This VBS script will take a list of Distribution Point (DP) servers from a text file called DPServers.Txt and will write the SMS Agent Host status for each server to an excel spreadsheet.
VBS Script:
Set objExcel = CreateObject("Excel.Application")
objExcel.Visible = True
objExcel.Workbooks.Add
intRow = 2
Set Fso = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Set InputFile = fso.OpenTextFile("DPServers.Txt")
Do While Not (InputFile.atEndOfStream)
strComputer = InputFile.ReadLine
objExcel.Cells(1, 1).Value = "Machine Name"
objExcel.Cells(1, 2).Value = "Service Name"
objExcel.Cells(1, 3).Value = "Current State"
servicename = "SMS Agent Host"
Set objWMIService = GetObject("winmgmts:\\" & strComputer & "\root\Cimv2")
Set colItems = objWMIService.ExecQuery("Select * From Win32_Service Where DisplayName = '" & servicename & "'")
For Each objItem in colItems
objExcel.Cells(intRow, 1).Value = objItem.SystemName
objExcel.Cells(intRow, 2).Value = objItem.DisplayName
objExcel.Cells(intRow, 3).Value = objItem.State
If objExcel.Cells(intRow, 3).Value = "Stopped" Then
objExcel.Cells(intRow, 3).Font.ColorIndex = 3
End If
intRow = intRow + 1
Next
Loop
objExcel.Range("A1:C1").Select
objExcel.Selection.Interior.ColorIndex = 19
objExcel.Selection.Font.ColorIndex = 11
objExcel.Selection.Font.Bold = True
objExcel.Cells.EntireColumn.AutoFit
MsgBox "Done"
Provided here you will find a VBS script example of how to enumerate local machines specified special folder content. To make the script more robust I have added all of the available Special Folder Constants (Const) so that the script can be modified and reused.
The script below will list the contents of the DESKTOP special folder. To use any of the Constants in the list copy and paste the special folder you want to use and substitute the DESKTOP Constant name in the Namespace line with any of the Const values contained in the script as in the examples here:
Set objFolder = objShell.Namespace(LOCAL_SETTINGS_HISTORY)
Set objFolder = objShell.Namespace(MY_PICTURES)
Set objFolder = objShell.Namespace(MY_RECENT_DOCUMENTS)
Const LOCAL_SETTINGS_HISTORY = &H22&
Const MY_PICTURES = &H27&
Const MY_RECENT_DOCUMENTS = &H8&
Const MY_COMPUTER = &H11&
Const NETHOOD = &H13&
Const PROGRAMS = &H2&
Const PROGRAM_FILES = &H26&
Const RECYCLE_BIN = &Ha&
Const SYSTEM32 = &H25&
Const STARTUP = &H7&
Const START_MENU = &Hb&
Const ADMINISTRATIVE_TOOLS = &H2f&
Const ALL_USERS_APPLICATION_DATA = &H23&
Const ALL_USERS_DESKTOP = &H19&
Const ALL_USERS_PROGRAMS = &H17&
Const ALL_USERS_START_MENU = &H16&
Const ALL_USERS_STARTUP = &H18&
Const APPLICATION_DATA = &H1a&
Const SENDTO = &H9&
Const COMMON_FILES = &H2b&
Const CONTROL_PANEL = &H3&
Const DESKTOP = &H10&
Const FONTS = &H14&
Const COOKIES = &H21&
Const FAVORITES = &H6&
Const LOCAL_APPLICATION_DATA = &H1c&
Const MY_NETWORK_PLACES = &H12&
Const MY_DOCUMENTS = &H5&
Const MY_MUSIC = &Hd&
Const NETWORK_CONNECTIONS = &H31&
Const PRINTERS_AND_FAXES = &H4&
Const PRINTHOOD = &H1b&
Const MY_VIDEOS = &He&
Const TEMPLATES = &H15&
Const TEMPORARY_INTERNET_FILES = &H20&
Const USER_PROFILE = &H28&
Const WINDOWS = &H24&
Const INTERNET_EXPLORER = &H1&
Set objShell = CreateObject("Shell.Application")
Set objFolder = objShell.Namespace(DESKTOP)
Set colItems = objFolder.Items
MsgBox objItem.Name
This SQL query will find machines with Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Torrent File Sharing downloading Client’s installed.
