BackupExec 9.1 Services to stop when changing Backup-To-Disk Folders

Backup Version  9.1 Rev 4691

We found in changing out drives (say for 5 drives for M-F) that the backup program would often just start a job, then show it queued.  A certain sequence of events needed to take place

Keep BackupExec closed on the server console and in any remotes sessions.  Just fire it up when needed and then exit the program

Here is a batch file to cycle the services needed for this Media change out

• REM Stop services
  net stop backupexecjobengine
  net stop backupexecRPCService
  net stop backupexecdevicemediaservice
  
  
  REM Start services
  net start backupexecdevicemediaservice
  net start backupexecRPCService
  net start backupexecjobengine

We found the following order worked fine, with times shown

In the morning, switch out the drive (8-9:45 am)

Cycle the Services (10 am)

Run an Inventory job of the drive (11 am)

Finally, run the desired Backup Job (9 pm)

Syslog server

The Kiwiw syslog server has been changed to merely a trial.

Here is a site with version 8.3.52, which was the last freeware version
http://www.321download.com/LastFreeware/page39.html

Heartbleed - testing and what's vulnerable

For vulnerability in servers using OpenSSL, use this site to test your server of interest
http://filippo.io/Heartbleed/

Another test site
https://lastpass.com/heartbleed/


Here's a list with results
https://github.com/musalbas/heartbleed-masstest/blob/master/top1000.txt

Common sites with vulnerabilities:

yahoo
addthis
okcupid
slate
leo.org
eventbrite
entrepreneur
usmagazine
fool.com
squidoo
outbrain


This discussion seems to imply that a client (browser) would also need OpenSSL but there are exceptions as well
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7553882


This site has a test also but is too busy currently (during day 0-2, not 4/16 it is useable and provides a good amount of information
https://www.ssllabs.com/ssltest/

Apple had some sites reported as vulnerable
https://discussions.apple.com/message/25422231#25422231

WSUS to download patches in bulk, for offline use

http://download.wsusoffline.net/

Version 9.1 is last one to support Windows XP and Office 2003

More info:
http://www.technize.info/2-ways-to-download-windows-7-updates-for-offline-installation/

Save those XP Security Updates

Slipstream them in Windows XP SP3

download from
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/confirmation.aspx?id=24

Follow the rest of the instructions here for a script to get the updates
(note MS will allow the up-to-including-April-8th updates to be downloaded by users via Windows Update)
http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/software/1306762/how-to-slipstream-an-xp-disc-with-sp3-and-all-other-updates

Mouse Double-Clicks on a single click

This was happening on a Dell optiplex 7010 with a N231 mouse.

It may be due to debounce problems inside the switch mechanics or noise from various I/O chips.

But aside from replacing the mouse (not done), use the software referenced in this page
http://www.techrepublic.com/forums/questions/my-mouse-sporadically-double-clicks-when-i-press-it-only-once/

from http://www.experienceit.pl/download

Internet Explorer - Opening URL links shortcuts maximized

You may be able to open IE maximized but a shortcut on a desktop or folder opens in a smaller window, despite various attempts to modify the program, it's settings or registry entries.

Here's the issue, IE has a concept of a first window and a second window, and you must size each, particularly the second windows...as that's the one shortcuts use.

Open a webpage, then from it right click a link and open "In a New Window"..as that will be the second page.  Size it the way you want (usually the best way is drag the corners to fill the screen).  Now go back to the first window and close it.  Then close the second window.

Now, as IE is closed, double click a shortcut on the desktop (or wherever) and viola IE should be maximized.

In some cases, the tricks of holding down a shift or control when closing a window will have had to be used during the setup described above, but overall this technique always works for me (and most recently didn't require shift or control).