tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254303881730605512024-03-26T08:26:23.462-05:00Steronius' Programmatically Tolerable Repository of Technical Goodies<b><i>PLEASE do NOT Ad-block</i></b> -- Doing so de-monetizes my efforts in providing quality information. <a rel="license" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/"><img alt="Creative Commons License" src="https://licensebuttons.net/l/by-sa/4.0/88x31.png"></a>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-13295982817089758092024-03-26T08:21:00.013-05:002024-03-26T08:25:49.722-05:00Cannot ype in Windows 2022 PowerShell from Remmina FreeRDP<h4 id="problem">Problem:</h4>
<p>Cannot type in Windows 2022 PowerShell from Linux Remmina/FreeRDP (RDP)</p>
<h4 id="solution">Solution:</h4>
<p>Disable "Use client keyboard mapping" in Remmina Preferences.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPl5L5Nqyl0YTjFfIMh-yn77R9XWSqeJxeqeoHcK_7ZzG8mjnzpzkjcyc0Ddk2AJgXlWwUeY5QSr01-bFYMPtSdt3igfJjKZUotQwFW-W2PgB5Io5DxDutSzDue9u3lniMgSIbVipE1IdEAI020fX-19aaZEtkQ69A_bchYlLZ6LMm9HSxz59J5Q3Ygxz/s825/2024-03-26_08-16.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="825" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPl5L5Nqyl0YTjFfIMh-yn77R9XWSqeJxeqeoHcK_7ZzG8mjnzpzkjcyc0Ddk2AJgXlWwUeY5QSr01-bFYMPtSdt3igfJjKZUotQwFW-W2PgB5Io5DxDutSzDue9u3lniMgSIbVipE1IdEAI020fX-19aaZEtkQ69A_bchYlLZ6LMm9HSxz59J5Q3Ygxz/w473-h382/2024-03-26_08-16.png" width="473" /></a></div><br />
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<h4 id="problem"> </h4><h4 id="problem"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYDNY-hXWvbsPj6ZrPsNmr8ijBkr8AFdbGw5by7XPhsl7n4kq-lwVxAzsH69kyXlpk3IerdEDCnE4aVZljvNtwebLSnwappak7OcMv9B_UBPHBfg_yua8GcFwCe_9PjQlSrp_II5Zcn01NyDfzqZjS4iQHYVugZPpX5SSsEbK2U7HjTsGhzRniGM76tws/s593/2024-02-21_09-13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="593" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggYDNY-hXWvbsPj6ZrPsNmr8ijBkr8AFdbGw5by7XPhsl7n4kq-lwVxAzsH69kyXlpk3IerdEDCnE4aVZljvNtwebLSnwappak7OcMv9B_UBPHBfg_yua8GcFwCe_9PjQlSrp_II5Zcn01NyDfzqZjS4iQHYVugZPpX5SSsEbK2U7HjTsGhzRniGM76tws/s320/2024-02-21_09-13.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ibl3QwbNZQkKmh0tMuDmvNQUMWWWOfrysShxap12dMXZYoMt9wfYHfOj6DlnU6Td3URjfirNIYTeS7UxU0MmE0MYlDQK8uYcSbv17dCSECPIH9ngUneTn1D-RqoGCe9CNTSRR-xW-7cBNnrNHMo5WKebAlpQ9gXWDQLiAmadAPh9RtRxNNao-DOvTslG/s643/2024-02-21_09-46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="271" data-original-width="643" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ibl3QwbNZQkKmh0tMuDmvNQUMWWWOfrysShxap12dMXZYoMt9wfYHfOj6DlnU6Td3URjfirNIYTeS7UxU0MmE0MYlDQK8uYcSbv17dCSECPIH9ngUneTn1D-RqoGCe9CNTSRR-xW-7cBNnrNHMo5WKebAlpQ9gXWDQLiAmadAPh9RtRxNNao-DOvTslG/s320/2024-02-21_09-46.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </h4><h4 id="problem">Problem:</h4>
<p>The January 2024 update is known to fail on a widespread basis. Currently as of Feb 21 2024, this is still unmitigated in any automatic fashion via Windows Updates; however, it can be simply fixes with a Powershell script as provided directly from Microsoft.</p>
<h3 id="solution">Solution:</h3>
<p>Copy/Paste the script provided in this link into a file named something like <code>patch.ps1</code>.<br />
<a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/add-update-to-winre?view=windows-11#extend-the-windows-re-partition">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/add-update-to-winre?view=windows-11#extend-the-windows-re-partition</a><br />
Execute the script for an elevated cmd.exe shell (Run as Administrator) using the commandline <code>PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File patch.ps1</code>. (Either spefify the full file-path or make sure to <code>cd</code> into the folder where you have saved the script).<br />
When asked for a BackupFolder, <code>c:\temp</code> will suffice. When asked if you wish to proceed, answer <code>Y</code> (Yes).<br />
Upon completion, reboot with <code>shutdown /r /f /t 5</code>.</p>
<h4 id="rejoice.">Rejoice.</h4>
sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-62341937304231085862024-01-26T11:10:00.004-06:002024-01-26T11:15:06.804-06:00Pipewire no sound after Debian 12 upgrade<h1 id="pipewire-no-sound-after-debian-12-upgrade">Pipewire no sound after Debian 12 upgrade</h1>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpPWlN6zP0-c8wqsoDtpcl_B4o7Wh0HY8aYvEHox1twRPgD5Xq-0JdKK_7XblivKlw8mkC7DAKK2Fwh0gPqAzsCMWqhgDxwTrqRk4P3Tu9wAQfmD4AJ1Cyh6N3s380Ctp7UwKE51H8DUwssZNv9tn6cMz0JTweMY_l0Ob_qNUrtV063cmN7ae1hX2Ipx_/s512/Speaker-icon.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivpPWlN6zP0-c8wqsoDtpcl_B4o7Wh0HY8aYvEHox1twRPgD5Xq-0JdKK_7XblivKlw8mkC7DAKK2Fwh0gPqAzsCMWqhgDxwTrqRk4P3Tu9wAQfmD4AJ1Cyh6N3s380Ctp7UwKE51H8DUwssZNv9tn6cMz0JTweMY_l0Ob_qNUrtV063cmN7ae1hX2Ipx_/w148-h148/Speaker-icon.png" width="148" /></a></div></div><p>I’ve been performing in-place upgrades of Debian for years. Always some new problem to fix afterward. Debian 12 was no different.</p>
<p>Off-subject i was forced to <code>apt purge</code>, <code>deborphan</code> , <code>dpkg --purge --force-depends</code> on quite a few items before being able to fully perform upgrade/updates.</p>
<p>Problem: No audio after automated upgrade to Pipewire systems.</p>
<p>Solution:<br />
Reference: <a href="https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/issues/2255">https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/pipewire/pipewire/-/issues/2255</a></p>
<pre><code>cd /etc/alsa/conf.d/
sudo mv 50-pulseaudio.conf{,.bak}
sudo mv 50-oss.conf{,.bak}
sudo mv 50-pipewire.conf{,.bak}
sudo mv 50-jack.conf{,.bak}
sudo mkdir backup
sudo mv ./*.bak ./backup/
sudo apt reinstall pipewire pipewire-pulse pipewire-alsa pipewire-jack wireplumber
## internets recommended 'wireplumber' over 'pipewire-media-session'
history -a
reboot
# rejoice
</code></pre>
<p>You may choose to do it differently, but essentially, remove all <code>50-*.conf</code> that deal specifically with sound, then reinstall the packages to recreate a proper <code>50-pipewire.conf</code>.</p>
