This document provides an overview of free tools for Windows desktop administration. It discusses tools for server and security such as Process Explorer for process monitoring, Memtest86 for memory testing, WSName for renaming computers, and KeePass for password management. Additionally, it covers file and disk tools like Diskeeper Disk Performance Analyzer for analyzing disk fragmentation, as well as network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as the PSTools from Sysinternals for remote administration tasks. The document provides download links for all the tools discussed.
This document provides summaries of various free tools for Windows server administration. It is organized into sections covering server and security tools, file and disk tools, and network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. For each tool, a brief description is given along with the download link. Over 50 different tools are mentioned and summarized.
This document provides instructions for setting up the Spring Tool Suite (STS) integrated development environment on a new machine. It involves installing Java, Maven, and configuring environment variables. It then walks through extracting STS from a zip file, configuring STS preferences like the Java runtime and Maven settings, and exporting the preferences for future workspaces. The overall goal is to prepare the development environment for building Spring applications with STS.
1) The document provides step-by-step instructions for installing Oracle Ops Center 12c, including downloading required files, installing prerequisite packages, running the installer, and completing the initial configuration.
2) It also explains how to add new assets to be managed by Ops Center 12c, which involves creating a discovery profile to define the target systems, credentials, and IP range and initiating a discovery job to identify the targets.
3) Additional features of Ops Center 12c are highlighted such as the ability to manage targets without deploying agents and merged steps for discovering and adding assets.
The document provides instructions for configuring a PC for an end user using SCCM. It describes downloading the SCCM imaging ISO, booting from it, selecting an image, completing the Windows setup, adding the user to the local Administrators group, and verifying the installation. Additional steps are outlined for deploying software to the PC using the Ericom console and SCCM once imaging is complete. The summary concludes by noting several ways to identify if a PC was imaged with SCCM and the importance of deleting the PC from the SCCM database before reimaging.
SLBdiensten: Windows 10 deployment met Microsoft Deployment Toolkit en Setup ...Roel van Bueren
SLBdiensten organiseerde op woensdag 5 oktober 2016 de training Windows 10 Deployment in samenwerking met ROVABU Software. Na deze training kunnen deelnemers zelf de Microsoft Deployment Toolkit en Setup Commander installeren en hiermee Windows 10 uitrollen binnen de organisatie.
WinConnections Spring, 2011 - Deploying Windows 7 without the Ridiculous Micr...Concentrated Technology
This document provides an overview of automating Windows 7 deployment using various Microsoft tools. It begins with an introduction to the tools and challenges of the process. It then provides a 12 step guide to automating deployment, covering tools like Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Windows System Image Manager (WSIM), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and more. Each step includes explanations and demos of key tasks like capturing images, configuring WDS, adding drivers, automating installations and preserving user data.
This document provides summaries of various free tools for Windows server administration. It is organized into sections covering server and security tools, file and disk tools, and network monitoring and troubleshooting tools. For each tool, a brief description is given along with the download link. Over 50 different tools are mentioned and summarized.
This document provides instructions for setting up the Spring Tool Suite (STS) integrated development environment on a new machine. It involves installing Java, Maven, and configuring environment variables. It then walks through extracting STS from a zip file, configuring STS preferences like the Java runtime and Maven settings, and exporting the preferences for future workspaces. The overall goal is to prepare the development environment for building Spring applications with STS.
1) The document provides step-by-step instructions for installing Oracle Ops Center 12c, including downloading required files, installing prerequisite packages, running the installer, and completing the initial configuration.
2) It also explains how to add new assets to be managed by Ops Center 12c, which involves creating a discovery profile to define the target systems, credentials, and IP range and initiating a discovery job to identify the targets.
3) Additional features of Ops Center 12c are highlighted such as the ability to manage targets without deploying agents and merged steps for discovering and adding assets.
The document provides instructions for configuring a PC for an end user using SCCM. It describes downloading the SCCM imaging ISO, booting from it, selecting an image, completing the Windows setup, adding the user to the local Administrators group, and verifying the installation. Additional steps are outlined for deploying software to the PC using the Ericom console and SCCM once imaging is complete. The summary concludes by noting several ways to identify if a PC was imaged with SCCM and the importance of deleting the PC from the SCCM database before reimaging.
SLBdiensten: Windows 10 deployment met Microsoft Deployment Toolkit en Setup ...Roel van Bueren
SLBdiensten organiseerde op woensdag 5 oktober 2016 de training Windows 10 Deployment in samenwerking met ROVABU Software. Na deze training kunnen deelnemers zelf de Microsoft Deployment Toolkit en Setup Commander installeren en hiermee Windows 10 uitrollen binnen de organisatie.
WinConnections Spring, 2011 - Deploying Windows 7 without the Ridiculous Micr...Concentrated Technology
This document provides an overview of automating Windows 7 deployment using various Microsoft tools. It begins with an introduction to the tools and challenges of the process. It then provides a 12 step guide to automating deployment, covering tools like Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Windows System Image Manager (WSIM), Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and more. Each step includes explanations and demos of key tasks like capturing images, configuring WDS, adding drivers, automating installations and preserving user data.
Remote Management of Embedded Android DevicesVIA Embedded
1) DMS (Device Management System) is a web-based remote device management system that allows unified management of embedded devices through features like remote monitoring, upgrades, control, and application deployment.
2) Traditional embedded device deployment faces challenges like high costs and complex maintenance due to issues like on-site installation and prehistoric remote update methods.
3) DMS aims to reduce total cost of ownership for customers by streamlining deployment, diagnostics, software updates, and support through its centralized remote management capabilities.
- Microsoft's Windows 10 strategy has one glaring flaw according to some: they haven't given developers real reasons to build Universal Windows Apps, as legacy desktop apps still work on Windows 10 and the phone market is weak.
- The in-place upgrade feature in Windows 10 allows upgrading existing devices without reimaging, but has limitations like being unable to upgrade from x86 to x64.
- PowerShell commands like Get-AppXPackage and Remove-AppXPackage allow managing apps on Windows 10, while DISM and Windows System Image Manager are tools for configuring images.
This document discusses optimizing disk performance on a Windows XP system. It recommends checking disks for errors, regularly defragmenting files to improve read/write times, and using specialized tools to defragment system files that the standard Windows defragmenter cannot access, such as the event logs, registry, and pagefile. Defragmenting system files after a reboot can improve overall system performance.
The document discusses tools and techniques for rapidly deploying software in an environment. It covers two aspects: software packaging and software deployment. For packaging, it explains how to analyze installers and configure them for silent/unattended installation. For deployment, it discusses using tools like Group Policy to distribute packaged software and custom configurations across an environment.
Your Windows 7 testing is over and it’s time for rapid deployment! Yet while you’re excited about delivering Windows 7 to users, you might still remember your last upgrade. Deploying Ghost images might have been easy back then, but it wasn’t very flexible. What you want is deployment from a single image, where every computer starts from one golden master. You also want better naming, giving each computer the correct name automatically. Most importantly, you want the process automated so you’re not sitting around waiting to click buttons. You can have all this and more with Microsoft’s free Windows Deployment Services.
Microsoft MVP Greg Shields has been rapidly deploying Windows computers for over a decade. In this session full of tips and tricks, bring your laptop and get HANDS-ON with Windows Deployment Services. You’ll learn the secret tricks for creating that single image that installs everywhere. You’ll find WDS’ hidden solution for automatic naming. You’ll learn the tricks you absolutely must know to automate Windows installation. And you’ll leave with a functioning deployment solution you can take home to begin deploying immediately.
Are you’re ready for Windows deployment, but not ready for the learning curve? Save yourself weeks of time and join this must-see HANDS-ON session. You’ll walk away with exactly what you need to start rapidly deploying Windows 7 the moment you return home.
The document provides an overview of how to build a fully automated server deployment system using open source tools such as Request Tracker, Nictool/djbdns, dhcpd, PXEboot, Httpd, a yum repository, and Puppet. Key aspects include using an asset tracker (Request Tracker) to store server information and trigger automated builds. A PXE boot script generates configuration files using data from the asset tracker. A CGI script generates customized Kickstart files which install servers. Puppet then configures and deploys applications to servers based on their roles defined in the asset tracker. The goal is to achieve repeatable, consistent server builds from bare metal to a live application server within an hour with no
Java Insecurity: How to Deal with the Constant VulnerabilitiesLumension
Just over a decade ago, the outcry over Microsoft’s security problems reached such a deafening level that it finally got the attention of Bill Gates, who wrote the famous Trustworthy Computing memo. Today, many would say that Microsoft leads the industry in security and vulnerability handling.
