[NTSysADM] RIP: John Perry Barlow, Internet Pioneer, 1947-2018 | Electronic Frontier Foundation

2018-02-07 Thread Kurt Buff
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/02/john-perry-barlow- internet-pioneer-1947-2018 John Perry Barlow, Internet Pioneer, 1947-2018 Cindy Cohn February 7, 2018 With a broken heart I have to announce that EFF's founder,

Re: [NTSysADM] VNX 5400 replacement hard drives

2018-02-06 Thread Kurt Buff
Look to someone like Curvature/SMS. Kurt On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 6:44 AM, David McSpadden wrote: > Just wondering if buying the hard direct from Seagate is an issue? > > Purchased a replacement HD from my VNX and the VNX does not recognize the > drive? > > It is the replacement part number and

Re: [NTSysADM] Re: Advice: migrate to new file server - UPDATE

2018-02-05 Thread Kurt Buff
Right you are... But, if you want to see output on the console, and still log to a text file, use both the /np and /tee switches. I do that with some regularity for small jobs like this. Kurt On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 3:49 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr < michealespin...@gmail.com> wrote: > /NP is for t

Re: [NTSysADM] Welcome a brand new CTP to the family

2018-02-01 Thread Kurt Buff
That is a great achievement. Congratulations, and keep up the good work. Kurt On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 6:07 AM, Webster wrote: > Our very own James Rankin is a brand-new CTP. Welcome to the family James. > > > > https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2018/02/01/welcome-ctp-class-of-2018/ > > https://www.ci

Re: [NTSysADM] Anyone using or familiar with Crowdstrike?

2018-02-01 Thread Kurt Buff
Second that. I went through a webinar from them recently, but don't have any real experience. I also attended a seminar on threat hunting from Carbon Black, and was much more impressed with that than the CrowdStrike webinar - but still no real experience. Kurt On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 6:42 AM, Mel

[NTSysADM] An Iconic brand dies

2018-02-01 Thread Kurt Buff
PARC is long gone, and now the rest of it fades https://gizmodo.com/xerox-is-no-more-will-now-merge-into-japans-fujifilm-1822616885 Kurt

[NTSysADM] I chuckled...

2018-01-31 Thread Kurt Buff
I just got a notification from my WSUS box, containing the following [image: Inline image 1] Clicking on them lands you here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4078128/test-only-do-not-use-compatibility-update-for-upgrading-to-windows-10, which says: **TEST ONLY** **DO NOT USE** Compatib

Re: [NTSysADM] OT - IP/Cloud Phones

2018-01-31 Thread Kurt Buff
This is on-topic, so I'm going to keep it on list. The answer is - it depends. Do you have a complete understanding of how your current system is used? Do you need complex hunt groups/work groups/IVR trees, and/or use lots of voicemail? Do you use your current system for paging, either through th

Re: [NTSysADM] Advice: migrate to new file server

2018-01-31 Thread Kurt Buff
I don't ask permission, I notify the users and I take ownership and grant Administrators permissions, and make sure permissions are inherited. Once that's done, I offer to work with them to get the permissions rational. Normally that means moving subdirectories up the tree so that breaking inherit

Re: [NTSysADM] Multi-Threading Robocopy

2018-01-30 Thread Kurt Buff
1000, Egyptian Cotton... On Tue, Jan 30, 2018 at 12:16 PM, Michael Leone wrote: > In my tests, I've been using a thread count of 20 (/MT:20). While doing a > /CREATE only run, it seems to not have any impact on performance (based on > CPU usage in taskmgr). > > What's your favorite thread count

Re: [NTSysADM] Advice: migrate to new file server

2018-01-29 Thread Kurt Buff
so sets the DVD drive to Z: so adding other drive letters is > contiguous. > > Dave > * This is probably legacy thinking as I haven't run into this in many, many > years. > > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myit

Re: [NTSysADM] Advice: migrate to new file server

2018-01-29 Thread Kurt Buff
I'll have to disagree here. I love DFSR, but I don't believe that DFSR is a great fit for this particular task. Initial configuration, and subsequent teardown, are just not worth the effort. Kurt On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 2:30 PM, Klaus Hartnegg wrote: > Am 29.01.2018 um 20:27 schrieb Michael Le