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sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-69096846655784361242023-11-28T08:13:00.003-06:002023-11-28T08:37:15.202-06:00Vmware-tools missing MSI C++ Redistributable<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIvElRTdjp8UCaaASfYLkpetlMu7935XLXV4a0OeiK7-HU9C2-eMWZCpI0BpIT12TDzwE7_Jc86N_VrEAfi3WORJfWPfPFqyU09xNR5DUu4xLaKrKuX98EINGphMqUq18L41T3sRF40qjtcfIBYPn4DJv1IT7VsDRXFWq7BS3Srbg9AFtuB3WMmUI-u6d/s150/vsphere-150x150.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="150" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIvElRTdjp8UCaaASfYLkpetlMu7935XLXV4a0OeiK7-HU9C2-eMWZCpI0BpIT12TDzwE7_Jc86N_VrEAfi3WORJfWPfPFqyU09xNR5DUu4xLaKrKuX98EINGphMqUq18L41T3sRF40qjtcfIBYPn4DJv1IT7VsDRXFWq7BS3Srbg9AFtuB3WMmUI-u6d/s1600/vsphere-150x150.png" width="150" /></a></div><b><br />Problem:</b><p></p>
<p>Cannot install VMware-tools due to missing MS Visual C++ Redistributable MSI.</p>
<p><b>Solution:</b></p>
<ol>
<li>
<p>Download troubleshooter. Ignore the fact that it is for workstations, use it on your server too.<br />
<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d</a></p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Run it, click “Next”, click “Uninstalling”, Choose “Not-Listed”, “Next”…<br />
For every MSI ID in the form <code>{46E11E7F-....}</code> that the vmware-tools installer complains about, copy/paste the ID from the dialog into the Troubleshooter’s field and click “Next”.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Retry vmtools installation, and re-run the troubleshooter as needed for each MSI ID in fault.</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p>I had to do this for 4 different C++ redistributable ID’s before vm-tools was installable.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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How to customize / modify / change the background color of the line i’m working on in sublime text 3?</p>
<p><b>Caveat:</b><br />
Each Color-Scheme is independent. If you modify, then change schemes, you will ahve to modify again.</p>
<p><b>Solution:</b><br />
<code>Preferences</code> > <code>Cusomize Color Scheme</code> ><br />
In the <code>globals</code> section, add <code>"line_highlight": "#color",</code> where #color is the hexadecimal color of your choice.</p>
<p><b>Example:</b></p>
<pre><code> "globals": <br /> { <br /> "line_highlight": "#155199", <br /> },
</code></pre>
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<p>as always, Good Luck!<br />
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>GPOZaurr -- "The only command you will ever need to understand and fix your
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Thank you Mr. Przemyslaw Klys <br><br><br><br>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-342934140677977282023-06-27T19:00:00.003-05:002023-06-28T14:07:07.124-05:00Solving APC / Schneider Electric UPS PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR / ERR_CONNECTION_RESET / Connection Reset<h3 id="problem">Problem:</h3>
<p>Web-browser reports PR_CONNECT_RESET_ERROR or ERR_CONNECTION_RESET when trying to manage APC via https.</p>
<h3 id="cause">Cause:</h3>
<p>SSL certificate invalid.</p>
<h3 id="solution">Solution:</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/FAQ000233142/">https://www.apc.com/us/en/faqs/FAQ000233142/</a></p>
<pre><code>ssh -c aes256-cbc <IPAddress>
cd ssl
dir
delete <filename>.p15
reboot
</code></pre>
<p>HTTPS should work after restart.</p>
<h3 id="alternative-solution">Alternative Solution:</h3>
<pre><code>ssh -c aes256-cbc <IPAddress>
web -h enable
reboot
</code></pre>
<p>Connect via HTTP and Delete the certificate via Web UI<br>
Navigate to Configuration --> Network --> Web --> SSL Certificate --> Select “Remove” --> Apply.<br>
Navigate to Control --> Network --> Reset/Reboot --> Select “Reboot Management Interface” --> Apply.</p>
<p>HTTPS should work after restart.</p>
<p>Revert HTTP to disabled if desired.</p>
<h4 id="recommended">Recommended:</h4>
<p>Update firmware, but newest firmware seemingly still using CBC ciphers. 😩</p>
<hr>
good luck!
sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-66143955614453407382023-03-15T14:51:00.014-05:002023-03-31T10:44:45.220-05:00Brian C. Moses (aka "BrianMcMoses") is giving away another DIY NAS in 2023I'm still running my 13 year old NAS!! An outdated, slow as hell, on its last leg, 100% unsupported ARMv5 NAS with only "mirrored drive" protection since i never added additional disks. I wrote about my purchase here (<a href="https://steronius.blogspot.com/2010/10/inevitable-happened.html" target="_blank">https://steronius.blogspot.com/2010/10/inevitable-happened.html</a>) in 2010.<br />
<br />
<br />
In his insightful and very complete article (<a href="https://blog.briancmoses.com/2023/03/diy-nas-2023-edition.html" target="_blank">https://blog.briancmoses.com/2023/03/diy-nas-2023-edition.html</a>), Brian asks: <br />
<blockquote>If you won the DIY NAS: 2023 Edition, what would you do with it? What sort of problems would it solve for you?</blockquote>
<br />
Well, for me it is quite obvious. My NAS' OS is pinned to DSM v5.2 and is two (2) major versions outdated. The hardware with only a ridiculous 128MB, is constantly churning. I can hear it everytime a walk by and quite frankly i'm afraid to turn it off for any extended time due to the old disks. I've <a href="https://steronius.blogspot.com/2017/04/replace-hamachi.html" target="_blank">run a zerotier-one mesh-network</a> since 2017; however, i'm running an old version because zerotier-on no longer supports the Marvell Kirkwood 88F6281 ARMv5 chip. I also have this thing running <a href="https://steronius.blogspot.com/search?q=syncthing" target="_blank">syncthing</a> to keep both my remote desktop and laptop backed up. It works, but just barely. CPU not upgradable; Memory not upgradable; OS not upgradable, and yet this thing has kept chugging along. But really, i'm at risk of hardware fatigue and data-loss.<br />
<br />
Am I buying another NAS? No, i have no plans and no budget even though it would be the smart thing to do.<br />
<br />
Brain, I'm officially entering your giveaway! 😉🙏 -- Thank you so kindly!!<br /><br />I'm pretty certain I'd try Proxmox VE, as well, for pulling some double, triple, quadruple duties. 😁<br />Maybe even run a permanent minecraft-server for my daughter.<br />
