Basic Configuration Tutorial For the Cisco Asa 5510 Firewall

Continuing our series of articles about Cisco Asa 5500 firewalls, I'm contribution you here a basic configuration tutorial for the Cisco Asa 5510 security appliance. This gadget is the second model in the Asa series (Asa 5505, 5510, 5520 etc) and is fairly popular since is intended for small to medium enterprises. Like the smallest Asa 5505 model, the 5510 comes with two license options: The Base license and the Security Plus license. The second one (security plus) provides some performance and hardware enhancements over the base license, such as 130,000 Maximum firewall connections (instead of 50,000), 100 Maximum Vlans (instead of 50), Failover Redundancy, etc. Also, the security plus license enables two of the five firewall network ports to work as 10/100/1000 instead of only 10/100.

Next we will see a easy Internet access scenario which will help us understand the basic steps needed to setup an Asa 5510. Assume that we are assigned a static social Ip address 100.100.100.1 from our Isp. Also, the internal Lan network belongs to subnet 192.168.10.0/24. Interface Ethernet0/0 will be associated on the face (towards the Isp), and Ethernet0/1 will be associated to the Inside Lan switch.

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The firewall will be configured to furnish Ip addresses dynamically (using Dhcp) to the internal hosts. All outbound transportation (from inside to outside) will be translated using Port Address Translation (Pat) on the face social interface. Let's see a snippet of the required configuration steps for this basic scenario:

Step1: Configure a privileged level password (enable password)

By default there is no password for accessing the Asa firewall, so the first step before doing anyone else is to configure a privileged level password, which will be needed to allow subsequent access to the appliance. Configure this under Configuration Mode:

Asa5510(config)# enable password mysecretpassword

Step2: Configure the social face interface

Asa5510(config)# interface Ethernet0/0

Asa5510(config-if)# nameif outside

Asa5510(config-if)# security-level 0

Asa5510(config-if)# ip address 100.100.100.1 255.255.255.252

Asa5510(config-if)# no shut

Step3: Configure the trusted internal interface

Asa5510(config)# interface Ethernet0/1

Asa5510(config-if)# nameif inside

Asa5510(config-if)# security-level 100

Asa5510(config-if)# ip address 192.168.10.1 255.255.255.0

Asa5510(config-if)# no shut

Step 4: Configure Pat on the face interface

Asa5510(config)# global (outside) 1 interface

Asa5510(config)# nat (inside) 1 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0

Step 5: Configure Default Route towards the Isp (assume default gateway is 100.100.100.2)

Asa5510(config)# route face 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 100.100.100.2 1

Step 6: Configure the firewall to assign internal Ip and Dns address to hosts using Dhcp

Asa5510(config)# dhcpd dns 200.200.200.10

Asa5510(config)# dhcpd address 192.168.10.10-192.168.10.200 inside

Asa5510(config)# dhcpd enable inside

The above basic configuration is just the starting for making the appliance operational. There are many more configuration features that you need to implement to growth the security of your network, such as Static and Dynamic Nat, access control Lists to control traffic flow, Dmz zones, Vpn etc.

Visit my website in my reserved supply box below for more facts about Cisco products and solutions. You can also learn how to configure any Cisco Asa 5500 Firewall Here (applicable for All Asa models running software versions 7.x and 8.x).

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Microsoft Security Essentials Virus Removal Tutorial

Microsoft Security Essentials is a legitimate program released by Microsoft to help protect your computer from various problems. However, there's a common fake of this program being distributed online which basically turns your computer into one giant ad-board, as well as a thief (stealing your passwords). The fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan is nothing but bad news, and needs to be removed before your computer gets damaged or corrupted by it. This tutorial is going to reveal a working method to get rid of the virus. 

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This virus is not like "typical" infections (Which will hide on your PC) - it's brazen and actually places a piece of software onto your PC. Although the virus will continually post virus results and other alerts, the bottom line is that it's fake and should not be taken seriously at all. You need to get rid of the infection quickly and reliably in order to regain control of your PC, which can thankfully be done using a simple technique outlined in the steps in this article...