Now, it’s Java that’s causing the uproar. But has Oracle learned anything from Microsoft in handling these seemingly ceaseless problems? I’ll start by reviewing the wide-ranging Java security changes Oracle is promising to make. They sound so much like the improvements Microsoft made back with Trustworthy Computing that I’m amazed it hasn’t been done before! We’ll move on to discuss what you can do now to address Java security in your environment.
One of the banes of security with Java is the presence of multiple versions of Java, often on the same computer. Sometimes you really need multiple versions of Java to support applications with version dependencies (crazy, I know). But other times, multiple copies of Java are there “just because.” In this webinar, we’ll talk about the current Java mess and how you can get out of it, including:
Assessment. We’ll discuss ways and tools for cataloging what versions of Java are actually out there on your endpoints.
Identification. We’ll look at methods for identifying which versions are actually required by your users; for instance, I’ll show you how you might use Process Tracking and File Access events in the Windows Security Log to see which Java files are being accessed, by whom, and by which programs.
Disabling. Can you just disable Java? Maybe not for everyone, but what if you could disable it for certain roles within your company that make up 25% – or even 75% – of your workforce? That would be worth it. We’ll explore how you might go about such a measure.
Hardening. We’ll dive into the technical details of hardening Java and reducing your Java attack surface, where possible.
Filtering. Another way to reduce your Java risk is by filtering Java content at your gateway. Again not full coverage control – but what is?
Patching. Then, we’ll delve into the Java patching nightmare. Depending on self-updaters on each endpoint, is could be a recipe for disaster, and I’ll explain why. Basically the only way out of the Java mess is a 3rd party solution that can perform centralized patch management and remediation and that’s where our sponsor, Lumension, will come in.
Remove Windows Component Protector Automatically From Your PCcostamary
Windows Component Protector claims to
be a security application but is actually a malicious application that can cause several problem and can even lead to various corruption issues.
This document summarizes steps for automatically deploying Windows 7 without using complex Microsoft tools. It outlines an 11 step process: 1) Installing Windows Deployment Server, 2) Configuring image deployment, 3) Deploying the first image, 4) Dealing with drivers, 5) Automating the Windows PE boot image, 6) Automating the Windows setup phase, 7) Creating a thick image with applications, 8) Installing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, 9) Performing silent installations and repackaging applications, 10) Layering applications onto Windows, and 11) Preserving user data. The document emphasizes making the process as simple as possible by leveraging new features in Windows Deployment Server and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
This intermediate course will go beyond the basics and look at some unconventional wisdom when it comes to deploying software. Large installers, complex installers, repackaging, and more- we'll take a look at best practices that fit. Learn more: http://dell.to/1GDYpr8
Windows AutoPilot allows devices to be deployed directly to end users without imaging. It provides a streamlined setup process that skips configuration steps. Key requirements include devices being registered in Azure AD, having the correct Windows 10 version, and internet access. AutoPilot collects device information during setup and uses that along with a user's Azure AD profile to automatically configure the device for the user without IT involvement. The process provides a modern way to deploy devices under management more easily.
bqurious Test Automation & Management SuiteAbhay Goel
bqurious is a Complete Test Automation & Management Suite built on top of Opensource Technologies like Selenium. Its a SaaS based solution that supports "No Programming" automation testing paradigm.
bqurious enables simultaneous automation testing on multiple real devices connected on internet/intranet.
SURFacademy: Windows 10 deployment met Microsoft Deployment Toolkit en Setup ...Roel van Bueren
This document discusses Windows 10 deployment using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK). It covers two primary deployment scenarios for Windows 10: in-place upgrades and wipe-and-load. In-place upgrades allow upgrading existing devices to Windows 10 without removing user data or applications. However, it has limitations including an inability to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit. Wipe-and-load deployments remove all data and applications and perform a clean installation of Windows 10, allowing more control and flexibility but requiring reinstallation of applications and migration of user data. The document also discusses drivers, applications and packages in MDT as well as Windows Store apps versus desktop apps
Security of Windows 10 IoT Core(FFRI Monthly Research 201506)FFRI, Inc.
•Windows 10 IoT is successor platform of Windows Embedded that optimized for embedded devices.
•Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview has been provided for single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi 2.
•We show tutorial about security of Windows 10 IoT Core using the Raspberry Pi 2.
End to End Guide Windows AutoPilot Process via IntuneAnoop Nair
I had an opportunity to present end to end Windows AutoPilot process flow at Bangalore IT Pro user group meeting. I covered end to end process to provision Windows 10 devices via Windows AutoPilot service with Intune.
K2000 Keeping Your Deployments Up-to-DateDell World
In this session we will demonstrate methods for keeping your OS deployments current with the latest greatest Windows updates. Learn more: http://dell.to/1GDYpr8
The document summarizes the steps taken to install OpenOffice, AVG antivirus software, and Skype on a computer system. It describes downloading each program, running the installation wizard, selecting default installation options, and completing the installation process. Once installed, the document recommends checking for updates to the antivirus software and setting routine scans.
Remove Windows Command Processor In few Simple Automatic Steps costamary
Windows Command Processor claims to
be a security application but is actually a malicious application that can cause several problem and can even lead to various corruption issues.
This document provides a checklist for building an MS Windows Server 2008 machine. It outlines 14 high-level steps: 1) Prepare required paperwork; 2) Configure hardware or virtual machine; 3) Prepare the server environment; 4) Install Windows Server OS; 5) Customize the desktop and power settings; 6) Configure core server settings; 7) Install necessary agents and add-ons; and 8) Mark the build complete upon installing required VMware or hardware tools. It also provides additional pages of detailed instructions for each step.
This document provides an overview of free tools for Windows desktop administration. It discusses tools for server and security such as Process Explorer for process monitoring, Memtest86 for memory testing, WSName for renaming computers, and KeePass for password management. Additionally, it covers file and disk tools like Diskeeper Disk Performance Analyzer for analyzing disk fragmentation, as well as network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as the PSTools from Sysinternals for remote administration tasks. The document provides download links for all the tools discussed.
Three cool cmdlets I wish PowerShell Had!Thomas Lee
This document lists three hypothetical PowerShell cmdlets: Get-Bacon, which retrieves bacon; Get-KevinBacon, which finds the actor Kevin Bacon's connection to other actors; and Get-BaconInBacon, which finds bacon within bacon.
Remote Management of Embedded Android DevicesVIA Embedded
1) DMS (Device Management System) is a web-based remote device management system that allows unified management of embedded devices through features like remote monitoring, upgrades, control, and application deployment.
2) Traditional embedded device deployment faces challenges like high costs and complex maintenance due to issues like on-site installation and prehistoric remote update methods.
3) DMS aims to reduce total cost of ownership for customers by streamlining deployment, diagnostics, software updates, and support through its centralized remote management capabilities.
- Microsoft's Windows 10 strategy has one glaring flaw according to some: they haven't given developers real reasons to build Universal Windows Apps, as legacy desktop apps still work on Windows 10 and the phone market is weak.
- The in-place upgrade feature in Windows 10 allows upgrading existing devices without reimaging, but has limitations like being unable to upgrade from x86 to x64.
- PowerShell commands like Get-AppXPackage and Remove-AppXPackage allow managing apps on Windows 10, while DISM and Windows System Image Manager are tools for configuring images.
This document discusses optimizing disk performance on a Windows XP system. It recommends checking disks for errors, regularly defragmenting files to improve read/write times, and using specialized tools to defragment system files that the standard Windows defragmenter cannot access, such as the event logs, registry, and pagefile. Defragmenting system files after a reboot can improve overall system performance.
The document discusses tools and techniques for rapidly deploying software in an environment. It covers two aspects: software packaging and software deployment. For packaging, it explains how to analyze installers and configure them for silent/unattended installation. For deployment, it discusses using tools like Group Policy to distribute packaged software and custom configurations across an environment.
Your Windows 7 testing is over and it’s time for rapid deployment! Yet while you’re excited about delivering Windows 7 to users, you might still remember your last upgrade. Deploying Ghost images might have been easy back then, but it wasn’t very flexible. What you want is deployment from a single image, where every computer starts from one golden master. You also want better naming, giving each computer the correct name automatically. Most importantly, you want the process automated so you’re not sitting around waiting to click buttons. You can have all this and more with Microsoft’s free Windows Deployment Services.