The script below actually began as a By Request script that I was asked to create for a reader who wanted to know how to find machines with any versions of either UTorrent or BitTorrent installed. Since I know next to nothing about P2P clients I went to the web to find out more information. Then I added some of the more seemingly popular ones to the list. I chose to use “Like” rather than UTorrent.Exe to capture both the actual client applications and install downloads.
Note: I am sure that there are more P2P client applications out there specifically for downloading Torrent files so if you find any please comment on this post for the benefit of others.
Torrent SQL Query:
Select
SD.Name0,
SF.FileName
From v_Gs_SoftwareFile SF
Join v_R_System SD on SD.ResourceId = SF.ResourceId
Where SF.FileName Like '%Azureus%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%BitComet%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%BitLord%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%BitPump%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%BitTornado%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%BitTorrent%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%Shareaza%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%Utorrent%'
Order By SD.Name0, SF.FileName
Below is a SQL query to find applications that are not only used to download Torrent files but other files as well using P2P technology.
Other File Sharing Applications SQL Query:
Where SF.FileName Like '%BearShare%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%eDonkey%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%Emule%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%Kazaa%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%LimeWire%'
Or SF.FileName Like '%Morpheus%'
Additional Information
Electronic Theft Using Torrents And P2P Technology
http://myitforum.com/cs2/blogs/dhite/archive/2007/03/04/electronic-theft-using-torrents-and-p2p-technology.aspx
SMS WQL Query To Locate Users With Prohibited Software
http://www.myitforum.com/articles/1/view.asp?id=2268
BitTorrent (protocol)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.torrent
Here you will find information how to bypass the Ctrl-ALT-DEL Logon Prompt for a Windows 2003 Server.
This security setting determines whether pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL is required before a user can log on. If this policy is enabled on a computer, a user is not required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL to log on. Not having to press CTRL+ALT+DEL leaves users susceptible to attacks that attempt to intercept the users' passwords. Requiring CTRL+ALT+DEL before users log on ensures that users are communicating by means of a trusted path when entering their passwords.
Note: If this policy is disabled, any user is required to press CTRL+ALT+DEL before logging on to Windows.
To disable (Enable) the policies follow the steps below:
1. From the Run line or from a command prompt enter GpEdit.Msc and press enter.
2. At the Group Policy Object Editor user interface navigate to the following:
Computer Configuration
Windows Settings
Security Settings
Local Policies
Security options
3. Double click on the policy for “Interactive Logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL”
4. Set the property to “Enabled” and then select “OK” and close the Group Policy Object Editor dialog box
Here you will find Microsoft provided links to get the information you need prior to applying the System Center Essentials (SCE) 2007 Service Pack (SP) 1 upgrade.
Some of the improvements include:
Up to 70 percent less memory consumption
Faster User Interface
Support for workgroup joined computers
SNMP v1 devices
Support for Windows Server 2008.
What's New in System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc339465.aspx
Release Notes for System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=111308
System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1 Migration Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=9A7D0A52-4380-46A8-BA80-729AE2CC8CBA&displaylang=en
System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1 Operations Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DBF51282-1784-4B9F-ABD1-E2B5CB12F1A8&displaylang=en
System Center Essentials 2007 SP1 Upgrade (x64 & x86)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=20824F84-B98A-4E42-93A7-045A7A58E289&displaylang=en
Overview
The IIS 7.0 PowerShell Provider is a PowerShell Snap-In that allows you to manage IIS7 configuration and run-time data. It gives easy access to Web-Sites, Application Pools, Web Applications, Virtual Directories, request in flight, Worker Processes and .NET Application Domains within Worker Processes.