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The way to get rid of this virus is to get rid of all the program files it needs to run. Because it's a software tool, it has files and folders that it requires to actually operate. On top of that, you need then get rid of the settings it has and any further infectious components it places onto your system. 

We've found the best way to completely remove this virus is to use an anti-malware tool to scan through your system and get rid of the various infected files, folders and components the program uses to run. These anti-malware tools are professional pieces of software which work by scanning through your PC and identifying all the infected files & settings that are in there. We've found that using a program called "XoftSpy" is the best way to remove the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert infection, because it can scan through your PC and locate all the files which your computer has placed onto your PC. You can use it by downloading the program to your computer, installing it and then letting it remove any of the infections it identifies. This will get rid of the virus and allow your PC to run smoothly again in the most effective way.

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Microsoft Project Training - MS Project Tutorial #18 - Enable Useful Menus and Toolbars

Navigating in Microsoft Project can be tricky with all the different views and tables. Users can often navigate through the menu bars although this can be a little time consuming if you want to switch specific views and tables. Microsoft Project 2003 and 2007 provides a Project Guide window that displays helpful tips and directions on related tasks, resources, tracking and reporting activities.

To add/remove the Project Guide:

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1. Select View, Toolbars.

2. Check / Uncheck Project Guide.

The Project Guide is a useful reference based on the type of task you want to perform in MS Project. Feel free to use it for the first few schedules, but after you learn a tactical technique on how to build a project schedule, you won't need it very often.

MS Project provides a view bar to quickly switch between common views. Previous versions in Microsoft Project included the View Bar by default. The 2003 and 2007 version doesn't display the View Bar by default and needs to be enabled:

To display the view bar:

1. Select View, View bar.

2. The view menu will be displayed on the left hand side.

I find display this navigation pane very useful when switching between the common delivered views and the custom views that I often create to manage the project data.

A useful tool bar to help in schedule development is the Resource Management Toolbar. During schedule development, resources will be assigned to project tasks. The resource management toolbar assists project managers in assigning resources, finding over allocations, and switching between task and resource management views.

To Enable the Resource Management Toolbar:

1. Select View, Toolbars.

2. Select the Resource Management toolbar.

There are a lot of neat features in Microsoft Project so be sure to check out all our Microsoft Project tutorials including our latest MS Project tutorial on how to build a project schedule in 10 Easy Steps.

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Andrew Makar is an IT program manager who successfully translates project management theory into actual practice. His Microsoft Project training website features ms project tutorials, project management techniques and project management advice. His latest MS Project Tutorial teaches project managers how to EFFECTIVELY Build a Microsoft Project Schedule in 10 easy steps. Learn more at http://www.tacticalprojectmanagement.com.

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Win7 Total Security Removal Tutorial

Win7 Total Security is a new virus which is has been created by a group of hackers online who have decided to try and make money from unsuspecting PC users, who they try and lure into their elaborate scam. If you have this infection on your PC, you have to be able to remove it in the most effective way possible - which can be done by first ensuring that you can stop the program from running before deleting its files.

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Win7 Total Security is just a piece of software (called a "malware"/malicious software infection), and works by installing itself onto your PC and then causing all sorts of problems as a result. The fact that this is software is vitally important, as it blocks the firewall/antivirus programs that your system will have, as well as continually causing a large number of problems for your computer. In order to resolve the problems that Win7 Total Security will bring to your computer, you have to first ensure that you can stop the program from operating, before deleting it completely from your system.

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This software will install its files here:
%AllUsersProfile%\t3e0ilfioi3684m2nt3ps2b6lru %AppData%\Local\[random].exe %AppData%\Local\t3e0ilfioi3684m2nt3ps2b6lru %AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\t3e0ilfioi3684m2nt3ps2b6lru %Temp%\t3e0ilfioi3684m2nt3ps2b6lru

How To Remove Win7 Total Security

The initial step to remove this virus is to restart your PC into Safe Mode, as this will ensure that you are able to delete the various files & options which the program may have. We've found the best way to stop the virus loading is to reload Windows into "Safe Mode". This basically allows your computer to run without any of the software which it will have running, and will therefore prevent Win7 Total Security from operating. To do this, restart your computer and then press F8 to load up safe mode.