Re: [NTSysADM] Advice: migrate to new file server

2018-01-29 Thread Kurt Buff
Don't know about everybody, but I do it - because I hate it when someone copies a ton of big files to the driver that data shares with the OS, and the machine chokes. Makes for a very unpleasant time for the users. I've also had to do this on machines with hyperactive print queues. Now, if I'm bui

Re: [NTSysADM] Advice: migrate to new file server

2018-01-29 Thread Kurt Buff
Oh, yes My thoughts make the assumption that this will be done while users are not in play. If that's not true, there are a couple of things that will need to be adjusted. - Still consider doing a first run with the /CREATE switch. - Can't shut down the server service, but probably still sho

Re: [NTSysADM] Advice: migrate to new file server

2018-01-29 Thread Kurt Buff
I'm hoping that the data is on a separate partition from the OS. That's pretty critical. Some things to consider - /S is redundant to /E - use just the /E - /V will really slow down the copy job - I'd consider not using it, as I've found robocopy to be very robust. - If you shut down the server s

Re: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-28 Thread Kurt Buff
18 11:55 AM, Brian Desmond wrote: > > Pretty much. > > > > I believe Essentials has the same license grant as standard (one guest > server VM) but I wouldn't quote myself on that. You'd have to license > additional VMs beyond that. > > > > Thanks

Re: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-28 Thread Kurt Buff
x27;d have to license > additional VMs beyond that. > > > > Thanks, > > Brian > > > > > > Thanks, > > Brian Desmond > > > > w – 312.625.1438 | c – 312.731.3132 > > > > -Original Message- > > From: listsad...@lists.myitfo

Re: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-26 Thread Kurt Buff
server to put the application > on. > > > On 1/25/2018 8:29 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: > > VMware really wants a DNS server at boot time. If your DNS server is a > VM on that host, it isn't there for VMware. > > This is a problem, to say the least. > > It's re

Re: [NTSysADM] Palo Alto Endpoint Security Trapps?

2018-01-26 Thread Kurt Buff
Definitely heard of it, and we're looking to certify our offering to one customer with it, which might provide us with the impetus to drop our current AV (ESET), which I''m not terribly thrilled with, as the management interface for it as overly complex. ESET performs OK on the endpoint, but trying

Re: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-25 Thread Kurt Buff
, Susan Bradley wrote: > Why two hosts? > > > > > On 1/25/2018 7:09 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> I had further discussion with them today. >> >> The LOB is Timberline property management software, and they're >> adamant about keeping it in-house.

Re: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-25 Thread Kurt Buff
bootable for a few grand less > than new (but still with new hd's) > > Just throwing it out there, I know folks sometimes cringe at the 'used' > market but in certain situations it works. > > > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.c

Re: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-24 Thread Kurt Buff
hey have a budget Kurt? > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 4:46 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: [NTSysADM] Server build recommendation > &

[NTSysADM] Server build recommendation

2018-01-24 Thread Kurt Buff
The owner of a small 5-6 person property management company has approached me to help acquire a new server. They're currently running a 10+yo machine with SBS 2003, and wish to replace it. They've migrated their email to gmail, so don't need exchange, but do want a DC for account management, DHCP/

Re: [NTSysADM] SQL Server question

2018-01-22 Thread Kurt Buff
s.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 5:37 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] SQL Server question > > Sigh. > > OK. > > I'll look at manually applying SP2 (or if that turns out to be already > in use, CU9, or somesu

Re: [NTSysADM] SQL Server question

2018-01-22 Thread Kurt Buff
reapply the sp. > > I'm not a SQL expert, but I have run into this before. > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 5:18 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subj

Re: [NTSysADM] SQL Server question

2018-01-22 Thread Kurt Buff
al Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Monday, January 22, 2018 4:00 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: [NTSysADM] SQL Server question > > I just installed SSRS on a couple of instances on a SQL

Re: [NTSysADM] SQL Server question

2018-01-22 Thread Kurt Buff
there weren't any waiting. Kurt On Mon, Jan 22, 2018 at 1:46 PM, Michael B. Smith wrote: > Are the file versions of ssrs matching sp2? > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Se

[NTSysADM] SQL Server question

2018-01-22 Thread Kurt Buff
I just installed SSRS on a couple of instances on a SQL Server 2014 box. All went smoothly, but at the end of the installation,I got a message stating that SP2 was missing from the instances. I checked installed updates, and SP2 is listed. Color me a bit confused - can anyone give me an idea of

