Resources
General & Resources
URL: https://www.activecountermeasures.com/ Feed URL: https://www.activecountermeasures.com/feed/ Twitter: @ActiveCmeasures Description: “Active
0104-change-synology-password-cli
Oct 31, 2020
Security & Synology & ChangePasswords & Passwd & Synouser & CLI & General
I love my Synology NAS (1815+), for some configurations or changes, it’s easier to use the command line. It’s familiar, based on Linux, though not
0105-free-git-ebook
Oct 30, 2020
General & Resources & Free & eBook & Git & ProGit & Book & Training
On GIT-SCM they have a free Git ebook, called Pro Git, avalible for download. It can be read online or downloaded in PDF or EPUB formats. Pro Git
0103-using-brew-bundle-to-backup-and-restore-mac-app-store-and-brew-apps
Oct 24, 2020
macOS & appstore & mas-cli & mas & brew & bundle & General
Per the Bundle github README, Bundler is a [1] “Bundler for non-Ruby dependencies from Homebrew, Homebrew Cask, Mac App Store(MAS) and Whalebrew.”
Update macOS with an all in one alias
Oct 17, 2020
macOS & aio update & appstore & mas-cli & mas & brew mas & brew & softwareupdate & General & Tech Notes
Combining brew update commands, and commands from the posts update-macos-via-cli-with-softwareupdate and manage-mac-appstore-apps-with-mas, an all
Mac App Store Command Line Interface
Oct 16, 2020
macOS & appstore & mas-cli & mas & brew mas & Tech Notes & General
As stated in the mas-cli README, mas-cli is a simple command line interface for the Mac App Store. Designed for scripting and automation. It allows
0100-macos-softwareupdate-cli
Oct 15, 2020
macOS & SoftwareUpates & cli & UpdateCommands & TechNotes & General
The softwareupdate command is a system software update tool. The man description is “Software Update checks for new and updated versions of your
What’s New with Fusion and Workstation [HCP1833]
Oct 1, 2020
General & Virtualization & VMWorld & HCP1833 & Tech Notes & @mikeroySoft
Presentation was even by @mikeroySoft https://mikeroysoft.com/ Fusion standard is no more, but Workstation and Fusion player are free for non
Migrating Website
Oct 20, 2019
General & Migrating & Ghost & blot.im
Migrating the website to Ghost. Actually ending up on Blot.im 2020-10. Pardon the missing links, etc, as I cut things over
Microsoft RD Client iOS App
Oct 3, 2018
General & RDP & iOS App & Remote Desktop
Working in a mostly Microsoft environment, it’s no surprise, most of my lab is Windows based as well. Remote administration has gotten easier with
0089-installng_microsoft_sql_2016
Aug 4, 2018
General & SQL & MSSQL & Microsoft & ManagmentStudio
I’m installing MS SQL 2016 in this lab. Things like WSUS, will be moved here after their default installs, to see how those migration processes
Install Chromium on Ubuntu 18.04
Jul 24, 2018
General & chromium & Ubuntu
I’ve been a Google Chrome fanboy for sometime. So, when I started using Ubuntu, I wanted my normal Google Chrome experience. In this lab, I’m
Install xRDP on Ubuntu 18.04
Jul 24, 2018
Security & General & xrdp & Ubuntu
I like RDP, it’s familiar. I’ve used it forever. It has it’s strengths, like ease of setup, and familiarity. It also has some weaknesses if not
Laboratorium Rattus The Animal Within
Jul 22, 2018
General & lab & lab rat
I finally had the opportunity to purchase some long awaited lab equipment. So of course, I’m going all Lab Rat, and doing a total rebuild. Making it
Who is Veeam?
