If you have Cloud cloud-ini installed you will have to edit to preserve your new hostname. When that is done, run the rename command Edit /etc/hosts so it corresponds with your new hostname You can verify your changes by running At last, reboot and it should show the correct hostname.
Author: Jonas Skullerud
Upgrade Windows edition with Dism
Have you downloaded the Evaluation ISO and want to make it real? Not a problem with Dism. The above key is for Server 2016 Standard AVMA activation. You can find more keys for that here if you have Datacenter on your host. Dism documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-windows-edition-servicing-command-line-options
Upgrade Landscape On Premises to 19.10
Another release goes by and I wanted to write a short one about upgrading this time. Be sure to have the latest Ubuntu update – when I write this that would be 18.04.3 LTS. And guys, always backup first! Refresh your Landscape site when done and see the new version. If you want to clean… Continue reading Upgrade Landscape On Premises to 19.10
Update FreeDNS with PowerShell and Task Scheduler
After my long loved Raspberry Pi died I needed a new way to update a dynamic DNS. I recently discovered the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet that lets you send an HTTP(S) request and parse pretty much whatever you get in return. My use for this is to keep a site-to-site VPN to my lab up and running.… Continue reading Update FreeDNS with PowerShell and Task Scheduler
How to safely clean up WinSxS
Windows Update may in some occasions not automatically clean up after it self. The fastest and safest way to do so is to run the following. For more options and documentation you can read the source here;https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/clean-up-the-winsxs-folder
Server Manager in Windows Server Core
Just because I find my self googling this every other week I have to make a short post about it. To launch Server Manager, simply log in and type
Sophos UTM
Yes! I have been looking forward to this one. In the following weeks I intend to publish a series of informative guides on Sophos UTM. My experience with XG is limited, but I have over five years of everyday configuration of the UTM. My latest buy for the lab is a Sophos SG 330 which… Continue reading Sophos UTM
Using the UniFi line as wlan controller part two
As I started to use the new setup, I realized more and more that I needed access to my lab (outside of plain rdp), especially with my laptop and phone. I tried several ways to solve this. Without any knowledge about the USG I had to try and error for some time before I found… Continue reading Using the UniFi line as wlan controller part two
Install Nginx Proxy Manager (npm)
As my self struggled to solve this, I shall help others. Nginx Proxy Manager is a genius and powerful GUI to manage Nginx. It helps you create Proxy servers, redirects and certificates and control these options very smoothly. I started with a plain install of Ubuntu Server 18.04 LTS and selected Docker under the install.… Continue reading Install Nginx Proxy Manager (npm)
Using the UniFi line as wlan controller
Ever since IoT started to be a thing it has eaten up my IPs from the free 50 of the Sophos UTM Home license. Since I am currently some what invested in its features going away from the UTM is not an option at this time. After some back and forth I decided to use… Continue reading Using the UniFi line as wlan controller