Obscurum per Obscurius
Explaining the obscure by means of the more obscure
Testing Domain Controller Connectivity Using PORTQRY
One common problem I see with Active Directory implementations is an Active Directory topology that...
Author: DCBaker Date: 03/29/2009
Finding Scheduled Tasks Configured with Disabled Accounts
One of my customers has undergone a great deal of turnover in the past few weeks on the System...
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/13/2009
Using a Logon Script to Install the SMS Advanced Client
One of my customers has an extensive lab environment with multiple forests, domains and workgroup...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/19/2008
Configuring SMS to Work on Workgroup Computers and Computers in Other Domains (LMHOSTS)
As described in the previous post the lab environment includes multiple forests, domains and...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/19/2008
Who's in the Local Administrators Group?
I was organizing files this weekend and ran across a script I created for a customer recently. They...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/12/2008
Sub-Select Query - The Holy Grail of SMS Collections
Learned a cool trick this week for building SMS/SCCM collections that will return a list of...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/10/2008
How to Query Individual Properties of the "userAccountControl" Active Directory User property using LDAP
I was working with a customer this week who was asking me how to query Active Directory for valid,...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/08/2008
Modifying Security on Active Directory Objects using a script
I was working with a customer this week and we found some user objects in Active Directory had...
Author: DCBaker Date: 12/14/2007
Windows Vista Resource Kit Has Been Released
The Windows Vista Resource Kit has been released:...
Author: DCBaker Date: 08/13/2007
Send Email from a Script
Scripts are great for automating tasks that you need to perform on a regular basis. With a few lines...
Author: DCBaker Date: 04/16/2007
Controlling Virtual Machines with a Script
I discovered how easy it is to control virtual machines with a script this weekend. I have one...
Author: DCBaker Date: 04/16/2007
Scripting Resources
If you are interested in writing scripts to make your job easier the links below area good place to...
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/06/2007
Santa brought me an XBOX 360 this year...
My wife figured out what to get the geek who has everything this year. An XBOX 360! I can remember...
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/03/2007
Script Code Link Added
I have a link in the left navigation bar to a page where I will begin posting some scripts I have...
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/03/2007
Using the FOR Command
There are a number of useful command-line utilities that can be used to manage remote computers. The...
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/03/2007
FileCopy
OverviewThis FileCopy.vbs script performs a very simple task - it copies a file to the same...
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/02/2007
Useful Scripts
I like to write scripts. I really enjoy automating some boring task and then walking away from it....
Author: DCBaker Date: 01/02/2007
Troubleshooting Windows Server Update Service (WSUS)
The creation of the Windows Update web site a few years ago revolutionized the way people with...
Author: DCBaker Date: 12/30/2006
Roaming User Profiles
A couple of my customers use Roaming User Profiles (RUP) so that a user's desktop, files and...
Author: DCBaker Date: 12/30/2006
Enable Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop is one of the greatest features added to the Windows operating system. It enables you...
Author: DCBaker Date: 12/01/2006
Unlocking the Local Security Policy on a Computer
There are times when you are doing troubleshooting or testing when you need to work on a production...
Author: DCBaker Date: 11/04/2006
Automate Network Adapter Configuration using NETSH
So I'm kind of lazy. Not in the "sleep late and don't go to work" slacker way, I just don't like...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/24/2006
Remote Desktop Connection (akaTerminal Server) Keyboard Shortcuts
I use Remote Desktop all day at work. It is especillay helpful when writing documentation. One of...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/13/2006
Active Directory Troubleshooting Resources
Articles Troubleshooting Active Directory—Related DNS...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/01/2006
Windows Live Favorites
So I am an information junkie. When I surf the web I am constantly bookmarking things I'll use in...
Author: DCBaker Date: 10/01/2006
DNS - Windows Server 2003 DNS
One of the problems I run into with DNS is I have trouble remembering what a working DNS looks like...
Author: DCBaker Date: 09/30/2006
DNS - Windows 2000 DNS Upgraded to Windows 2003
One of the problems I run into with DNS is I have trouble remembering what a working DNS looks like...
Author: DCBaker Date: 09/30/2006