May 25, 2018
Virtualization & General & Veeam & backup & BCDR
Probably best known for it’s backup and recovery products, Veeam has positioned itself in the last twelve years, as a market leader in the
0070-veeamon_2018_conference
Mar 15, 2018
Virtualization & General & Veeam & VeeamOn & BCDR
VeeamON is the annual conference for Veeam Customers and Partners. Two and a half days of General Sessions, Keynotes, over 60 breakout sessions,
0068-finally_live
Dec 29, 2017
Development & General
Nothing like waiting until the last moment, with only two days remaining on my Wordpress.com plan. I’ve been working on the blog migrations since
0065-taking_longer_for_website_migrations
Oct 30, 2017
Development & General
When I embarked on the journey of breaking up my blog, scott-bollinger.com, into separate blogs by topic, Security, Virtualization, Network, DFIR,
0063-using_mute_to_steamline_your_twitter_timeline
May 20, 2017
General & Twitter & Mute
First off, I don’t mute anyone I follow, however, I do use mute to keep my timeline focused and less cluttered. So how do I do that, and not mute
0062-do_you_love_it
Mar 26, 2017
General & IT
Ever take up an musical instrument? Perhaps, took a class at the community college or a private instructor? Maybe you finished the class, joined the
0060-46_little_look_back_long_look_forward
Mar 17, 2017
General
As the morning of March 17th closes, so too does the sunset on my 46th year. Good grief, in four years I’ll be fifty years old, and have been in IT
0059-itil_resource
Feb 28, 2017
General & ITIL & Training & Resources
I came across a free training resource for ITIL and wanted to pass on. I’ll also be adding it to my InfoFireHose page. Check out all the great
0056-win_err_2_citrix_command_center
Feb 6, 2017
General & Virtualization & Citrix & CommandCenter
I got the below error while installing Citrix Command Center 5.2. A quick search of the error, “Windows error 2 occured while loading the Java VM”,
0041-change_management
Jun 3, 2016
General & Security & ChangeControl & ChangeManagement
Change management, change tracking, change control, simple words that mean so many different things to people. Most companies have some process to
0040-2016_50_done_loading
May 29, 2016
General
May and June were blurs and on the first of July, 50% of 2016 was complete. It has been a whirlwind the last couple of months for both my work and
0039-sparks_of_inspiration
Apr 8, 2016
Development & General
A quick Google search on inspiration yields two simple definitions. To be “mentally stimulated to do or feel” and the act of “drawing in of breath;
0037-how_to_get_the_last_boot_time
Mar 9, 2016
General & Security & BootTime & LastBoot & PriorReboot & Windows
There’s usually more than one way to do things in IT and getting the last boot time in Windows is no different. Depending on OS Version, version of
0031-a_sip_from_the_infofirehose
Jan 2, 2016
General
This is the first in a series posts titled Sipping from the Info Fire Hose. Plainly put, attempting to stay abreast in technology today is like
0029-happy_new_year_2016_and_a_new_home
Dec 31, 2015
General
2015 is backed up and archived. Well not all of it. You may have noticed, the blog design and location has changed yet again. The virtual machine
0028-what_is_wsus
Oct 19, 2015
General & Security & WSUS & Microsoft & UpdateServices & Windows
Wikipedia defines WSUS as: “Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), previously known as Software Update Services (SUS), is a computer program
0027-local_user_groups_and_meetups
Oct 19, 2015
General
Since moving to Las Vegas, I have taken advantage of the number of active user groups and meetings in the area. I’m not a go outside in the real
0025-my_pluralsight_review
Jul 10, 2015
General & Training
For a little over a month, I’ve had the excellent opportunity to review the entire Pluralsight catalog. First, I would like to say that I wasn’t
0014-what_blogging_is_for_me
Feb 18, 2015
General & Blogs
Blogging today comes in many forms. Personal blogs, business blogs, micro blogging platforms like Twitter and Tumblr, Some have advertisements,
0011-happy_new_year_2015
Jan 2, 2015
General
As my holiday draws to a close, I bathe in the light of my laptop. Staring at the white blank page that is this blog, glowing bright and I wonder
Disclaimer
General & Disclaimer
Hello, I’m Scott Bollinger. I hope you enjoy the website, and find the information useful, as well as interesting. I make no warranty, and take no
0001-setting_up_my_blog_v1
Oct 9, 2013
General & BlogPost & Setup
I’m going finally to start blogging. I’ve lurked far too long, though I’ve learned much from our online IT community. Now it’s time to create a
About
General & About
I’m Scott Bollinger / @kfalconspb, and have been an IT professional for over 25 years. Half that time, in a Fortune 50 financial corporation, and
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