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Sometimes it sucks to get files from 4shared (20kb/s!!), RS etc..

I decided to host any ROMS that I use here.. for faster access..

enjoy!

Villain 2.1

• Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5438050&postcount=1
• MD5SUM 2a020dd5efe6571df2e5fa5704bb3c32
• Villain2.1.zip

Vanillain 1.0 (fast -htc stuff)

• Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=629959&postcount=1
• MD5SUM: cf5e88e50d8e4b59c3da75b5acf3983f
• Vanillain.zip

Becuase it took me ages to get here it is for others

• maps3.3.1-by-directions-no-root-2.apk
• googlebits-signed_v1.1
• NetworkLocation
• Gallery
• Maps3.2.1-patched-no-root

enjoy

I was getting some annoying errors for a server.

ERROR ID 31214 & 30135

After trying ALOT of solutions I check the Shadow Copy Status (right click C and choose properties) It seems I had disabled the VSS for C: and this in turn was the cause of the failure.

Not that DPM or Eventlog told me. hah

I like DPM but the logging is limited and a problem

Here are the solutions so far

• Enable VSS
• Delete VSS Copies (C)
• Re-Run consistancy check
• … not sure, more to come I assume

Install SP1 & Rollup Update, Fixes all

This will find and .htaccess and change the permissions.

find ./ -type f -name ‘*.htaccess’ -exec chmod 0644 -v  {} \;

I have started testing out Data Protection Manager 2007 R2 in my learning enviroment. I had previously tested it last year but found it to be horribly slow and inconsistant.

This time I have good hardware to work with and I am getting really sick of Backup exec and the failures (tape control etc)

The server consists of

• Quad Core 2.5
• 4GB RAM
• 1x80GB System Drive
• 4x1TB Sata2 on a hardware RAID controller (RAID0)
• 1x1GB NIC (2 soon)

Money is an issue so the server needs to be cheap, It will server no other use except backups, My plan was to use the 4TB array for short term disk/staged backups then Tape for long term backups. There are some risks in working this method as RAID0 has no redundancy and a loss of a disk will cause a loss of the array (ouch) so I plan to use my slow NAS (raid5) for daily mirrored backups. Something likethis

Exchange—>4TB raid0 (daily+incremental+recovery etc)—>1tb Raid5(daily)—>tape (weekly)

I will connect my 2tb nas via gigabit crossover to remove the overhead from my network and increase speed. I expect to get around 10-20MB/s compared with 300MB/s on the local raid0.  This should give me some redundancy and if all goes well I will migrate to local RAID5/6 and remove the NAS all together.

The install and config was very easy, Much faster and better than before. In general the UI is smooth and clean (too clean, See later). Microsoft seems to have taken all the choices out of backing up. Really you just choose the server and the service and you are done. Its simple and works as advertised.

My problems are:

• Errors are hard to diagnose and there seems to be no logging of agents (see prev post).
• Detailed info, Current activitys are hardly detailed. I prefer the advanced info from Backup Exec
• No support for Windows 2000 ( I know its old )

But compared to the now Symantec Bcakup Exec, its better. Not crazy better.. but better. I will stick to the testing over the next few weeks and see how it pans out.

J

I have been testing out Data Protection Manager 2007 as a replacement to Symantec (Veritas) Backup Exec

I came accross a wierd error. I had two servers that have teaming enabled, but one of the team member adaptors are disconnected (physically) this was causing DPM Agent to fail to connect to the DPM server, It seems that Qos is not working under a failed team? I need to check that out.

Error (one of them)

A DPM agent failed to communicate with the DPM service on xxxx.yyyy.com because of a communication error. Make sure that xxxx.yyyy.com is remotely accessible from the computer running the DPM agent. If a firewall is enabled on xxxx.yyyyy.com, make sure that it is not blocking requests from the computer running the DPM agent (Error code: 0x800706ba, full name: xxxx.yyyy.com).

So if you are getting strange connectivity errors, or failed jobs for no other reason.. Check your teams/qos and general network.

Good luck

I always like a little cmd alternative to fifty mouse button clicks (yea I know) and when I was having issues with one client with SCCM & OSD I had to use this, Basically once client was not installing a netork card driver, it would if I did it manually from inside WINPE ( press f8, type MMC and then add/remove computer management) there seem to be 2xdriver in the c:\drivers and although I dont yet know where this duplication is, I have to get this computer out today. So I found DEVCON

What is it? Basically what you do in device manager with a mouse this will do from CMD with some heavy options.

1. Get DevCon HERE
2. Extract to c:\devcon
3. in CMD goto c:\devcon\i386\ and execute devcon
4. In my case the command was devcon inf hardwareID
5. devcon update %path_to_inf%\b44win.inf PCI\VEN_14E4

you get the idea,

the Hardware ID the really an interesting thing, if you ever need it then you can do devcon find * | more and you will get a nice list of all your hardware..

UPDATE –

Actually that failed aswel, supid computers are stupid.

In the end I basically did the follwoing

1. mounted the WIM image
2. edited the sysprep.inf to include
   • DriverSigningPolicy=Ingore
   • UpdateInstalledDrivers=Yes
3. unmounted and commited the changes
4. edited the sysprep in the sccm DP (just incase)
5. updated the DP and WIM DP
6. retried
7. Done

SCCM can be a pain in the ass.