Features
The IIS7 PowerShell Provider allows you to
Create Web-Sites, Web Applications, Virtual Directories and Application Pools
Change Simple Configuration Properties on Web-Sites, Application Pools, Web Applications and Virtual Directories
Add and Change Complex Configuration Settings
Query Run-time Data (Web-Site State, Application Pool State, Currently Executing Requests)
Execute Advanced Configuration Tasks, Scripting, Integration with other PowerShell Snap-Ins and features
Search and Discover Configuration Settings
On Line Documentation And Walkthroughs:
Getting Started with the IIS 7.0 PowerShell Provider
http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/428/getting-started-with-the-iis-70-powershell-provider
Available Walkthroughs
Installing IIS 7.0 PowerShell Provider
Introduction to IIS 7.0 PowerShell Provider Namespace
Using the PowerShell Help System
Creating Web-Sites, Web Applications, Virtual Directories and Application Pools
Changing Simple Configuration Properties on Web-Sites, Application Pools, Web Applications and Virtual Directories
Adding and Changing Configuration Dettings like Handlers and Modules
Querying and Changing Run-time Data (Web-Site State, Application Pool State, Currently Executing Requests)
Advanced Configuration Tasks
Download PowerShell Provider for IIS 7.0 (x86)
http://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&i=1664&g=6
Download PowerShell Provider for IIS 7.0 (x64)
http://www.iis.net/downloads/default.aspx?tabid=34&i=1665&g=6
The term A Bone To Pick has its origin in the Animal kingdom in particular the carnivore mammals which are predominantly meat eaters. Pack animals such as wolves and coyotes and even dogs will eat meat from a kill after the alpha or lead male has finished. The lowest ranked members of the pack will thus be left with the few scraps of meat left on the bone and will pick it clean.
Today we use the term to imply superiority and if you have a bone to pick with someone it means that you are angry about something they did or said and want to set them strait.
Here you will find Microsoft provided links to get the information you need prior to applying the Service Pack (SP) 1 upgrade.
Note: If you have the Operations Manager 2007 SP1 RC 1 installed you do not have to uninstall it prior to installing the final version.
Complete list of fixes and changes that are included in Operations Manager 2007 SP1
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=102042
Operations Manager 2007 SP1 Release Notes
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc296234.aspx
Operations Manager 2007 Quick Start Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb418758.aspx
Operations Manager 2007 SP1 Supported Configurations
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb309428.aspx
Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 Upgrade Guide
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb822001.aspx
Deployment Guide for Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1
http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/4/d/74deff5e-449f-4a6b-91dd-ffbc117869a2/OpsMgr2007_Deployment.doc
Operations Manager 2007 Service Pack 1 Upgrade Package
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ede38d83-32d1-46fb-8b6d-78fa1dcb3e85&DisplayLang=en
Here you will find the steps necessary to enable Remote Desktop on a Windows Vista machine.
Allowing Remote desktop access to a Windows Vista machine is quite similar to doing so for a Windows XP machine. However as a new user to the Vista operating system you may find like most people that things are not as easy to find in Vista. This is particularly true if you have been using Windows XP for quite some time as I have.
Follow the steps here to enable the Vista Remote Desktop access:
1. From the control panel open the System applet and select “Remote Settings” from the Tasks leaf.
2. From the Remote Desktop leaf select either of the following:
Allow Connections from Computers Running Any Version of Remote Desktop (less secure)
Allow Connections only from Computers Running Any Version of Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (more secure)
3. Then select “OK” and close the control panel.
Here you will find information that will help you decide what version of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 you will need to fit your needs.
Enterprise
Full featured version including both the core database engine and add-on services including SQL Server cluster abilities.
Standard
Includes the core database engine as well as stand-alone services. It differs from Enterprise edition in that it supports less number of active instances (number of nodes in a cluster) and does not include some high-availability functions such as hot-add memory (allowing memory to be added while the server is still running), and parallel indexes.
Workgroup
Includes the core database functionality but does not include the additional services.
Compact
Available as a free download, build stand-alone and occasionally connected applications for mobile devices, desktops, and Web clients on all Microsoft Windows platforms
Express
Available as a free download, Express is ideal for learning and building desktop and small server applications and for re-distribution by ISVs.
This HTA script will allow you to enter a server name and site code into the provided text boxes and will enumerate all of the machines and their last logged on user name as well as the Heartbeat discovery agents time stamp.