Microsoft MVP Greg Shields has been rapidly deploying Windows computers for over a decade. In this session full of tips and tricks, bring your laptop and get HANDS-ON with Windows Deployment Services. You’ll learn the secret tricks for creating that single image that installs everywhere. You’ll find WDS’ hidden solution for automatic naming. You’ll learn the tricks you absolutely must know to automate Windows installation. And you’ll leave with a functioning deployment solution you can take home to begin deploying immediately.
Are you’re ready for Windows deployment, but not ready for the learning curve? Save yourself weeks of time and join this must-see HANDS-ON session. You’ll walk away with exactly what you need to start rapidly deploying Windows 7 the moment you return home.
The document provides an overview of how to build a fully automated server deployment system using open source tools such as Request Tracker, Nictool/djbdns, dhcpd, PXEboot, Httpd, a yum repository, and Puppet. Key aspects include using an asset tracker (Request Tracker) to store server information and trigger automated builds. A PXE boot script generates configuration files using data from the asset tracker. A CGI script generates customized Kickstart files which install servers. Puppet then configures and deploys applications to servers based on their roles defined in the asset tracker. The goal is to achieve repeatable, consistent server builds from bare metal to a live application server within an hour with no
Java Insecurity: How to Deal with the Constant VulnerabilitiesLumension
Just over a decade ago, the outcry over Microsoft’s security problems reached such a deafening level that it finally got the attention of Bill Gates, who wrote the famous Trustworthy Computing memo. Today, many would say that Microsoft leads the industry in security and vulnerability handling.
Now, it’s Java that’s causing the uproar. But has Oracle learned anything from Microsoft in handling these seemingly ceaseless problems? I’ll start by reviewing the wide-ranging Java security changes Oracle is promising to make. They sound so much like the improvements Microsoft made back with Trustworthy Computing that I’m amazed it hasn’t been done before! We’ll move on to discuss what you can do now to address Java security in your environment.
One of the banes of security with Java is the presence of multiple versions of Java, often on the same computer. Sometimes you really need multiple versions of Java to support applications with version dependencies (crazy, I know). But other times, multiple copies of Java are there “just because.” In this webinar, we’ll talk about the current Java mess and how you can get out of it, including:
Assessment. We’ll discuss ways and tools for cataloging what versions of Java are actually out there on your endpoints.
Identification. We’ll look at methods for identifying which versions are actually required by your users; for instance, I’ll show you how you might use Process Tracking and File Access events in the Windows Security Log to see which Java files are being accessed, by whom, and by which programs.
Disabling. Can you just disable Java? Maybe not for everyone, but what if you could disable it for certain roles within your company that make up 25% – or even 75% – of your workforce? That would be worth it. We’ll explore how you might go about such a measure.
Hardening. We’ll dive into the technical details of hardening Java and reducing your Java attack surface, where possible.
Filtering. Another way to reduce your Java risk is by filtering Java content at your gateway. Again not full coverage control – but what is?
Patching. Then, we’ll delve into the Java patching nightmare. Depending on self-updaters on each endpoint, is could be a recipe for disaster, and I’ll explain why. Basically the only way out of the Java mess is a 3rd party solution that can perform centralized patch management and remediation and that’s where our sponsor, Lumension, will come in.
Remove Windows Component Protector Automatically From Your PCcostamary
Windows Component Protector claims to
be a security application but is actually a malicious application that can cause several problem and can even lead to various corruption issues.
This document summarizes steps for automatically deploying Windows 7 without using complex Microsoft tools. It outlines an 11 step process: 1) Installing Windows Deployment Server, 2) Configuring image deployment, 3) Deploying the first image, 4) Dealing with drivers, 5) Automating the Windows PE boot image, 6) Automating the Windows setup phase, 7) Creating a thick image with applications, 8) Installing Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, 9) Performing silent installations and repackaging applications, 10) Layering applications onto Windows, and 11) Preserving user data. The document emphasizes making the process as simple as possible by leveraging new features in Windows Deployment Server and Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
This intermediate course will go beyond the basics and look at some unconventional wisdom when it comes to deploying software. Large installers, complex installers, repackaging, and more- we'll take a look at best practices that fit. Learn more: http://dell.to/1GDYpr8
Windows AutoPilot allows devices to be deployed directly to end users without imaging. It provides a streamlined setup process that skips configuration steps. Key requirements include devices being registered in Azure AD, having the correct Windows 10 version, and internet access. AutoPilot collects device information during setup and uses that along with a user's Azure AD profile to automatically configure the device for the user without IT involvement. The process provides a modern way to deploy devices under management more easily.
bqurious Test Automation & Management SuiteAbhay Goel
bqurious is a Complete Test Automation & Management Suite built on top of Opensource Technologies like Selenium. Its a SaaS based solution that supports "No Programming" automation testing paradigm.
bqurious enables simultaneous automation testing on multiple real devices connected on internet/intranet.
SURFacademy: Windows 10 deployment met Microsoft Deployment Toolkit en Setup ...Roel van Bueren
This document discusses Windows 10 deployment using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK). It covers two primary deployment scenarios for Windows 10: in-place upgrades and wipe-and-load. In-place upgrades allow upgrading existing devices to Windows 10 without removing user data or applications. However, it has limitations including an inability to upgrade from 32-bit to 64-bit. Wipe-and-load deployments remove all data and applications and perform a clean installation of Windows 10, allowing more control and flexibility but requiring reinstallation of applications and migration of user data. The document also discusses drivers, applications and packages in MDT as well as Windows Store apps versus desktop apps
Security of Windows 10 IoT Core(FFRI Monthly Research 201506)FFRI, Inc.
•Windows 10 IoT is successor platform of Windows Embedded that optimized for embedded devices.
•Windows 10 IoT Core Insider Preview has been provided for single-board computers such as the Raspberry Pi 2.
•We show tutorial about security of Windows 10 IoT Core using the Raspberry Pi 2.
End to End Guide Windows AutoPilot Process via IntuneAnoop Nair
I had an opportunity to present end to end Windows AutoPilot process flow at Bangalore IT Pro user group meeting. I covered end to end process to provision Windows 10 devices via Windows AutoPilot service with Intune.
K2000 Keeping Your Deployments Up-to-DateDell World
In this session we will demonstrate methods for keeping your OS deployments current with the latest greatest Windows updates. Learn more: http://dell.to/1GDYpr8
The document summarizes the steps taken to install OpenOffice, AVG antivirus software, and Skype on a computer system. It describes downloading each program, running the installation wizard, selecting default installation options, and completing the installation process. Once installed, the document recommends checking for updates to the antivirus software and setting routine scans.
Remove Windows Command Processor In few Simple Automatic Steps costamary
Windows Command Processor claims to
be a security application but is actually a malicious application that can cause several problem and can even lead to various corruption issues.
This document provides a checklist for building an MS Windows Server 2008 machine. It outlines 14 high-level steps: 1) Prepare required paperwork; 2) Configure hardware or virtual machine; 3) Prepare the server environment; 4) Install Windows Server OS; 5) Customize the desktop and power settings; 6) Configure core server settings; 7) Install necessary agents and add-ons; and 8) Mark the build complete upon installing required VMware or hardware tools. It also provides additional pages of detailed instructions for each step.
This document provides an overview of free tools for Windows desktop administration. It discusses tools for server and security such as Process Explorer for process monitoring, Memtest86 for memory testing, WSName for renaming computers, and KeePass for password management. Additionally, it covers file and disk tools like Diskeeper Disk Performance Analyzer for analyzing disk fragmentation, as well as network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as the PSTools from Sysinternals for remote administration tasks. The document provides download links for all the tools discussed.
Three cool cmdlets I wish PowerShell Had!Thomas Lee
This document lists three hypothetical PowerShell cmdlets: Get-Bacon, which retrieves bacon; Get-KevinBacon, which finds the actor Kevin Bacon's connection to other actors; and Get-BaconInBacon, which finds bacon within bacon.
