Powershell: Get free diskspace remote computer
Run this oneliner to get computer free disk space
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Add DNS alias for Domain Controller
When replacing an domain controller you might need to reuse computer name of the old domain controller. To do that you can create an DNS alias for it. If you for some reason you want to change computer name to the alias you need to run Reboot server for the name change to take effect… Continue Reading Add DNS alias for Domain Controller
AD DS: Collect User cmd history
After enabling auditing for event 4688, see post about auditing Microsoft AD DS(TBD). You can collect logs to see cmd activity for a user. I have wrote this powershell function little quick to help me out with this. But I do recommend an greylog for this purpose.
AD DS: Collect User Logon History
After enabling auditing for event 4624, see post about auditing Microsoft AD DS(TBD). You can collect logs to see login activity for a user. I have wrote this powershell function little quick to help me out with this. But I do recommend an greylog for this purpose.
DHCP: Troubleshooting
I got a weird case that DCHP settings has disappeared. Scope options and lease times where gone and resett, some routes where gone as well. We did use powershell to find effected scopes and to restore some of the options. The code is not pretty but it does the job for
PowerShell: Kill PID based on name
Kill specific process PID based on name
The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed
Some times for some reason this issue occure. It can be a pain because when google on it you be adivsed to follow steps that will remove the computer from domain and then rejoin. You do not always want to do that. It is much easier to just reset the password for the computer object.… Continue Reading The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed