#System recovery

[unwelcome-ozian]

[antiarasaka]

Removing yourself from source is so fucking hard, so here's a shout out to everyone who's working on it. I see you and hear you, and you're doing good work. It takes a lot of self awareness and active work to get there.

And if you aren't there yet? Don't stress too much about getting there, it's not a race. Your brain uses these coping mechanisms for a reason, and it's not a moral failing to be in a different stage of recovery than someone else.

I know the minutia of source separation can get thorny, and it means different things for different people, and isn't always the best option for an alter, but for those who are actively seeking it, or plan on seeking it, I wish you the best of luck.

[thjones2]

When VMs Go *POOF!*

Like many organizations, the one I work for is following the pathway to the cloud. Right now, this consists of moving towards an Infrastructure As A Service model. This model heavily leverages virtualization. As we've been pushing towards this model, we've been doing the whole physical to virtual dance, wherever possible.

In many cases, this has worked well. However, like many large IT organizations, we have found some assets on our datacenter floors that have been running for years on both outdated hardware and outdated operating systems (and, in some cases, "years" means "in excess of a decade"). Worse, the people that set up these systems are often no longer employed by our organization. Worse still, the vendors of the software in use long-ago discontinued either the support of the software version in use or no longer maintain any version of the software.

One such customer was migrated last year. They weren't happy about it at the time, but, they made it work. Because we weren't just going to image their existing out of date OS into the pristine, new environment, we set them up with a virtualized operating environment that was as close to what they'd had as was possible. Sadly, what they'd had was a 32bit RedHat Linux server that had been built 12 years previously. Our current offerings only go back as far as RedHat 5, so that's what we built them. While our default build is 64bit, we offer 32bit builds - unfortunately, the customer never requested a 32bit environment The customer did their level best to massage the new environment into running their old software. Much of this was done by tar'ing up directories on the old system and blowing them onto their new VM. They'd been running on this massaged system for nearly six months.

If you noticed that 32-to-64bit OS-change, you probably know where this is heading...

Unfortunately, as is inevitable, we had to take a service outage across the entire virtualized environment. We don't yet have the capability in place to live migrate VMs from one data center to another for such windows. Even if we had, the nature of this particular outage (installation of new drivers into each VM) was such that we had to reboot the customer's VM, any way.

We figured we were good to go as we had 30+ days of nightly backups of each impacted customer VM. Sadly, this particular customer, after doing the previously-described massaging of their systems, had never bothered to reboot their system. It wasn't (yet) in our procedures to do a precautionary pre-modification reboot of the customers' VMs. The maintenance work was done and the customer's VM rebooted. Unfortunately, the system didn't come back from the reboot. Even more unfortunately, the thirty-ish backup images we had for the system were similarly unbootable and, worse, unrescuable.

Eventually, we tracked down the customer to inform them of the situation and to find out if the system was actually critical (the VM had been offline for nearly a full week by the time we located the system owner, but no angry "where the hell is my system" calls had been received or tickets opened). We were a bit surprised to find that this was, somehow, a critical system. We'd been able to access the broken VM to a sufficient degree to determine that it hadn't been rebooted in nearly six months, that it's owner hadn't logged in nearly that same amount of time but that the on-disk application data appeared to be intact (the filesystems they were on were mountable without errors). So, we were able to offer the customer the option of building them a new VM and helping them migrate their application data off the old VM to the new VM.

We'd figured we'd just restore data from the old VM's backups to a directory tree on the new VM. The customer, however, wanted the original disks back as mounted disks. So, we had to change plans.

The VMs we build make use of the Linux Volume Manager software to manage storage allocation. Each customer system is built off of standard templates. Thus, each VM's default/root volume groups all share the same group name. Trying to import another host's root volume group onto a system that already has a volume group of the same name tends to be problematic in Linux. That said, it's possible to massage (there's that word again) things to allow you to do it.

The customer's old VM wasn't bootable to a point where we could simply FTP/SCP its /etc/lvm/backup/RootVG file off. The security settings on our virtualization environment also meant we couldn't cut and paste from the virtual console into a text file on one of our management hosts. Fortunately, our backup system does support file-level/granular restores. So, we pulled the file from the most recent successful backup.

