Blogs for Jason Helmick
Deploying PowerShell Web Access using PowerShell
Windows PowerShell Web Access is an option you should consider for remotely managing your network. In a nutshell, PSWA is a web server that you can log in to and get a PowerShell console through any web browser. This content applies to Server 2012 Figure – Using PSWA from a web browser In this article … Continue reading Deploying PowerShell Web Access using PowerShell
Remotely installing a simple network load balance on Server 2012 core using PowerShell
Recently in deploying a series of web servers I ran a across a situation where I needed a simple load balance between four servers effectively making a small web farm. In my case I wanted to perform the NLB installation and configuration using PowerShell so I could script it as part of an overall disaster … Continue reading Remotely installing a simple network load balance on Server 2012 core using PowerShell
Windows 8 – You should evaluate this again
And why my coworkers think I’ve gone plumb crazy I believe Microsoft makes the best servers and enterprise servers in the world. This is a bold statement coming from me. I’m not drinking the Kool-Aid or wearing blinders. In fact, as a consultant, I need to know and appreciate a variety of manufacturer products. I … Continue reading Windows 8 – You should evaluate this again
Memories of TechEd 2012 (aka PowerShell Ed 2012)
I wanted to give some stats from Microsoft’s last conference TechEd 2012 in Orlando, FL June 3, 2012. I also included some “Getting Started” assistance at the bottom in case you see something you like. ~11,000 attendees 70% IT Pro, 30% Dev 702 Sessions Most popular session – PowerShell Crash Course with Don Jones and … Continue reading Memories of TechEd 2012 (aka PowerShell Ed 2012)
PowerShell v3 and Windows Server 2012 – Discoverability
PowerShell 2.0 is a nearly perfect management tool for administrators to use to manage their environments. Notice I said nearly perfect? Let me show you what I mean. PowerShell 2.0 was released with a lot of discoverability features. Discoverability meaning, it will help you find what you’re looking for. Get-Help: PS C:\> get-help Get-Help is … Continue reading PowerShell v3 and Windows Server 2012 – Discoverability
Video: Learning PowerShell for the IT Administrator – Increase efficiency and automation
For IT administrators who are hesitant to learn PowerShell, this post will help take the fear out of getting started. PowerShell is not a scripting language. Yes, it does have a scripting language, but that’s for automation and to make tools, which we’ll discuss later. PowerShell’s primary focus is to be a real-time interactive command … Continue reading Video: Learning PowerShell for the IT Administrator – Increase efficiency and automation
Video: International PowerShell User Group Day with Ed Wilson, Don Jones & Jonathan Walz
On March 19th 2012 the first meeting of the International PowerShell User Group Day was broadcast live from Interface Technical Training. This special event was a chance for PowerShell user groups and special guests to gather as a community. We broadcast the event live 3 times that day to hit the different time zones. I … Continue reading Video: International PowerShell User Group Day with Ed Wilson, Don Jones & Jonathan Walz
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
