This will show you how to install a managed service account on a domain joined computer to run a scheduled task. It will not explain how this technology works and will be limited to one computer (further information). There are managed service accounts and group managed service accounts. We will cover the managed service account... Continue Reading →
Creating an SQL-Database with user GUI the fastest way on AZURE
Working in IT you might know the following sentences, could you please create a “small” Database for me? Oh and please I don’t like those SQL queries so can I have it with a GUI, please? Many bad IT days start with these sentences. But don't worry, I have found an easy way to create... Continue Reading →
Simple PowerShell script to send commands to your servers using Telegram
This is a template in order to send messages to your server to run commands or do checks on the server. I use it on a Ubuntu 18.04 server to trigger LXD backups (Sorry Linux Admins, I was too lazy to rewrite it in Python). Another Telegram "Bot" runs on my little home lab to... Continue Reading →
Windows NTP settings and how to revert to standard settings
If you work with Windows servers and Windows domain controllers in your environment you can relate to this story. From time to time (pun intended) you will stumble over network time protocol (NTP) issues. It can cause you some serious trouble and impact other systems. Here is how to revert everything to a clean slate.... Continue Reading →