This slide deck discusses customizing PowerShell output using calculated properties. It explains that calculated properties allow dynamically extending objects with custom columns. The hashtable syntax for defining a calculated property is shown, with the expression using $_ to access the object being piped. Examples are provided like calculating free disk space, performing secondary WMI queries, and formatting output for AD user creation. More advanced formatting options like alignment, width, and format strings are also covered.
VDI-in-a-Box: Microsoft Desktop Virtualization for Smaller Businesses and UsesConcentrated Technology
Today’s talk about VDI centers around deploying hundreds or thousands of desktops. But sometimes you just want access for a few people and a few applications. Or, you just can’t afford big-budget solutions. Have you tried Microsoft Hyper-V and RDS? Combining these two tools, a sufficiently-powerful server, and the information in this session, you’ll quickly build a single-server VDI solution for just those small needs. Join RDS MVP Greg Shields for a look at the very small in VDI. He’ll show you how to get started on the most micro of budgets, and send you home with the exact click-by-click to begin hosting your own virtual desktops.
This 75-minute PowerShell crash course presentation teaches key PowerShell usage patterns using real-world tasks as examples. It covers loading extensions and modules, cmdlet and parameter names, piping, formatting output as tables, manipulating objects, comparison operators, filtering with Where-Object, using WMI, batch cmdlets like Invoke-WmiMethod, and PowerShell scripting. The slide deck is available on the company's website and they offer additional training resources.
This document is a slide deck presentation about automating Active Directory administration using PowerShell. It discusses the Microsoft and Quest cmdlets for managing AD, how to load the necessary modules and snap-ins, and common tasks like filtering, properties, mapping drives, and using options. The presentation aims to demonstrate many AD administration capabilities in PowerShell.
The document is a slide deck presentation about managing SQL Server for administrators. It covers topics like how SQL Server works with data pages and transactions; backup and restore operations using full, differential and transaction log backups; indexes and when to rebuild or reorganize them; database configuration options; security models; high availability and replication options. The presentation encourages administrators to keep indexes optimized and to use features like SQL Server Agent to help manage multiple servers.
This document provides an overview of implementing affordable disaster recovery with Hyper-V and multi-site clustering. It discusses what constitutes a disaster, the key components needed which are a storage mechanism, replication mechanism, and target servers/cluster. It also covers clustering history, what a cluster is, and the important concept of quorum which determines a cluster's existence through voting of its members.
PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) allows declaring configurations for resources using new keywords and compiling them to MOF files. DSC providers apply configurations to manage resources like files, registry keys, Windows features. The Local Configuration Manager maintains configurations and can pull updates. A DSC service hosts configurations and providers centrally for pull mode. Built-in resources include archive, environment, file and more. Configurations make Windows infrastructure declarative and versionable.
This document provides an overview of automating Active Directory management tasks using Windows PowerShell. It discusses prerequisites like having PowerShell v2 and a domain controller with the Gateway Service. It demonstrates how to import and use the Active Directory module to access AD drives and cmdlets. It also covers best practices, common gotchas, and how to run the cmdlets on older Windows versions using implicit remoting.
The document discusses PowerShell functions including their structure, guidelines, input/output parameters, scope, use in pipelines, and comment-based help. PowerShell functions allow reusable blocks of code to be defined and behave similar to cmdlets. They can take parameters, return output, and be used in scripts, profiles, or modules. Functions provide a way to encapsulate and reuse code along with features like parameter handling and scoping rules.
This document is a slide deck presentation about high availability (HA) and distributed resource scheduler (DRS) gotchas that can negatively impact virtual infrastructure. It discusses common issues administrators encounter with vMotion capabilities as hardware is refreshed over time. It also explains how DRS and HA work together to optimize resource utilization and provide fault tolerance through automated workload balancing and live migration of virtual machines during host failures. The presentation emphasizes properly configuring clusters, resource pools, and rules to allow DRS and HA to fully leverage vMotion's capabilities.
This slide deck presentation introduces Windows PowerShell and WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) and provides tips on using them together. The presenter is Don Jones, a Windows PowerShell MVP. The presentation covers what WMI is, how it is organized and explored, its documentation, how to use it with PowerShell through Get-WmiObject and other cmdlets. It also provides tips for handling WMI output and building an inventory tool using WMI to retrieve system information like OS version, disks, BIOS, and processor architecture. Attendees are invited to use the materials freely and provided information on other resources from the presenter.
This document provides an introduction to PowerShell, including what PowerShell is, how it addresses security issues with existing scripting languages, basic commands and features like cmdlets, variables, pipelines, operators, and functions. It also covers topics like exporting, importing, sorting, filtering, regular expressions, arrays, hash tables, XML handling, and resources for learning more about PowerShell.
This document provides an overview and agenda for a PowerShell crash course presentation. It introduces PowerShell concepts like cmdlets, aliases, snap-ins, objects, and the pipeline. It also covers PowerShell security features and using alternate credentials. The agenda includes a PowerShell backgrounder, accomplishing admin tasks with PowerShell, and available resources.
This PowerShell crash course for SharePoint administrators introduces PowerShell and demonstrates how to use it to manage SharePoint and other Microsoft products and services. The presentation covers PowerShell basics like running commands, piping, formatting output, remoting, and using WMI. It aims to help administrators learn PowerShell and show how it can simplify and automate administrative tasks. Attendees are encouraged to download the materials from the presenter's website for reference.
This PowerShell crash course for SharePoint administrators introduces PowerShell and demonstrates how to use it to manage SharePoint and other Microsoft products and services. The presentation covers PowerShell basics like running commands, piping, formatting output, remoting, and using WMI. It aims to help administrators learn PowerShell and show how it can simplify and automate administrative tasks. Attendees are encouraged to download the slides and materials from the presenter's website for reference.
This document is a slide deck presentation introducing PowerShell. It was presented by Don Jones of Concentrated Technology LLC to explain what PowerShell is, why it is useful for system administration, and demonstrate some key PowerShell patterns and practices through examples. Contact information is provided for ordering Jones' book on PowerShell and scheduling private training sessions.
This document summarizes a presentation about building, deploying, and supporting Server Core in Windows Server 2008 R2. The presentation covers the benefits of Server Core, including a smaller footprint, fewer patches required, and greater stability. It also discusses some of the limitations of Server Core, such as limited GUI functionality and .NET framework support. The presentation provides guidance on installing and configuring Server Core, and recommends using remote management tools like PowerShell instead of direct console access for ongoing management.
The document is a slide deck about PowerShell error handling and debugging. It discusses two types of bugs, techniques for debugging like using trace code, breakpoints, and the step debugger. It also covers error handling using try/catch blocks and setting error actions. The slide deck was presented at a conference by Concentrated Technology.
This is one of the presentations made at SWW 2009. It outlines best practices for creating an admin image. Admin Images are used to install SolidWorks across a network of users. This is useful for IT and CAD Managers.
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1RUNNING HEAD: MANAGING HOST BASED SECURITY IN WINDOWS 8.1
Lab Deliverable for Lab 2
a. Procedure to Manage Windows Defender
Operating Environment:
1. Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro
2. Hardware: A Laptop
3. Software: VMware Horizon Client Installed
Description:
This window configuration project will require the sytem admin permission so as to access the programs and get to know how it is commanded to the action it should peform. Also, to use a virtual box one should have knowledge in how to operate the virtual box and explore the virtual programs
Notes, Warnings and Restrictions:
1. Windows Defender come with windows 8.1 software and are found in the control panel.
2. The application is used only when you login your system as an administarator or have permitted to act as the administrator.
3. For windows defender to run in the system it should be turned on and no other antivirus should be active
4. Scanning the system with windows defender deletes infected files. Also ensure you do the required scanning
5. If a different anti virus has been previously deleted, then windows defender needs to be turned off and to be restarted
Resources (Futher Reading):
Firewalls. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc700820.aspx
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. (2011). Retrieved from https://dougvitale.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/microsoft-baseline-security-analyzer/
CloudFlare. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.winhelp.us/configure-windows-defender-in-windows-8.html
Procedures:
Windows defender
Window defender protects a computer system against any form of malware by running in the background of the computer system and gives notification if any suspicious item is found in the syatem for the user to take action. It can also be used by a computer to scan the system if the system has issues e.g becomes slow, switches off when not commanded to, hanging among other things. Windows defender should be updated over time so that it is not outdated and also to improve its performance.
