Testing NetFlow with Ubiquiti
Finally, I can get that NetFlow goodness from my Ubiquiti Dream Machine I’ve always wanted.
TheTvDB API v4 Update
theTVDb updated their API and I had to rewrite some code but neglected to post. I’m making up for that now.
Setting Up a Redundant Home Internet Connection
Since purchasing my home in the Baltimore area, I’ve been struggling with one thing: not being redundant enough. If you are from an IT background, you know what I mean. Each server is powered by one PSU to house power. The other PSU connects to a UPS. Your uplinks to your IDFs are port-channeled and … Read more
PowerShell Modules can be Painful
Building a PowerShell module should not be too hard. In fact, on the surface it’s pretty simple. Collect a bunch of functions, classes, enumerations, (whatever else you want), bundle them together and provide a wrapper in the form of a PSD1/PSM file. Building a module should be straightforward – and it is – except when you make dumb mistakes. Don’t make my mistakes.
Install PowerShell with PowerShell
I’m trying to get better about using the new versions of PowerShell (7.x) instead of Windows PowerShell (5.x), but I find that I forget to install it on some machines. To make that easier, I wrote myself a script (in PowerShell) to install PowerShell. I know – don’t judge me. This is the script. Sadly, … Read more
Beginning My First PowerShell Module
Building a PowerShell Module from scratch is a daunting task, but I’ll try to describe how I started this as a solo endeavor.
Installing Utilities Folder with PowerShell
Just stashing this here in prep for a larger article. As written the above will install the utilities in C:\UTILS. However, some workstations may block these types of installs. In that event, I’ve added a flag ($IsMachine) which can be flipped to False and install in the current user’s profile.
Installing the Latest Notepad++ with PowerShell
I just needed a place to stash this and my GitHub didn’t seem appropriate. I make no guarantees that this will work and it’s only been tested on one system so far. I added the -Unique flag to the end of the download URL detection as indicated in a below message. (Again, nice catch!)
Repurposing a Truck Box as a Prep Table
What to do with an unused truck box? I know! Make a prep station for grilling.