POWERSHELL
import-CSV "" |
foreach
{
$result = Test-Connection -ComputerName
$_.Name -Count 1 -Quiet $_.name, $result -join ',' | out-file "c:\scripts\PingSweep\computer_results.txt" -Append
}
COMMAND /BATCH SCRIPT
Create list of computers to ping Comupters.txt
Create batch file pingsweep.bat
for /f %%s in (computer.txt) do (ping -n 1 %%s) open cmd pingsweep.bat >> PINGSWEEPQUOTES.TXT
Please test all scripts in a lab environment. We have no liability for any issues caused.
If you would prefer a more advanced script in PowerShell, check out this example of a ping script in PowerShell written by Jamie Crookes "Ping utility function/module for PowerShell" can be found here http://www.powerscript.net/handy-ping-utility-function/
Sysinternals – Permissions, LoggedOn, Endpoints
How to Get the permission on folders:
PowerShell:
Get-ChildItem | Get-ACL
Path | Owner | Access
or more in depth use:
GUI based : Run AccessEnum against the drive or folder – (SysInternals tool) and save to text file (Run as administrator or a specific user)
Who is logged on via the resource shares:
Launch cmd and run PSLoggedon (SysInternals tool)
Displays :
1) Users logged on locally
2) Users logged on via resource shares
List TCP and UDP Endpoints connected
Run TCPView application (SysInternals tool) and save to text file
Ever need to identify the before and after changes in Active Directory
Use : ADExplorer (SystInternals tool)
Download Sysinternals
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/sysinternals/downloads/sysinternals-suite
Suggested top 10 sysinternals tools
https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-sysinternals-tools-you-shouldnt-be-without/
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Client failed to RDP to RDS server following Windows Server Patching – CredSSP updates for CVE-2018-0886
CredSSP updates for CVE-2018-0886
That Monday morning issue when servers were patched on a Sunday… All Windows 10 clients fail to RDP to the RDS server following Windows Server Patching.
The cause?
“By default, after this update is installed, patched clients cannot communicate with unpatched servers. Use the interoperability matrix and group policy settings described in this article to enable an “allowed” configuration.”
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4093492/credssp-updates-for-cve-2018-0886-march-13-2018
Temp Solution until clients are patched
Create a registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\CredSSP\Parameters
CredSSP and Parameters keys had to be created
Create the AllowEncryptionOracle DWORD and give it a value of 2
or Command lined:
REG ADD HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\CredSSP\Parameters\ /v AllowEncryptionOracle /t REG_DWORD /d 2
Tested on Windows 7 and Windows 10.
No reboot required.
Note this reduces the security the patch was put in to fix
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How to Disable Windows Defender
1) Open Control Panel
2) Open up Windows Defender
3) Click Tools on the top menu
4) Click on Options
5) Find the Administrator section, uncheck the box for “Use this program”
6) Click the Save button.
Now open services.msc
7) Select Windows Defender
8) Right click and select properties
8) Stop the service
9) Change Startup type to Disabled.