Machine Name
User Name
Time Stamp
Machine One
User A
4/15/2008 3:04:50 PM
Machine Two
User B
4/11/2008 11:39:46 AM
Machine Three
User C
4/15/2008 4:17:34 PM
Machine Four
User D
2/19/2008 9:19:01 AM
Machine Five
User E
2/29/2008 9:49:17 PM
HTA Script:
<Html>
<Head>
<Title>HTA Script</Title>
<Style>
Body {Background-Color: CornSilk}
</Style>
<HTA:Application
Caption = Yes
Border = Thick
ShowInTaskBar = No
MaximizeButton = Yes
MinimizeButton = Yes>
<script Language = VBScript>
Window.Document.Title = "Heartbeat Discovery Information"
Sub WindowsLoad
strSqlServer = SqlServer.value
strDatabase = Database.value
strHTML = "<table border='1' style='border-collapse: collapse' bordercolor='SaddleBrown' id='Table1' >"
strHTML = strHTML & "<tr>"
strHTML = strHTML & "<br>"
strHTML = strHTML & "<td width='10%' bgcolor = 'SeaShell'><font color = 'Blue'><b>Machine Name</td>"
strHTML = strHTML & "<td width='10%' bgcolor = 'SeaShell'><font color = 'Blue'><b>User Name</td>"
strHTML = strHTML & "<td width='10%' bgcolor = 'SeaShell'><font color = 'Blue'><b>Time Stamp</td>"
strHTML = strHTML & "</tr>"
Const adOpenStatic = 3
Const adLockOptimistic = 3
Set objConnection = CreateObject("ADODB.Connection")
Set objRecordSet = CreateObject("ADODB.Recordset")
objConnection.Open "Provider=SQLOLEDB;Data Source =" & strSqlServer & ";" & _
"Trusted_Connection=Yes;Initial Catalog =SMS_" & strDatabase
objRecordSet.Open _
"Select SD.Name0, SD.User_Name0, AN.AgentTime, " & _
"AN.AgentName From v_R_System SD " & _
"Join v_AgentDiscoveries AN on SD.ResourceID = AN.ResourceId " & _
"Where AN.AgentSite = 'XXX' And AN.AgentName = 'Heartbeat Discovery' " & _
"Group By SD.Name0, SD.User_Name0, AN.AgentTime, AN.AgentName " & _
"Order By SD.Name0 ", objConnection, adOpenStatic, adLockOptimistic
On Error Resume Next
objRecordSet.MoveFirst
Do Until objRecordset.EOF
Window.Document.Title = UCase(GetItems.Value) & " - Collection User Information "
strHTML = strHTML & "<td width='1%'>" & objRecordset.Fields.Item("Name0") & "</td>"
strHTML = strHTML & "<td width='1%'>" & objRecordset.Fields.Item("User_Name0") & "</td>"
strHTML = strHTML & "<td width='1%'>" & objRecordset.Fields.Item("AgentTime") & "</td>"
objRecordset.MoveNext
objRecordSet.Close
objConnection.Close
strHTML = strHTML & "</table>"
DataArea.InnerHTML = strHTML
End Sub
</script><Body>
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SQL Server Name: <Input Type = "Text" Name = "SqlServer">
Database Name: <Input Type = "Text" Name = "Database">
<input id=DisplayButton class="button" type="button" value="Run Script" name="DisplayItems_button" onClick="WindowsLoad">
</body></html>
<Span Id = "DataArea"></Span></Body><Div Align = "Center">
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Provided here for download is my modified version of the SmsExtract Excel query extract tool utility originally available on the BackOffice Resource Kit 4.5 for SMS 2.0.
Original Documentation Information:
Query Extract (SMSEXTRACT.XLT, SMSEXTRACT.XLS). These Microsoft Excel and Access files enable you to extract data from the SMS database directly into Office applications. The macros return a list of existing queries. A query must already be created and configured in SMS for this to work. Currently, this is the only method to print the results of a query. Query results cannot be printed directly from the console (in version 1.1 or earlier).
Query Extract Download:
http://www.myitforum.com/inc/arts/12126SmsQueryExtract.zip
A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of your unit.
Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance
Aim towards the enemy.
Instruction printed on U.S. rocket launcher
Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once.
Five-second fuses only last three seconds.
Infantry Journal
If something hasn’t broken on your helicopter, it’s about to.
If your attack is going too well, you’re walking into an ambush.
It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.
U.S. Air Force Manual
The three most common expressions (or famous last words) in aviation are: “Why is it doing that?”, “Where are we?” and “Oh S...!”
When the pin is pulled Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
U.S. Marine Corps
Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.
General MacArthur
This Vbs script will take an SMS site server name and site code from an input box and then enumerate all of the User Group queries on that server and read their corresponding WQL Queries. It will then write them to a Microsoft Word document that you can save for future reference.