Windows defender is found in the control panel icon, steps of opening are
i. Open control panel and select “windows defender”
ii. While you click on windows defender, the following page appears
a) To update the system click on “update”
b) Real time scanning
c) For the full scan results it will appear in the table as shown below
d) For quick results check the button just before you click on scan. Then the results will appear as shown below.
e) To scan removable device, select “setting” and click on advance
Then check the box just before removing any removable drivers and click save
b. Procedure to configure Windows Firewall for Windows 8.1
Operating Environment:
1. Operating System: Windows 8.1 Pro
2. Hardware: A Laptop
3. Software: VMware Horizon Client Installed
Descriptions:
Windows firewall is a protection application that protects against suspicious items, It helps in blocking suspicious programs .
Automated Image & Restore (AIR) is an open source forensic imaging tool with a graphical user interface. It provides an easy front-end for disk/partition imaging using dd and dcfldd commands. Key features include support for hashing algorithms, SCSI tape drives, network imaging, splitting images, and detailed session logging. The tutorial demonstrates installing and using AIR to create a forensic image of a file on a Linux system and copy it to a CD-ROM for evidence preservation.
1) The document discusses how to keep a PC functioning properly through regular cleaning, software maintenance, and security updates. It emphasizes the importance of cleaning dust from internal and external components, as well as regularly updating antivirus software, the operating system, and other applications.
2) The document provides steps for cleaning a PC internally and externally and cleaning keyboards, mice, and monitors. It also discusses the threats posed by malware, viruses, spyware, and ensuring firewall and antivirus protection is used.
3) The document instructs to routinely use tools like Check Disk, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter and schedule them through the Task Scheduler. It also stresses the importance of always updating Windows through Microsoft
This document describes 11 free tools for Windows network administrators. It provides details on each tool, including what it does and how to use it. The tools covered are: Burn CDs/DVDs from the command line, Cron Server for Windows, log off or lock idle computers, view USB drive history, check WiFi signal strength, view IP addresses, execute processes remotely, detect RDP sessions, extract VNC passwords, open a command prompt in any folder, and a network administrator plugin tool. Screenshots and download links are provided for each tool.
N-Tier Application with Windows Forms - Deployment and SecurityPeter Gfader
Part 1: Deployment of .NET Winforms apps
History
Deployment & Updates
Security
Issues & Warnings
Configuration and user settings
Part 2: Security
Role-based security
Authentication and Authorization
Impersonation
Code Access Security
Assembly Strong Naming
The document provides practical tips for securing web servers. It recommends removing unnecessary services to reduce vulnerabilities, using SSH or VPN for remote access rather than logging in from untrusted computers like Windows, having offline and offsite backups, separating development, static files, and CMS servers, regularly testing and applying critical security updates, monitoring logs daily, limiting user permissions, disabling unused server modules, subscribing to security alerts, and using automated scanners while following other guidelines to minimize vulnerabilities. The document aims to share tried and tested security practices that may not be commonly discussed.
You want to learn what virtualization is all about? I’ll talk about high level concepts, tips and tricks and best practices. You will learn all that and even why Azure might be an interesting choice when we talk developer virtualization. Concepts like Sysprep, Differencing drives, snapshot intrigue you? I’ll let you know all about them and more! Come join me to explore all that virtualization as to offer
This document discusses different types of computer software and programming languages. It describes application software, which performs specific tasks for users, and system software, which acts as an interface between users, applications, and hardware. Some key points covered include:
- Application software includes commercial/packaged software, public domain, shareware, freeware, custom software, and different types like entertainment, personal, educational, and productivity software.
- System software includes the operating system, device drivers, and utility programs. The operating system loads at startup and manages memory, security, tasks, files, and input/output between components. Device drivers control peripheral devices.
- Programming languages and compilers/translators are also discussed as they
This document discusses various tools and techniques for performing basic dynamic malware analysis, including sandboxes, Process Monitor, Process Explorer, and Regshot. It explains how sandboxes like GFI Sandbox can provide initial analysis of malware but have limitations. Process Monitor and Process Explorer allow monitoring processes, registry changes, and other activity in real-time. Regshot facilitates comparing registry snapshots before and after malware is run.
This document provides instructions for running the Studio Database Gateway application as a Windows service on a remote computer. It describes downloading the Windows Resource Kit tools, using the SRVANY and SC commands to create the service, editing the registry to configure the service to launch the gateway application, and configuring Windows Firewall to allow remote access. Configuring the database connection in the InTouch Machine Edition involves specifying the hostname or IP address of the remote computer running the gateway service.
Oracle Audit Vault allows monitoring of auditing information from multiple databases in a single centralized location. The key steps to implement Oracle Audit Vault are:
1. Download the Audit Vault software and install it on a server.
2. Register databases as hosts and deploy agents to these databases to capture and send audit records.
3. Configure audit settings in the databases to define what activities to audit.
4. Access the Audit Vault console to view reports, alerts, and retrieve audit records from registered databases.
The document discusses remote administration tools and their uses. Remote administration allows controlling and monitoring networked devices from remote locations. It has evolved beyond simply controlling devices over networks and now provides cost-effective access for remote workers. Remote administration tools can automate tasks, allow remote control and multiple sessions, remotely power devices, and maintain online inventories. Some tools like AndroRAT and Dark Comet are specifically for remote administration on Android and Windows systems, but can also be used maliciously if installed without permission on a target system.
WIndows 7 Migration tools for Nashville AITPDavid Strom
The document discusses several options for migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7, including software products from Zinstall, Laplink PCMover, Microsoft Windows Automated Install Kit (WAIK), Viewfinity, Dell/Kace Kbox, Prowess SmartDeploy, and InstallFree. It provides brief descriptions of the advantages and disadvantages of each product, as well as factors to consider such as the number of desktops to migrate, hardware variations, and whether existing applications need to be kept. The document aims to help organizations choose the best migration option based on their specific needs and experiences.
This document provides a summary of the SafeCom Smart Printing technical presentation. It discusses SafeCom's company facts and history, an overview of their smart printing solutions including cost control, security, and efficiency features. It also describes SafeCom products such as their server, workstation, and device software, and how these integrate into different installation scenarios. The document outlines typical administration tasks in SafeCom like user and device management. It provides information on pull and push printing, license structures, and other technical details.
This document provides instructions for running AMD accelerated parallel processing applications remotely by allowing the application access to the display driver and GPU. It describes setting up alternative remote desktop utilities for Windows and modifying security settings to allow remote X server access on Linux systems. The solution is to configure VNC on Windows and modify configuration files to allow xhost access and change file permissions on Linux.
The document discusses automating machine installations using the System Installer Suite (SIS), which allows creating master machine images that can then be replicated across identical installations for speed and consistency. SIS includes tools for capturing images, installing systems from those images, and configuring hardware and network settings post-installation. The document also compares SIS to other installation tools and discusses some challenges around maintaining and updating images over time.
This document discusses computer software and types of software. It defines software as programs that tell a computer how to perform tasks. There are two main types of software: application software and system software. Application software performs specific tasks for users, while system software acts as an interface between users, applications, and computer hardware. Examples of system software include operating systems, device drivers, and utility programs. The document also discusses programming languages, compilers, and translators.
This document provides an overview of sample scripts for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). It describes scripts that can remotely install the WSUS client, enumerate installed and missing patches on multiple computers, perform on-demand patching of multiple machines, and match security updates to their corresponding Microsoft advisory numbers. The scripts are offered without warranty and are intended to demonstrate what can be automated through scripting WSUS functionality.
This slide deck presentation on best practices for architecting and implementing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) was used at a technology conference. The document provides an overview and outline of the presentation topics, which include WSUS architecture designs, implementation, troubleshooting tips, and a demonstration. Contact information is provided for the presenting company for additional information.
The document discusses the history and current state of virtualization technology. It covers major developments from the 1960s to present day, including the introduction of virtualization concepts, early vendors like VMware, the growth of open source solutions, and the emergence of cloud computing. The document also examines current adoption rates and trends, noting that virtualization is becoming standard across enterprise data centers but challenges remain for desktop virtualization and cloud adoption.
This document summarizes a presentation on understanding virtualization's role in auditing and security. It begins with introducing the speaker, Greg Shields, and his background and expertise in virtualization. It then discusses some key points about virtualization including what it is, what it does by virtualizing computer resources like memory, processors, network cards and disks, and some of the problems it can help solve like disaster recovery and server consolidation. It also discusses the seven elements of a successful virtualization architecture including recognizing hype, doing an assessment of your environment, purchase and implementation, physical to virtual conversions, high availability, backups, virtualizing desktops, and disaster recovery implementation.