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~~~<br />sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-78413253051807628122023-03-07T14:15:00.003-06:002023-03-07T14:23:26.095-06:00Firefox urlbar suggestions - another feature to piss us off.<p> fix it:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCaUxxxU-u_QDRpHNlsG29kIaN_LTH8rj3JnfFgcm7rnnppDwqwm7lTAL3ErbYpNviiPc36Htzv8j8EUPZhLchsB74AKY-fLg5aEwnExkqw6NA88UhJZYn3-7YA-kysGO-5Jo87wPWLsRPxCaeK2s1Jv6EN4a_hAS9eHzmjjwb3gwLZboat3qMzLZo3Q/s957/2023-03-07_14-12.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="957" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCaUxxxU-u_QDRpHNlsG29kIaN_LTH8rj3JnfFgcm7rnnppDwqwm7lTAL3ErbYpNviiPc36Htzv8j8EUPZhLchsB74AKY-fLg5aEwnExkqw6NA88UhJZYn3-7YA-kysGO-5Jo87wPWLsRPxCaeK2s1Jv6EN4a_hAS9eHzmjjwb3gwLZboat3qMzLZo3Q/w662-h341/2023-03-07_14-12.png" width="662" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-suggest">https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-suggest</a><br /><br /><br />Just stop it Mozilla! <br />We want fast efficient and relatively private experience.<br />Things you've done to piss us off:<br /> - new installs break or change our profiles.<br /> - crappy big tabs. (proton UI)<br /> - more unusable white-space to decrease our productivity. (proton UI)<br /> - hiding tab-bars, bookmark-bars, or menus for no good reason.<br /> - too small media caches<br /> - bookamrks open current tab rather than new tab by default<br /> - plugins death due to new versions, api, etc.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-53189554371960936802022-06-10T12:00:00.006-05:002022-09-09T08:23:02.886-05:00Redirect Youtube Shorts to Normal Viewer<p>Youtube shorts redirect to normal viewer</p>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibabUDSYWmh5Ingd2nK3cDIhIC9Wap23scJVNxu9CTt-2zNRhdLvEEO_HsYlvmwL_Le8wb7He72m-QNDH-nl8gDsnmNJUNFLItlvNIS2Ef7ZD0vjhZS4p6xxe5PLeLsricZu0KP9_TuUJPL61ENtt2xgq2E5QaWxclopERf6Z8CGWMak_1G7pOsrwhfA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="402" data-original-width="477" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibabUDSYWmh5Ingd2nK3cDIhIC9Wap23scJVNxu9CTt-2zNRhdLvEEO_HsYlvmwL_Le8wb7He72m-QNDH-nl8gDsnmNJUNFLItlvNIS2Ef7ZD0vjhZS4p6xxe5PLeLsricZu0KP9_TuUJPL61ENtt2xgq2E5QaWxclopERf6Z8CGWMak_1G7pOsrwhfA" width="285" /></a></div><br />Problem: Desktop view of <a href="http://youtube.com">youtube.com</a> shorts uses a new video format which is annoying, automatically loops and harder to comment on.<p></p>
<p>Solution:<br />
Firefox or Chrome extension prerequisite: “<b>Redirector</b>” by Einar Eglisson. <a href="https://einaregilsson.com/redirector/">https://einaregilsson.com/redirector/</a><br />
Note: It may require browser restart to function properly.<br /><br />
Settings:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqtsLtJbik4pl9d7q-dDFV2wxrA7AP1-gEHENqw0qgN737jyAqaFs3EZlJdknJWYwjpKGzcylLfIPSNurTKG4R5G3Tyj5hB3K5Bv19laMEOU8h2NIFPMfbTY95srYgbjoXTCl2tX295VpeqgGH_q4Jef-qF9L87hNxmZUueKE3ieXErTtxM7j0XHpAiw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="553" data-original-width="840" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqtsLtJbik4pl9d7q-dDFV2wxrA7AP1-gEHENqw0qgN737jyAqaFs3EZlJdknJWYwjpKGzcylLfIPSNurTKG4R5G3Tyj5hB3K5Bv19laMEOU8h2NIFPMfbTY95srYgbjoXTCl2tX295VpeqgGH_q4Jef-qF9L87hNxmZUueKE3ieXErTtxM7j0XHpAiw" width="320" /><br /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<pre><code>Description: Youtube redirect shorts to normal view
Example URL: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/946r7dXI4e4
Redirect: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/*
to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=$1
pattern: wildcard
</code></pre>
<hr />
<p>See my earlier tip for redirecting youtube searches to sorted results:<br />
<a href="https://steronius.blogspot.com/2021/09/youtube-search-sort-newest-first.html">https://steronius.blogspot.com/2021/09/youtube-search-sort-newest-first.html</a></p>
<hr />
<p>as always, good luck!</p><br>
<b><i>Please consider crypto tipping:</b></i>
<br><script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "1GS3XWJCTWU7fnM4vfzerrVAxmnMFnhysL"
, currency: "bitcoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
});
</script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "LWM8cjNAx5CdGZy5jCS1ZZX1KZWqPa3Ctv"
, currency: "litecoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>
sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-58629015225974730122022-01-26T10:36:00.020-06:002022-09-09T08:23:27.574-05:00 Basic VmWare DataStore Stats<p>Get Basic VMWare DataStore Statistics via PowerShell PowerCLI</p>
<p>Big thanks to LucD, and this post which is essentially the entire solution: <a href="https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-PowerCLI-Discussions/PowerCLI-script-to-get-DatastoreCluster-Datastores-and-the-size/td-p/1301104">https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-PowerCLI-Discussions/PowerCLI-script-to-get-DatastoreCluster-Datastores-and-the-size/td-p/1301104</a></p>
<p>Problem: I need stats on datastores. Specifically, i need to find which DataStores are over-provisioned compared to the VM’s assigned to it.</p>
<p>Solution:
<script src="https://gist.github.com/meoso/1b3b45a904d4fb8c77d31f21bcafc252.js"></script>
</p>
<p>The script will output to .CSV file sorted by ProvisionedGB/CapacityGB percentage.</p><p>As such, you may see which datastore are heavily over-provisioned (in the sense of datastore larger than necessary).<br />Of course, you may also sort my other columns as needed.<br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinYHmj6FrpUJcNOughd1TPLx2_fW5mDfHIsRnpQ71xgxugjYBpN2F2Sncduy-IY7zK4t6BQkqE-3XraPwge_tXlypM_jBqhGXF_ts3XuWuaCCy8eQXdFblwhDnikFEYTX6DM24_QZ5xngfZn1KgfaTe3ia8OJLpvCUHOWaGzzee2I5SL-U3oyS_FjSHQ=s1335" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="1335" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEinYHmj6FrpUJcNOughd1TPLx2_fW5mDfHIsRnpQ71xgxugjYBpN2F2Sncduy-IY7zK4t6BQkqE-3XraPwge_tXlypM_jBqhGXF_ts3XuWuaCCy8eQXdFblwhDnikFEYTX6DM24_QZ5xngfZn1KgfaTe3ia8OJLpvCUHOWaGzzee2I5SL-U3oyS_FjSHQ=w640-h144" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<br>
<b><i>Please consider crypto tipping:</b></i>
<br><script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "1GS3XWJCTWU7fnM4vfzerrVAxmnMFnhysL"
, currency: "bitcoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
});
</script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "LWM8cjNAx5CdGZy5jCS1ZZX1KZWqPa3Ctv"
