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Install RSAT on Windows 10 1809

Recently updated to Windows 10, version 1809, removed the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) that were previously installed.  This is common with such updates, however, this time around I was unable to reinstall the tools.  After much digging, I discovered that this is because Microsoft has made the RSAT tools a part of the “Features on […]

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Add multiple SMTP aliases | Exchange Online

The following PowerShell script will add multiple SMTP aliases to all Office 365 and Exchange Online email user accounts: To use the script, save it as a .ps1 file and run it from a PowerShell console with administrator privileges. For example, if you saved the script as add-multiple-smtp-aliases.ps1, you would run it with the following […]

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Veeam, vSphere 6.5, Restore job failed Error: A specified parameter was not correct: spec.vmProfile

Just a tech short on how to get past the following error: Restore job failed Error: A specified parameter was not correct: spec.vmProfile. This was encountered when testing backups via the Veeam console This error could also be seen in vCenter   After some digging around I was able to get a better understanding of why it was occurring. […]

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Check Point Firewall: Disconnect VPN or Mobile Access Clients

If you have a need to disconnect a user from the firewall forcibly. There are a few ways I am aware of that will force users off the VPN. Installing Security Policy (link)-  clears the cached authentication of the remote user, although this doesn’t seem to disconnect them it prompts them to re-enter credentials. Expire […]

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Windows Server 2016, AppLocker Rules

AppLocker rules can be set up by using group policy in a Windows domain and have been very useful in limiting the execution of arbitrary executable files. AppLocker takes the approach of denying all executables from running unless they have specifically been whitelisted and allowed. AppLocker is available in Windows Desktop and Servers.  Desktop Windows […]

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Phishing Attacks using Office 365 and SharePoint

The bad guys are at it once again and now have a new slick way of stealing your login credentials, by sending you an invite via email to open a SharePoint document. The link(s) takes you to an actual SharePoint page where you will see a OneDrive prompt. This prompt will have an “Access Document” […]