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How to delete all files in a directory with RoboCopy

You know that dreaded “calculating time remaining” window, wherein you are trying to delete all the files in a folder and the operating system is simply wasting time trying to count the files within as well as estimate the time Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago
Bare Metal

How to create a Bootable ISO image of macOS 10.13 High Sierra installer

Normally you can’t obtain bootable media of macOS. OS X was a different story, but also you had to pay for those versions. As an owner of a MacBook Pro, it’s slightly unsettling that I wouldn’t necessarily be able to Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago
Linux Server

Block IP from accessing your Linux Server using IP tables

Syntax to block an IP address under Linux using IP tables:

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iptables -A INPUT -s 123.45.67.89 -j DROP

Replace 123.45.67.89 with the IP in which you would like blocked. For example, if you wish to block IP address 123.45.67.89 iptables -A INPUT -s 123.45.67.89 -j DROP Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago
Hardware Appliances

How to factory reset Fortinet Fortigate

I found this FortiNet FortiGate 100D but I forgot the password. Or I never knew it. The pinhole just reboots the device, and I’ve never used a FortiGate appliance. I really want to get into the CLI and eventually the Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago
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Convert list of unformatted MAC addresses to proper format

Today I had to decommission a Windows Server which was running a DHCP role. The client has a Meraki firewall and on the firewall is an option to import all the IP reservations from a formatted CSV:     “That’s Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years ago
Networking

Set up OpenVPN Server on Synology NAS

This one is pretty easy, but some of the quirks of the “Synology way” may lead you to a failed OpenVPN attempt. Mainly after exporting the configuration, it’s not clear that you should have to modify it in any way Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago
Docker

How to install Docker on an unsupported Synology NAS (updated 2020)

Synology has limited Docker availability in the package manager to only some select models (models and links updated 12/21/2020) 21 series:DS1821+, DS1621xs+, DS1621+, DVA3221 20 series:FS6400, FS3600, FS3400, RS820RP+, RS820+, DS920+, DS720+, DS620slim, DS420+, DS220+, DS1520+, SA3600, SA3400, SA3200D 19 Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years1 month ago
File Services

Powershell script to monitor DFS replication backlog

Running this script in the PowerShell ISE will give you a nice output comparing the server you’re running it on with the other connection members in the replication group(s) it belongs to. You will see “warnings” highlighted in yellow and Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago
Storage

Find new package sources for Synology DSM

I’m writing this article as a follow-up to a previous article I wrote regarding package sources and obtaining more synology apps.   It was made clear to me that there are many more package sources, and you can monitor their availability and Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years ago
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DIY Null Modem Cable with Handshaking

I ran into this issue because I don’t really have any old hardware or components, but I do have a bunch of new stuff. Like, every HP switch comes with a console cable. Resulting in tons and tons of console cables. Read more…

By Tyler Woods, 3 years3 years ago

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