Overview A lot of bug fixes and features packed into this release! Enjoy š Changelog Other cosmetic improvements.1.6.5 Rounded off large number column values.Search filter now works across all tabs.Added reset counter for clusters $c in ClusterNetworks foreach loop.1.6.4 Added tab filter for all 8 datagrids.1.6.3 Major update. Packed new features in including Clusters, Hosts, … Continue reading HVTools Major Update – 1.6.5
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HVTools Released
Overview HVTools (formerly VMM Tools) is a utility programmed a complete SCVMM inventory. It will effectively report on you whole SCVMM environment including details such as clusters, hosts, patch levels, firmware, VMs, backend storage, underlying network and more. It is a fast, lightweight app and does not require installation. Current features include: Get comprehensive virtual … Continue reading HVTools Released
KVT Tool Major Update – 1.5.7
Overview Great news! I have recently performed major upgrades to KVT Tool. These new features bring both beauty and finesse. Noteworthy mentions: Moved away from traditional PS arrays. Now using data table objects.Improved UI by leveraging DataGridView and TabControl forms.Unfroze the UI! Achieved this thanks to [runspacefactory] RunspacePools. Took a little while to master, but … Continue reading KVT Tool Major Update – 1.5.7
How to increase MBR volume more than 2 TB
Ever encounter a scenario with a Windows VM requiring a disk extension over 2 TB, only to discover it cannot be performed? Don't fret as this is by design; You cannot increase MBR partition style volumes larger than 2 TB. Unfortunately we do not have the choice of converting an MBR partition style volume to … Continue reading How to increase MBR volume more than 2 TB
Home Folder – Compare folders against current domain users
Here is a PowerShell script which probes network home folders with users against the domain. Helpful in order to determine which home folders no longer reference current user accounts and which can safely be removed/archived. $folders = gci "\\Domain.Local\DFS\Users" #This is the root path containing home folders. foreach ($folder in $folders) { $username1 … Continue reading Home Folder – Compare folders against current domain users
Exchange 2013 – Get Mailbox Size Statistics
Here is an Exchange Shell script which is helpful in determining mailbox sizes. Queries all user objects within an OU so it is nifty for producing statistics, especially for disabled users. $mailboxes = Get-mailbox āOrganizationalUnit ādomain.local/CompanyName/Disabled Usersā foreach ($mailbox in $mailboxes) { $name = $mailbox.Name Get-MailboxStatistics $name | Sort -Property TotalItemSize | Select-Object … Continue reading Exchange 2013 – Get Mailbox Size Statistics
Home Folder ā Archiving Disabled Users
Here is aPowerShell script to archive all users within an organisational unit (Disabled Users) to a network path. Prerequisite is to grant your Administrator account with ownership/full control permissions to home folders in question prior move. If this condition is not met, then original home folders will remain with remnant data which was inaccessible. $users … Continue reading Home Folder ā Archiving Disabled Users
Exchange 2013 – Archiving Disabled Users
Here is an Exchange Shell script to archive all users within an organisational unit (Disabled Users) to a network path. Prerequisite is to grant built-in security group Exchange Trusted Subsystem with modify access to network path. $mailboxes = Get-mailbox āOrganizationalUnit āDOMAIN.LOCAL/CompanyName/Disabled Usersā foreach ($mailbox in $mailboxes) { $name = $mailbox.Name if(!(Test-Path "\\[FILESERVER]\Archive$\$name\")) { … Continue reading Exchange 2013 – Archiving Disabled Users
Installing software on HP T5740 thin clients
This guide may also apply to other models of thin clients and operating systems such as Windows 2009 Standard Embedded. Disable File-Based Write Filter Power on the thin client and launch into Windows. Holding down the SHIFT key, log off via the Start Menu. At the login screen, login using local Administrator credentials. Once logged … Continue reading Installing software on HP T5740 thin clients