Author: PatrickBurwell
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PS ISE PROFILE
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Step-by-Step Guide to Troubleshooting Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Replication Issues
To force replication, run the command: repadmin /syncall /e /d /A /P
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Use a Header on your Scripts
I know, it sounds silly we have to say this, but use a header on your scripts or you will lose track of the development path… As you can see, having a header helps keeps track of when you created the script, gives your client details on who made the script, so they can reach…
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HOWTO move an ESXi host from one vCenter to another
Storage Configuration: Ensure that datastores are accessible by the ESXi host and are compatible with the new vCenter.
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Get Print Server Printer IPs Remotely
[Here you could add a line to call excel, like “‘start excel $excelFilePath”]
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Read a Linux Conf File Easily
The way to read a conf file without all the remarked lines.As Kevin Brown of Udemy.com likes to say:
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THANK YOU KEVIN BROWN
http://rtsnetworking/demo Kevin is the consummate professional Windows, Azure, AWS, Cisco, Security Instructor!WOW have we learned allot from him! -Patrick and Ryan Burwell
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Microsoft: Standardize PS Modules Development By Using Versioned Sub-Folders
This strategy could be instrumental in fostering a more modular and resilient PowerShell ecosystem.
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Microsoft Hands-On-Labs
Microsoft’s Hands On Labs are here:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/?WT.mc_id=sitertzn_homepage_learn-redirect-handsonlabs …scroll to the bottom.Why build your own expensive lab when you can practice for free here? THANK YOU KEVIN BROWN:http://rtsnetworking/demo
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PowerShell Module Bloat
#PLEASE GOD, Microsoft, USE STANDARDS in your PowerShell module development ..
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$ENV:Temp use is best in PS scripting, not ‘C:\Temp’
…et tu’ CoPIlot Microsoft???
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Find Password Change Source
CoPIlot suggests these changes: Centralized error handling Instead of inline try/catch with Write-Warning, capture failures into a structured object so you can see which DCs failed and why. Timeouts and fallbacks Get-WinEvent can hang if RPC is flaky. Use Invoke-Command with -AsJob or Parallel to query DCs concurrently, with a timeout per job. That way…
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Weight Loss Math
⚖️ Weight Loss Math
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Remote PWSH Session with PSEXEC64
You have installed PWSH (PS7) and have the path. You try to ‘enter-pssession’ and that’s when discover a remote session with PWSH shell will not work without being set native on the server operating system. But you can always use a remote PWSH session using PSEXEC64.
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Upgrade to PWSH Without Being Destructive (even for DCs)
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Upgrade Windows 11 at Home
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Update and Restart System
Something I was playing with to ensure my system updates every day, so I run this at the end of the day…
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Fix the SoftwareDistribution Folder
“ensure your windows update works ”
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Enable AD RDC Rules on Domain Controllers
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PWSH: Get-Latest-WinEvent-Prompted-DCs
This is a VERY useful script that prompts for RWDC or RODCs, prompt to specify EventIDs or just get the last event on each DC, and refactored with Microsoft CoPilot 4 for locations where WinRM is disabled, using Invoke-Command (Enter-PSSession)
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GPOs: List-GPOs-EnabledandLinked-AndBackup
How to backup the Group Policies you are actually using
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Easy(er) Windows 11 Upgrade
1. Install kb50626912. Reboot3. Run Windows11InstallationAssistant.exe If you get a TPM error you need a new system
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Use ISE in PS7
This is so easy you’re gonna spit… #-OR-#Just type ‘powershell_ise’ at the PWSH.exe prompt with the path\script name to edit in ISE
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Repeating Rows in Excel
In excel 2016 how do I repeat the top row(s) on the print out? To have the first (or any) row repeat at the top of every printed page in Excel 2016, do the following: Now when you print (File → Print or Ctrl+P), row 1 will appear at the top of every page.
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Install PowerCli from PS 5.1 Shell
‘Install-PowerCLI-2.ps1’#Install DOTNet Framework 4.7.2 first#Get DotNet Framework Install here and put in $ENV:USERPROFILE\downloads#”https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/microsoft-net-framework-4-7-2-offline-installer-for-windows-05a72734-2127-a15d-50cf-daf56d5faec2″$url = “https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=863265″$output = “$ENV:UserProfile\Downloads\dotnet-framework-installer.exe” Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -OutFile $output #>. $ENV:USERPROFILE\downloads\\NDP472-KB4054530-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe /q /norestart’Wait for the task to finish – watch with tasklist”…and then run this”Install-module -force -Name VMware.PowerCLI -AllowClobber -SkipPublisherCheck -AcceptLicense -AllowPrerelease|Out-Null”Import-Module VMware.PowerCLI -PassThru -FORCE -Verbose|Out-null”Update-module VMware.PowerCLI -Force -Verbose -PassThru|Add-PSSnapin’
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Step-by-Step Procedure to Analyze Group Policies
…be careful to be confident
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Check-WinEvents-Prompted.ps1
‘Check-WinEvents-Prompted.ps1’ #************************************************************************************************************* # Script Name : Get-Latest-WinEvent-Prompted-DCs # Purpose : Check Latest Event log for DCs chosen # Date : #.\Get-UpdateDate.ps13:32 PM 3/13/2024 # – Initial version # Date : #.\Get-UpdateDate.ps11:12 PM 3/14/20244 # – Updated to reflect specific events, added credentials, added prompts # Author : Patrick Burwell #************************************************************************************************************* #Set location first set-location D:\PowerShell…
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Confirm Windows Server In-place Upgrade to 2025
From 4SysOps: Confirm Windows Server in-place upgrade to 2025 Current version Upgrade to Windows Server 2025? Windows Server 2012 ❌ No Windows Server 2012 R2 ❌ No Windows Server 2016 ✅ Yes Windows Server 2019 ✅ Yes Windows Server 2022 ✅ Yes https://4sysops.com/archives/check-the-windows-server-version-to-determine-if-an-in-place-upgrade-to-server-2025-is-supported
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AI Automation for PowerShell
“You may have experimented with Microsoft’s AI Shell for PowerShell and felt that you didn’t need another chatbot. However, AI Shell isn’t a shell at all. Like many of Microsoft’s Copilots, it functions merely as a chatbot attached to your terminal, providing enhanced copy-and-paste capabilities.” “The AI Shell is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Please ensure…
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Patrick Burwell Resume
· Strong professional leadership on complex Infrastructure assignments and projects as the infrastructure subject matter expert · Proven ability to analyze problems, root causes, and develop innovative solutions to business challenges and streamlining operations · Lead Technical consultant responsible for analysis, engineering · Solution Provider working with development teams toward information technology resolutions · Ability…