How can I take on this task, let me count the ways… After installing a new certificate on our Lync server I needed to restart the services to complete the change. I was able to do this with two powershell commands. Stop Services Get-CsWindowsService | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq “Running”} | Stop-CsWindowsService Start Services Get-CsWindowsService | […]
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A quick task on the Lync server where I needed to list running services. Indeed I could do this in the services panel using services.msc but this time I wanted to play in powershell. By typing the following I could list all running services that pertains to Lync Get-CsWindowsService | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq “Running”} ref: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg398803.aspx
Troubleshooting an issue with a switch I needed to disable a port. Why not share my steps. To disable a single or multiple ports we do the following Log into your switch via console (in my case I SSH in using Putty) When connected type: configure Then issue the following command (note you can tab complete) […]
When using a Terminal Server a special method is required when installing applications. The server needs to be placed into installation mode for successful install of applications that are used in this muti-user environment Change your user mode to installation mode by using the following command: Change User /Install When you have completed all application installations Change […]
While having issues with the Xfinity X1 Platform and waiting for support I was able to find instruction on how to access the diagnostics page. Rightfully so I am now sharing that with all of you. To enter the The X1 Platform Diagnostics Page: Hold down Exit button for 5 seconds Press the down arrow twice […]
The ability to self service the creation of distributions groups has been a feature for quite some time in my Exchange experiences. Now that I am in Office 365 / Exchange Online this functionally is no longer available for synced groups. This now forces the enlistment of the support department to facilitate all mortification for […]