, currency: "litecoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-9276561346388064932021-12-01T11:18:00.048-06:002022-09-09T08:23:45.939-05:00Veeam Backup Copies not encrypted<p><br />Problem: Some Veeam Backup Copies are not encrypted even though encryption is assigned.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsS5D2D9zbYEyFvHsWOARYC0GC6SSJxSMQ_y7pe1P8qlq0LVxhugJW03Bzdp6M2kQBj62Yf-YA9a-k_paHBYvy_672yBMGqqHyc7fvEy1tTBFQgL2xYRZRjtpBmCmx3OeM5mDnVFt96g6/s729/2021-12-01_10-58.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="729" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizsS5D2D9zbYEyFvHsWOARYC0GC6SSJxSMQ_y7pe1P8qlq0LVxhugJW03Bzdp6M2kQBj62Yf-YA9a-k_paHBYvy_672yBMGqqHyc7fvEy1tTBFQgL2xYRZRjtpBmCmx3OeM5mDnVFt96g6/w640-h346/2021-12-01_10-58.png" width="640" /></a></p><br />
<p>Solution: Manually trigger “Active Full” Backup Copy.</p>
<p>Details:<br /> - Ensure Encryption is enabled in a Backup Copy job.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQG1fODrqR6dHu6wO_bewuMS9rB8EyYPiPx9SB3kVwCOkBtDf_aMVnw_wj2z5J2EX26xHlk6SOmWbkiJMqdA3leZLdpb6OUqWfS9jrp6AtDT5QzVvRbqKMWIMvGrUaohcsxFJNozjQWwDV/s910/2021-12-01_11-02.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="910" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQG1fODrqR6dHu6wO_bewuMS9rB8EyYPiPx9SB3kVwCOkBtDf_aMVnw_wj2z5J2EX26xHlk6SOmWbkiJMqdA3leZLdpb6OUqWfS9jrp6AtDT5QzVvRbqKMWIMvGrUaohcsxFJNozjQWwDV/w640-h496/2021-12-01_11-02.png" width="640" /></a><br /></div><br /> - Trigger Active Full for the Backup Copy job.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqphfC8JOCmSOsJhK8cSG88ZCXeW-9sD01ssb4-ogQ3KCLo-PIgJqhIWjtSEeP9M4Blzniz8IAVQnJXytHU3Y5Z5qdl3vIFV5h8RIqe3ZTKqoveiXFut4DAsIANpxvWsZtcKI6xkmwbhH/s724/2021-12-01_11-03.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="363" data-original-width="724" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqphfC8JOCmSOsJhK8cSG88ZCXeW-9sD01ssb4-ogQ3KCLo-PIgJqhIWjtSEeP9M4Blzniz8IAVQnJXytHU3Y5Z5qdl3vIFV5h8RIqe3ZTKqoveiXFut4DAsIANpxvWsZtcKI6xkmwbhH/w640-h320/2021-12-01_11-03.png" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div> - Upon finish, validate finished “Disk (Copy)” objects are encrypted via icon.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Lml1BKPKQE5nQDG7vdw9J69t0kKA0686DLlrXfHepl1vwREdx7SSv0sA79mAWDiif9GYGmO28eGNcNkM9EwIB7Dt_fss92iATyXMiGGPLkHEgUFx_BjMpCdvBe8q2CxnyreHJ-DbhBSd/s838/2021-12-01_11-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="838" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Lml1BKPKQE5nQDG7vdw9J69t0kKA0686DLlrXfHepl1vwREdx7SSv0sA79mAWDiif9GYGmO28eGNcNkM9EwIB7Dt_fss92iATyXMiGGPLkHEgUFx_BjMpCdvBe8q2CxnyreHJ-DbhBSd/w640-h298/2021-12-01_11-11.png" width="640" /></a></div><ul>
</ul>
<hr />
<p>good luck! send me crypto 🙏<br /><br /><span style="color: #eeeeee;">SEO:<br />veeam copy job not encrypted<br />some veeam jobs not encrypted<br />veeam copies not encrypted<br />veeam disk copy not encrypted<br />veeam disk copies not encrypted<br />veeam copies not encrypted</span></p><p><br /></p>
<br>
<b><i>Please consider crypto tipping:</b></i>
<br><script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "1GS3XWJCTWU7fnM4vfzerrVAxmnMFnhysL"
, currency: "bitcoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
});
</script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "LWM8cjNAx5CdGZy5jCS1ZZX1KZWqPa3Ctv"
, currency: "litecoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-50659522036337804912021-10-11T14:11:00.015-05:002022-09-09T08:23:50.871-05:00XFCE 4.16+ open save dialog revert buttons to bottom<p>Problem:<br />
XFCE 4.16 and above moved the save/cancel and open/cancel buttons on the dialogs.<br /><br />
yuck:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVzWMugoiI1urhFawKZZ8VGcax8n3nKgIibwTuo6ozb7D6eTx-RDlBV0nvJzaWoc3sYdLFwgw6L7ObffAl90mbJhX0O6y-Fs0yaCjAszE3ERWhYYKuyNL0SpQO2o_HEqxglf2lZK59zAd/s693/2021-10-11_14-00.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="693" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidVzWMugoiI1urhFawKZZ8VGcax8n3nKgIibwTuo6ozb7D6eTx-RDlBV0nvJzaWoc3sYdLFwgw6L7ObffAl90mbJhX0O6y-Fs0yaCjAszE3ERWhYYKuyNL0SpQO2o_HEqxglf2lZK59zAd/w400-h213/2021-10-11_14-00.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<p>Solution:<br />
CLI to revert to original position:<br />
<code>xfconf-query -c xsettings -p /Gtk/DialogsUseHeader -s false</code><br />
<br />yay:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IhjQkZvEKRvMlpmtGoWKZjEHYjHPXSRlPlOCVgalng0HMSiEyXwfRT-Uu623hyphenhyphenB7SfDap-1DYO7qXEhD8ezj2Th2TDK6OulrFnew4d9BXKw5g5PSqQ7vshu2AS29INdj8jg4bjJqbZlK/s677/2021-10-11_14-01.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="438" data-original-width="677" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IhjQkZvEKRvMlpmtGoWKZjEHYjHPXSRlPlOCVgalng0HMSiEyXwfRT-Uu623hyphenhyphenB7SfDap-1DYO7qXEhD8ezj2Th2TDK6OulrFnew4d9BXKw5g5PSqQ7vshu2AS29INdj8jg4bjJqbZlK/w400-h259/2021-10-11_14-01.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />good luck!<br />
<blockquote>
<p>Written with <a href="https://stackedit.io/">StackEdit</a>.<br /><br /></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">SEO:<br />xfce 4 xfrce4 4.16 save open close dialog buttons top bottom revert</span><br /></p><blockquote>
</blockquote>
<br>
<b><i>Please consider crypto tipping:</b></i>
<br><script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "1GS3XWJCTWU7fnM4vfzerrVAxmnMFnhysL"
, currency: "bitcoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
});
</script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "LWM8cjNAx5CdGZy5jCS1ZZX1KZWqPa3Ctv"
, currency: "litecoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-7773071372647930212021-10-05T11:27:00.009-05:002024-01-29T14:30:35.211-06:00set cpp-9 or gcc-9 as default in Debian 11 Linux / set clang-12 as default, etc and simillarly<p>Problem: cpp-10 is default in Debian 11</p>
<p>Need: cpp-9 or gcc-9 as default</p>
<p>Solution:</p>
<pre><code>sudo apt install build-essential cpp-10 cpp-9 gcc-10 gcc-9
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/cpp cpp /usr/bin/cpp-9 10
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/cpp cpp /usr/bin/cpp-10 20
update-alternatives --query cpp
update-alternatives --config cpp
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/gcc gcc /usr/bin/gcc-9 10
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/gcc gcc /usr/bin/gcc-10 20
update-alternatives --query gcc
update-alternatives --config gcc
</code></pre>
<p>Resource: <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7832892/how-to-change-the-default-gcc-compiler-in-ubuntu">https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7832892/how-to-change-the-default-gcc-compiler-in-ubuntu</a></p>
<p>Potential problems:<br />