The steps to remove this infection are as follows:
Reload Windows into Safe Mode Load up a spyware removal program Let your PC delete all the parts of the virus

We recommend using a program called XoftSpy to get rid of all the infected settings that Win7 Total Security will have inside. This will not only make sure that your computer is able to run much smoother, but will ensure that your PC can fix the various problems that it may have with other parts of your system. Although you can delete the files listed above, most people agree that in order to completely clean out your computer, it's definitely worth using a spyware removal program to fix the problems that your PC may have.

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Security Tool Complete Removal - Get Rid Of The Security Tool Virus Completely With This Tutorial

The Security Tool virus is one of the most common and infectious viruses to be installing itself on many different computers around the World. Although this virus may look like a legitimate software tool, the fact is that it's nothing more than a phony - designed to try and steal your passwords as well as trying to "persuade" you to buy the upgraded version of the software. I'm sure you don't need me to tell me that this program is garbage, and needs to be removed as quickly, reliably and completely as possible to ensure your system maintains its stability. Fortunately, this tutorial is going to show you exactly what you need to do to get rid of this virus once and for all.

Security Tool is an infection which installs itself from a number of different sources, including the likes of a Trojan Horse virus, fake emails or even a rogue download. It will then install a piece of software onto your computer which tries to trick you into thinking it's a real antivirus program. However, the problem is that this virus will then disable your Task Manager and other Windows features, as well as showing you a series of false pop-ups to try and get you to buy the fake upgrade to the software. 

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There are currently two ways you could get rid of Security Tool. The first is to perform a "system restore" on your PC. This is an in-built Windows feature which will roll back your system to a time in the past, and will remove all the Security Tool files from your hard drive. You can use this tool by following the steps below:

Restart Your PC Before Windows Loads, Press F8 To Load "Safe Mode" In Safe Mode, Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore Select A Date Before The Virus Infected Your PC Restart Your PC Into Normal Mode

This should get rid of the virus, but is not a guaranteed removal solution. The best way to get rid of this infection is to use what's known as a "malware removal tool". These are programs which act like anti-virus programs, except are able to clean out 100's of files associated with one virus. We've found that an anti-malware tool called XoftSpy is the most effective at getting rid of the Security Tool infection, as this program is able to scan through your PC and get rid of all parts of this infection. XoftSpy is trusted by millions of people around the World, and can be downloaded onto your PC, installed and will then remove all the infections your system has. This is the most effective & reliable way to remove the ST virus, and will also protect against any further viruses.

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0X80040609 Error Fix Tutorial - Windows Live Essentials Error Fix

Windows Live Essentials is a set of Microsoft freeware programs that offers integrated and packaged instant messaging, e-mail, blog publishing, photo-sharing, security settings and some other entities of Windows Live. Unfortunately, there are times when you will experience problems as you attempt to install this application on your computer. The 0x80040609 error is an issue that occurs when your system is unable to load the settings required for you to install Windows Live. This error is caused by several "bugs" in your Windows which hinder you from correctly running the installation process. For you to fix this, it is important that you identify the specific cause of the problem. Afterwards, you have to do the necessary steps to resolve the error.

What Causes This Error?

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The error may arise due to some of the following reasons that are typically encountered by users. It is most likely because your Windows Firewall is disabled, or the settings of your PC are corrupted or damaged. It is also possible that your computer's Windows Installer program is not able to properly read the required settings needed to run, or you may have setbacks in your registry.

How To Fix The 0x80040609 Error

To address any of the potential causes, you have to begin by enabling your Windows Firewall. To do this, press "Start" and then go to "Control Panel" and proceed by selecting "System Security". After that, look for "Windows Firewall Status" and once located, click "Turn Windows Firewall On or Off". This step will give you the option to enable Windows Firewall and possibly stop 0x80040609 errors from appearing.

