How to create an Azure SPN for Terraform
Service Principal Name is effectively a service account within Azure. Required in this scenario for our Terraform Provider function to connect our TF code to our Azure Subscription. Login to …
How to hook Terraform into Azure
You can hook Terraform into Azure with the following requirements: client_id, Azure counterpart is Application ID within AAD directory application. client_secret, Password Keys within AAD directory application. tenant_id, AAD Directory …
How to increase MBR volume more than 2 TB
Ever encounter a scenario with a Windows VM requiring a disk extension over 2 TB, only to discover it cannot be performed? Don’t fret as this is by design; You …
FSRM Quota Reporting Incorrectly
FSRM can glitch out and report incorrect quota values for directories. In this scenario, we can use the DIRQUOTA command via elevated CMD prompt to resolve. dirquota quota scan /path:<Path> …
Updating Root Certificates on Windows Server
You may encounter issues on Windows Server when surfing the web, SSL certificates appear to be invalid, even though your locale/region settings and date/time are correct. In this scenario; Generate …
Universal VMware Tools Uninstaller
I’ve created the following Powershell script which will uninstall all versions of VMware Tools from a server. Particularly handy for SCCM deployment. uninstall_vmware_tools.ps1 $regpath = “HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall” $regkey = gci $regpath …
Connect iSCSI Targets with MutualCHAP Authentication using PowerShell
You can connect iSCSI Targets in Windows using PowerShell which is a handy technique for volumes which are encrypted with authentication; As these volumes will not automatically connect at system …
Home Folder – Compare folders against current domain users V2
This is version 2 to below Powershell script to query parent directory containing user home folders or profiles. Especially helpful for housekeeping deprecated RDS & Citrix profiles, maximising disk space …
Query Domain OU and Identify Physical/Virtual Servers
This Powershell script can help identify whether servers in Active Directory are virtual or physical. Create a new Powershell script file named Get-Physical.ps1 with below contents. $serverList = Read-Host -Prompt …
Exiting User / Off-boarding Form Template
Drafted an exiting user request form which is simple and effective for any IT solution. It is designed for approval authority to complete, sign and submit to IT for handling. …