http://www.msserverpro.com/migrating-active-directory-domain-controller-from-windows-server-2008-r2-to-windows-server-2012/

Thanks for this Naresh!

Run Prechecks…

I already solved the first one… See below on how to disable SELinux on your RHEL system.

Below that, I’ll show you how to solve the missing packages so we can continue with DB2 installation

Fully Disabling SELinux

Fully disabling SELinux goes one step further than just switching into permissive mode. Disabling will completely disable all SELinux functions including file and process labeling.

In Fedora Core and RedHat Enterprise, edit /etc/selinux/config and change the SELINUX line to SELINUX=disabled:

# This file controls the state of SELinux on the system.
# SELINUX= can take one of these three values:
# enforcing - SELinux security policy is enforced.
# permissive - SELinux prints warnings instead of enforcing.
# disabled - No SELinux policy is loaded.
SELINUX=disabled
# SELINUXTYPE= can take one of these two values:
# targeted - Only targeted network daemons are protected.
# strict - Full SELinux protection.
SELINUXTYPE=targeted

… and then reboot the system.

(thanks… http://www.crypt.gen.nz/selinux/disable_selinux.html)

Installing dapl…

On my ISO are the various RPM packages I’ll need.  Attempting to install dapl resulted in additional dependencies…

…installing libibverbs…

…installing librdmacm…

and finally… it works

Installing sg3_utils…

This seems to be a recurring theme any time I play with *nix boxes.. dependencies upon dependencies…

…installing libsgutils2 which refers to sg3_utils-libs…

and finally… it works

I was unable to find an sg_persist package… so I re-ran the db2prereqcheck script… and looks like it is included in one of the packages that were installed… and v10.1.0.0 is ready for installation!

Back to the installation:

After answering some basic questions like where to install, etc…  it finished!

To validate it is running… try this:

ps –eaf | grep –i db2sysc

To automatically start DB2 instance…

/opt/ibm/db2/V10.1/bin/db2iauto –on db2inst1

I won’t describe every screen, only those that include important decision points that affect my particular use case.

The above dialog is warning me that the firewall does not allow remote database connectivity.  The below command line can be used to open up the SQL port.  The cmd prompt must be opened with administrative permissions for this to work.
netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name = SQLPort dir = inprotocol = tcp action – allow localport = 1433 remoteip = localsubnet profile = DOMAIN

This is one of those major decision points.  My purpose for this database is to house the newest IBM Endpoint Manager v9 database… nothing else.  So I only require a few items to accomplish this simple task.  The following items are needed for my particular use case:

• Database Engine Services
• Full-Text and Semantic Extractions for Search
• Management Tools – Basic
• Management Tools – Complete

In order to get IEM installed properly… an SA account is required. So I’ll configure the database authentication in “Mixed Mode” and specify a password for the SA account.

That’s all there is to it.  Installations are almost always straight forward… but some corporations require complete step-by-step documentation, I hope this fits the bill.

I won’t document every single screen, only those that include decisions to be made and considerations to be considered.

I’ll be using this server as a root server for my new IBM Endpoint Manager v9, so a GUI would be very handy during install and general maintenance of that application.

At first I wanted to go with a regular install… not Custom… so I chose the top option.

Turns out this is for upgrading an existing OS installation.  Since this is a brand new hard drive with no pre-existing OS, I should have chosen the “Custom” option.  After hitting Close, I was sent back to the very beginning of the installation.

Once I arrived at the start up screen… it hung there for nearly 30 minutes.  Turns out since I was setting this up on a VMWare ESXi v5.0 server it doesn’t support Windows Server 2012.  So after some research I came across this article: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2006859 

I learned that I had to upgrade my VMWare ESXi server to a patch or v5.1… I opted for v5.1 and was able to get past this sticky part.

The server manager has been redesigned for the new GUI.  Interesting choices…

I don’t want this application to come up every time I log in… so choosing the Manager –> Server Manager Properties, I was able to check the “Do not start Server Manager automatically at logon”.

Now I need to add my new server to my LDAP domain.  Choosing “Local Server” from the left menu…

Click on “WORKGROUP” and the familiar computer properties dialog opens where you can change these settings.

One restart later I was able to log in and I’m done.