Re: [NTSysADM] domain admin account passwords management

2018-01-17 Thread Kurt Buff
Our domain has been promoted from NT4 to 2003, 2008 R2 and 2012R2, and we now have a DC at 2016. Someone, before I got here, disabled the Administrator account and renamed it, which is kind of silly, but I've never felt the need to rename it back to Administrator. There are 4 DA accounts, one for

Re: [NTSysADM] Using PS to query date of latest Windows Updates installed

2018-01-16 Thread Kurt Buff
help get-hotfix -full For your purposes this might work, if you have a small number of computers: ( get-hotfix -computername work1, work2, work3 | sort installedon )[-1] Kurt On Tue, Jan 16, 2018 at 12:37 PM, Michael Leone wrote: > I'm drawing a blank on this. I need to query a set of clients,

[NTSysADM] Well, someone had to do it...

2018-01-07 Thread Kurt Buff
https://xkcd.com/1938/

Re: [NTSysADM] RE: Question regarding how AD is evaluating account lockout status

2018-01-04 Thread Kurt Buff
STFW for ilspy Oh, that's interesting. I don't believe I've heard of that before - looks quite useful for real programmers, which unfortunately doesn't include me. Still, might be worth looking through some powershell cmdlets to see what I can see. Thanks, Kurt On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 2:26 PM

Re: [NTSysADM] Oh, this one really hurts...

2018-01-03 Thread Kurt Buff
m: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 8:12 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Oh, this one really hurts... > > No, it's not trivial. And I have to believe it's going to b

Re: [NTSysADM] Oh, this one really hurts...

2018-01-03 Thread Kurt Buff
k figure of five to 30 per cent slow down, depending on the task and > the processor model..." > > PostgreSQL: 10%-23% slowdown. > > Wow. That is not trivial. > > > > > From:Kurt Buff > To:ntsysadm , Patch Management Mailing > List > Da

[NTSysADM] Oh, this one really hurts...

2018-01-02 Thread Kurt Buff
"A fundamental design flaw in Intel's processor chips has forced a significant redesign of the Linux and Windows kernels to defang the chip-level security bug." http://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/02/intel_cpu_design_flaw/

Re: [NTSysADM] Sys Log Servers

2017-12-21 Thread Kurt Buff
They will all work across a WAN. The question is whether or not your WAN is up to the task, and that will depend on the volume of logs generated vs. your other traffic, and how reliable your WAN is. Erik's suggestion is reasonable, but if you have a syslog server at one site already, you should b

Re: [NTSysADM] GoDaddy certs and Palo Alto firewall

2017-12-20 Thread Kurt Buff
Did you see this article? https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/Management-Articles/How-to-Install-a-Chained-Certificate-Signed-by-a-Public-CA/ta-p/55523 It seems pretty straightforward, but of course you need to understand that a third party cert won't work for SSL inspection - for that you'll nee

[NTSysADM] Again? Bad detection for KB3061064 in WSUS

2017-12-15 Thread Kurt Buff
This patch shows as needed by every machine in my environment, including my DCs, Exchange servers, NAP box (Radius), file server, etc. Actually there are two versions listed: one with SmartSetup, the other without. It's the SmartSetup version that wants to install everywhere. It would be really

Re: [NTSysADM] Update on KB4053579

2017-12-15 Thread Kurt Buff
> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2017 10:17 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: [NTSysADM] Update on KB4053579 > > I am not satisfied with MSFTs response on this. > > Here'

[NTSysADM] Update on KB4053579

2017-12-14 Thread Kurt Buff
I am not satisfied with MSFTs response on this. Here's how it played out. I was able to abscond with an affected laptop, and the tech worked on it for a while. He was eventually able to see that our AV (ESET) was holding onto the drive. I uninstalled ESET, rebooted, and he: - Expanded the do

Re: [NTSysADM] AADConnect Update

2017-12-13 Thread Kurt Buff
On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 4:47 PM, Michael B. Smith wrote: > This is cross-posted to the exchange list and the ntsysadmin list. > > If you are running hybrid with Azure or Office 365, you need to update > AADConnect. > > See: > https://dirteam.com/sander/2017/12/13/azure-ad-connect-version-1-1-654-0