This document discusses how VDI-in-a-Box can be used to deliver applications and desktops in small business scenarios. It provides steps to set up a VDI-in-a-Box server with Remote Desktop Services, Hyper-V, and RemoteApp capabilities. Problem applications can be hosted on pooled desktops using RemoteApp for Hyper-V as a lighter-weight alternative to full virtual desktops. The document aims to help IT professionals right-size application delivery based on user needs.
This document is a slide deck presentation about converting scripts from VBScript to PowerShell. It discusses how PowerShell uses objects and pipelines instead of text and loops. It provides examples of writing modular, reusable functions and using PowerShell commands and techniques instead of those from VBScript. The presentation encourages attendees to download the materials and scripts from the company's website and consider attending future classes.
This document summarizes various command line tricks and tools for managing ESXi hosts, including Linux commands like find, grep, cat, and vi, as well as VMware-specific commands like esxtop, vmkfstools, vim-cmd, esxcli, esxupdate, and vm-support. It is divided into four parts that cover understanding the ESXi command line, Linux commands, VMware commands, and using the vMA and scripting. The document provides examples for using these commands to locate files, read logs, control services, get process and disk information, configure networking and storage, manage VMs, troubleshoot issues, and install updates.
This document contains slides from a presentation about supporting SQL Server. The presentation provides an overview of how SQL Server works, including how data is stored physically and accessed. It discusses backup strategies, indexing, query optimization, high availability options and basic SQL queries. The presenter provides their contact information and offers to share additional resources.
This document discusses different ways to deploy RemoteApps using Remote Desktop Services (RDS), including RDP file distribution, RD Web Access, local desktop installation, and client extension re-association. It compares the pros and cons of each approach and how they enable users to access applications remotely in different ways.
This document discusses how to automatically and rapidly deploy software in a small environment. It covers the two main parts of the process: software packaging and software deployment. For packaging, it explains how to configure software installations to run silently without user input using techniques like installation switches, MSI properties, and diff tools. For deployment, it discusses options like GPSI, PSExec, and paid solutions to remotely install packaged software on machines.
This document is a slide deck presentation about Windows PowerShell scripting and modularization. The presentation covers topics such as starting with commands, moving to scripts, parameterizing scripts, encapsulating in functions, using dot-sourcing, building pipeline functions, adding help, building script modules, and making script cmdlets. The presentation provides examples and guidance for improving PowerShell scripts through modularization and best practices.
The document discusses preparing software for automated deployment after upgrading to Windows 7. It covers two key aspects: repackaging software to install silently without user input, and deploying the repackaged software using a deployment tool. For repackaging, it describes analyzing the installation format (EXE, MSI, etc.), identifying any silent installation switches, and using tools like WinINSTALL LE to capture changes if switches cannot be found. It also discusses customizing software post-installation using registry changes packaged via these same tools.
This slide deck discusses remote computer management using PowerShell v2. It covers prerequisites, an overview of PowerShell remoting and underlying technologies like WinRM. Specific configuration steps are provided for domains, workgroups and individual machines. Troubleshooting tips and techniques for using remoting sessions and Invoke-Command are also summarized. The instructor encourages attendees to contact them for additional materials or questions.
This document is a slide deck presentation on Windows PowerShell given by Don Jones of Concentrated Technology. The presentation introduces PowerShell, covering topics like why it was created, running commands, piping, remoting, and more. It encourages attendees to download the transcript and scripts from the company's website for further reference.
This document contains a slide deck presentation about eight tips and tricks for using PowerShell. The presentation covers remote control using WinRM and PSRemoting, parameter binding, splatting, tracing commands, suppressing errors, making reusable tools, comment-based help, and creating GUI apps. The presentation encourages attendees to download the slides and scripts from the Concentrated Technology website.
This slide deck presentation provides an overview of managing Microsoft SQL Server for those who are not primarily database administrators. The presentation covers how SQL Server works, backup and restore operations, indexes, database and server configuration options, security models, and high availability and replication options. It also demonstrates various SQL Server management tasks in the SQL Server Management Studio tool. The presentation encourages attendees to reuse the material and provides contact information for the company that created the presentation for additional training opportunities.
This document is a slide deck presentation about managing an enterprise from a single seat using Windows PowerShell remoting. The presentation introduces PowerShell remoting, how it works using WinRM, and how to enable and use remoting for 1:1 connections, running commands on multiple computers simultaneously, using persistent sessions, and leveraging implicit remoting to access remote modules. The presentation is copyrighted material from Concentrated Technology that can be used within one's own organization and provides contact information for the company.
This document is a slide deck presentation about using Windows PowerShell and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to inventory network clients. The presentation introduces PowerShell and WMI, explores how to use WMI locally and remotely to retrieve device information, and demonstrates building a flexible WMI tool in PowerShell in a step-by-step manner. The presentation is copyrighted material from Concentrated Technology, LLC that can be used freely within organizations and provides links to additional resources on their website.
This document is a slide deck presentation about implementing, securing, and supporting IIS 7.x. The presentation provides an overview of IIS architecture and functionality, demonstrates how to configure IIS 7.5 to set up websites and FTP sites, and discusses tools like the Web Platform Installer for adding functionality to IIS. The instructor, Don Jones, is an IT author and consultant specializing in IIS and aims to provide a primarily demonstration-based session with opportunities for questions.
This document is a slide deck about Hyper-V high availability and live migration presented by Greg Shields of Concentrated Technology. The deck covers understanding live migration and its role in Hyper-V HA, fundamentals of Windows failover clustering, building a two-node Hyper-V cluster with iSCSI storage, managing a Hyper-V cluster, and adding disaster recovery with multi-site clustering. The deck is intended to help IT professionals implement and manage highly available Hyper-V environments.
20 Comprehensive Checklist of Designing and Developing a WebsitePixlogix Infotech
Dive into the world of Website Designing and Developing with Pixlogix! Looking to create a stunning online presence? Look no further! Our comprehensive checklist covers everything you need to know to craft a website that stands out. From user-friendly design to seamless functionality, we've got you covered. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource! Check out our checklist now at Pixlogix and start your journey towards a captivating online presence today.
Sudheer Mechineni, Head of Application Frameworks, Standard Chartered Bank
Discover how Standard Chartered Bank harnessed the power of Neo4j to transform complex data access challenges into a dynamic, scalable graph database solution. This keynote will cover their journey from initial adoption to deploying a fully automated, enterprise-grade causal cluster, highlighting key strategies for modelling organisational changes and ensuring robust disaster recovery. Learn how these innovations have not only enhanced Standard Chartered Bank’s data infrastructure but also positioned them as pioneers in the banking sector’s adoption of graph technology.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Encryption in Microsoft 365 - ExpertsLive Netherlands 2024Albert Hoitingh
In this session I delve into the encryption technology used in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Purview. Including the concepts of Customer Key and Double Key Encryption.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Future of Agility: Supercharging Digital Transfor...Neo4j
Leonard Jayamohan, Partner & Generative AI Lead, Deloitte
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A tale of scale & speed: How the US Navy is enabling software delivery from l...sonjaschweigert1
Rapid and secure feature delivery is a goal across every application team and every branch of the DoD. The Navy’s DevSecOps platform, Party Barge, has achieved:
- Reduction in onboarding time from 5 weeks to 1 day
- Improved developer experience and productivity through actionable findings and reduction of false positives
- Maintenance of superior security standards and inherent policy enforcement with Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Development teams can ship efficiently and ensure applications are cyber ready for Navy Authorizing Officials (AOs). In this webinar, Sigma Defense and Anchore will give attendees a look behind the scenes and demo secure pipeline automation and security artifacts that speed up application ATO and time to production.
We will cover:
- How to remove silos in DevSecOps
- How to build efficient development pipeline roles and component templates
- How to deliver security artifacts that matter for ATO’s (SBOMs, vulnerability reports, and policy evidence)
- How to streamline operations with automated policy checks on container images
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
“An Outlook of the Ongoing and Future Relationship between Blockchain Technologies and Process-aware Information Systems.” Invited talk at the joint workshop on Blockchain for Information Systems (BC4IS) and Blockchain for Trusted Data Sharing (B4TDS), co-located with with the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Systems Engineering (CAiSE), 3 June 2024, Limassol, Cyprus.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
In his public lecture, Christian Timmerer provides insights into the fascinating history of video streaming, starting from its humble beginnings before YouTube to the groundbreaking technologies that now dominate platforms like Netflix and ORF ON. Timmerer also presents provocative contributions of his own that have significantly influenced the industry. He concludes by looking at future challenges and invites the audience to join in a discussion.
