by skufel | Dec 23, 2012 | Automation, Databases, Development, Infrastructure, Scripting, SysAdmin, Windows
When browsing repository of all scripts I did use in past, I found one which might be interesting. What this script does is: Backups database to disk (name of database stored in @dbname, patch for backup stored in @archive_path, name of backup fine stored in @fname)...
by skufel | Oct 3, 2012 | Scripting, Security
Little issue with OpenSSL for Windows came out recently when I tried to create certificate request. Just after installation when tried to generate cert request got error message: WARNING: can't open config file: /usr/local/ssl/openssl.cnf Unable to load config info...
by skufel | Aug 8, 2012 | Automation, Infrastructure, Scripting
As I had to fight with WIndows XP Autologon (we have it on many computers which are used for example for CCTV), I think can write down one more quick tips how to skip Autologon feature and use different account to access computer (for example to install Windows...
by skufel | Aug 8, 2012 | Automation, Scripting, Windows
Again one of those things which I forget when is needed. Autologon in Windows XP. Funny enough is the fact that each time I’m looking for this information is when I want to prevent Windows XP from auto logon and trying to disable that in registry using remote...
by skufel | May 15, 2012 | Automation, Infrastructure, Scripting, SysAdmin, Windows
Recently I was wondering how to list all available drives in Windows 7 PE Command Prompt. That happened to me when stuck in PXE boot command prompt window trying to find out what letter is assigned to USB stick I just plugged in. It looks like it’s not quite...
by skufel | May 2, 2012 | Infrastructure, Messaging, Scripting, SysAdmin
Mailboxes created for conference rooms (on Exchange 2007 Recipient Type : Room Mailbox) by default has disabled auto accept for calendar appointments. That causes issue when people trying to book room as all appointments show as tentative and manual interaction/accept...