Re: [NTSysADM] Just another day in the life of a Network Engineer

2017-12-13 Thread Kurt Buff
Why yes, it's just like that. Nearly every day. Kurt On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 9:22 AM, Andrew S. Baker wrote: > https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-its-like-network- > engineer-ron-buchalski/ > > Regards, > > *ASB* > >

Re: [NTSysADM] Owners of folders

2017-12-12 Thread Kurt Buff
Whoever's in the group that is listed as the management group for that directory. That's distinct/different from staff who might have read/write permissions to the folder, though the management group will have that as well. For instance, in the Engineering directory, I'll have two groups listed wi

Re: [NTSysADM] Still stumped by bitlocker

2017-12-08 Thread Kurt Buff
t; > DAMIEN SOLODOW > > IT Engineering Lead > > 317.447.6033 <(317)%20447-6033> (office) > > HARRISON COLLEGE > > > > *From:* listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsadmin@lists. > myitforum.com] *On Behalf Of *Kurt Buff > *Sent:* Friday, December 8

Re: [NTSysADM] windows 2012 R2 on VMware 5.1.0 SonicWALL NSA4500

2017-12-08 Thread Kurt Buff
ass, I tried a vMotion move to > another server in the cluster and low and behold it came alive. Maybe it > was MAC issue. > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsadmin@lists. > myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Wednesday, Dece

Re: [NTSysADM] Still stumped by bitlocker

2017-12-08 Thread Kurt Buff
#x27;t ask for a file location for the key - it just sends it to AD, exactly as I want. Kurt On Fri, Dec 8, 2017 at 11:29 AM, Kurt Buff wrote: > If anyone cares to comments on this, I'd appreciate it. > > I'm working on an older laptop with a TPM 1.2 chip (Dell Latitude

Re: [NTSysADM] windows 2012 R2 on VMware 5.1.0 SonicWALL NSA4500

2017-12-06 Thread Kurt Buff
Are the MAC addresses the same on both networks? If they are, it might be confusing things. Kurt On Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 1:19 PM, Scott Schneider wrote: > Time to bring in the experts, I’m stumped. > > > > I have a windows 2012 R2 server on VMware 5.1.0 with a SonicWALL NSA4500. On > the SonicWAL

Re: [NTSysADM] DBA question

2017-12-05 Thread Kurt Buff
To expand on and clarify Melvin's point... Yes, certainly, it's a really good idea to have separate named accounts for DBAs, just like it's a good idea to have separate named accounts for workstation logins, Domain Admins, Exchange Admins, etc. It's not just a security issue, it's a management is

Re: [NTSysADM] Bitlocker - set up and store keys in AD all at once

2017-12-04 Thread Kurt Buff
ocker recovery information to > AD DS for operating system drives". > > On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 9:20 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> Good enough. I'll take a look, but if you have more specifics, I'd >> appreciate it. >> >> Kurt >> >> On Thu

Re: [NTSysADM] New Blog Post: Get-FrameworkVersion

2017-12-03 Thread Kurt Buff
Thanks - this will prove quite useful. Kurt On Sun, Dec 3, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Michael B. Smith wrote: > New Blog Post: Get-FrameworkVersion > > http://www.essential.exchange/2017/12/03/get-frameworkversion/ > >

Re: [NTSysADM] Bitlocker - set up and store keys in AD all at once

2017-11-30 Thread Kurt Buff
> documented process on technet back then for enabling the key backup. > > Steve > On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 6:52 PM Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> Anyone have a clue on how to do this - without setting up MBAM? >> >> AFAICT, there isn't a way to do this, but I&#

[NTSysADM] Bitlocker - set up and store keys in AD all at once

2017-11-30 Thread Kurt Buff
Anyone have a clue on how to do this - without setting up MBAM? AFAICT, there isn't a way to do this, but I'm throwing it out here to see if I'm wrong. MBAM sets my teeth on edge, needing a SQL instance and all that when all I want to do is provision new machines with Bitlocker and get the key set

Re: [NTSysADM] DHCP role

2017-11-30 Thread Kurt Buff
Powershell is very nice for this too: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj590751(v=wps.630).aspx On Thu, Nov 30, 2017 at 2:33 PM, Andrew S. Baker wrote: > You can quickly import DHCP on a new machine running the same version of > Windows using NETSH > > https://technet.microsoft.com/en