On the other hand, if you think that there are issues with the settings of your computer, then you have to solve this by uninstalling the existing version of Windows Live Essentials on your PC. To perform this task, press "Start" and then locate "Control Panel". Next, go to "Uninstall A Program" and then find "Windows Live Essentials". Once found, remove the application. This process will ensure the elimination of any corrupted settings that your Windows may have. However, if you suppose that the installation process cannot commence due to problems in the Windows Installer program, then you have to fix this by using what's called the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility software. This program is designed to resolve any of the possible issues that Windows Installer might have. This works by removing installation information for programs that were installed using Windows Installer, thereby allowing you to start the installation process again.

Lastly, the error could of been brought about by problems in the registry. Therefore, you have to run a registry cleaning program on your computer to fix problems here. The "registry" is a large database where important files, information, settings & options are stored. Windows will access these files when it is asked to load up programs by the computer user. The problem is that the registry is quite prone to getting damaged or corrupted. Once this happens, Windows will not be able to read the required files for it to run an installation process - thus errors like 0x80040609 occur. To settle this issue, download a registry cleaner like the highly recommended "Frontline Registry Cleaner" that has been proven to be very effective in making your computer function more efficiently

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Microsoft Excel 2007 Tutorial - Workbook Security

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 provides many ways to secure and protect your work. For optimal security, you should protect your entire workbook file with a strong password. Excel passwords can be up to 255 letters, numbers, spaces, and symbols and are CaSe SeNsItIvE. For additional protection of data inside your workbook, you can protect specific worksheet or workbook elements, with or without a password. Protecting worksheet or workbook elements may help prevent users from accidentally or deliberately changing, moving, or deleting important data.

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In this Microsoft Excel 2007 Tutorial, I'll show you how to create a password to protect your workbook and how to protect some workbook elements. There are many Excel Tips and Tricks to guide to being an expert Excel user. I have other Excel Tips as part of my Microsoft Excel 2007 Tutorial series that I hope you find useful.

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To provide security to your entire workbook, you can specify two separate passwords:

Open and view the workbook. This is an encrypted password that prevents unauthorized access to your workbook. You can also give users the option to open in read-only mode if they are just viewing data. This can help prevent accidental changes from being saved. Modify the workbook. This is an unencrypted password that is only meant to give specific users permission to edit the workbook.

These passwords apply to the entire workbook and they don't have to be the same password. In fact, it is much safer to use different passwords. To provide strong security, you may want to utilize both features. Speaking of strong, strong passwords combine uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. sweetheartone is not strong, but Sw33tH3ArT0nE is strong.

To secure your workbook with a password:

Click the Microsoft Office Button, then click Save As, then choose Excel Workbook. Yes, do this for an existing workbook. On the bottom left of the Save As dialog box, click the Tools button and choose General Options. To require users to enter a password upon opening the file, type a password in the Password to open box. To require users to enter a password that allows them to make and save changes, type a password in the Password to modify box. To protect from users accidentally modifying the file, select the Read-only recommended check box. Users will be asked whether or not they want to open the file as read-only. NOTE! If you created a Password to modify, the user, when prompted to enter this password, will have the option to open as read-only. Therefore, this option is not necessary when using Password to modify. Click OK. You'll be prompted to retype your passwords to confirm them. Click OK after confirming. Click the Save button. If this is an existing workbook and you're using the same file-name, you'll be prompted to click Yes to replace the existing workbook.

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 provides options to protect your data from being changed or deleted by using worksheet element security and workbook element security. For other Microsoft Office Excel Tips and Tricks, see my other articles in the Microsoft Excel 2007 Tutorials series.

