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#71
Windows / Manage Wireless Networks in Wi...
Last post by bflores - March 21, 2013, 02:26:11 PMShow Wireless Networks
netsh wlan show profiles
Show stored key for a Wireless Network
netsh wlan show profiles name=[profile name] key=clear
Delete Stored Wireless network
netsh wlan delete profile name=[profile name]
netsh wlan show profiles
Show stored key for a Wireless Network
netsh wlan show profiles name=[profile name] key=clear
Delete Stored Wireless network
netsh wlan delete profile name=[profile name]
#72
Exchange Server / Re: Exchange 2010 - Powershell...
Last post by bflores - January 30, 2013, 04:24:25 PM(TO GET A LIST OF MAILBOX SIZES)
Get-MailboxStatistics -Server CASSERVER | Select DisplayName, ItemCount, TotalItemSize | Sort-Object TotalItemSize -Descending
(TO EXPORT A LIST OF MAILBOX SIZES TO A TXT FILE)
Get-MailboxStatistics -Server CASSERVER | Select DisplayName, ItemCount, TotalItemSize | Sort-Object TotalItemSize -Descending | Export-CSV C:\MBSizes.csv
Get-MailboxStatistics -Server CASSERVER | Select DisplayName, ItemCount, TotalItemSize | Sort-Object TotalItemSize -Descending
(TO EXPORT A LIST OF MAILBOX SIZES TO A TXT FILE)
Get-MailboxStatistics -Server CASSERVER | Select DisplayName, ItemCount, TotalItemSize | Sort-Object TotalItemSize -Descending | Export-CSV C:\MBSizes.csv
#73
Windows / Windows 8 - Installing the .NE...
Last post by bflores - December 07, 2012, 04:05:37 PM( HOW TO INSTALL .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 on WINDOWS 8 )
In Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, open a Command Prompt window with administrative credentials (that is, choose Run as administrator).
f installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on demand or enabling it in Control Panel fails, you may get one of the following error messages:
0x800f0906: "Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure that you're connected to the Internet, and click Retry to try again."
0x800F081F: "The changes could not be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again."
To install the .NET Framework 3.5. Install from the installation media. Located in the D:\sources\sxs directory. Run the following via at a command (run as administrator). Please note to change the drive letter or path to the respected media location:
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:d:\sources\sxs
SOURCE: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx
In Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, open a Command Prompt window with administrative credentials (that is, choose Run as administrator).
f installing the .NET Framework 3.5 on demand or enabling it in Control Panel fails, you may get one of the following error messages:
0x800f0906: "Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure that you're connected to the Internet, and click Retry to try again."
0x800F081F: "The changes could not be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again."
To install the .NET Framework 3.5. Install from the installation media. Located in the D:\sources\sxs directory. Run the following via at a command (run as administrator). Please note to change the drive letter or path to the respected media location:
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:d:\sources\sxs
SOURCE: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh506443.aspx
#74
Exchange Server / Re: Exchange 2010 - Powershell...
Last post by bflores - October 16, 2012, 11:47:46 AM(TO ADD POP3 SERVICES TO EXCHANGE 2010)
Set-service msExchangePOP3 -startuptype automatic
Set-PopSettings -LoginType PlainTextLogin
Start-service -service msExchangePOP3
Set-CASMailbox -Identity "jsmith" -POPEnabled $true
Set-service msExchangePOP3 -startuptype automatic
Set-PopSettings -LoginType PlainTextLogin
Start-service -service msExchangePOP3
Set-CASMailbox -Identity "jsmith" -POPEnabled $true
#75
Google / Sending mail from a printer or...
Last post by bflores - October 12, 2012, 08:15:36 AM(NEW SSL SECURE METHOD)
Server: smtp.gmail.com
Authentication: Yes
Port for TLS/STARTTLS: 587
or
Port for SSL: 465
(IF YOUR DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT SSL)
To connect with SSL, you need to provide a Google username and password for authentication. Ensure that the username you use has cleared the CAPTCHA word verification test that appears when the user first logs in.
Server: aspmx.l.google.com
Authentication: Yes
Port: 25
SSL or Encryption: NO or OFF
Source: Sending mail from a printer, scanner or app http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=176600
(ALTERNATIVE SMTP SERVER SOLUTIONS)
Use: http://www.hmailserver.com/
Doc: http://www.ceics.com/support/google-mail-smtp-relay-solution
Server: smtp.gmail.com
Authentication: Yes
Port for TLS/STARTTLS: 587
or
Port for SSL: 465
(IF YOUR DEVICE DOES NOT SUPPORT SSL)
To connect with SSL, you need to provide a Google username and password for authentication. Ensure that the username you use has cleared the CAPTCHA word verification test that appears when the user first logs in.
