Scripting - Using telnet through command line or PowerShell

Other than using telnet with this syntax (it is required to install Telnet Client on device using add/remove program or alternative ways)

telnet IP/hostname port_number

telnet 192.168.100.2 443

otherwise you can utilize powershell too with this syntax

PS C:\> Test-NetConnection

or PS C:\> tnc

Example 1: Test ping connectivity

PS C:\> Test-NetConnection

Example 2: Test ping connectivity with detailed results

PS C:\> Test-NetConnection -Port 80 -InformationLevel "Detailed"

Example 3: Test TCP connectivity and display detailed results

PS C:\> Test-NetConnection -ComputerName ayampenyet.com -Port 443

Example 6: Perform route diagnostics to connect to a remote host with routing constraints

PS C:\> Test-NetConnection -ComputerName "www.contoso.com" -ConstrainInterface 5 -DiagnoseRouting -InformationLevel "Detailed"

more examples coud be found here

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/nettcpip/test-netconnection?view=windowsserver2022-ps

Extra IT - Linkedin Social Selling Index

Thanks to "third parties" knowledge sharing I discovered that Linkedin measures our social selling index.

This is link in case you are curious about your SSI:

https://www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi

P.S. Considering that I do not spend so much time on linkedin I think it's a good result.

Music - How to build STREAMER TOUCH in conjunction with Raspberry and Volumio!

I am taking note, on blog, on how to build streamer touch in conjunction with Raspberry and Volumio

On internet there are surely better videos and tutorials but, in any case, I am going to share concept.

https://raspberrytips.com/install-volumio-on-raspberry-pi/

[UPDATE 2024.10.21]

https://it.shop.volumio.com/ 

Server #SAN Dell HDD substitution procedure

About these SAN models, if any HDD fault occur, here it is relative substitution procedure:

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000117921/replacing-disks-in-sc-series-via-the-dell-storage-manager-client

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000114471/dell-storage-sc-how-to-send-supportassist-and-enable-secure-console

Affected devices

Compellent (SC, SCv & FS Series), Dell Compellent SC4020, Dell Storage SC8000, Dell Storage SCv2000, Dell Storage SCv2020, Dell Storage SCv2080, Dell Storage SC5020, Dell Storage SC5020F, Dell Storage SC7020, Dell Storage SC7020F, Dell Storage SC9000 , Dell Storage SCv3000, Dell Storage SCv3020

Tutorial - Office 365 and Visio/project 2016 coexistence

Office installed with Click-to-Run and Windows Installer on same computer isn't supported.

Due to this reason you could read below article to have more information:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/office-installed-with-click-to-run-and-windows-installer-on-same-computer-isn-t-supported-30775ef4-fa77-4f47-98fb-c5826a6926cd

Here they are errors that will occur trying Vision/Office 365 Installation

If you have a volume license for Project 2016 or Visio 2016 and you’re trying to install the Click-to-Run version of Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, you can use the Office Deployment Tool to download and install the Click-to-Run perpetual (stand-alone) versions of Project 2016 or Visio 2016. 
See below link:

1. Related article Use the Office Deployment Tool to install volume licensed versions of Project 2016 and Visio 2016
   
   
2. Start, download the most current version of the Office Deployment Tool from the Microsoft Download Center and install on c:\ODT path.
   
   
3. Instead of using a text editor to create your configuration file, it is easier to use the Office Customization Tool (OCT). 
   https://config.office.com/
   
   
4. Start downloading installation files on cmd.exe command prompt
   setup.exe /download c:\ODT\configurationFileName.xml
   
   
5. When download will end you will see folder and several installation files here located C:\ODT\Office
   
   
6. Afterward this is final installation command that you should launch:
   setup.exe /configure ConfigurationFileName.xml
   
   
7. You will receive installation Visio installation finish windows.
   
   
8. After few minutes Visio will be installed in your pc succesfully

[related articles]

https://jasoncoltrin.com/2019/08/05/how-to-install-visio-2016-standard-with-office-365-proplus-click-to-run-using-the-office-customization-tool/

https://community.spiceworks.com/t/install-office-2016-using-the-office-deployment-tool/1010889

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/deploy/office-deployment-tool-configuration-options

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-apps/deploy/overview-office-deployment-tool

Windows 10/11 #how to disable permanently windows update

This article explain on how to disable windows update on Windows 10/11 client devices.

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-10-update-enables-even-turning-off

here they are actions that you need to know:

a) Disable Windows Update using Windows Services

b) Change the Log on account for Windows Update Service (logon as .\guest user with blank password)

c) Turn Off Windows Update using Group Policy  --> gpedit.msc --> Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Manage end user experience. --> Configure Automatic Updates setting. --> Disable

d) Disable Windows Update Medic Service (consider that this service [or WaaSMedicSVC using Windows Update Blocker.]) is a service introduecd to repair Windows components.