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Pakdata Cf is a groundbreaking system designed to streamline and facilitate access to CNIC information. This innovative platform leverages advanced technology to provide users with efficient and secure access to their CNIC details.
Building RAG with self-deployed Milvus vector database and Snowpark Container...Zilliz
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For the full video of this presentation, please visit: https://www.edge-ai-vision.com/2024/06/building-and-scaling-ai-applications-with-the-nx-ai-manager-a-presentation-from-network-optix/
Robin van Emden, Senior Director of Data Science at Network Optix, presents the “Building and Scaling AI Applications with the Nx AI Manager,” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
In this presentation, van Emden covers the basics of scaling edge AI solutions using the Nx tool kit. He emphasizes the process of developing AI models and deploying them globally. He also showcases the conversion of AI models and the creation of effective edge AI pipelines, with a focus on pre-processing, model conversion, selecting the appropriate inference engine for the target hardware and post-processing.
van Emden shows how Nx can simplify the developer’s life and facilitate a rapid transition from concept to production-ready applications.He provides valuable insights into developing scalable and efficient edge AI solutions, with a strong focus on practical implementation.
Full-RAG: A modern architecture for hyper-personalizationZilliz
Mike Del Balso, CEO & Co-Founder at Tecton, presents "Full RAG," a novel approach to AI recommendation systems, aiming to push beyond the limitations of traditional models through a deep integration of contextual insights and real-time data, leveraging the Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture. This talk will outline Full RAG's potential to significantly enhance personalization, address engineering challenges such as data management and model training, and introduce data enrichment with reranking as a key solution. Attendees will gain crucial insights into the importance of hyperpersonalization in AI, the capabilities of Full RAG for advanced personalization, and strategies for managing complex data integrations for deploying cutting-edge AI solutions.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
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Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 6. In this session, we will cover Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI webinar offers an in-depth exploration of leveraging cutting-edge technologies for test automation within the UiPath platform. Attendees will delve into the integration of generative AI, a test automation solution, with Open AI advanced natural language processing capabilities.
Throughout the session, participants will discover how this synergy empowers testers to automate repetitive tasks, enhance testing accuracy, and expedite the software testing life cycle. Topics covered include the seamless integration process, practical use cases, and the benefits of harnessing AI-driven automation for UiPath testing initiatives. By attending this webinar, testers, and automation professionals can gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI to optimize their test automation workflows within the UiPath ecosystem, ultimately driving efficiency and quality in software development processes.
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
2. Understanding how this integration enhances test automation within the UiPath platform
3. Practical demonstrations
4. Exploration of real-world use cases illustrating the benefits of AI-driven test automation for UiPath
Topics covered:
What is generative AI
Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
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4. Agenda Topics Part I: Server & Security Tools Part II: File & Disk Tools Part III: Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting The intent of this session is to dump on youas many FREE tips and toolthat I can in a short 75 minutes.
5. You May Applaud Now. I must warn you. You may have used some of these tools before. You may have seen some of these tools before. This Game Is Interactive! When you see a tool that’s saved your kiester, you must HOWL GRACIOUSLY. Conversely, when you see one that’s kickedyour kiester... …I want to know!
6. So, Where am I Gonna’ Get all this Stuff? Process Explorer is freeware. Download from: http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/ProcessExplorer.html Memtest86 is shareware. Download it from: http://www.memtest86.com/ WSName.exe is freeware (though the author begs you to click a few of his Google ads if you like it) and can be downloaded from: http://mystuff.clarke.co.nz/wsname.asp Systenance Index.dat Analyzer is freeware and can be downloaded from http://www.systenance.com/indexdat.php Although Diskeeper’s flagship products are not freeware, Diskeeper Disk Performance Analyzer is. You can get a copy of it from: http://downloads.diskeeper.com/DiskPerformanceAnalyzer.exe SafePasswd.com is an on-line resource accessible at www.safepasswd.com. KeePass is an open-source tool that can be downloaded from: http://www.keepass.info/ LookInMyPC is advertising-driven, but freeware and can be downloaded from: http://www.lookinmypc.com NewSID is a freeware Sysinternals tool (man, they’ve got lots of tools…). Download NewSID at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/NewSid.mspx PSTools are freeware. Download from: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/PsTools.mspx SetAcl is freeware. Download it from: http://setacl.sourceforge.net AccessEnum is a SysInternals tool and is freeware. Download it at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/AccessEnum.mspx You can access easyVMX from http://www.easyvmx.com/easyvmx.shtml. OpenFiler is an open source tool that can be downloaded from: http://www.openfiler.com WinSCP is a freeware tool and can be downloaded from: http://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinDirStat or “Windows Directory Statistics” is a freeware tool and can be downloaded from: http://windirstat.info/ DiskPart is part of the Windows Resource Kit. Daemon Tools appears to be freeware and available from: http://www.daemon-tools.cc JDiskReport is freeware. Download at: http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/jdiskreport/
7. So, Where am I Gonna’ Get all this Stuff? Notepad++ supports 44 languages, including some other useful ones like shell, SQL, batch, KIXtart, and XML formats. It can be downloaded from: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net FPort is a freeware Foundstone tool that can be downloaded from: http://www.foundstone.com/index.htm?subnav=resources/navigation.htm&subcontent=/resources/proddesc/fport.htm TCPView is freeware. Download it from Sysinternals at: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/TcpView.mspx SpiceWorks is ad-driven but freeware and can be downloaded from: http://www.spiceworks.com The Dude is freeware, has potentially one of the best names of any tool in this session, and can be downloaded from: http://www.mikrotik.com/thedude.php Visionapp is a freeware product and can be downloaded from: http://www.visionapp.com Angry IP Scanner is a freeware tool and can be downloaded from: http://www.angryziber.com Wireshark is licensed as open source and can be downloaded from: http://www.ethereal.com/ HowNetWorks is freeware available from the VMware site. As it runs in a VMware virtual machine, it requires a version of VMware installed to host the virtual machine. You can download it from: http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/ M0n0wall can be downloaded either as a binary or as a pre-built VMware Appliance. Either are easy to set up and use, though the appliance is a little easier/faster. Download the binaries and documentation from: http://m0n0.chDownload the VMware appliance from: http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/ Iometer http://www.iometer.org/ Hyper-V Monitor Gadget http://mindre.net/post/Hyper-V-Monitor-Gadget-for-Windows-Sidebar.aspx EventSentry Light http://www.netikus.net/products_downloads.html SpecOps Software Gpupdate http://www.specopssoft.com/products/specopsgpupdate/ ShellRunAs http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/cc300361.aspx Recuva http://www.recuva.com/
9. Process Explorer Sysinternals.com tool Extensivelisting of processes Can use in place of Task Manager LOTS of features Individual performance graphs for each process Search for files, handles, named pipes, etc Takes a little practice
10. Memory Issues Memtest86 Runs a thorough, stand-alone memory test for x86 architecture RAM Can build a bootable CD from an ISO image Allow to test for at least one full pass of all 9 tests If errors occur, try reseating or re-ordering RAM. If they still occur, replace. While Vista & Server 2008 have their own memory diagnostic tool built in, this works well for older O/S’s. Like XP, you crazy XP hold outs!
11. Rename en masse WSName.exe Easy to use tool to rename workstations, in Workgroups and in Domains! Rename remote machines Use batch files or VBScript along with this tool to rename multiple machines or an entire network. Very handy for migrations. Vista aware, W7 soon.
12. oldCmp.exe An ancient JoeWare tool that remains useful today! Command-line AD tool used to identify and remove stale computer accounts. Computer accounts reported on or removed based on last DS access. HTML reports DHTML reports CSV reports
13. ShellRunAs Windows Vista and Server 2008 no longer natively have the Run as… context menu item! Replaced with the Run as Administrator item. An omission that happens because of UAC. Lacking this, no way to run processes under alternate credentials. Get it back with ShellRunAs. GUI and command-line exposure
14. Diskeeper Disk Perf. Analyzer Intended to drive you to Diskeeper’s for-cost defragmentation tools …but good for finding disk-based performance bottlenecks. Target multiple systems or entire network. Results show perf. loss reports based on fragmentation.