Re: [NTSysADM] Accessing only a lower level folder in a share

2017-11-28 Thread Kurt Buff
Thanks. It took me a long time to figure all this out. Kurt On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 11:29 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: > fwiw, +1 on all counts from me as far as best practices go. > > -- > Espi > > > On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 11:14 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> M

Re: [NTSysADM] Accessing only a lower level folder in a share

2017-11-27 Thread Kurt Buff
t; I just downloaded Quest's Security Explorer and plan to test it out. > > Many thanks. > - Tammy > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Tuesday, November

Re: [NTSysADM] OS in the CPU

2017-11-20 Thread Kurt Buff
be.com/watch?v=KrksBdWcZgQ > > > ​(I see your "solution" and raise you two more problems)​ > > Regards, > > *ASB* > > > On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 12:28 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: > >> The OS in question (minix), isn't in the main CPU - it's in the CPU of &

Re: [NTSysADM] OS in the CPU

2017-11-19 Thread Kurt Buff
The OS in question (minix), isn't in the main CPU - it's in the CPU of the management engine, which is completely separate, and doesn't, or at least shouldn't, affect system performance. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_Active_Management_Technology#Hardware That actually makes it worse, since a

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-15 Thread Kurt Buff
So, it's not used to configure load balancing or client redirection for GP? OK, I can see that. Kurt On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 6:22 PM, Don Ely wrote: > Panorama is only a MGMT tool for the firewalls. It has nothing to do with > traffic mgmt > > On Nov 14, 2017 17:25, "Kurt

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-15 Thread Kurt Buff
meant, will you require "Office 365/Azure Constrained Access"? > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 8:21 PM > To: ntsysadm > Su

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-14 Thread Kurt Buff
rs. > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 4:31 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for inpu

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-14 Thread Kurt Buff
cloud, PA does GP in the cloud. Scales up and down as needed... > > > On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 1:35 PM Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> Perhaps I missed it, but I didn't see that GP will autoconnect to the >> closest/fastest site. >> >> That doesn't mean GP

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-14 Thread Kurt Buff
. > > For example, WIP doesn't work properly with DA. Only with AVPN. > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 8:19 PM > To: ntsysadm > S

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-14 Thread Kurt Buff
't meet? > > On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 5:25 PM Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> Arg - that should be "seeking commercial services".. >> >> And, once I bring recommendations, it might well be that we just fall >> back to a DirectAccess server in each office, with

Re: [NTSysADM] Accessing only a lower level folder in a share

2017-11-14 Thread Kurt Buff
You need to adjust the permissions in the directory tree, and breaking inheritance is the wrong way of doing it. Change the permissions at each level so that they are explicitly defined to allow "This Folder and Files" for those who only need to see the files in that directory, but not other subdi

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-13 Thread Kurt Buff
backup and contractors, and call it good. Kurt On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 5:03 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: > I'm not sure either, but that's the task I've been given - not > necessarily to implement at this stage, but to scope out the > alternatives and come up with some possibili

Re: [NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-13 Thread Kurt Buff
tuff but you are now rolling your solution and marinating it manually. > Not sure how well that will scale unless you have a skilled team. > >> -Original Message- >> From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com >> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Ku

[NTSysADM] Looking for a global VPN solution - looking for input

2017-11-13 Thread Kurt Buff
All, 1) For staff, currently we're using DirectAccess on 2012R2 as our primary conduit in the US, with SSL VPNs (SonicWall and Palo Alto Global Protect) as primary for our overseas offices and secondary for the US (Sonicwall). 2) In the US office, we also have contractors/consultants needing to u

Re: [NTSysADM] WOW!!! I had no idea I was going to be honored

2017-10-24 Thread Kurt Buff
Well, damn... That's amazing, old man. Congratulations, and well-deserved. Kurt On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:17 AM, Webster wrote: > https://www.citrix.com/blogs/2017/10/24/announcing-ctp-fellow-award-a-new-classification/ > > > > Deeply, deeply humbled and honored > > > > Thanks > > > > > > Carl

Re: [NTSysADM] Pro tip for you: free...

2017-10-18 Thread Kurt Buff
On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 5:27 AM, Michael Leone wrote: > On Tue, Oct 17, 2017 at 1:24 AM, Kurt Buff wrote: > >> I can't say for sure what caused it, but somewhere during this process >> about 10 out of the 70+/- GPOs got fubared, and I had to recover them >> - s

Re: [NTSysADM] Pro tip for you: free...

