Archive für Januar 2009

OpenSource DVD

Unter folgendem Link kann man sich die aktuelle OpenSource DVD herunterladen:
( Die aktuelle Version 13 enthällt 420 Windows Programme )

Link : http://www.opensource-dvd.de/

Extend the systemdisk of a virtual instance running on a ESX server

1. Install a virtual helper instance from a template.
2. Shut down the server which systemdisk should be extended.
3. Grow the VM disk via vmkfstools.

3.1 Commit or remove all snapshots.
3.2 Connect to the VMHost via putty.
3.3 Go the the directory where the VM file is placed ( /vmfs/volumes/vm_name/vm_name )
3.4 /usr/sbin/vmkfstools -X new_sizeG vm_name.vmdk

4. Add this disk to the helper instance.
5. Use diskpart to extend the partition of this disk.

5.1 diskpart <ENTER>
5.2 list volume <ENTER>
5.3 select volume “ID of volume” <ENTER>
5.4 extend <ENTER>

6. Shutdown the virtual helper instance.
( Because disks can’t be removed from running virtual machines )
7. Start the instance that systemdisk has been extended.
8. Destroy the virtual helper instance.

Cross Plattform IP-Scanner ( Freeware )

Angry IP Scanner (or simply ipscan) is an open-source and cross-platform network scanner designed to be fast and simple to use. It scans IP addresses and ports as well as has many other features.

It is widely used by network administrators and just curious users around the world, including large and small enterprises, banks, and government agencies.

It runs on Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X, possibly supporting other platforms as well.

Link : http://www.angryziber.com/w/Home