scripting
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DevOps
Ubuntu 24.04 Packer Template for VMware
Now that the release of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is official with Ubuntu dropping news of the release today of both the new Desktop and Server, it’s time to start updating some automation in the home lab. I wanted to test…
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Powershell
How To Query a MySQL Database with PowerShell
Recently, I had a project where I needed to query a MySQL database with PowerShell to perform an automated task to pull data and then trigger from the returned rows if any from MySQL. I had found various scripts that…
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Automation
Use Ansible to Update OUI tables in Arpwatch
As most of you are aware, I have written a few posts about Arpwatch and the great value it provides in a network for visibility. It can help to uncover not only network issues that may exist, but also potential…
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VMware PowerCLI
Automate vSwitch and VMkernel configuration VMware PowerCLI
As we have already detailed in this post about how we can configure VMware clusters with PowerCLI and the benefits of doing so, the sky is the limit in what we can do with VMware PowerCLI and automating configuration processes…
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Powershell
Veeam Powershell Automatically Add Backup Jobs
One of the great things with Veeam Backup & Replication is the integration with PowerShell and the ability to automate many of the job options using PowerShell. This is extremely handy when it comes to mass creating Veeam jobs in…
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Powershell
Change Default Gateway with Powershell
One of the best ways to automate or check network settings with modern Windows OS’es is to use Powershell. Recently, I had a really unique use case where the need arose to check the default gateway and flip the gateway from…
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Powershell
Use powershell see important account properties
When it comes to querying Active Directory, there is no easier way to see information about user and computer objects than by using Powershell. Powershell provides access to query on all the properties of the objects that you would like…
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Security
Receive alerts when user connects or disconnects from RDP
If you administer a forward facing terminal server or even if you have an RDP connection setup on your home Internet connection for quick access to your home network, then it serves as extra piece of mind to have a…
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Powershell
Use Powershell to set the hidefromaddresslist attribute on Active Directory user accounts
If you have ever had the need to set the “hidefromaddresslist” or any other attribute on Active Directory accounts, powershell is definitely your friend. The Active Directory powershell commandlets from Quest make Powershell even more powerful and useful working with…
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Powershell
How to start and stop services remotely using Powershell
Powershell is one of the coolest new things that has happened to Windows in recent iterations. It provides a wealth of scripting power to administrators and even to home users who may want to do some things quickly and efficiently…
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