2017-10-17 Thread Kurt Buff
bout it, though we do run Exchange 2010 and SfB 2015. So, I'm still somewhat baffled, but it's all recovered, AFAICT. Kurt > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Tuesday

Re: [NTSysADM] Pro tip for you: free...

2017-10-16 Thread Kurt Buff
teresting... did something odd happen? > > -- > Espi > > > On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> When you demote a DC, you really should make sure that the computer >> account in the domain isn't protected against accidental deletion. >> >> Further deponent sayeth not. >> >> Kurt >> >> >

[NTSysADM] Pro tip for you: free...

2017-10-16 Thread Kurt Buff
When you demote a DC, you really should make sure that the computer account in the domain isn't protected against accidental deletion. Further deponent sayeth not. Kurt

[NTSysADM] Re: [ActiveDir] Is it possible to allow users to update just 1 field in AD?

2017-10-16 Thread Kurt Buff
Don't give the staff member a direct powershell solution. We've done something similar with LAPS and allowing certain staff members to read the local Administrator password from AD on their machines - we created a limited account with specific rights to perform the task and set up a web page that

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-13 Thread Kurt Buff
Belated is still appreciated. Thank you. Kurt On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 6:42 AM, Andrew S. Baker wrote: > Congrats, Kurt... belated though it is. > > Regards, > > *ASB* > > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 9:24 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: > >> It's a good start >>

Re: [NTSysADM] A different kind of 3rd party risk

2017-10-12 Thread Kurt Buff
@Risk): > > The Absurdly Underestimated Dangers of CSV Injection > > > http://georgemauer.net/2017/10/07/csv-injection.html > > Seriously. > > On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 11:03 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> >> https://medium.freecodecamp.org/how-i-hacked-hundreds-of-companies-through-their-helpdesk-b7680ddc2d4c >> >> >

Re: [NTSysADM] Win10 editions question

2017-10-12 Thread Kurt Buff
nd SSH. > > -Original Message----- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 5:23 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: [NTSysADM] Win10 editions question > > So, I've looked at the wiki

[NTSysADM] Win10 editions question

2017-10-12 Thread Kurt Buff
So, I've looked at the wikipedia article, and it's not *exactly* answering the question I have... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions Our engineering department is developing systems that need to have tightly controlled updating, as they are often deployed in public safety environmen

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-11 Thread Kurt Buff
Thank you very much. It was an interesting experience. Kurt On Tue, Oct 10, 2017 at 5:48 AM, Michael Leone wrote: > Congratulations! Well done. > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 9:24 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> It's a good start >> https://www.giac.org/certified-pro

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-11 Thread Kurt Buff
Thank you. Much appreciated. Kurt On Wed, Oct 11, 2017 at 4:44 PM, Richard Stovall wrote: > Well done, Kurt. Congratulations. > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 9:24 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> It's a good start >> https://www.giac.org/certified-professional/kurt-buff/

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-07 Thread Kurt Buff
Thank you, sir. I know you've credentialed yourself nearly to oblivion - how many did you get in the past few years? Kurt On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 8:31 AM, Ed Ziots wrote: > Gratz.. > > Ed > > On Oct 6, 2017 9:30 PM, "Kurt Buff" wrote: >> >> It's

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-07 Thread Kurt Buff
That should be GCIH, not GHIH. Kurt On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 7:55 AM, Kurt Buff wrote: > I took a SANS course (SEC401), but frankly could have taught most of > the course myself. > > I've been doing this a very long time, and have read everything > security-related I could

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-07 Thread Kurt Buff
e exam? In person classroom, web based, > book based, etc. ? > > Erik > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 9:24 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> It's a good start >> https://www.giac.org/certified-professional/kurt-buff/162966 >> >> Passed with 85%, in 1h 12m. >> >> >

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-06 Thread Kurt Buff
Thank you very much. Kurt On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 7:15 PM, jowen714 wrote: > Congratulations. well done, sir. > > > > Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone > > > Original message ---- > From: Kurt Buff > Date: 10/6/17 9:24 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: nts