The following is what I recommended to them, figured you guys would be interested in some of the decisions I’d made regarding their new HS solution:

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Wireless Internet Router:
Before I decided on a business class non-wireless router… i was looking seriously at this one:

ASUS RT-ACU Dual-Band ($192.99) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320115

But that might be too expensive… so go with one of it’s cheaper models ($107.99): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=33-320-062%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20

Either one will set you up for wireless within the house. If you want to extend that coverage to a majority of your yard… consider going with a high-power wireless access point ($275): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833168099 This would extend your wireless coverage to a major portion of your yard.

If you’ll be adding a separate shop like your current one, you have two options for internet connections out there…

1. Underground Wiring: http://www.platt.com/platt-electric-supply/Category-Cables-Cable-Outdoor-Rated/Honeywell-Genesis/50901008/product.aspx?zpid=611774
2. Get a second outdoor access point to connect your house and shop together.

Reasons for connecting your shop…

• a. you could setup a computer in the shop which is connected to a big screen TV. This could be a cheap one like the one for computer control… and it would run a program which puts the security system up on the TV.
• b. Wireless internet would keep your cellular data usage on your phone low while you’re out there… pulling up video cameras takes a lot of bandwidth. If you’re on your cellular connection, better hope you have unlimited internet… otherwise be near a wireless access point.
• c. If you choose not to run video surveillance wires to your shop… you can pick up wireless or wired IP cameras which will let you monitor them.

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Computer Control ~ $250
Would Need: PC, Controller, Modules — Cost: $159.94 + (each light) 38.81… plus shipping
You don’t need a super powerful system as the brain for your home. It basically does a lot of "watching" of sensors which is not particular resource intensive.

I’d go with something like this ($109.99): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883255979

To control stuff you’ll need a Z-Wave Controller ($49.95): http://store.homeseer.com/store/Aeon-Labs-Aeotec-Z-Stick-S2-Z-Wave-USB-Interface-P746C66.aspx

Appliance/Lighting modules to control desk lamps and such…

• On/Off Z-Wave Appliance Module ($38.81/ea): http://store.homeseer.com/store/ACT-ZRP110-Z-Wave-Outdoor-Module-P961C62.aspx
• The other option for lighting is to replace light switches… but that’s more labor… and can be more expensive: http://store.homeseer.com/store/Lighting-C61.aspx

Other Z-Wave Recommendations

• z-wave Thermostat ($99.95): http://store.homeseer.com/store/2GIG-CT100-Z-Wave-Programmable-Thermostat-P1324C67.aspx
• z-wave Garage Door Relay, control garage door open/closed ($57.97): http://store.homeseer.com/store/x-P1007.aspx (should use alarm system to monitor open/closed status)
• z-wave Door Locks (avg $200/ea): http://store.homeseer.com/store/Z-Wave-Door-Locks-C221.aspx
• Other Z-Wave controllable things: http://store.homeseer.com/store/Z-Wave-Products-All-C52.aspx

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Security ~ $250
Need: Alarm System Kit, Door/window sensors and Wire… Costs: $221 + (each door/window) $1.57 + (each motion) $15.55 + $40… + shipping

The security system comes in a kit with almost everything for the core system: http://store.homeseer.com/store/DSC-KIT32-219CP01NT-Hybrid-Wireless-Security-System-Kit-P1154C236.aspx (you’ll need the kit $213.50 + AC Power Transformer $7.50 + IT-100 Integration Interface $59.94 [get the it-100 interface if you're doing the computer control])

Just because you pick and install the security system yourself doesn’t mean you can’t get professional security monitoring ($8.95/month): http://www.smarthome.com/alarm.html

SENSORS:
I’d also recommend wiring it yourself… it’s a hell of a lot cheaper, and I believe it is more reliable.

• Hidden Door Sensors ($1.57/ea): http://www.smarthome.com/79204/Aleph-America-DC-1651W-Press-Fit-Magnetic-Contact/p.aspx
• Garage Door Sensors ($12.99/ea): http://www.smarthome.com/7455/Garage-Door-Contacts-for-Closed-Circuits-SM-226L/p.aspx
• Window Surface Sensors ($1.48/ea): http://www.smarthome.com/79226/Aleph-America-PS-1541WGWSR-Surface-Mount-Magnet-Contact/p.aspx
• Wired Motion Sensors ($15.55/ea): http://www.smarthome.com/7498E/DSC-Pet-Immune-PIR-Motion-Sensor/p.aspx
• 500′ 2-conductor Alarm Wire ($40): http://www.platt.com/platt-electric-supply/Security-Alarm-Cable-2-Conductor/Coleman-Cable-Data/96222/Product.aspx?zpid=615196

You’ll also need 4-conductor wire, for wiring the keypad to the box and computer if you wanted that.

