Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 31, 2023
WMI is considered a valuable tool for system administrators, allowing management of Windows workstations, interaction with Microsoft products like Configuration Manager, monitoring of server resources, and more. Microsoft will explore various WMI usage options with PowerShell. By the end, you will understand when to use each method and may not have a clear favorite. The Ways There are three tools for managing WMI I want to share with you. The System.Management namespace. The WMI Scripting API. The CIM cmdlets. Regarding WMI cmdlets…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 31, 2023
During a work conversation, a colleague asked me if it was possible to track changes to a Windows registry key. Microsoft was aware that changes to files can be monitored using the System.IO.FileSystemWatcher.NET class, but they were unaware of registry monitoring. However, they later learned that Windows has an API for it and that it can be called from PowerShell using Interop Services. About tools To achieve this, Microsoft will utilize Platform Invoke, also known as PinVoke. PinVoke is a…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 31, 2023
Admins of the environment can view analytics for Power Automate in the Microsoft Power Platform admin center. The analytics reveal information about flow runs, usage, errors, flow types (automated, button, scheduled, approval, business process), shared flows, and connector details. However, these reports do not cover Desktop Flows. To access the reports, the admin must: Go to the navigation bar on the left side. Select Analytics. Select Microsoft Power Automate. View the reports on the right side. Who can view these reports? Admins…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 30, 2023
PRINCE2® Certification has two levels: Foundation and Practitioner. You can earn the Foundation level certification by passing the Foundation exam, which has no required prerequisites. To earn the Practitioner credential, the second level of PRINCE2 certification, one must have the PRINCE2 Foundation or similar certification. Axelos is the certifying organization for PRINCE2, with PeopleCert administering PRINCE2 exams on their behalf. Candidates can sign up for the exam through an ATO like KnowledgeHut, which is an Axelos Certified Partner. To prepare,…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 30, 2023
PRINCE2® uses the “PROGRESS” theme to track project progress. This involves monitoring actual results and comparing them to planned objectives. It also includes forecasting the project goals and assessing the project’s continued viability, while taking corrective action for any unacceptable deviations. Tolerances are used by PRINCE2® to monitor deviations. Tolerances are the acceptable variation from the goal of a plan for time, cost, and maybe quality, scope, benefits, and risk before senior management needs to be informed. Progress control involves…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 30, 2023
Establishing metrics to assist a Scrum Team can be challenging. This article will discuss some signs, known as “smells,” that indicate the need for improvement in the metric setup. These signs serve as a warning system to alert you to the need for adjustment. Metrics that take time to prepare: The requirement for extensive metric preparation time is a warning sign for a Scrum Team. This shows that metrics are not centralized and compiling them takes a lot of work. Such…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 13, 2023
A guide has been created to assist in moving your application from Cloud Foundry to the Liberty Buildpack by Paketo. IBM has announced the end-of-life for the liberty-for-java buildpack in Cloud Foundry, and users are in need of a migration option. The recommended solution is to use the Paketo Buildpack for Liberty, a cloud-native alternative. The key benefit of using Paketo Buildpack is the capability to convert application source code into consistent container images, which can be used across various…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 13, 2023
The RomCom RAT has been circulating – initially in Ukraine, targeting military installations, and now in some countries that speak English such as the United Kingdom. Initially, the RomCom attack was spread through spear-phishing, but it has since progressed to include techniques such as mimicking legitimate domains and downloads of popular and trustworthy products. This article, will examine the current situation with RomCom, delve into the issues with digital impersonation, and provide guidance on how to secure software downloads. RomCom…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 13, 2023
The cybersecurity industry is facing a shortage of qualified professionals and a high demand for trained experts, which can make it challenging to find the right candidate with the appropriate skill set. However, when searching for specific technical skills, it may be worth considering professionals from other industries who may be a good fit for transitioning into a cybersecurity team. In fact, certain roles may be a better match than what is typically associated with cybersecurity professionals due to their…
Posted by Marbenz Antonio on January 13, 2023
“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.” The quote is often attributed to Mark Twain, however, he never said it. The quote’s origin is unknown, but the concept that lies spread quickly while truth spreads slowly is an old one. The quote attributed to “Twain” illustrates the distinction between misinformation and disinformation. Misinformation is an error that is spread unintentionally, while disinformation is false information disseminated with the intent to…