Enhanced Remote Server Connectivity Testing With Powershell

Test the following connectivity methods to a server: RDP, ping, rpc, wsman, sccm agent, scom agent, and remote registry. Optionally an alternate credential can be used. Versatility is added with options to return only true/false when singular tests are performed.

Use Powershell to Gather Disk/Partition/Mount Point Information

2013-06-24 2 min read Microsoft Networking Powershell Storage System Administration Zachary Loeber

I put together a function for remotely gathering Windows disk information. This was specifically written to accommodate alternate credentials. This script also accounts for the glaring disconnect between win32_Volume and win32_DiskDrive within WMI.

Audit User Profile Folders With Powershell

2013-06-21 2 min read Active Directory Active Directory Microsoft Networking Powershell System Administration Zachary Loeber

This function will aggregate sub-folders within a folder on a server and attempt to associate them with user IDs within a domain and provide additional information. This script can also be used to move folders for disabled or non-existent accounts.

Book Review: PowerShell 3.0 Advanced Administration Handbook

2013-06-19 4 min read Book Review Microsoft Other Powershell System Administration Zachary Loeber

A fast-paced PowerShell guide with real-world scenarios and detailed solutions

Use Powershell to Create a Windows Service Dependency Diagrams

2013-06-17 3 min read Microsoft Powershell Security System Administration Zachary Loeber

I use powershell with graphviz to generate color coded service dependency diagrams for windows services. Besides creating useful and beautiful diagrams for your environment, this will also provide some interesting functions for gathering remote service information with alternate credentials.

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