The Random Admin
Welcome to the random admin – a hub for system administrators passionate about teaching and leveraging technology to support local businesses. Explore our diverse topics. In my journey, I’ve gained insights into mental health, integrating it into my work to foster unexpected growth in others. At the random admin, I merge mental health and IT through engaging stories, offering a unique blend of knowledge and self-understanding.
Windows 11 VM on Hyper-V with PowerShell
Learn how to set up a Windows 11 VM on Hyper-V using PowerShell, including remote desktop access and domain joining, with our guide.
Tailscale and Linux
Hey there, tech aficionado! So, you've got yourself a Linux-based home lab, and you're probably thinking, "How do I make all these gadgets talk to each other without going down the rabbit hole of traditional VPN setups?" Well, let me introduce you to your new digital...
PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit
Everyone likes a useful toolkit. PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit is extremely useful with Intune, come and see why.
General Uninstaller for Intune
This past month I was given a task to Uninstall a few applications in Intune. However, the app's uninstall feature did not work according to plan. However, a bunch of these worked with the cim methods of uninstall. Which I thought was funny. After writing a bunch of...
Get Intune Devices with PowerShell
Recently I was working with a company that gave me a really locked down account. I wasn't use to this as I have always had some level of read only access in each system. I was unable to create a graph API application either. So, I was limited to just my account. This...
A Guide to Subject Matter Expert Tickets
In the intricate ecosystem of IT support, the quality of communication in ticket submissions can significantly influence the efficiency of problem resolution. Imagine walking into a dense forest, each tree representing a different issue or ticket awaiting resolution....
WordPress in Docker with LDAP
A few weeks ago, we built WordPress in Docker. Today I want to go deeper into the world of docker. We will be working with a single WordPress instance, but we will be able to expand this setup beyond what is currently there over time. Unlike last time we will be...
AD User Audit with PowerShell
In the intricate web of modern network management, the security and integrity of user accounts stand paramount. "AD User Audit with PowerShell" isn't just a technical process; it's a critical practice for any robust IT infrastructure. Why, you ask? The answer lies in...
Create Bulk Users
Today we are going to go over how to create hundreds of users at once using PowerShell in active Directory. This is great for building a home lab to test things out with. To learn how to build your own AD lab, you can look over this video. Towards the end of this...
