Determine if a computer is virtual with powershell

This function attempts to connect to a computer and find out if it is virtual or not using WMI. If it is virtual, a best guess at the type of virtual platform it is running upon is returned as well.

Exchange 2010 Mailbox Audit Report GUI

2013-06-28 3 min read Exchange 2010 Microsoft Powershell System Administration Zachary Loeber

I’ve updated the original Exchange Mailbox Audit Report Script with some new features and bug fixes. These updates have also set the stage for the entire script to be wrapped with a GUI! Here is the initial release of the Mailbox Audit Report GUI for your auditing needs.

Enhanced Remote Server Connectivity Testing With Powershell

2013-06-25 2 min read Microsoft Networking Powershell System Administration Zachary Loeber

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.

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