Have you encountered an issue where, despite successful pings, certain websites won’t load when using a VPN connection between MikroTik devices, such as WireGuard, with partial traffic routing? The reason could be incorrect MTU settings. Problem: When setting up a tunnel and routing only part of the traffic, some websites may fail to load, even…
How to Combine All Windows Logs into One File: A Simple Guide
When diagnosing issues on Windows, you may need to analyze multiple event log files at once. Reviewing each file individually can take a lot of time. In this article, we’ll explain how to combine all Windows logs into one file to make it easier to find the information you need. Why Is Combining Windows Logs…
How to Bypass Vulnerability Checks When Importing Docker Containers in Astra Linux
When working with Docker in Astra Linux, you may encounter issues while importing containers. For example, the command: might be interrupted due to a detected vulnerability. The error may look like this: directory '/var/lib/docker/overlay2/aa94cbac24f124f2725f0fb78022d5ce3309c75ccd34b6e18ca40ec1d8eb9d0c/diff' contains vulnerabilities! [{oval:astra:def:4374014773234437469147563906627 true Astra Linux – vulnerability in db5.3 }]. The same error can occur when pulling images. Causes of…
Fixing the polkitd Error When Upgrading Debian from Version 10 to 12
Upgrading your Debian operating system is an essential process to keep your system up to date and protect it from vulnerabilities. However, when upgrading from Debian 10 to Debian 11, and then to Debian 12, some users may encounter an unexpected error related to the polkitd package. In this article, we’ll delve into the causes…
How to Check Password Expiry Date in Active Directory
In this note, we’ll look at the command to check the password expiry date in Active Directory (AD). PowerShell Command to Check Password Expiry Date To find out the password expiry date, use the following PowerShell command: Replace username with the desired user name. Why net user Might Show Incorrect Date Many are used to…
Automated password change of the account in the Windows Task Scheduler
When the need arises to change the password of the service account, on behalf of which tasks are operated in the Windows Task Scheduler, especially if there are many tasks, you might want to simplify this process. In this short note, I will show you how to do it quickly and easily. A Simple Solution…
Step-by-Step Guide to Updating GitLab from Repositories
Hello, dear readers! If you’ve encountered a problem when updating your GitLab server from repositories, this post is for you. Especially if you face an error related to the need to perform updates through intermediate versions, like this: gitlab preinstall: It seems you are upgrading from 16.1 to 16.4.gitlab preinstall: It is required to upgrade…
Audit and Password Cracking in Active Directory: Steps and Tools
Hello! Today, we will discuss an important topic – password security checking in Active Directory. Why is this necessary? Because secure passwords are the key to your organization’s security. In this article, you will learn how administrators and information security specialists can ensure the effectiveness of password policies and detect weak passwords. Step 1: Prerequisites:…
How to Fix Plex Media Server Issues on LG Smart TV: A Step-by-Step Guide
Experiencing challenges with Plex Media Server on your LG Smart TV? You’re not alone. Recently, I encountered an issue where the Plex Media Server didn’t function with LG Smart TV via Smart Share on DLNA. Discover the quick solution I found to resolve this frustrating problem. The Problem with Plex and LG Smart TV The…
Configuring NAT in Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016: A Guide
Hello, I recently encountered a situation where I had a dedicated server with Hyper-V installed. The provider assigns a single public IP to the server. I was approached with a question: How can we enable internet access on virtual machines created on this server without purchasing additional addresses? In platforms like VirtualBox, this is usually…