PowerShell: Find Duplicated ePO GUID


McAfee ePO (ePolicy Orchestrator) client may have duplicated GUID when the computer restore to a previous system status or the computer is a clone of another one. I wrote a script to list the computer names with duplicated GUID, so I can target and process them. Remove-Item machines_draft.txt# copy the ePO server logCopy-Item "\\epo-server-name\c$\Program Files\McAfee\ePolicy … Continue reading PowerShell: Find Duplicated ePO GUID

PowerShell: Compare Text Files And Export Different Entries


I am not a great script writer. But I love using script, as it is simple but very handy Scenario: I got a long list of machines (all.txt) that need to be processed, and part of them have already been processed by a guy. And he send me a list (processed.txt) that he have done. … Continue reading PowerShell: Compare Text Files And Export Different Entries

Backup Exec 2010 R2: Couple Issues


I have experienced couple backup issues caused by Backup Exec recently. It is really annoying. But anyway, I have found a work around to fix them temporarily. 1) Mutli-home issue For example, I use BE to backup the files that are on a Windows file server. Here is info: File Server: ip1-192.168.1.1/255.255.255.0, ip2-192.168.2.1/255.255.255.0, gateway-192.168.2.254 Media … Continue reading Backup Exec 2010 R2: Couple Issues

Use DHCP Server Dynamically Update DNS Records


Understanding How Dynamic DNS  Updates Work: DHCP/DNS update interaction for DHCP clients running Windows 2000, Windows XP , or a Windows Server 2003 operating system DHCP/DNS update interaction for earlier Windows DHCP clients (prior to Windows 2000) Best Practice: 1) Login to one of the Domain controllers, and open ‘Active Directory Users and Computers’. 2) … Continue reading Use DHCP Server Dynamically Update DNS Records