If you get something like <code>update-alternatives: error: cannot stat file '/usr/bin/cpp': Too many levels of symbolic links</code>, then <code>sudo rm /etc/alternatives/cpp</code>. BUT be sure to <code>reinstall</code> cpp-* to get the /user/bin links recreated.</p>
<p><br /><br /><br />
And you may do similarly with Clang/Clang++<br /><br />
<pre><code>sudo apt install clang clang-14 clang-13 clang-12 clang-11
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang clang /usr/bin/clang-11 10
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang clang /usr/bin/clang-12 20
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang clang /usr/bin/clang-13 30
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang clang /usr/bin/clang-14 40
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang clang /usr/bin/clang-15 50
sudo update-alternatives --config clang
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang++ clang++ /usr/bin/clang++-11 10
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang++ clang++ /usr/bin/clang++-12 20
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang++ clang++ /usr/bin/clang++-13 30
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang++ clang++ /usr/bin/clang++-14 40
sudo update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/clang++ clang++ /usr/bin/clang++-15 50
sudo update-alternatives --config clang++
</pre></code>
<br /><br />
If you prefer non-interactive config, then you may<br>
<pre><code>
sudo update-alternatives --set clang /usr/bin/clang-12
sudo update-alternatives --set clang++ /usr/bin/clang++-12
</pre></code>
and do so silimarly for any other alternatives<br>
<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~~<br />
good luck!</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Written with <a href="https://stackedit.io/">StackEdit</a>.<br /><br /></p></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #eeeeee;">SEO:<br />cpp gcc 9 10 default Debian Linux Ubuntu RHEL CentOS Fedora Arch Mint</span><br /></p><blockquote>
</blockquote>
<br />
<b><i>Please consider crypto tipping:</i></b>
<br /><script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "1GS3XWJCTWU7fnM4vfzerrVAxmnMFnhysL"
, currency: "bitcoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
});
</script>
<script src="https://rawgit.com/meoso/coinwidget.com/meoso-path/coin.js"></script>
<script>
CoinWidgetCom.go({
wallet_address: "LWM8cjNAx5CdGZy5jCS1ZZX1KZWqPa3Ctv"
, currency: "litecoin"
, counter: "amount"
, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-70288783273683367312021-09-21T10:30:00.004-05:002022-09-09T08:24:02.039-05:00YouTube search sort newest first<p>Problem:<br />
Youtube search sorts by relevance, whereas one often prefers sorting by newest results.</p>
<p>Solution:<br />
Firefox or Chrome extension prerequisite: “Redirector” by Einar Eglisson.<br />Note: It required browser restart to function properly.<br />
Settings:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_Z2inkDFKl0uv5w54GONhZX-irDbzHlzwkumAu8jortXGxyZ3AYyLUbRgB6wGsKolLZR8EYE4OXZ5ahs5-o1X1YjpQ9NuGNaTTioXYl25dvkhp4g0XGRgcInNJ8_OXnzid6RQoePkacu/s762/2021-09-21_10-10.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="762" height="521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio_Z2inkDFKl0uv5w54GONhZX-irDbzHlzwkumAu8jortXGxyZ3AYyLUbRgB6wGsKolLZR8EYE4OXZ5ahs5-o1X1YjpQ9NuGNaTTioXYl25dvkhp4g0XGRgcInNJ8_OXnzid6RQoePkacu/w599-h521/2021-09-21_10-10.png" width="599" /></a></p><br />
<pre><code>example:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=test
include pattern:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=*
redirect to:
https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=CAI%253D&search_query=$1
pattern type:
wildcard
</code></pre>
<p>SEO: youtube search latest first youtube search latest on top youtube search newest first youtube search newest on top youtube search by date youtube search by upload date</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Written with <a href="https://stackedit.io/">StackEdit</a>.</p>
</blockquote>
<br>
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, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
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, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
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, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
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</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-42436812078567427762021-07-23T13:38:00.005-05:002022-09-09T08:24:38.397-05:00FireFox Youtube Buffering Sucks<h3 id="problem">Problem</h3>
<ul>
<li>Firefox Youtube buffering endlessly / never starts playing</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="potential-solution">Potential Solution</h3>
<p>Use about:config to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Disable source server control:
<ul>
<li>media.mediasource.enabled = false</li>
<li>media.mediasource.vp9.enabled = false</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Buffer more:
<ul>
<li>media.cache_readahead_limit = 9999 (or 99999)</li>
<li>media.cache_resume_threshold = 9999 (or 99999)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p>Written with <a href="https://stackedit.io/">StackEdit</a>.</p>
</blockquote>
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</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-10989386234966464442021-07-01T11:46:00.009-05:002022-09-09T08:24:48.773-05:00Dear FireFox 89+, I hate your new Proton UI, especially tabs look/feel.<p><b><u><i>EDIT 2021-Aug-11: FireFox 91 changed something, this no longer works 😠😡😠😡😠😡. Please see <a href="https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1339768#answer-1434053">https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1339768#answer-1434053</a></i></u></b><br /><br /><br />Problem: new Firefox tabs look horrible and do not stand out as visible tabs.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBoWUsZ0bXiHvKKrHYW_LYpqDVbMWZUuezt-nJ-BZHKrmUGhMiuf_1RK3rtCMI3dQMvc2aOQEmepTVR_0d_nP71dHlD2-gImsIbZEwHMc7Iq0020_rcIFaP6tmzM43Rm9c__4BBf29XOK/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="86" data-original-width="920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEBoWUsZ0bXiHvKKrHYW_LYpqDVbMWZUuezt-nJ-BZHKrmUGhMiuf_1RK3rtCMI3dQMvc2aOQEmepTVR_0d_nP71dHlD2-gImsIbZEwHMc7Iq0020_rcIFaP6tmzM43Rm9c__4BBf29XOK/s16000/image.png" /></a></div><br /><br />about:config > browser.<wbr></wbr>proton.