Blogs for Jason Helmick
How to change the IIS log contents with PowerShell
Ever want to change the type of information contained in your IIS logs? While the default settings are useful, there’s much more data you could be collecting. Graphical you can do this on a per server bases in the “Logging” feature and selecting the “Select Fields” option. My problem is that I want to set … Continue reading How to change the IIS log contents with PowerShell
When are you upgrading to Windows Management Framework 3.0?
So, Windows Management Framework 3 has been available for a few months and is supported on Windows 7 Sp1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 and Windows Server 2008 Sp2. I’m curious: when you do plan to upgrade? If not, why? The reason I’m asking is that while the twitter-verse on PowerShell has already made the … Continue reading When are you upgrading to Windows Management Framework 3.0?
WMF 3.0 and Exchange Server – Careful what you update
IT pros around the world know to that before updating a server OS, take the time and test the update before applying to production. If you’re running an enterprise server such as Exchange or SharePoint, this “lab” testing is even more important. Updates can cause problems: we all know this. Another course of action (if … Continue reading WMF 3.0 and Exchange Server – Careful what you update
How to find certificates that are expiring on your server using PowerShell – Part 2
If you read part 1 then you know it’s pretty easy to get a list of certificates and display the days remaining until they expire. But what if you only want a list of certificates that are currently assigned (has a binding) to websites? This is a little more challenging, but PowerShell provides some tools … Continue reading How to find certificates that are expiring on your server using PowerShell – Part 2
How to find certificates that are expiring on your server using PowerShell– Part 1
So, I’m often asked how to quickly find certificates that are about to expire so that they can be replaced. Here is a quick way to list the days remaining before the certificates on your server are about to expire. PS> Get-ChildItem -Path Cert:\LocalMachine\My | Select-Object -Property PSComputerName, Subject, @{n=’ExpireInDays’;e={($_.notafter – (Get-Date)).Days}} By adding a … Continue reading How to find certificates that are expiring on your server using PowerShell– Part 1
How to learn PowerShell
Once you have made the decision to learn PowerShell, once you believe there is benefit to adding this tool to your toolbox, once you decide that it will impact your career, where do you go to learn PowerShell? Keep in mind that learning PowerShell requires a commitment on your part of time and effort. PowerShell … Continue reading How to learn PowerShell
How to make PowerShell the default console for Windows Server Core
In a previous blog I demonstrated how to autologon a windows server using PowerShell. (You should read that one first). On Windows Server Core I prefer to have PowerShell as the default console instead of the command prompt. There is an Old-Skool way of changing this that still works today. The registry key “HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon” … Continue reading How to make PowerShell the default console for Windows Server Core
Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Introduction Project Management (PMP) for Executives is a 9 part video training series developed by Steve Fullmer, PMP, MBA, MCT/CTT+, CDP. Steven has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and a dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) for Executives – Introduction
Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
The PMI Leadership triangle touts our need to develop our knowledge and application of leadership. Do you understand the leadership models of the 20th century? The 21st Century? Understanding your predecessors can assist to set your future course. On the matter of history, Mark Twain’s quote “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme” is … Continue reading Project Management (PMP) Leadership Skills in the 21st Century … Do you Know Your History? – November 10, 2017
Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
In this Project Management Professional (PMP) training video, learn how about Decision Trees and how to solve them with Risk Analysis. Existentialism conveys themes like the importance of choice, contingencies, and extreme situations. How do you choose when the decision is hard? (If the decision is easy, you just choose.) When the decision is hard, we … Continue reading Principles of Decision Tree Design and Analysis in Project Management (PMP)
Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Our minds all work alike, at least biologically. Yet we are a diverse species with different motivations, opinions, perspectives, and directions. Do you understand how and why the human mind works? What makes you a great project manager? In this recording of our PMP training webinar from February 18, 2015, Steve Fullmer covers some of … Continue reading Understand the Mind to Become a Better Project Manager – February 18, 2015
Windows 10 Security – What’s New and Improved? – December 3, 2015
In this recording of our Windows 10 webinar from December 3, 2015 training, security expert Mike Danseglio presents the enhanced security features of SmartScreen, Defender and BitLocker in Windows 10 and new features such as Biometric Identification, Microsoft Passport, Device Guard and more.
Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
In this recorded Windows 10 training webinar from December 2, 2015, Windows Server instructor Rick Trader presents the deployment and management of Windows 10 Enterprise and the new Provisioning capability in Windows 10. Learn how to manage Windows 10 deployments using System Center Configuration Manager, Mobile Device Management and Intune. Also included in his presentation … Continue reading Windows 10 Managing, Deploying and Configuring – December 2, 2015
A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Mark Jacob, Cisco Instructor, presents an introduction to Cisco Modeling Labs 2.0 or CML2.0, an upgrade to Cisco’s VIRL Personal Edition. Mark demonstrates Terminal Emulator access to console, as well as console access from within the CML2.0 product. Hello, I’m Mark Jacob, a Cisco Instructor and Network Instructor at Interface Technical Training. I’ve been using … Continue reading A Simple Introduction to Cisco CML2
Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader teaches how to create Dynamic DNS zones in Network Environments. Video Transcription: Now that we’ve installed DNS, we’ve created our DNS zones, the next step is now, how do we produce those … Continue reading Creating Dynamic DNS in Network Environments
Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
This content is from our CompTIA Network + Video Certification Training Course. Start training today! In this video, CompTIA Network + instructor Rick Trader demonstrates how to use cable testers in network environments. Let’s look at some tools that we can use to test our different cables in our environment. Cable Testers Properly Wired Connectivity … Continue reading Cable Testers and How to Use them in Network Environments