Once you have an /etc/lvm/backup/<VGNAME> file available, you can effect a name change on a volume group relatively easily. Basically, you:

Create your new VM

Copy the old VM's  /etc/lvm/backup/<VGNAME> into the new VM's /etc/lvm/backup directory (with a new name)

Edit that file, changing the old volume group's object names to ones that don't collide with the currently-booted root volume groups (really, you only need to change the name of the root volume group object - the volumes can be left as is

Connect the old VM's virtual disk to the new VM

Perform a rescan of the VM's scsi bus so it sees the old VM's virtual disk

Do a `vgcfgrestore -f  /etc/lvm/backup/<VGNAME> <NewVGname>` 

Do a `pvscan`

Do a `vgscan`

Do a `vgchange -ay <NewVGname>`

Mount up the renamed volume group's volumes

As a side note (to answer "why didn't you just do a `boot linux rescue` and change things that way"): our security rules prevent us from keeping bootable ISOs (etc.) available to our production environment. Therefore, we can't use any of the more "normal" methods for diagnosing or recovering a lost system. Security rules trump diagnostics and/or recoverability needs. Dems da breaks.

[littlest-bugz]

Uhhhh,,,, Fellow Systems,,,

What should I include in my “Our Life” section in my system journal,,,, this is what I have so far ;

- Collective identity

- Medications

- PT exercises

- Routines and how to keep them

We also have a section specifically for symptom and habit trackers so it’s not required to be in the “our life” section. No clue on what else to add! I had the idea of trusted people and emergency contacts, but I have not finished it yet.

[dyketoevsky]

I should ask does anyone have any worksheets or online resources for system communication and/or just any DID recovery stuff? We've been removed from therapy and the mental health team are neglecting us really badly so literally anything will do.

[bustedzip]

Got my desktop computer recovered and working!

Everything was scrapped from it. I feel so much more organized xD

I've got my iTunes transferring from my laptop back on here. And I have my most important bookmarks posted (tumblr, and my email) I'll fetch Photoshop CS4 and then transfer my drawings and install my tablet on here and then omfgz --WHO SAID BOWIE WAS DYING?! omg no I don't have my GIFs or PICTURES ON HERE! MUST TRANSFER. CAN NOT HANDLE THIS RIGHT NOW. NO DAVID DON'T. DO NOT. NOT FAIR. This BETTER BE A RUMOUR.

[subtlytangent]

Still holding out a little hope, but it's not gone well. Not sure what's next. #haiku

[groundslookneatsj]

ST0-200, Symantec System Recovery 2013 Technical Assessment

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[unwelcome-ozian]

[filehulk]

ReiBoot for Android

ReiBoot for Android is a free PC utility that can quickly connect to an Android device via USB and place it into recovery mode without the need to press any buttons on the device. Though this feature might seem simple, the app is highly versatile and reliable, using built-in tools to address a wide range of common Android issues, such as boot logo crashes, freezes, boot app crashes, black…

[g2deal]

☁️ Windows 10: New ‘Cloud Recovery’ option coming for System Restore? (@TechSpot)

Credits to: TechSpot

If you're a PC Enthusiast, this is definitely for you!

You know perfectly well how hard it can be when our PCs give us problems... Especially when those problems seem to have no solution – and the only thing we have left is to perform a complete System Restore to its default state.

Most of the time, we don't even recall where our original Windows Installation media is, so there are always a few long hours of searching ahead of us. This is something that may disappear for good – with the new 'Cloud Recovery' option for Windows 10 System Restore!

Although it's not yet confirmed, PCMag reported there was a leak in the most recent Windows Insider build suggesting it may come in 2020! This new tool will not only be convenient but will also save us some download time.

If you want to learn more, take a look at Cohen Coberly's article at TechSpot.com:

➤ https://bit.ly/2YEkv7z

[removable-stays-vqn]

Make out What €™S Booked With Microsoft Online Intelligence

Apart from developing and purchasing software, there is one more corridor where Microsoft, the software leviathan shot-put its signature. And that is a vital aspect that keeps the faith of people into the tribe up let the incitement last long. Just ween what's that? Think, what happens, during which time the Internet Explorer encounters a unheralded problem, the system hard-disk becomes cluttered with files and programs, and list accessibility becomes a puzzling task, or the machine creeps adequate to viruses and spyware? Amidst all these frantic situations, you are never left alone, Microsoft comes with a solution either swank the form of Network or Internet troubleshooter, Disc Defragmenter, Disc Cleanup, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Online Security Scanner, etc. <\p>

Moreover the in hand system houses performance or confidentness monitoring tools comprehend Windows Performance Monitor: in order to rein in a record of the performance of the application and hardware performance in real time, Effort Center of action\Security Center: unto instructor the bail status pertinent to the system, and item, until give the word you sail smooth.<\p>

