How to Open an Elevated Command Prompt
There is something of a mantra in the IT world: If it has to be repeated more than once, script it and automate it. The same goes for Q&A. If more than one person asks about it, write it down. So here you go.
PXE Boot a VM in Hyper-V
In most technology environments, automation is everything. Part of that automation is the deployment of operating systems to servers and workstations via Windows Deployment Services, with help of PXE boot. Here’s how to PXE boot a guest in Hyper-V.
How Not to Get Help on This Site
Some people just don’t get it. Making demands for assistance after calling someone a scammer is not the way to get help from someone. Here’s a jewel that I got today (warning: rage filled missive)
Install Roles on Windows via PowerShell
Just because you don’t have a GUI on your Windows Server 2012 doesn’t mean you can’t install roles and features at will. Use PowerShell, and the job gets easy.
Updated: 9 Annoying People on Your Commute
As some of you may know, I’ve recently taken a position at a software company in downtown Seattle. This has changed my once serene commute into one of frustration against some of my fellow commuters. This isn’t really a technology related post; it’s just me venting on my website about goofballs that I see daily my journey to Seattle.… Read More »
SharePoint 2013 on Windows 2012 R2
If you’re trying to install SharePoint 2013 on Windows Server 2012 R2, and you’re getting caught in a reboot loop (or other weird behavior), stop.
SCOM: Recipient Address Not Valid
System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) is a great tool for monitoring your infrastructure. Configured correctly, it can let you know when things go awry, and even take action to fix the problem. But what happens when it stops speaking to you?
Hardening Windows Server
This guide is intended to provide basic systems administration instruction for hardening “out-of-the-box” installations of Windows Server. Even though current versions of Windows Server provides a better security model than previous versions of Windows servers, the attack surface area can be reduced further.
Getting Killed by a Penguin
If you run a website, you may have noticed a, well, slight drop in numbers recently. I did, and not sure why, though. WTF, Google?
Having fun with a Phish
As a part of running a website, I am always amused at the attempts made by scammers to part me from my money. Here is one of the more humorous messages.