Server: aspmx.l.google.com
Authentication: Yes
Port: 25
SSL or Encryption: NO or OFF
Source: Sending mail from a printer, scanner or app http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=176600
(ALTERNATIVE SMTP SERVER SOLUTIONS)
Use: http://www.hmailserver.com/
Doc: http://www.ceics.com/support/google-mail-smtp-relay-solution
#76
Windows Server / Installing Dropbox as a servic...
Last post by bflores - August 23, 2012, 06:17:33 PMPLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKED IN 2012. WE HAVE NOT TESTED ON NEWER BUILDS OF DROPBOX.
(DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL DROPBOX)
1.) Download and install Dropbox to Windows Server 2008 R2
2.) Right+Click on the dropbox icon on tray bar (next to clock) and select "Preferences".
3.) Uncheck "Show desktop notifications" and "Start Dropbox on system startup"
4.) Click "OK".
5.) Right+Click on the dropbox icon on tray bar (next to clock) and select "Exit"
(ADD DROPBOX AS A SERVICE)
1.) Download and install Windows 2003 Resource Kit Tools http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17657
Note: OK to proceed with installation, if you get a known compatibility warning error message.
2.) Open a Command Prompt as Administrator.
3.) Execute the following: [ sc create Dropbox binPath= "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\srvany.exe" DisplayName= "Dropbox Service" ]
4.) If the service was created successfully, you will recieve message: [SC] CreateService SUCCESS
(CHANGE THE DROPBOX SERVICE SETTINGS)
1.) Open Server Manger, and go to services.
2.) Open "Dropbox Service"
3.) Chose Startup Type to "Automatic" from the General Tab.
4.) Click on the Log On Tab and change Log on as: to this account and add the admin account you want to run the dropbox service as.
5.) Set the appropriate password.
6.) Click "OK".
(ADD DROPBOX.EXE TO DROPBOX SERVICE VIA REGISTRY)
1.) Start, Regedit in search box.
2.) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dropbox
3.) Create a new key "Parameters"
4.) Add a new string value "Application", (type REG_SZ)
5.) Set the value to the path to the dropbox.exe binary. Find the location by right clicking on the Dropbox icon on the desktop. i.e.: C:\Users\administrator\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\Dropbox.exe
6.) Close the Registry Editor.
(COPY DROPBOX ROAMING FILES TO SYSWOW64)
1.) Copy the files from C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox
(START THE DROPBOX SERVICE)
1.) Open Server Manger, and go to services.
2.) Right+Click the "Dropbox Sevice" and "Start".
(TEST TO SEE IF DROPBOX IS WORKING AS A SERVICE)
1.) Logon to http://www.dropbox.com
2.) Click on the Name in the upper right hand corner, to open the drop down context menu.
3.) It should show you Xmb out of xxxGB.
4.) Refresh and confirm it is growing.
(DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL DROPBOX)
1.) Download and install Dropbox to Windows Server 2008 R2
2.) Right+Click on the dropbox icon on tray bar (next to clock) and select "Preferences".
3.) Uncheck "Show desktop notifications" and "Start Dropbox on system startup"
4.) Click "OK".
5.) Right+Click on the dropbox icon on tray bar (next to clock) and select "Exit"
(ADD DROPBOX AS A SERVICE)
1.) Download and install Windows 2003 Resource Kit Tools http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17657
Note: OK to proceed with installation, if you get a known compatibility warning error message.
2.) Open a Command Prompt as Administrator.
3.) Execute the following: [ sc create Dropbox binPath= "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Resource Kits\Tools\srvany.exe" DisplayName= "Dropbox Service" ]
4.) If the service was created successfully, you will recieve message: [SC] CreateService SUCCESS
(CHANGE THE DROPBOX SERVICE SETTINGS)
1.) Open Server Manger, and go to services.
2.) Open "Dropbox Service"
3.) Chose Startup Type to "Automatic" from the General Tab.
4.) Click on the Log On Tab and change Log on as: to this account and add the admin account you want to run the dropbox service as.
5.) Set the appropriate password.
6.) Click "OK".
(ADD DROPBOX.EXE TO DROPBOX SERVICE VIA REGISTRY)
1.) Start, Regedit in search box.
2.) Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dropbox
3.) Create a new key "Parameters"
4.) Add a new string value "Application", (type REG_SZ)
5.) Set the value to the path to the dropbox.exe binary. Find the location by right clicking on the Dropbox icon on the desktop. i.e.: C:\Users\administrator\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox\bin\Dropbox.exe
6.) Close the Registry Editor.
