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Hidden .DS_Store Files Preventing OneDrive Mac Client File Sync
For those using the OneDrive client on a Mac, you may come across a synchronization error that is caused by a .DS_Store file. It appears like this: In MacOS, these files are relatively unimportant, as they only store info about directory appearance such as icon position. These files can prevent OneDrive from syncing and are…
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Is Cryptocurrency Mining on Azure N-Series Profitable? And How To Do It Anyway
The cryptocurrency craze is real, with BitCoin and other currencies surging in recent months. While the long-term viability of these are questioned by some, cryptocurrency mining has been going on for years and is the catalyst for how coins are distributed. Personally, I’ve mined cryptocurrency at home with my own ASIC and GPU equipment, but…
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How to Configure Azure Site Recovery for VMware
****02-21-2018 Update – Microsoft updated the ASR Configuration Server deployment process in February 2018. Instead of deploying a server and running the Configuration Server unified setup, you now download a OVF template from the recovery vault in Azure and import it directly into vCenter. This actually deploys a new Configuration Server and takes care of…
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Archive: Automating the Removal of Old Office Versions to Upgrade to 2016
The end-of-life for the click-to-run version of Office 2013 is quickly approaching (February 28th, 2017). This is a quick reference on how to automate the deployment of Office 2016 to your environment, while also fulfilling the prerequisite of removing any previous versions of Office (including 2013). Step 1 – Automate the uninstall of previous versions of Office Installing…
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SQL Query to Export All SCCM Maintenance Windows
Maintenance windows tend to be illusive in Configuration Manager, especially in large environments with multiple admins. A common request that I receive from my customers is to “retrieve all of maintenance windows.” There isn’t a great report for this or an easy way to do this with PowerShell (yet). The easiest method I’ve found to do…
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In-Console Updates Stuck Installing in ConfigMgr: How To Fix It
Disclosure: do not follow these steps if you do not know what you’re doing. They should only be used as a last resort. Use with caution. I’ve had a couple different SCCM environments get stuck during update installations that have come down through the new Updates and Servicing feature in the current branch builds. Typically, this…
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