<wbr></wbr>enabled > false (no longer works in FF-91)<br /><br />Fixed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YqK9agaKtAbAhzdRV_LALg2HntyiMObEYlINv0J8EEn9-ugCtz1Z07KRCUQ86t7QL4Z5wT-UO1r4QxFr4GtXp42efPa7HlcnabEMSe4QMVU1rYnMvd86fNWzw25cmXmvOL5HKE_JJX84/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="78" data-original-width="940" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YqK9agaKtAbAhzdRV_LALg2HntyiMObEYlINv0J8EEn9-ugCtz1Z07KRCUQ86t7QL4Z5wT-UO1r4QxFr4GtXp42efPa7HlcnabEMSe4QMVU1rYnMvd86fNWzw25cmXmvOL5HKE_JJX84/s16000/image.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />NEW SOLUTION:<br />1) Create a new folder/file in your user profile as <span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>chrome/userChrome.css</b></span><br />and fill it with contents (generated from your selected preferences) from this link: https://www.userchrome.org/firefox-89-styling-proton-ui.html#tabstyler<br />2) set <span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>toolkit.legacyUserProfileCustomizations.stylesheets</b></span> as <span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>true</b></span> via <span style="font-family: verdana;">about:config</span> .<br />3) restart FireFox.<br /><br />example result: (https://sharetext.me/heyafkro)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5736mj-b_IgiEl5rpXVu3H0UFzKPGYaFvJaYXLdpG39GOUOFirVf7lkHTxim-sXWn8ZdFzLos5yTSpAziP6KHx38Fc4N266VcLczQvhl32OC85D8_tqczmXg6O7vU9Xb51IrQXTUJWSt/s1293/2021-08-11_10-02.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="72" data-original-width="1293" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha5736mj-b_IgiEl5rpXVu3H0UFzKPGYaFvJaYXLdpG39GOUOFirVf7lkHTxim-sXWn8ZdFzLos5yTSpAziP6KHx38Fc4N266VcLczQvhl32OC85D8_tqczmXg6O7vU9Xb51IrQXTUJWSt/w974-h54/2021-08-11_10-02.png" width="974" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWn6ByMa1r_TrhK-3qcSuytMvru8QgnfG6m8Dc4KW1lNzScAWdj-FiDPcg7g4waTBRhk_k7Env8TVwMEHPLEyVInnea1TPPYfbq_57TP88vZUeJfztjwuqCuXpY-JkKqGHQ4xb9Zo4xAib/s504/2021-08-11_09-27.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #eeeeee;">SEO:<br />Fix FireFox 89, 90, 91 Tabs Look<br />Fix FireFox 89, 90, 91 Tabs Look and Feel<br />Fix Firefox Tabs<br />Fix FireFox Proton Tabs<br />Revert Firefox Tabs<br /></span><br /><p></p><br />
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sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-38786999577690288132021-04-22T11:12:00.005-05:002022-09-09T08:25:08.543-05:00PlasmaTree PID-Analyzer must be an integer, when a scalarProblem:<br /> line 1054, in histogramdd
raise TypeError(
TypeError: bins[1] must be an integer, when a scalar<br /><br />
Solution:<br />Use Smeat's fork for updated numpy prerequisite:
<a href="https://github.com/Smeat/PID-Analyzer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://github.com/Smeat/PID-Analyzer</a>
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, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
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<script>
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, currency: "litecoin"
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, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
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<p>TLS Version 1.0 and 1.1 Protocol Detection (Nessus Plugins #104743 and #157288) on ESXi hosts.</p>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYO3T1YR6qoMBSfEN8sZdUP3D4rFnKgS5eilWvvcMmVKiui9hEPnlEZtre7t6GeZ5VDIq1qrzMb_0L5_jIkiYtB9fTgio3NBWOEdEZNZmwoZ9S3UGr-1FbjhgZjqAxhczSSaj9klt-7rX0/s1347/01.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="1347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYO3T1YR6qoMBSfEN8sZdUP3D4rFnKgS5eilWvvcMmVKiui9hEPnlEZtre7t6GeZ5VDIq1qrzMb_0L5_jIkiYtB9fTgio3NBWOEdEZNZmwoZ9S3UGr-1FbjhgZjqAxhczSSaj9klt-7rX0/s320/01.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<h3 id="solution">Solution:</h3>
<p>To mitigate this, we disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1 on our cluster(s) via SSH shell on our VCSA as well as SSH shell on the ESXi host(s). We ultimately put ESXi hosts into Maintenance mode and reboot. Please see the detailed step below. if for some reason you do not use clusters, then please reference the sources i’v elisted below and be sure to correct the command-line path location whcih has changed in 6.5+; otherwise the commands should work.</p>
<h4 id="sources">Sources:</h4>
<p>I’ve used the following resources to enable SSH as well as disable TLS. I am not the originator, and the resources may be slightly stale, but still a very good reference froom which i solved my issues.</p>
<ul>
<li>Enable/Disable SSH via PowerCli (short version): <a href="https://vmmasterblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/enabledisable-ssh-on-all-esxi-hosts/">https://vmmasterblog.wordpress.com/2016/07/08/enabledisable-ssh-on-all-esxi-hosts/</a></li>
<li>Enable/Disable SSH via PowerCli (long version): <a href="https://discoposse.com/2013/10/09/powercli-enabling-and-disabling-ssh-on-vsphere-hosts/">https://discoposse.com/2013/10/09/powercli-enabling-and-disabling-ssh-on-vsphere-hosts/</a></li>
<li>Disable TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 on vCenter as well as ESXI Hosts: <a href="http://www.nuthouse.us/vsphere/2018/10/07/TLSDisable.html">http://www.nuthouse.us/vsphere/2018/10/07/TLSDisable.html</a></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="steps">Steps:</h3>
<ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>
<p>Enable SSH and BASH on VCSA (vCenter Server Appliance)<br />
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsyOm0KmeM3BG7xTyj5sGiOubLGrbZOfe5i1jC7OLcU_lhxH_3M8OKcmHzf09dkBx84u52oUO7kbht_T-DCJKOUatGBzNJoWBsXfcZVUBrfgmjB6qRRo_fKYWRvj5QpHrsWuztzN5kFO9/s833/02.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="616" data-original-width="833" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsyOm0KmeM3BG7xTyj5sGiOubLGrbZOfe5i1jC7OLcU_lhxH_3M8OKcmHzf09dkBx84u52oUO7kbht_T-DCJKOUatGBzNJoWBsXfcZVUBrfgmjB6qRRo_fKYWRvj5QpHrsWuztzN5kFO9/s320/02.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDPXVrttR4vUlefIQ1IiRYA_9pxdWrr9qrhjzAzHkaRw3yD2u4bGgs78EG_s7cwdJEXnRDTACZ-ApaQpR1vk2Hc0t-jTOpfg0yNeDN6lWMRujbjTu10E97B6oXj4QFZfNYks8Yqnvyxt4/s776/03.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="776" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDPXVrttR4vUlefIQ1IiRYA_9pxdWrr9qrhjzAzHkaRw3yD2u4bGgs78EG_s7cwdJEXnRDTACZ-ApaQpR1vk2Hc0t-jTOpfg0yNeDN6lWMRujbjTu10E97B6oXj4QFZfNYks8Yqnvyxt4/s320/03.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</li>
