2 the physical NIC which is connected to my NAS. I've added a virtual NIC under the settings for the specific VM. in the VM, under IPV4, I've given the virtual NIC a static IP in the 169.254.100 range and set the gateway to point to the same IP of the second interface on my nas. I can ping my NAS, but can't access it in file explorer. I'm not sure what I might be doing wrong? Help would be much appreciated. Kind Regards

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Re: Some backup and UEFI questions
by Eigeldinger Simon 26 Jan '19

26 Jan '19

Hi, For backing up a complete drive i use Clonezilla. Works well and is accessible. Clonezilla Live boots off a usb stick or cd. Its basically debian with an automatically starting clonezilla. https://clonezilla.org/downloads/download.php?branch=testing Greetings, Simon -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Jason White via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. Jänner 2019 15:31 An: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Cc: Jason White <jason(a)jasonjgw.net> Betreff: [Blind-sysadmins] Some backup and UEFI questions I'm performing background research, and asking questions on mailing lists, in preparation for an attempt to install Linux alongside the existing Windows environment on my Lenovo P51 laptop. What are the most accessible options for creating a backup of the existing drive and its Windows partitions, before I make changes? I've installed several distributions of Linux before, but on BIOS-based systems, and without another operating system installed. UEFI and Secure Boot complicate the situation. I've asked on a Linux User's Group list as well, but any suggestions that subscribers here can offer (or good links taht I might any advice that subscribers here can offer, or links to good references taht I may not ahve found, would be welcome. The laptop also has Intel Management Engine firmware, but it hasn't been configured. It may enable the UEFI menus to be made accessible - but I haven't looked into the details yet. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by philrigby62＠gmail.com 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. Cheers, Phil. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface but there we go. You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology Hi, How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Simon Eigeldinger 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

agreed. some parts are a little bit difficult to access. for example the about screen to see version numbers. I guess the most accessible NAS is our 11 year old Buffalo TeraStation which today showed signs of aging. At least one of the disks. Simon Am 23.01.2019 um 21:59 schrieb Andrew Hodgson: > Hi, > > Best thing is to go on the demo site and find out for yourself. Its not standard but workable. > > Andrew. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Simon Eigeldinger <simon.eigeldinger(a)vol.at> > Sent: 23 January 2019 20:41 > To: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > I looked into it with NVDA. > So that seems to be working better with newer web technologies like the app mode? > > > > Am 23.01.2019 um 21:29 schrieb philrigby62(a)gmail.com: >> Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is how to >> perform the functions of the web interface via the command line once signed >> into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they call DSM, is Linux >> based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I suppose Synology wouldn't like >> us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. >> >> If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the Linux >> command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. >> >> As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not nice at >> all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor usage to get >> everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. That's' why I'd >> love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. >> >> >> Cheers, >> Phil. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> >> Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 >> To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology >> >> Hi, >> >> It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the >> features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface >> but there we go. >> >> You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a >> certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. >> >> Andrew. >> ________________________________________ >> From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] >> Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 >> To: Blind sysadmins list >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology >> >> Hi, >> >> How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking >> of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. >> >> Tim >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM >> To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server >> >> Hi, >> >> UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I >> personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was >> just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days >> anyway as they all use very similar technology. >> >> Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more >> services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). >> >> Andrew. >> ________________________________________ >> From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins >> [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] >> Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 >> To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' >> Cc: Katherine M. Moss >> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server >> >> Hi all, >> I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to >> set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server >> 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is >> better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the >> compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I >> firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be >> disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class >> networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a >> lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be >> potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows >> storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is >> set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms >> of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. >> Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... >> especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for >> any input. Much appreciated. >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >> > > --- > Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org >

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Re: Some backup and UEFI questions
by Eigeldinger Simon 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Hi, For backing up a complete drive i use Clonezilla. Works well and is accessible. Clonezilla Live boots off a usb stick or cd. Its basically debian with an automatically starting clonezilla. https://clonezilla.org/downloads/download.php?branch=testing Greetings, Simon Mit freundlichen Grüßen Simon Eigeldinger Informatik Nebengebäude 1, OG1 Stadt Hohenems Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Straße 4 6845 Hohenems T: +43 5576 7101-1143 | E: simon.eigeldinger(a)hohenems.at | www.hohenems.at Diese Nachricht und allfällige angehängte Dokumente sind vertraulich und nur für den/die Adressaten bestimmt. -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Jason White via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. Jänner 2019 15:31 An: blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org Cc: Jason White <jason(a)jasonjgw.net> Betreff: [Blind-sysadmins] Some backup and UEFI questions I'm performing background research, and asking questions on mailing lists, in preparation for an attempt to install Linux alongside the existing Windows environment on my Lenovo P51 laptop. What are the most accessible options for creating a backup of the existing drive and its Windows partitions, before I make changes? I've installed several distributions of Linux before, but on BIOS-based systems, and without another operating system installed. UEFI and Secure Boot complicate the situation. I've asked on a Linux User's Group list as well, but any suggestions that subscribers here can offer (or good links taht I might any advice that subscribers here can offer, or links to good references taht I may not ahve found, would be welcome. The laptop also has Intel Management Engine firmware, but it hasn't been configured. It may enable the UEFI menus to be made accessible - but I haven't looked into the details yet. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Some backup and UEFI questions
by Jason White 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

I'm performing background research, and asking questions on mailing lists, in preparation for an attempt to install Linux alongside the existing Windows environment on my Lenovo P51 laptop. What are the most accessible options for creating a backup of the existing drive and its Windows partitions, before I make changes? I've installed several distributions of Linux before, but on BIOS-based systems, and without another operating system installed. UEFI and Secure Boot complicate the situation. I've asked on a Linux User's Group list as well, but any suggestions that subscribers here can offer (or good links taht I might any advice that subscribers here can offer, or links to good references taht I may not ahve found, would be welcome. The laptop also has Intel Management Engine firmware, but it hasn't been configured. It may enable the UEFI menus to be made accessible - but I haven't looked into the details yet.

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