Wireless sensors are a lot more expensive but saves a lot in labor
If you go wireless, you’ll require a wireless signal receiver ($55.18): http://store.homeseer.com/store/DSC-RF5132-433-PowerSeries-Wireless-Receiver-P1159C235.aspx

• Hidden Door Sensors ($36.21/ea): http://store.homeseer.com/store/DSC-EV-DW4917-Wireless-Recessed-Door-Contact-Switch-P1161C235.aspx
• Motion Sensor ($72.60/ea): http://store.homeseer.com/store/DSC-WS4904P-Wireless-Pet-Immune-Passive-Infrared-Detector-P1162C235.aspx
• Door/Window Sensor ($29.81): http://store.homeseer.com/store/DSC-WS4945-Wireless-DoorWindow-Contact-P1167C235.aspx
• Other Wireless sensors: http://store.homeseer.com/store/x-C235.aspx, include flood, smoke, CO2, etc…

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Video Surveillance

You have two main options for video…

1. Use a DVR which is a single purpose device and records connected computer for upwards of 1-2 weeks with the started 4-cameras. This option includes an iPhone app but it too is single purpose and can only view cameras, a separate app is required to for home control and remote security. This option can be WAY cheaper than option 2…
2. Use wired or wireless IP cameras. This option is more expensive because each camera is a self-contained mini computer which connects to your wireless router or wired in using cat5 cable.

OPTION 1 – self contained DVR.
Need: DVR 4-camera Kit… Costs: $249 + $79… + shipping
I’d recommend you go with a DVR; this one is 8-channel with 4 cameras and wire included: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16881192198

It doesn’t have a hard drive, so you’ll want to pick one up… 1Tb Hard Drive ($79): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136776 (avoid Seagate since they can get really hot)

This DVR has 8 channels… so you can add 4 more cameras, includes wire, for only ($109): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=81-339-014&ParentOnly=1

The DVR supports up to (2) 1Tb hard drives… Each camera will provide 30gigs of video every 24 hours. So with this 4 camera system… a 1Tb hard drive will support a week’s worth of video. If you add the additional 4 cameras, that’ll cut it to only 3.5 days, so get a second 1Tb hard drive to keep it at a week.

OPTION 2 – IP Camera, recorded on the computer
Need: IP Camera… Costs: $30 + (each camera) $100
If you want live monitoring this is great and can be fully integrated into the home control/security iPhone app and doesn’t require any additional equipment.

If you want to record it, then a cheap $30 software (http://www.blueirissoftware.com/) will turn the control computer into a DVR…just remember to get a large hard drive.

For wireless, I’d recommend getting the more expensive router or the outdoor one since video is bandwidth heavy.

Lots of wireless cameras are available here (avg $100/ea): http://store.homeseer.com/store/Netcams-C194.aspx

For wired cameras, use the Foscam wide angle ethernet cameras ($105): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1R00M31192

Foscam also has a wired/wireless version, but not wide angle ($95): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1PK0MG8083

I would highly recommend wide angle… it distorts the image but shows you more without having to push the camera further away from your target.

If you have recommendations, alternatives, or just want to comment, leave it below… I respond to all, but spam.

I’ve just added a new feature to my BigFix.me website… the Content Database!!! Come check it out!

This side-project catalogues fixlets, tasks, and analyses into one big content database (CDB). The first available feature of the CDB is the ability to search relevance statements. Type in one or more keywords like "operating system" or "exists" and you’ll get back tons of examples of how to use those inspectors or key words within your own relevance statements. The database even knows what type of data will be returned and we sort all the results by re-use count, which can be helpful in finding the most popular statements.

If you want to contribute to the database, simply logon or register and visit our import BES content page.

You can learn more here: http://bigfix.me/cdb.

Did You Know?

• Students who do more reading at home are better readers and have higher math scores. Students with more types of reading materials in the home also demonstrate greater reading proficiency.
• 67% of fourth graders in the U.S. are reading below a Proficient level, according to the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress.
• 61% of low-income families have no books for children in their homes, and more than 80% of the preschool and after-school programs serving at-risk children have no books at all.
• Approximately 8.7 million fourth through twelfth grade students struggle with required reading and writing tasks in school. For many adolescent students, ongoing difficulties with reading and writing figure prominently in the decision to drop out of school.