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On the worksheet that you want to protect, unlock any cells or ranges that you want other users to be able to change: Select each cell that you want to unlock or select a whole range of cells. On the Home tab, in the Cells group, click the Format button, then click Format Cells. On the Protection tab, clear the Locked check box. You can hide formulas that you don't want users to see: Select the cells that contain the formulas you want to hide. On the Home tab, in the Cells group, click Format, then click Format Cells. On the Protection tab, select the Hidden check box, then click OK. If you want to unlock objects like pictures, clip art, or shapes do the following: Hold down [CTRL] while clicking each object that you want to unlock. The Picture Tools or Drawing Tools will be displayed, adding a Format tab. NOTE! Don't select objects of different types as the Dialog Box Launcher won't initialize.On the Format tab, in the Size group, click the Dialog Box Launcher next to Size. On the Properties tab, clear the Locked check box. If present, clear the Lock text check box. Click the Close button. On the Review tab, in the Changes group, click Protect Sheet. In the Allow all users of this worksheet to list, select the elements that you want to allow users to change. In the Password to unprotect sheet box, type a password for the sheet, click OK, then confirm the password. This is an optional password. If you don't use it, then any user can unprotect the sheet and change the protected elements.

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You use workbook element security to prevent users from, among others:

Viewing worksheets that you have hidden Moving, deleting, hiding, or changing the names of worksheets Inserting new worksheets or chart sheets Moving or copying worksheets to another workbook In PivotTable reports, displaying the source data for a cell in the data area, or displaying page field pages on separate worksheets Recording new macros

On the Review tab, in the Changes group, click Protect Workbook and select the Protect Structure and Windows option. To protect the structure of a workbook, select the Structure check box. To keep workbook windows in the same size and position each time the workbook is opened, select the Windows check box. To prevent users from removing this workbook protection, in the Password (optional) box, type a password, click OK, then confirm it. This is an optional password. If you don't supply a password, then any user can unprotect the workbook and change the protected elements.

Excel security is an important feature that can help protect your data.

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This is just one of many Excel Tips and Tricks that can help you be more efficient in your job. There are many more features from which you can benefit. For a list of Excel "things to know", check out this Microsoft Office 2007 Tutorial article. There are also some links to online tutorials with free samples.

Todd Waltman is an IT Professional with many years of experience as a business analyst, project manager, and IT architect.

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Microsoft Security Essentials Fake Alert Removal Tutorial

The fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert is nothing more than a scam which has been designed to try and get you to buy a "recommended" fake antivirus application. Despite this program looking like an official Microsoft product, it's a scam and should not be trusted at all. If you are unfortunate enough to have this virus on your PC, you need to be able to get rid of it in the most effective way possible - which can be done by using the tutorial on this page.

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What Is This Virus?

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The fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert virus is a scam which will have downloaded onto your computer through the likes of a rogue download, fake email attachment or malicious website. The actual program has been designed to be a "stepping stone" onto other fake infections - all designed to perform a fake scan of your PC and then use the bogus results it shows to try and con you into buying the worthless upgrade to the program. Although this virus will not do anything to harm your PC, it's vital you remove it from your computer as quickly as possible to ensure the continued security of your system.

How To Remove This Virus?

The fake that you have is basically a software program, meaning that in order to get rid of it, you need to stop it from running and then take the steps to remove it from your system. Most people find the most difficult part of this removal process to be stopping the program from running. Fortunately, there are several ways to do it:
The first step is to stop the program from running - This can be done by either using a program called "rKill" or by restarting your computer into safe mode to prevent the infection from loading when Windows does The second step is to remove all the infected files & settings the virus has installed - This is either best done by deleting the files it requires to run, or by using an automated piece of software to get rid of them. Depending on your level of knowledge / skills, you should be able to get rid of this virus for good pretty easily depending on which method you use.

The best way to remove the fake Microsoft Security Essentials virus is to use what's known as as "anti-malware" program. We've found that by using a program called "Frontline Rogue Remover", you'll quickly be able to get rid of all the infected parts of the virus from your system for good. This program is a unique tool created by a large software company in the UK, and works by first showing you how to stop the virus from running, and will then remove it completely from your system.

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