Hi
When you need to know the DNS configurations of a remote machine without logging in to that machine. Using a script that can do the job on remote computers is the answer.
There are some very good Ebooks online that can teach you how to do this.
This nice Powershell script will do the work. The source I found on this web site and changed it for my needs.
Continue reading How to get a remote servers’ TCP/IP configuration: IP, DNS, GW via PowerShell
Hi
A very useful trick that I always use in my servers is displaying the computer name under ‘My Computer’ or ‘Computer’ in Windows 7/2008R2
To do this you need to change a certain registry key.
In xp/2003 operation systems the process is simple as described below.
In 2008/Win7 though, you will first have to logon as administrator and take ownership on the hive where the registry settings needs to be modified.
So how do we do this?
Continue reading Display computer name under My computer icon
If you need to ping a list of computers or servers,
use this simple Powershell script that reads the list of host names from a .txt file (serverlist.txt file).
It uses the Test-Connection cmdlet to check for the remote computer status.
Continue reading Pinging multiple devices with powershell using the Test-Connection cmdlet
Hi SysAdmin
Ever wanted to build your own executable software? or protect your credentials included in a script?
There are some tools on the market like ‘wise installation system’ that can do the job.
But there is also a nice and free solution from Microsoft, embedded in your OS.
Continue reading How to build a simple setup program you’ve developed yourself.