Before you read : The LDAP certificate has expired, so I wanted to renew it. I received a new certificate from my DA team, and once I tried to upload the new certificate, I encountered this error: “Cannot configure identity source due to Failed to probe provider connectivity [URI: ldaps://… ]; Caused by: Can’t contact…
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My X Account (@AngrySysOps) Was Suspended — What Happened and What’s Next
Update: My X Account (@AngrySysOps) Was Suspended — What Happened and What’s Next Date: 4 November 2025TL;DR: My X account @AngrySysOps was suddenly suspended. I’ve filed an appeal. Until it’s resolved, you’ll find all updates here on the blog and YouTube. You can also follow me on Mastodon (techhub.social/@AngryAdmin) and join my newsletter (sign up…
Read moreHow Anyone Could Hijack Your Flowise Account — Without Knowing Your Password
What is Flowise? Flowise is an open-source platform for building AI-powered applications such as chatbots and agent systems. It provides a visual drag-and-drop interface that makes it possible to design workflows without writing extensive code. Under the hood, it supports large language models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and integrates with multiple data sources. Developers can…
Read moreVMware Kills 39 Aria Ops Management Packs – Time to DIY or Die?
Since Broadcom swallowed VMware whole, we’ve been watching the body count rise. The latest? 39 Aria Operations Management Packs sent straight to the graveyard. And no, they’re not coming back. No miracle patch. No last-minute reprieve. What Just Got Axed? Here’s the short version: Because yeah, every sysadmin has time to become a dev now.…
Read moreMajor Change Alert: VMware Patch Downloads Now Require Tokens
Broadcom has rolled out a significant change that affects all VMware patching workflows: shared public patch URLs are no longer supported. From now on, every environment must use per-customer download tokens for accessing software depots across ESXi, vCenter, VAMI, and Cloud Foundation components. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it matters, and how to fix…
Read moreHow to Install Apache CloudStack – Step-by-Step Guide
Apache CloudStack is a powerful open-source cloud management platform used to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to install CloudStack on an Ubuntu-based server. ✅ Assumptions: 📦 Step 1: Prepare the System sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -ysudo hostnamectl set-hostname cloudstack-mgmt Enable the…
Read moreChinese LLM DeepSeek’s Database Exposed Online – What Went Wrong?
Cybersecurity researchers recently discovered a serious misconfiguration in the infrastructure of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup known for its powerful language models. The issue? An unsecured ClickHouse database was left exposed to the internet without authentication, making it possible for anyone to access sensitive user data. What Was Leaked? DeepSeek has been gaining traction, especially…
Read morePrepare for March 2025: Important End of Service Notice for VMware Products
As businesses increasingly rely on robust and secure software solutions, staying ahead of product lifecycle changes is crucial. Broadcom, the steward of VMware products, is announcing that 14 VMware products and product versions will reach their End of Service (EOS) by March 2025. This transition necessitates timely action to ensure continuity, security, and support for…
Read moreUpcoming End of Service for VMware Products – February 2025
With just six months remaining until February 2025, it’s crucial for businesses to take note of important upcoming changes regarding VMware products. Specifically, there are 15 products or product versions that will reach their End of Service (EoS) by the end of February. The EoS marks the termination of all support for these versions, which…
Read moreHow to Download Software and Licenses from the New Broadcom Support Portal!
The Broadcom Support Portal (BSP) is now live and ready for VMware customers to manage their entitled software and licenses easily. Log in with your Broadcom account to access the BSP and take control of your software needs. Explore the BSP here: Broadcom Support Portal Once logged in, go to My Entitlements section. You can…
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