Good luck!

I have been testing redeploying xp via sccm r2 (beta) and I want to get it working with a single image, multiple HAL and from a vmware image,

I had mega problems with pxe booting and denying and failing, the logs are saying either the netbios or the guid are not matching.. i found a useful post

http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/cstauffer/archive/2009/05/11/configmgr-osd-mdt-clear-pxe-cache.aspx

basically, restart the “Windows Deployment Service” on the SCCM machine, this will flush the log and allow the machine to boot..

thanks

I had to install a cm1312nfi on windows 7 x64 as a test for network upgrades..

The normal CD drivers will not load all the software using the normal typical install proceedure, the setup will complain that it wont install as a RUN AS or Windows 7 is not Vista/XP

1. Open Computer
2. Look for HPzsetup
3. Right Click and Select Properties
4. Click Compatibitly
5. Choose windows vista SP2 & runas administrator
6. Click OK
7. done

Easy

***New update***

Why do Sony always prove to be the most anoying support service. Anyone who knows me knows that I always choose/recommend Sony Vaio, I love the look of the laptops and they are generally better (lighter etc) but when I have an issue they always try and avoid responsablity. It is so frustrating.

I have started to embark on a quest to find the truth, anyone use to work for sony support? let me know what the deal is..

I will update this with information and responses.. if they come.

UPDATE 1.)

Sony are messing with me and not responding to emails. the last one they sent me was asking me to clarify if they had my laptop? they dont even know this? I doubt it.

Sony Repair Management,

Please could you notify me of receipt of this email and the complaints procedure.

Details:

[Case ID #:xxx49]

Issue Number: xxxx600

Extended Warranty Code: xxxxxxx037

Complaint.

1.)    There is a incorrect diagnosis of the device in question and there should be an onsite repair as per the warranty details

1. There is only normal wear and tear on the device (scratches, scuffs)
2. The problem is internal in the monitor braces being loose and not providing support (as per my youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y08qQZFzp4Q)
3. Support staff should not be able to make a ruling based on their interpretation and with no explanation

2.)    The service level from technical support is poor and attitude of some staff is aggressive and presumptuous

1. The support staff are generally rude and seem to enforce a deny before allow mentality
2. I was not called back (except the first time) for this problem when promised
3. I was hung up on twice and no one called me back (thanks)

3.)    This problem has occurred on another of our SONY G11

1. s/n xxxxxx450/xxxxxxx63
2. EXT WARRANTY xxxxxx71
3. The support staff suggested that this is NOT ON RECORD, inferring that I am a liar
4. This has in fact happened before, contrary to that the support staff member stated “I have not heard of this before, no one here has”
5. The problem has resolved by replacing the monitor brackets using the onsite warranty

Generally:

This problem is obviously the same as the other G11 that had the same problem. This should be repaired under warranty and done onsite with no cost to our company. Support staff should not be able to rule based on their own experiences alone as this is going to cause inconsistencies for support requests (like this)

Other notes:

I know this is not an issue for your company as I am just a drop in the ocean, but I have purchased many Sony devices in the last 18-24 months and I feel strongly that this has impacted my preference towards your company. I have a strong feeling that this is going to cause me to change to another company, this is not a threat (as if I could with my low buying power) but just a fact.

Items I have paid for

1. G11*Monitor arms loose (under warranty)
   1. Broken screen repaired (paid 700£ thank you)

Please respond to this email addressing all the problems here in.

1. 1. G11*
      1. Monitor arm loose (make me pay £220)
   2. TZ11*
   3. TZ11*
   4. Z21
   5. Z21
   6. S Series*
      1. Keyboard malfunction (took a call to my account rep to get Sony to fix it, thanks again)

*Denotes purchased from Sony Directly

NB: I will be posting this and any responses (on Monday 28^th) on my website (www.buttonclicker.com) if this is allowed under the terms of the warranty. Please notify me if this is not allowed.

So sony replied with

Dear Mr xxxxg,

Thank you for contacting us.

I see that you have a unit in for repair, serial xxxxxx50-xxxxxx01. Is this the unit that you are refering to?
We look forward to your response.
Regards,

xxxxn
Sony Vaio-Link Team

So I am far less impressed now as compared with last week. We have spend thousands of dollars with Sony and this has pushed me into the ASUS realm.

Options

- Try to resolve with Sony directly
- Involve The Consumerist or another high profile site
- Legal avenue
- Government agency

***New update***

Got an email from sony today (2 days late)

Dear Mr xxxx,

Thank you for your reply.

As you have stated your VAIO has not been collected for repair as yet. Our repair center have been in contact with you and issued a quote for the repair of your unit. We have received your email however as there is damage to your VAIO we can only arrange for the unit to be picked up for an out of warranty repair. If you would like us to contact you over the phone to discuss this further please provide a two hour time frame between the hours of 8:00 to 18:00 GMT Monday to Friday.Alternatively you can call us on 08702402408 for In Warranty units and 09050310006 for Out of Warranty or NON-EU units.
Regards,

Hugh
Sony Vaio-Link Team

So I had enough and took it apart, and guess what. There was a screw loose inside the monitor bracket area, that screw must have been incorrectly installed when Sony replaced the screen a few months ago. So there was no damage and there was no wear, it was just sony sucking at being good.

Here are the images: