Using Custom CSS in MediaWiki from Version 1.35 and newer
In newer MediaWiki versions (1.35+), the process for adding custom CSS has changed from older versions. There are now several…
Preventing Powered-Off Virtual Machines from Auto-Starting in vSphere HA
In a vSphere High Availability (HA) cluster, virtual machines automatically restart on another host if a hardware failure occurs. However,…
Check TLS Version on VMware vCenter Server
We can use the TLS Configuration utility to view which TLS version is enabled enabled on vCenter. Login to the…
How to check for new Updates on Windows Server without automatically installing them
To check for Windows updates on a server without automatically installing them, we can use the sconfig utility like shown below. SConfig (Server…
Mastering icacls and takeown
Managing file permissions and ownership in Windows can sometimes feel like navigating a maze, especially when dealing with restricted files…
How to elevate access to an Azure Subscription when you have assigned the Global Administrator Role in Microsoft Entra ID
As a Global Administrator in Microsoft Entra ID, you might not have access to all subscriptions and management groups in…
Linux handles SSH and SFTP Port Specification different
When working with SSH and SFTP, you may have noticed a curious difference in how ports are specified: SSH uses…
Azure Virtual Machines Stopped vs. Stopped (Deallocated)
When managing Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), the terms Deallocated and Stopped refer to different VM states, each with distinct implications…
The vMotion interface is not configured (or is misconfigured) on the Source Host
I was running into this error when trying to migrate a running virtual machine to another ESXi host and datastore….
How to Retrieve a Previous Hostname in Windows: A Quick Guide
When managing or troubleshooting Windows systems, there may be instances where you need to find the previous hostname of a…
