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Mastering Notepad++: Exploring Search, Replace Functions with Regex and Plugins
The free and widely-used editor for Windows supports not only basic search and replace functions but also regular expressions. A helpful plugin assists in formulating regex, providing real-time expression validation. However, for many tasks you don’t need regex; built-in functions and plugins often offer simpler solutions. The raw output of scripts is often extensive and…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Minikube on Windows
Minikube is an ideal solution for setting up a Kubernetes cluster for a test or development environment. It only requires a single node, optionally as a virtual machine. To install Minikube on Windows, several preparations are required, including the installation of Docker. The first step to install Kubernetes on Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2019/2022…
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How to Send Telegram Messages from a PowerShell Script
You can use your Telegram messenger as a notification tool to get instant reports on various infrastructure events, script execution results, or scheduler tasks. This article shows you how to use PowerShell to send a text notification to a Telegram channel or group through the Bot API. First, create a new Telegram bot using @BotFather.…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Free Lab for Microsoft 365 and Intune
If you’re looking to delve into Microsoft 365 management, there are a few options available. Some components offer free, time-limited trial versions, and in the case of Azure AD, there’s a stripped-down free edition. Alternatively, Microsoft provides a developer license with a fully-featured subscription to M365 E5. If you aim to further your knowledge of…
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Unveiling EventSentry 5.1: Exploring its New Network Security Monitoring and Compliance Features
Explore the new features in EventSentry 5.1, including anomaly detection, NTFS permissions inventory, and new compliance dashboards. Many log collection and SIEM solutions are available in the market today. A notable solution in this space is EventSentry. EventSentry 5.1 is a recent release that brings numerous enhancements to the platform. Brief overview of EventSentry EventSentry,…
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Utilizing WSL: How to Launch Linux Apps on Windows and Windows Apps on Linux, and Access Ext4 and NTFS
The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) strives to unite the open-source operating system with Windows, diminishing the distinction for users between the two. A significant part of this effort is the capacity to interact with either operating system’s file system and launch programs from either system. Looking from a technical perspective, WSL 2 employs a…
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Understanding Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Kubernetes
In a previous post in this Kubernetes guide, you learned about deploying stateful applications with Kubernetes StatefulSets. Today, we will discuss role-based access control (RBAC) in Kubernetes, which controls who can access Kubernetes cluster resources. It uses roles and role bindings to grant permissions to subjects, such as users, groups, or service accounts. Verify Kubernetes…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Migrating Microsoft Entra Connect (Azure AD Connect) to a New Server
Microsoft Entra Connect, formerly named Azure AD Connect, is an on-premises application used to synchronize your local Active Directory objects to Microsoft Entra ID, also known as Azure AD. This post will guide you through the process of migrating Microsoft Entra Connect to a new server. As you may be aware, Microsoft has recently rebranded…
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Reviewing SystoLOCK: Multi-Factor Authentication for Active Directory Without Passwords
SystoLOCK presents a sturdy route to boost security using multi-factor authentication (MFA) without requiring passwords in an Active Directory ecosystem. Unlike various other methods, SystoLOCK doesn’t require cloud services. This solution brings about ease similar to smartcard-based authentication, nullifying the requirement for intricate password management. Furthermore, SystoLOCK provides the functionality for users to securely log…
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Step-by-Step Guide on Exporting MS Teams Chat History using PowerShell
In this article, we’ll examine how to access and export the history of Microsoft Teams chat conversations using PowerShell. Teams chats are stored in a hidden Conversation historyTeam Chat folder in a shared mailbox, which is automatically created when you create a new Microsoft 365 group (this will instantly create a Teams group, a website,…