Ways YOU Can Help!

GATHER your friends, family, and co-workers by hosting a Nickelodeon Big Help Book Drive! Ask each person to bring books and magazines that are appropriate for children.

LEARN about the literacy needs of children in your community by asking a teacher or social worker to speak to your group.

GIVE the books and magazine to the teacher or community representative for his or her students. Help children discover the joy of reading and lead happier lives!

Send your Report and Photos to champion@championsforkids.org so that we can celebrate your participation! How many people were Champions for Kids? How many children did you serve? Join our team of Champions for Kids and receive your personalized certificate of victory!

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1. Visit https://bigfix.me using your mobile device.
2. Click "Continue to this website (not recommended)" if prompted.
3. Click the "SSL certificate" link towards the bottom.
4. Click the "Install" button on the "Install Profile" screen.
5. Click the "Install" button on the "Warning" screen.
6. If you have a password set, you will need to enter it now and hit "Done".
7. Click the "Done" button on the "Profile Installed" screen, you will be returned to Sarfari.
8. Enter your email address, choose Device Ownership value and click the "Enroll" button.
9. Click the "Install" button on the "Install Profile" screen.
10. Click the "Install Now" button within the popup box.
11. If you have a password set, you will need to enter it now.
12. Click the "Install" button one more time for the "Warning" screen and your done.
13. Click "Done" and your all finished.

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Did You Know?

• More than 31 million students from low-income families receive free or reduced-price school lunches. Parents struggling to feed their children often find it challenging to buy project boards, pencils, crayons, scissors, and glue – items all kids are expected to have for school.
• Teachers spend an average of $356 out-of-pocket on school supplies every single year, with many spending up to $1500 from their salaries just to provide basic classroom supplies such as paper and pencils that are necessary for learning.
• The long-term implications of education for children are dramatic. According to the US Census Bureau, the average earnings for people with an advanced degree are $83,144, whereas the average earnings of those with a high school degree alone are $31,283.

Ways YOU Can Help!

CREATE an Elmer’s Bag It Forward event for your neighborhood or office! Invite each person to bring new school supplies to support a local classroom. Together, we can mobilize 20 million people by 2020!

BUILD a relationship with teachers from at-risk schools in your community. Hear about their needs and provide them with bags of school supplies.

LEARN about Elmer’s nationwide effort to support school children at Elmers.com/about/kinf, and “like” Elmer’s on Facebook to virtually donate a product to the Kids In Need Foundation, which provides school supplies to teachers from at-risk schools across the country. You can also visit bagitforward.org to share your story and see how others have
bagged it forward.

GIVE away the school supplies that you’ve collected and #BagItForward!

Send us your report and photos at champion@championsforkids.org so that we can celebrate your participation! How many people became Champions for Kids? How many children received the school supplies? Join our team of Champions for Kids and receive your personalized certificate of victory!

I Am One of Millions, Join Me!
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Did You Know?

• Over 19% of children ages 2-19 have untreated cavities. A child’s complete preventive dental program should include fluoride, at least twice-daily brushing, wise food choices, and regular dental care.
• Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases of childhood. Children living in poverty suffer twice as much tooth decay as their more affluent peers, and their disease is more likely to go untreated.
• The daily reality for children with untreated oral disease is often persistent pain, inability to eat comfortably or chew well, embarrassment at discolored and damaged teeth, and distraction from play and learning.

Ways YOU Can Help!

GATHER your family, friends, and co-workers to participate in a Spin Into Action Fourth of July Party by asking each person to bring toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other dental care items to your Independence Day festivities!

LEARN about the dental needs of children in your community by inviting a teacher, dentist, or social worker to talk with your group about the children they serve.

GIVE the dental care items that you collected to the community advocate or a local food pantry so that kids in your community can celebrate Independence Day with healthy smiles and happier lives!

Send Us Your Report and Photos at champion@championsforkids.org so that we can celebrate your participation! How many people were Champions for Kids? How many dental care items did you collect? Join our team of Champions for Kids and receive your personalized certificate of victory!

I Am One of Millions, Join Me!
#Champions2020