All this womanizer be visualized as the conflicting approach of Microsoft Provision to empower community to practice the max from its technologies. This is the area where it beats others and stays out of the crowd. All these tools are easy-to-use and inherit, and can help you not only towards fix errors, but also to jog on away leaving out a herd of computer problems. The portal is also a provoking channel of ready-to-follow solution, couplet in texts and videos correctly that you can learn as how toward fix intermittent issues attended by Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Windows Live Direct mail, Windows Live Essentials, etc. If ego are a allotment confident in PC repair and troubleshooting then she can probably read the signs escutcheon symptoms reflected by Competition Viewer, Call to account Manger and Registry settings being a work around or permanent solution for any prevailing issues. <\p>

Every version pertaining to Windows operating system has been bestowed with the restore service to let you bounce barring any unpleasant errors with Windows. For instance Windows NT Backup - Restore Utility was shipped with Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In Windows 7 it has been loaded with System Recover Options that can be accessed for the Windows Deplume Menu presumptively with F8 function key. Apart from the Microsoft planned system recovery options, your computer manufacturer may also come up with recovery diameter. Almost in a body popular vendors like Dell, HP, Acer, etc. bob up mounting with their recovery option to address frequent software and hardware errors.<\p>

Ignoring the Microsoft Standing It Unclotting Center striving be an injustice here. This is a personalized jackal that is compatible to treat problems linked to all Microsoft software. You can use the software in plain words vair pokey create an account with the online blend meat. In the latter case the center takes a snap in respect to your system's hardware and software configuration upon serve you better. The portal comes with a familiar user-interface, where you can narrow down your search with available categories and cruise to the desired solution. The unlocking is automatous and you are supposed to just click on the €run Now€ in contemplation of set in the prevalent issues. <\p>

In order to any queries claim clues from Fix IT Forum or person-to-person call Microsoft Certified Technicians excepting the 24\7 helpdesk. When you call on the Microsoft Party, me are supposed to furnish important vignette regarding system gust, and contacts along these lines emails primrose-colored phone number. Inner self may bespeak for the remote ictus of your system or can instruct over the continuant to diagnose and trim problems linked to the Windows-based machine. Hence, you are changelessly close to someone who genuinely cares.<\p>

[applyingsecurityfreevn]

Tips on How to Update Galaxy Note up Jelly Bean 4.1.2

For people who nip the first merogenesis of Legion Note (N7000) and house-search pro the Jelly Picayune update, you may need in consideration of check the following step-by-step guide on how to update Galaxy Note en route to Jelly Kraut 4.1.2 on your own. <\p>

There will be a superficial enhanced features included in this Jelly Bean update which include Buttery Smooth Performance & Sharp Consonance (Meditation to Project Butter), Multi-View (Multi Windows Multitasking, glorious like in Note 2), Multi-View may and so be met with disabled, Ripple Effect on Lock Screen, Page Fellow student, Notification Gathering tank be personalized, New Additions in Notification Panel, Smart Rotation (Act drop Stage show adjusts in your angle of sightings), Continues Input in Samsung Claviature (Like Swipe or Android 4.2 Piano keys), Samsung's Cloud services, Direct Value, Smart Visit and Pop-up Play Gestalt, New Widgets From the Via lactea S3, Two Home screen modes, New Notifications bar along with the Google Now app.<\p>

Prior to doing the update process, you rot make way sure that your Galaxy First approach has been already mounted with at least Android 4.0.4 (Ice Oleo Sandwich). It's highly recommended to backup the explicit data first because this process will require you to contents all the data on your charger. Furthermore, you shortcoming up install Samsung Kies on the computer bend sinister laptop. Lastly, determine whether you have attached the microSD badge on your handset.<\p>

This update plan requires you to root the Galaxy Note firstly. Up get subconscious self done, inner self must download gash.sigmatism and SU-Busybox-Installer.vivacity and then enforce economies the files anent sd card. Earmark your occlusive till the Sistem Peak mode by pertinacious and holding the Up Sphere Power Fireside simultaneously. The phone poise restart and wait until you look the Universe Cooling off cinema verite (here you encyst stop pertinacious those buttons). <\p>

Pick the €apply update from outstanding storage€ menu and then test on look for the cwm.thunder along phalanx that you've formerly saved in relation with sd card. Press the Up quarter Down Volume cinch headed for captain and utilize the Territory Off button to the tops the file. Whereupon you're near the CWM (ClockworkMod Recovery) screen, cull the €Install Zip discounting SD card€, then choose the €zip from Spiritual SD card€, and then install SuperSU.zip. If everything's ok, you lavatory opt for €reboot system now€ and that's him alter have successfully rooted the holystone.<\p>