(COPY DROPBOX ROAMING FILES TO SYSWOW64)
1.) Copy the files from C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox to C:\Windows\SysWOW64\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Dropbox
(START THE DROPBOX SERVICE)
1.) Open Server Manger, and go to services.
2.) Right+Click the "Dropbox Sevice" and "Start".
(TEST TO SEE IF DROPBOX IS WORKING AS A SERVICE)
1.) Logon to http://www.dropbox.com
2.) Click on the Name in the upper right hand corner, to open the drop down context menu.
3.) It should show you Xmb out of xxxGB.
4.) Refresh and confirm it is growing.
#77
Google / How to add a google shared cal...
Last post by bflores - July 27, 2012, 10:39:33 AM(HOW TO ADD A GOOGLE SHARED CALENDAR TO AN APPLE IOS DEVICE)
Works as of 12-19-2014
1.) From your iOS device, open "Safari"
2.) Go to https://google.com and click "Sign In"
3.) Sign in with your google account.
4.) Go to https://m.google.com/sync/settings/iconfig/
5.) You will see your shared calendars under the "Shared Calendars" section.
6.) Put a check mark in the shared calendars you want to sync to your iOS device.
7.) You are done.
Happy Trails my fellow Google'rs.
Works as of 12-19-2014
1.) From your iOS device, open "Safari"
2.) Go to https://google.com and click "Sign In"
3.) Sign in with your google account.
4.) Go to https://m.google.com/sync/settings/iconfig/
5.) You will see your shared calendars under the "Shared Calendars" section.
6.) Put a check mark in the shared calendars you want to sync to your iOS device.
7.) You are done.
Happy Trails my fellow Google'rs.
#78
Windows Server / How to change everyone's passw...
Last post by bflores - July 20, 2012, 04:05:36 PM(HOW TO CHANGE EVERYONE'S PASSWORDS)
Run the below from a Windows Powershell to change all passwords. Change the query to match your path. Change NEWPASSWORD to the password you want.
To test the DSQuery path is pulling the users correctly:
DSQUERY user "OU=users,DC=cognetic,DC=com"
To change the passwords and set must change password to no:
DSQUERY user "OU=users,DC=cognetic,DC=com" | dsmod user -pwd NEWPASSWORD -mustchpwd no
Run the below from a Windows Powershell to change all passwords. Change the query to match your path. Change NEWPASSWORD to the password you want.
To test the DSQuery path is pulling the users correctly:
DSQUERY user "OU=users,DC=cognetic,DC=com"
To change the passwords and set must change password to no:
DSQUERY user "OU=users,DC=cognetic,DC=com" | dsmod user -pwd NEWPASSWORD -mustchpwd no
#79
Vmware / How to Extend Vmware Volumes
Last post by bflores - June 12, 2012, 06:55:04 PMC:\> diskpart
Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
Copyright (C) 1999-2008 Microsoft Corporation.
On computer: %COMPUTERNAME%
DISKPART> list disk
Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
-------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
Disk 0 Online 12 GB 8033 KB
Disk 1 Online 100 GB 2008 MB
DISKPART> select disk=1
Disk 1 is now the selected disk.
DISKPART> list partition
Partition ### Type Size Offset
------------- ---------------- ------- -------
Partition 1 Primary 100 GB 32 KB
DISKPART> select partition=1
Partition 1 is now the selected partition.
DISKPART> extend
DiskPart successfully extended the volume.
DISKPART> exit
Leaving DiskPart...
C:\>
Microsoft DiskPart version 6.1.7601
Copyright (C) 1999-2008 Microsoft Corporation.
On computer: %COMPUTERNAME%
DISKPART> list disk
Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
-------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
Disk 0 Online 12 GB 8033 KB
Disk 1 Online 100 GB 2008 MB
DISKPART> select disk=1
Disk 1 is now the selected disk.
DISKPART> list partition
Partition ### Type Size Offset
------------- ---------------- ------- -------
Partition 1 Primary 100 GB 32 KB
DISKPART> select partition=1
Partition 1 is now the selected partition.
DISKPART> extend
DiskPart successfully extended the volume.
DISKPART> exit
Leaving DiskPart...
C:\>
#80
Wordpress / Changing Worpress Site URL via...
Last post by admin - June 03, 2012, 04:39:59 AM1. Add these two lines to the file, immediately after the initial "<?php" line
2. Load the login or admin page. The site should update to the new URL in step 1.
3. IMPORTANT: Remove the lines you added. Do NOT leave those lines in there. Remove them immediately after the site is up and running again
Code Select
update_option('siteurl','http://worpresssite.com');
update_option('home','http://wordpresssite.com');2. Load the login or admin page. The site should update to the new URL in step 1.
3. IMPORTANT: Remove the lines you added. Do NOT leave those lines in there. Remove them immediately after the site is up and running again