15. IOmeter Designed to measure disk subsystem performance. With disk being a major bottleneck for many applications, provides an understanding of relative speed.
16. SafePasswd.com Generates difficult to crack passwords. For users and administrators. Point your users to this web site when they complain.
17. KeePass Highly secured (AES & Twofish) password tool. Stores passwords in encrypted format, requires master password to unlock the contents. Can use master password plus separate encryption key Copy/Paste toclipboard capabilitywith timed wipe Nifty passwordgeneration tools Hide & unhidepasswords
18. Completely Disable UAC UAC had great intentions, but let’s be honest – it is truly annoying. Not that I’m recommending you ever do this. But if you wanted to completely disable UAC, split tokens, virtualization, and all the other new security features… Computer Configuration | Windows Settings | Security Settings | Local Policies | Security Options | User Account Control User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account (Disabled) User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode (Elevate without prompting) User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation (Disabled) User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated (Disabled) User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode (Disabled) User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation (Disabled) [This is under “other”] User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations (Disabled)
19. The RAID 1 Undo Personally, my favorite little “trick” Most server-class equipment includes hardware RAID However, most admins are used to RAID 5 for its expandability Use “The RAID 1 Undo” immediately prior to major software changes, like patching. Here’s the trick: Just before the patch, yank one of the drives. If the patch goes well after the reboot, reseat the drive and let the RAID rebuild. If the patch doesn’t go well, then power down the machine, pull the now “bad” drive and drop in the “good” drive. Once the system restarts, reseat the “bad” drive and let the RAID rebuild.
20. SpecOps Gpupdate Tool that augments ADUC with additional right-click functionality for managing computers. Gpupdate Restart Shut Down Start (via WOL) Immediatelyinstall WSUSupdates Graphicalreporting
21. Extremely Useful! The PSTools SysInternals Suite of Tools Should be an important component of any administrator’s quiver UNIX-like tools Psexec –Remote command execution Psfile –List files opened by remote systems Psgetsid –Get computer or user SID’s Psinfo –Get local or remote computer information Pslist –List local or remote running processes Psloggedon – Lists logged on users Psloglist – View local or remote Event Logs Pspasswd – Change local or remote passwords Psservice – Views/Modifies local or remote service config Psshutdown – Shutdown/Reboot local or remote machines Pssuspend – Suspend local or remote processes
22. PSExec Easily the most useful of all the PSTools Launch remote processes: Psexec <ComputerName> iexplore.exe http://www.hampsterdance.com Start remote command shell: Psexec <ComputerName> cmd Verify Terminal Server logged-on users: Psexec <ComputerName> quser
23. Hyper-V Monitor Gadget Once Hyper-V is installed, it is challenging to determine the state of virtual machines from the server console This sidebar gadget shows virtual machines and their status Enables Turn Off | Shut Down | Save | Start functionality Can monitor multiple serversreport on status, and RDP. Install to your managementVista workstation.
25. icacls Icacls > xcacls.vbs > xcacls > cacls Configuring perms at the command line is harder than you’d think. This is due to how Windows permissions themselves are now very complex. Icacls can configure DACLs, SACLs, and now Integrity Levels Must set permission on (OI)(CI) for object and container.
27. Visual Tool for ACL’s AccessEnum Visual tool for seeing ACE’s in ACL’s Good at finding differing ACE’s in down level ACL’s Useful for locating long paths
28. Recuva Freeware undelete program Identifies files that have been deleted and can be restored. Does not need to be present when the file was deleted. Capable ofsearching medialike digitalcamera cards,etc. Shows recoverableand unrecoverablefiles.
29. OpenFiler Looking for a low-end iSCSI target for a file server? Useful for ESX datastores. Win2008 cluster support soon. OpenFiler “appliance” is configured via web interface. Can also be used as a NFS or NAS device.
30. StarWind iSCSI SAN Software Windows-based iSCSI Target. Works with ESX and Hyper-V hosts Fully Windows Failover Clustering capable (I like it better than OpenFiler…)
31. WinSCP Transferring files between UNIX/Linux and Windows machines is challenging from the command-line. Linux “smbclient” tool, but without all the command line nastiness. WinSCP is a graphical tool to do this. Like FTP, but with security. Also supportsSFTP.
32. WinDirStat Graphical representation of file sizes across the disk. Pac Man Rocks! Assists users/administrators with eliminating files. Odd looking at first, but the graphical view immediately draws the eye toproblem spots onthe disk drive. Easy to distributeto users to havethem do theirown cleanupactivities.
33. Daemon Tools / Virtual CloneDrive Service for mounting ISO images Resides in system tray and creates mounted drive letters Generates/uses software CD’s for virtual machines Can emulate some forms of copy protection Daemon Tools: Like CloneDrive, but with Malware!
34. Disk Usage Reporting JDiskReport Java-based tool that scans a file tree and reports statistics on use. Can scan large areas, but tends to crash with very large scans Can report on usage by extension, size, location. Pie charts, bar charts. Show your users how much space they’re wasting!
35. Notepad++ Multiple-language markup and editing tool Supports VBScript among others Numerous built-in text manipulation macros Neat zooming, highlighting, and level collapsing features
37. FPort Foundstone tool for “enhanced netstat” Does a better job than netstat at mapping ports to processes, PID’s, and process paths
38. Tcpview GUI view of TCP/UDP connections Shows opening and closing in different colors No service or permanent footprint
39. DSL Speed Testers On-line speed testers, intended for DSL users can be helpful for any network connection. www.dslreports.com/ stest Be aware of firewalls and proxies
41. EventSentry Light Very basic Event Log, log file, and system health management across multiple machines. System health monitors for disk space, software installs/uninstalls, limited performance counters. Alerts and notifications through numerous mechanisms. Limited capabilities, designed to whet the appetite for the full version.
42. SpiceWorks Surprisingly full-featured multi-platform help desk/ management utility in a small 6M footprint. Ad-driven. Designed for the < 250 machine networks. Built-in help desk ticketing system. Built-in over-the-network automated inventory system. Built-in reporting system with canned and administrator-created reports with smartly-designed reports. Built-in remote control. Built-in SMS/email/alerting. Scanning can be resource intensive.
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44. The Dude Freeware network scanning and mapping utility. Discovers numerous device types Even found my printer! SNMP device enumeration/manipulation. Syslog, Alerting, Probing, the NMS gamut.
45. NetWrix AD Change Reporter Reports changes to AD. Delivers reports with summary and detailed (before/after) information via email. Handy for maintaining compliance. Part of NetWrix family of products.
46. visionapp Remote Desktop Central console for all Terminal Services connections. Create credential stores for auto-login. Central management of all your Windows servers Nice screenauto-adjustmentfeature.
47. Angry IP Scanner Super-fast tool for scanning IP and port ranges ranges Can identify any IP range for scanning. Utilities for showing target network info and opening/viewing remote computer.
48. RDP Port Trickery! Need to connect to your home network, but don’t want to expose RDP through your firewall? Reconfigure RDP to listen on a non-standard port! Outbound firewalls often don’t filter/scan non-80/443 TCP ports Use 444/tcp to bypass outbound filters
49. LogMeIn.com Remote access to any machine from any network. Requires the target machine to have functioning Internet access. One of a suite of remoting products (of increasing cost).
50. Wireshark Powerful and freeware protocol analyzer Open source Many packet parsers for identifying traffic Continuously updated and very commonly used
51. HowNetWorks Graphical Ubuntu-based VMware-homed Ethereal wrapper Makes Ethereal much easier to use Groupings of flows, identities, and protocols Interesting flows can be further packet-inspected in Ethereal Captures all incoming traffic. Must mirror port of interest to HowNetWorks virtual system.
52. m0n0wall Graphical VMware appliance software firewall VMware has capability of connecting machines in private networks, but no built-in firewall. m0n0wall is a small-signature, easy to setup firewall that can serve that purpose
53. The Best Free Tools for Windows Desktop Administration(Yes! Right Here! Right Now!)(You Are in the Right Session!)(You Have Made an Excellent Choice!) Greg Shields, MVPPartner and Principal Technologistwww.ConcentratedTech.com