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-06 Thread Kurt Buff
rom: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 9:24 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: [NTSysADM] This pleases me... > > It's a good start > https://www.giac.org/certified-professional/kurt-buff/162966 > > Passed with 85%, in 1h 12m. > >

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-06 Thread Kurt Buff
Thank *you*! Kurt On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 7:27 PM, Michael B. Smith wrote: > Congrats to you, sir! > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 9:24

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-06 Thread Kurt Buff
; > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 8:24 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> It's a good start >> https://www.giac.org/certified-professional/kurt-buff/162966 >> >> Passed with 85%, in 1h 12m. >> >> > > > > -- > Daniel Rodriguez > drod...@gmail.com

Re: [NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-06 Thread Kurt Buff
Thanks. On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 7:04 PM, Micheal Espinola Jr wrote: > Well done, and congrats! > > -- > Espi > > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2017 at 6:24 PM, Kurt Buff wrote: >> >> It's a good start >> https://www.giac.org/certified-professional/kurt-buff/162966 >> >> Passed with 85%, in 1h 12m. >> >> >

[NTSysADM] This pleases me...

2017-10-06 Thread Kurt Buff
It's a good start https://www.giac.org/certified-professional/kurt-buff/162966 Passed with 85%, in 1h 12m.

[NTSysADM] A different kind of 3rd party risk

2017-10-03 Thread Kurt Buff
https://medium.freecodecamp.org/how-i-hacked-hundreds-of-companies-through-their-helpdesk-b7680ddc2d4c

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-24 Thread Kurt Buff
t; entries! > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:56 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name c

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-24 Thread Kurt Buff
iginal Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 4:56 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change > > Found it... > > L

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-21 Thread Kurt Buff
om >> [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] On Behalf Of Kurt Buff >> Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 2:56 PM >> To: ntsysadm >> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name >> change >> >> Found it... >> >> LSA cache seems to have

Re: [NTSysADM] Running RSAT tools elevated

2017-09-21 Thread Kurt Buff
What I do now is not satisfactory, but I'll get to that in a few moments... Currently I log into my machine with non-elevated user credentials. I have a text file with all of the incantations I need - I stuck it in my startup folder, so that it's always there. Each one is in the form of: runas /

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-21 Thread Kurt Buff
gain. > > Thanks, > Brian Desmond > > w – 312.625.1438 | c – 312.731.3132 > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 7:01 PM > To: ntsysadm &g

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-19 Thread Kurt Buff
if that can tell me anything. And, I'm beginning to wonder if there's something that's cached in her local profile that's gone worng [sic]. Kurt On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Michael B. Smith wrote: > Then what's the query? > > -Original Message-----

Re: [NTSysADM] iOS 11 is scheduled for release tomorrow...

2017-09-18 Thread Kurt Buff
Oh. My. Thanks for the heads up. Kurt On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 11:22 AM, Michael B. Smith wrote: > And that may not be a good thing in all cases… > > > > Known issues to be aware of: > > > > [1] Exchange ActiveSync is broken under certain configurations. Apple is > aware of the issue and pursui

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-15 Thread Kurt Buff
change 5.5 to Exchange 2000/2003. Long long unused.) > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf Of Kurt Buff > Sent: Friday, September 15, 2017 7:03 PM > To: ntsysadm > Subject: [NTSysADM] Odd problem

Re: [NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-15 Thread Kurt Buff
te: > Seems unlikely. Are you sure the app isn't caching something locally? > > Thanks, > Brian Desmond > > w – 312.625.1438 | c – 312.731.3132 > > -Original Message- > From: listsad...@lists.myitforum.com [mailto:listsad...@lists.myitforum.com] > On Behalf

[NTSysADM] Odd problems with account display after name change

2017-09-15 Thread Kurt Buff
All, I've got a couple of questions, but first what I'm seeing. One of our users went through a name change this week (from jmounts to jmartin), and now she's seeing her old ID on a couple of internally developed web sites (we show who's logged in on the landing page for each of them) that get pe

Re: [NTSysADM] Dropping Kaspersky Av, who to replace it with?

2017-09-14 Thread Kurt Buff
I believe that's a political decision, not backed by any technical detail. Kurt On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 11:26 AM, Kennedy, Jim wrote: > Looks like the WH's cybersecurity dude announced it. > > http://www.businessinsider.com/kaspersky-is-being-banned-across-the-us-government-by-trump-2017-9 > > >

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