<p style="text-align: left;"></p>
<li>
<p>Disable TLS 1.0 in vCenter. Use the <code>reconfigureESX</code> command to enable only TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2.<br />
(alternatively, only TLS 1.2, if inclined to do so.)<br /><br />a) ssh into your vCenter and launch the bash shell<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgxZ4went2bxVkG_OYVD9O-54FfHbxv3TFnwbro88cMyzR2eSo9ZzCHnHdpH4nlRndNGFF6BaZ1hZvCwDbyY6wKDmlgS-7n7r0SuU8AReoYfAUp8ogyyKcjFNWPISpX8CoLJ3nekoiPng/s717/04.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="717" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgxZ4went2bxVkG_OYVD9O-54FfHbxv3TFnwbro88cMyzR2eSo9ZzCHnHdpH4nlRndNGFF6BaZ1hZvCwDbyY6wKDmlgS-7n7r0SuU8AReoYfAUp8ogyyKcjFNWPISpX8CoLJ3nekoiPng/s320/04.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</li>
b) Execute the command: (note to remove the 1.1 if inclined)<br />
<code>/usr/lib/vmware-TlsReconfigurator/EsxTlsReconfigurator/reconfigureEsx vCenterCluster -c 'MY-CLUSTER' -u 'ADMIN-USER' -p TLSv1.1 TLSv1.2`
</code>
, where the cluster is your cluster name and your administrative user is your privileged AD (Active Directory) account or <code>administrator@vsphere.local</code> account. <br /></ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MAh7fZrg1A0HyZlIrAu2w8rZdLHJbLSmiz37kY7B12GMpx7qNVDSnI755wj0nLAqPi2mSKu3Zm9IKD24dCUv__a0C9M6PZLpaluNK3iWdtTJ67cJnJ9O59gJrmWg_zDqX-SdzK4-Ixom/s1630/05.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="1630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MAh7fZrg1A0HyZlIrAu2w8rZdLHJbLSmiz37kY7B12GMpx7qNVDSnI755wj0nLAqPi2mSKu3Zm9IKD24dCUv__a0C9M6PZLpaluNK3iWdtTJ67cJnJ9O59gJrmWg_zDqX-SdzK4-Ixom/s320/05.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<li>
<p>For security reasons, revert SSH and BASH to disabled state on vCenter.<br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0Va8r7EHn0ZDkojcj8OrT8_NEJ0FuIrXwTaeX1vwTgWbmRO2DoWqEkHDwnhwy3VDAp_AqUskcnkOfOagPPBw90aN8wfkhhSdzf_42FkoIh6n3E4qUzyBUBACL8AzthTRbewrdITPhvzn/s759/06.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="759" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0Va8r7EHn0ZDkojcj8OrT8_NEJ0FuIrXwTaeX1vwTgWbmRO2DoWqEkHDwnhwy3VDAp_AqUskcnkOfOagPPBw90aN8wfkhhSdzf_42FkoIh6n3E4qUzyBUBACL8AzthTRbewrdITPhvzn/s320/06.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />
</li>
<li>
<p>Enable SSH on ESXi hosts and per sources listed above.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Disable TLS 1.0 and TLS1.1 on ESXi host(s) via SSH shell: (alternatively only TLS1.0, edit appropriately)<br />
a) backup existing watchdog config: <code>cp -p /etc/sfcb/sfcb.cfg /etc/sfcb/sfcb.bak</code><br />
b) stop watchdog: <code>/etc/init.d/sfcbd-watchdog stop</code><br />
c) disable protocols and set ciphers in <code>sfcb.cfg</code> with new settings:</p>
</li>
<code>echo -e "enableSSLv3: false" >> /etc/sfcb/sfcb.cfg</code><br />
<code>echo -e "enableTLSv1: false" >> /etc/sfcb/sfcb.cfg</code><br />
<code>echo -e "enableTLSv1_1: false" >> /etc/sfcb/sfcb.cfg</code><br />
<code>echo -e "enableTLSv1_2: true" >> /etc/sfcb/sfcb.cfg</code><br />
<code>echo -e "sslCipherList:ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:HIGH:!AECDH-AES256-SHA:!AECDH-DES-CBC3-SHA:!AECDH-AES128-SHA:!AES128-SHA:!AES128-SHA256:!AES128-GCM-SHA256:!AES256-SHA:!AES256-SHA256:!AES256-GCM-SHA384:!AECDH-AES256-SHA:!CAMELLIA128-SHA:!CAMELLIA256-SHA" >> /etc/sfcb/sfcb.cfg
</code><br /><br />
<p>d) start watchdog: <code>/etc/init.d/sfcbd-watchdog start</code></p>
<p>e) backup existing httppproxy config: <code>cp -p /etc/vmware/rhttpproxy/config.xml /etc/vmware/rhttpproxy/config.bak</code></p>
<p>f) set ciphers with: <code>sed -i '/following node to disable SSL -->/a\ <cipherList>ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:!aNULL:!AES128-SHA:!AES128-SHA256:!AES128-GCM-SHA256:!AES256-SHA:!AES256-SHA256:!AES256-GCM-SHA384<\/cipherList>' /etc/vmware/rhttpproxy/config.xml</code></p>
<p>g) restart httpproxy: <code>/etc/init.d/rhttpproxy restart</code></p>
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<li>
<p>For security reasons, disable SSH again for each ESXi host as per sources listed above.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>For Each ESXi host, but only one at a time, enter maintenance-mode, then reboot.<br />
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</li>
<li>
<p>Re-running Nessus scans should now produce clean results for TLS 1.0 (and alternatively TLS 1.1).<br /><br />~~~<br />good luck!<br /></p>
</li>
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Dell iDrac Virtual Console viewer failing :</p>
<blockquote>
<p><em>The viewer has terminated. Reason: The network connection has been dropped.</em></p>
</blockquote><br>
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<br>
<p>Cause:<br>
Java releases after 8.?? have stricter security settings, disabling 3DES_EDE_CBC.</p>
<p>Solution:<br>
We may unblock 3DES_EDE_CBC to allow iDrac Virtual Console viewer.jnlp to work again.</p>
<p>Linux example:<br>
Use <code>sudo</code> powers to modify your <code>/etc/java-11-openjdk/security/java.security</code> or similar file near line 656. (Locating your java version obviously.) Replace [modify or duplicate with commenting-out]:</p>
<pre><code>jdk.tls.disabledAlgorithms=SSLv3, RC4, DES, MD5withRSA, DH keySize < 1024, \
EC keySize < 224, 3DES_EDE_CBC, anon, NULL
</code></pre>
<p>with</p>
<pre><code>jdk.tls.disabledAlgorithms=SSLv3, RC4, DES, MD5withRSA, DH keySize < 1024, \
EC keySize < 224, anon, NULL
</code></pre>
<p>In Windows, the file will be <code>C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_271\lib\security\java.security</code> or similar. (Locating your java version obviously.)</p>
<p>Other resources will tell you to comment the entire <code>jdk.tls.disabledAlgorithms</code> line(s), but this will unblock multiple weak securities. At least unblocking the single 3DES_EDE_CBC is less impactful, albeit still less secure than defaults.</p>
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, auto_show: false
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, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>
sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-4117809976048833152020-09-11T14:00:00.005-05:002023-09-05T10:46:18.362-05:00Prepare or Fix Linux for EmuFlight, BetaFlight, CleanFlight, ButterFlight, all the flights<h3 id="prepare-or-fix-linux-for-emuflight-betaflight-cleanflight-butterflight-or-any-other-flight">Prepare or Fix Linux for EmuFlight, BetaFlight, CleanFlight, ButterFlight, or any other *Flight</h3>
<h2 id="linux-serialusb-device-access">Linux Serial/USB device access</h2>
<p>Edit/create <code>udev</code> rules: (use vi, nano, or any text editor)</p>
<pre><code>sudo nano /etc/udev/rules.d/50-myusb.rules
</code></pre>
<p>Copy/paste this content and save it: (See STM list here: <a href="https://devicehunt.com/view/type/usb/vendor/0483">https://devicehunt.com/view/type/usb/vendor/0483</a>)</p>
<pre><code># ALL STMicroelectronics devices & DFU
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0483", ATTRS{idProduct}=="****", GROUP="plugdev", MODE="0664"
SUBSYSTEM=="tty", ATTRS{idVendor}=="0483", ATTRS{idProduct}=="****", GROUP="plugdev", MODE="0664"
</code></pre>
<p>Then reload the rules:</p>
<pre><code>sudo udevadm control --reload</code></pre>
<p>You <i>must</i> add yourself (username) to plugdev group.</p>
<pre><code>sudo usermod -a -G plugdev $USER</code></pre>
<p>You <i>must</i> add yourself to the dialout group for tty/serial permissions: (This fixes <code>Failed to open serial port: FILE_ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED</code>)</p>
<pre><code>sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER
</code></pre>
<p>You <b><i>must</i></b> now logout/login to update user access rights. Afterward, you may run Configurator which should properly connect to flight controllers.<br /><br /><br />note: some older OS could use <code>GROUP="users",</code> but newer OS seem to not allow it.<br />---<br />
<hr>
references<br>
<a href="https://hackmd.io/@nerdCopter/H1dtIuUSn">https://hackmd.io/@nerdCopter/H1dtIuUSn</a><br>
<a href="https://hackmd.io/@nerdCopter/rJv5TUrQ2">https://hackmd.io/@nerdCopter/rJv5TUrQ2</a><br>
<hr>
good luck!</p>
<hr><br><br><br>
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, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
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</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-77646260870494353882020-01-29T08:24:00.004-06:002022-09-09T08:26:03.814-05:00PowerCLI enable CBT<h3 id="powercli-enable-cbt-on-vms-where-cbt-is-disabled">
PowerCLI enable CBT on VM’s where CBT is disabled</h3>
<br />
Problem: Some VM’s have CBT disabled.<br />
<br />
Warning: Maybe CBT should not be enabled in your environment. There are pre-requisites and if unpatched hosts, potential bugs with CBT. Please be diligent in researching CBT (Change Block Tracking) first.<br />
<br />
Solution: (<i>note: bypasses any VM's with existing snapshots</i>)<br />
<script src="https://gist.github.com/meoso/d97c9400a0dad69bab191c2e036cfbec.js"></script><br />
<br />
<br />
~~~<br />
As always, good luck.
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, alignment: "bl"
, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
});
</script>
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<script>
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, currency: "litecoin"
, counter: "amount"
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, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-79247927304713888472019-11-06T13:46:00.007-06:002022-09-09T08:26:13.774-05:00List VMWare VM's with attached ISO's<p>Problem: I need to find all VM’s with ISO’s attached to the virtual CD-Roms.</p>
<p>Prerequisite: <a href="http://steronius.blogspot.com/2017/04/vmware-powercli-651-now-easily.html">VMWare PowerCLI for PowerShell</a></p>
<p>Solution:</p>
<pre><code>$vCenter = "YOURVCENTERHOSTNAME"
Import-Module VMware.VimAutomation.Core | Out-Null
Connect-VIServer -Server $vCenter | Out-Null
#The actual working code to list attached ISO's
Get-VM | Get-CDDrive | Where-Object { $_.IsoPath -ne $null } | Select-Object Parent, IsoPath | Format-Table -auto
Disconnect-VIServer * -Confirm:$false -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
</code></pre>
<p>Good Luck!!!</p>
<p>& Thank you to Adil Arif & Brian Graf : <a href="http://www.enterprisedaddy.com/2016/04/powercli-find-iso-attached-virtual-machines/">http://www.enterprisedaddy.com/2016/04/powercli-find-iso-attached-virtual-machines/</a></p>
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, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
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, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>
sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3325430388173060551.post-29345932558443196902019-10-30T11:10:00.005-05:002022-09-09T08:26:20.664-05:00Veeam PowerShell Enable Encryption on All Jobs<p>Scenario: Your Veeam Backups have not been set for Storage Encryption. You have a ton of Backup Jobs and Backup Copy Jobs. You have exactly one (1) Encryption Password created.</p>
<p>!!NOTICE!! Once you add even a single encryption password, please re-configure your Veeam “Configuration Backup” because adding a password is known to disable the Config backups!!!</p>
<p>Problem: Manually editing each and every jobs is tedious and time consuming, and possibly prone to error.</p>
<p>Solution Prerequisite: Veeam PowerShell API installed.</p>
<p>Solution: Veeam PowerShell Enable Encryption on all the jobs at once:</p>
<pre><code>Add-PSSnapin VeeamPSSnapIn
Disconnect-VBRServer #disconnect any prior
Connect-VBRServer -server YOURVEEAMSERVER #[-user] -[password|credential] [-port 9392]
$encryptionkey = Get-VBREncryptionKey -Description "YOURENCRYPTIONPASSWORDHINT"
$jobs = ( Get-VBRJob | Sort-Object -Property Name ) #sort is not necessity
$jobs | Set-VBRJobAdvancedStorageOptions -EnableEncryption $true -EncryptionKey $encryptionkey
</code></pre>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
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, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Bitcoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Bitcoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "BTC"
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, currency: "litecoin"
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, qrcode: true
, auto_show: false
, lbl_button: "Litecoin Tip"
, lbl_address: "My Litecoin Address:"
, lbl_count: "donations"
, lbl_amount: "LTC"
});
</script>sterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844277741134582989noreply@blogger.com0