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.
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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
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)
Landscape 18.03 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
You can read how to upgrade your older installation here. Install on-prem and add clients install landscape-server Before installing anything. Be sure to check /etc/hosts and correct your FQDN to what ever you want it to answer to. User only lower cases, or Lanscape may give errors. install landscape-clients install cert To install on other… Continue reading Landscape 18.03 on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Two-factor Authentication with Duo Security
Duo Security two-factor authentication is a breeze to set up. And deserves a look at by everyone who wants to make their appliances or other logins more secure. Whether it is for but not limited to Microsoft RDP or WordPress. As an example you can see how the two-factor authentication works for RDP in the image… Continue reading Two-factor Authentication with Duo Security