Apr 22, 2012
With Microsoft adding PowerShell to Windows it opened many different possibilities for the scripter’s and IT Administrators managing hundreds and thousands of servers with automation from their desks. One of the problems with running PowerShell from the desk is that you need modules so you can write such great scripts. In this post I will list a few of the great resources to find the modules and in...
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Extending PowerShell with modules
Apr 22, 2012
VuePoint PDS-ST415-VP portable Scanner
Several months back I ran across a portable page hand scanner at local office store. With old computer books and genealogy I occasionally have a need to scan pages or photographs in places where a flatbed scanner or camera just won’t work. Hand scanners have improved greatly over the years from the old hand scanners. So I took a chance on VuePoint PDS-ST415-VP scanner. Note: VuePoint has released a... read more
Apr 22, 2012
Updating VMWare ESXi Hypervisor 5
Recently I built a VMWare ESXi Hypervisor 5 server for testing and learning purposes. As a good admin you must always patch and VMWare is no exception. First download and install VMWare vCLI from http://www.vmware.com/support/developer/vcli/. You must have an account on VMWare to download the products, the account is free. I will be using vCLI installed on Windows 7 x64 Professional, so the path maybe... read more
Apr 16, 2012
Autologon with Windows
Although it is not best practice to have a server set to Autologin with an id after reboot, it is sometimes a needed option for certain applications. Autologon enables you to easily configure Windows’ built-in Autologon mechanism. Instead of waiting for a user to enter their name and password, Windows uses the credentials you enter with Autologon, which are encrypted in the Registry, to log on the... read more
Apr 16, 2012
SQL Server Configuration Manager unable to connect error
While running SQL Server Configuration Manager on a Windows 2008 server I received an unable to connect error. The issue was an WMI corruption in the sqlmgmproviderxpsp2up.mof. The issue was resolved by the following steps. In the start menu type “cmd” (without quotes) and on the top search result, right click the program icon and choose Run as administrator Type “net stop... read more
