Printers / Scanning / SMB
Printer troubleshooting, printing servers, SMB scan-to-folder, SMTP-Band-to-mail, drivers, WSD, TWAIN and WIA
Printers / Scan / SMB Center
Printers and Scan Center: Spooler, Drivers, Network Ports, WSD, SMB Scan, SMTP Scan-to-mail, TWAIN, WIA and d, printing servers
ResourceLog IT scanner
Scan local Windows, FortiGate, 3CX, Veeam, Acronis, WordPress or SMTP logs and get diagnostic leads
Command / scriptAnalyze Windows volume without restarting
Launches an online file system scan of C drive without immediately planning off-line repair
ResourceStorage / NAS / SAN Center
Storage diagnostics for RAID, SMART, NAS, SMB, NFS, iSCSI, MPIO, ZFS, LVM, capacity, latency and restore validation.
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Free tools, procedures, diagnostics, scripts, dictionary and practical resources for IT technicians, system administrators and SMEs
IT dictionaryVulnerability Scanner
A vulnerability scanner examines systems or applications for known weaknesses and insecure configurations.
IT dictionarySMB
The protocol used mainly by Windows for file and printer sharing.
IT dictionarySMB Encryption
SMB Encryption is a concept or mechanism used in Windows server to encrypt data SMB between client and server.
IT dictionarySMB Signing
SMB Signing is a concept or mechanism used in Windows server to sign SMB messages to reduce some alteration or alteration-like attacks
IT dictionarySMB Compression
an SMB feature that compresses data during transfer to reduce the amount sent over the network
IT dictionarySMB Direct
an SMB extension that uses RDMA for low-latency, high-throughput transfers with low CPU usage
ResourceHow to test a scan to SMB folder
The diagnosis must separate network, authentication and SMB compatibility
ResourceHow to check SMB signing
This BOAI guide provides a structured method for checking smbsign without multiplying unnecessary changes
ResourceHow to diagnose inaccessible SMB sharing
An inaccessible SMB sharing can come from DNS, port 445, the sharing name or permissions. These layers must be tested in this order
ResourceHow to diagnose Windows Update error 0x800F0922
This BOAI guide provides a structured method for diagnosing Windows update 0x800f0922
ResourceHow to repair Windows Update error 0x80073712
This BOAI guide provides a structured method for repairing Windows update 0x80073712
ResourceHow to repair Windows with DISM and SFC
Check the Windows component store and repair protected system files with DISM and SFC.
TroubleshootingScan to SMB folder no longer works
A multifunction printer can no longer save scans to a network folder while the print can continue to work
TroubleshootingScan to SMB folder no longer works after password change
The multifunction can no longer deposit the freeways since the account used has changed password
TroubleshootingSMB Signing breaks access from legacy equipment
An NAS or multifunction device can no longer connect after SMB hardening
TroubleshootingA network printer is offline
Windows indicates that l, network printer is offline or the prints remain pending
ResourceEvent ID 98 — NTFS volume requires offline scan
NTFS indicates that offline repair may be required
TroubleshootingSMB Share: Access denied despite rights
The user seems allowed but access to sharing is denied
ProcedureConfigure secure scanning to an SMB folder
Procedure for setting up, a multifunction to deposit the freeways in an SMB sharing
ProcedureCreate a service account dedicated to SMB scanning
Avoid l, use of, a personal user account on multifunctions
ProcedureEnable SMB Signing in a Windows environment
Pilot SMB signing on Windows clients and servers, verify effective policy and test file access, NAS, scan-to-folder and application compatibility.
ProcedureDeploy a new VLAN in production
Deploy a VLAN through switches, gateway and DHCP, then validate pilot connectivity, firewall segmentation and a controlled rollback.
ProcedureGradually migrate Wi-Fi from WPA2 to WPA3
Controlled procedure to migrate a wpa2 wi‐fi to wpa3 gradually
ProcedureSecure administrator access
Set up nominal accounts, MFA, separation of usage and procedures, emergency
ResourcePowerShell — Essential commands
PowerShell commands for Windows administration, services, events, networking, files and remote sessions.
ResourceWindows network — diagnostic memo
Windows commands for IP configuration, DHCP, DNS, routes, TCP ports and network troubleshooting.
ResourceNetwork ports — memo form
Common TCP and UDP ports, their services and practical checks for network administration.
Knowledge hubIT Networking
Tools and methods for DNS, DHCP, VLAN, routing, Wi-Fi, LINK, TITLE/IP, latency, MTU and network diagnostics
Knowledge hubWindows 11 / Endpoint
Windows 11 troubleshooting: slow, Windows Update, BSOD, boot, profiles, BitLocker, drivers, network, One-In-Nation, and system repair
Knowledge hubWindows Server
Windows Server diagnostic and administration: services, RDP, storage, VSS, Event ID, Power Shell, certificates and updates
Knowledge hubMicrosoft 365
Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting: Entra ID, Exchange Online, Intune, One (2005), SharePoint, MFA and courier