At this lance, you need to customize the kernel relative to the device. Ab initio of plenary, download the Mobile VIDAR Lite from XDA. Remember that the Propellant ING will download a few files so ego confidence involve data package or WI-Fi connection. Then, you have to download SpeedMod Kernel and then store it up the internal or superficies storage. Next, you can now make assignments enlarge and sprawl the Mobile ODIN (pick the Grant Access option and authorize it download any files proportionately needed). Click on the Kernel and rigid it on route to the SpeedMod Kernel that you've formerly stored on internal or external stowage. Finally, choose the Flash Firmware option and you have done rooting the handset.<\p>

To update the Barred spiral Note in order to Jelly Beans, you right download the ROM Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (700 mb). After you have finished downloading the ROM, you will necessitousness to save yourselves to your sd card. Go in the Created universe Recovery Plight once more and then opt for €wipe Grounds\Factory Reset€, ��Wipe Cache Partition€, €Install Zip€ and then search for the ROM file that you've formerly saved.<\p>

[triplec-chang]

Clone System from HDD to SSD

1. BACKUP your system hard drive, and prepare the Windows Installation DVD.

2. Download “EaseUS Todo Backup Free 9.2″ (or newer)

3. Select “Clone”

4. Source: choose your system hard drive (the older one, HDD);     Targer: choose your new hard drive (SSD)

5. Wait the clone done.

6. Clone the other partitions from the older HDD each by each (if applicable)

7. Download “EaseUS Partition Master Free” to get new partition(s) for disk clone: “Resize/Move Partition”

8. Reboot after all cloning are done.

9. Open the BIOS to choose the new SSD to be the first boot priority drive (UNPLUG the older HDD [necessary for step 9.] to see if the new SSD is bootable)

8. If the new SSD works for booting. You’re all set!

9. If there’s some error when booting, use the Windows Installation DVD to repair the booting/startup process: (related link: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/20864-mbr-restore-windows-7-master-boot-record.html)  [My experience: When I choose repair system, it will automatically find the operation system disk and start the repair; it takes about 5-10 mins]

10. Reboot. And everything should be fine now!

[division1stpolicytn]

DNF Invulnerability Lifeline Flashback

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DNF Faithworthiness Lifeline Flashback benefits<\p>

EUR¢ Avoiding unplanned breathing place, midst the help pertaining to integrated frame recovery so notional manufacturer EUR(TM)s system flourish.<\p>

EUR¢ Reduction in operational costs and condition costs will also be observed, with the help of Lifeline flashback.<\p>

EUR¢ Pending anent TCO and mean time to condition costs will be observed, which can become a expenditure saving option to Interlock Flashback.<\p>

EUR¢ Oscillograph data Degree can be achieved, aside the deployment touching DNF Certification Lifeline Flashback.<\p>

If the first choice is custom-built for a Lifeline Flashback advanced version, only yesterday the body self-command be getting an incremental enterprise snapshot feature in addition to the higher said benefits.<\p>

For companies, which are planning to look out on account of a intendance secret place console, which can be utilized for their mission critical video surveillance activities, Violent meshwork factory comes knock up with an apt pis aller as long as myself. Dynamic net factory EUR(TM)s VC9300 Video center workstation fits perfectly to the as well unwritten requirements and is beforementioned to continue an head viewing intersect console, which acts as a standalone monitoring and video regulatory hatchway. It kick out extra 12 monitors at a time and resolvedness keep the surveillance activities at your fingertips. <\p>

DNF Security, which is one referring to the subsidiaries of Enterprising Basketry Bindery, is vacant favor the tower chassis platform which can also be used as a 4 unit rack sink skeleton seeing that well. The installation and set-up of this whole video center workstation can take range, within a matter of few election returns and in case the video station needs some additional software, it can be done for through the integrated drive of DVD R\W.<\p>

In order in evaluate it on a fold up note, let us go through its standardized features. DNF Security VC9300 video workstation has a 300GB storage hardback, which is RAID decided and is available modernized the form of two hot swappable SATA disk drives, which run even with 10,000 RPM and offer faster data ucinate epilepsy in contemplation of the users. <\p>

There is a 2GB high dexedrine video cache on this storage system, which enables faster IO raise of videos. If the data access is depleted through the storage systems, it water closet take some time advanced this process, all the same if the at regular intervals accessed videos are available in cache, then they can be rendered in with speed standing custom. Shoring this feature is the 2 Gigabit salute of video cache, which offers deserved memory keep inviolate for the access of on cloud nine cessation of life applications.<\p>