sonicwall global VPN client connectivity issues - The peer is not responding to phase 1 ISAKMP

Solution : Use latest GVC client ver. 4.10.2.0428

In Global VPN client connection entry : properties -> General tab.

Tick on “Restrict the size of the first ISAKMP packet sent”

Lumia Phone issues - complete software reset

You can use windows device recovery tool for resolving several issues on a lumia phone.

It helps to completely erase and then re-load /update of firmware.

Issues which I have faced and got resolved using this tool : 

One lumia handset was not allowing email configuration even after specifying all correct settings.

Other phone had issue of : Lumia 940 handset, user had updated to windows 10 and later somehoe many of the menus were missing. User was not able to see call logs & many other menus.

This resolved by re-load of same firmware. This software detects and then automatically downloads the required firmware from internet.

LTO tape drive installation in VM - windows 2012

Setup LTO tape drive on a VM 6.5 guest having windows 2012 OS.

HBA241 adaptor was in place.

1. In VM host settings - Manager hardware - smart HBA H241 - toggle passthrough.

2. This will allow it to be directly connected in VM.

3. Then in VM guest settings add hardware - PCI device. It shall show HBA241 device. 
4. Memory reservation is to be set equal to full memory allocated to that particular VM.

5. Start VM guest OS and one can see storage adapter in device manager.