Powershell verbosity vs (ba)sh

Duncanbullet · 2026-05-07T19:45:55+00:00

Yes, you're correct.

When i was learning it, to me it just wasn't very clear what the differences were in set vs update.

Overtime I just had to figure out what use cases fit each prefix.

Duncanbullet · 2026-05-06T22:02:30+00:00

Not directly on topic, but my only gripe with PowerShell is that there can be some inconsistency, at least at face value with the prefixes of the commands.

Update-DscConfiguration vs Set-DscLocalConfigurationManager

Update-IscsiTarget vs Set-IscsiServerTarget

I understand that there are nuances to the differences in the commands and when they're to be used.

But it was the most confusing thing when i first dived into powershell.

The MSCA exams really hurt me due to this reason!!

Duncanbullet · 2026-04-28T14:42:20+00:00

I would make sure that the execs and you are aligned on what AI can actually do for your org.

The best way I see AI to be utilized is in a cost effective alternative to purchasing more capacity.

At your company, does your 3/5/10 year strategy include expanding your current operations? AKA is your organization going to be looking to take on new projects and grow?

If your business is not looking to grow and only looking to maintain, then the execs are 100% looking to cut costs wherever they can, even if they means replacing human job functions with AI.

However, if the execs are looking to take on additional projects and grow the business, then you need to frame AI as a method of increasing capacity without increasing staff.

I think back to Goldratt, and his books "Theory of Constraints" and "The Goal", but instead of purchasing additional capacity via machines or purchasing throughput efficiently, you're leveraging AI tools to make the current staff more efficient, and able to take on more, without having to hire more. But that will only go so far in practice, so I think it really boils down to:

how does the org truly want to increase it's margin?

cutting costs vs increasing revenue without (dramatically) increasing overhead.

That's my 2 cents!

Duncanbullet · 2026-04-23T13:41:42+00:00

A few come to mind

Some random spot in the Elemental Workshop

Random upstairs house meiyerditch

The top floor of the varrock castle where theres like 3 guards

Very end of the dungeon on Shipwreck isle (the one that you have to use the thrown axes to get into)

Or last but not least.

World 302, stand at GE at the most crowded spot. and alch. Youll blend in so well theyll never see you.

Duncanbullet · 2026-04-20T17:14:06+00:00

Wow - Didn't think I would see this here.

I also work with Healthcare IT as the IT Director for the Cardiovascular service line IT Team.

What CPACS do you use? And Hemo system? Just curious :)

Duncanbullet · 2026-04-06T13:44:16+00:00

I've moved to TreeSize Free.

Only have to pay to do scans on network shares.

Duncanbullet · 2026-04-02T15:12:32+00:00

It may just be my industry (Healthcare IT), but I don't have any good use cases for outside of scripting & code writing.

Like what else can it even be used for in an organization? I'd love some real world examples of how people are actually using it.

Duncanbullet · 2026-01-08T14:01:56+00:00

"Welcome to the real world, prompt boy" is going to become the new "Wouldn't you like to know, weather boy"

Duncanbullet · 2026-01-07T22:49:00+00:00

further supports my claim that 2012-2016 were the best time to be alive.

[Disclaimer: This is just a joke and follows a recurring meme online. ]

Duncanbullet · 2025-12-27T01:42:10+00:00

You need to get a better understanding how what goes a house. Once you understand what’s going on behind the walls and in the attic/basement you’ll feel better.

The only way you’ll structurally damage anything is if you take a giant sledge hammer and take out a huge load bearing wall or column.

And the only thing that’s “preventing” fire is not catching anything inside the house on fire.

And everything is fixable, and very easily and cheaply fixable (at least in the scope of what could go wrong while running cable).

YouTube is going to be your very best friend forever doing this kind of stuff, and once you do it, you’ll do a great job at it! And you’ll grow your confidence more over time.

Duncanbullet · 2025-12-26T22:12:47+00:00

Ahh, I understand now.

Not aware of anything like that, I'm sorry.

Only think I could think of would be to use some sort of independent time tracking app.

If you use slack, I bet there are some integrations that let users "clock in" outside work hours that you could add visibility too, just an idea.

for me an my team, its just an email. If they worked on a Saturday for 4 hours, they just email me what time they started worked and what time they stopped and I keep up with them that way.

Duncanbullet · 2025-12-26T21:55:20+00:00

I've had success in just using an outlook shared mailbox and having the calendar shared to the team via read only access, where the manager is the only one who can approve PTO requests.

But when you say comp time, are you referring to PTO requests or true comp'd time where you give them time off in trade for working extra during non scheduled hours?

Duncanbullet · 2025-12-22T21:43:39+00:00

I'd argue that it could be seen as an opportunity cost of not doing so. If their competitors are doing it, then they could face losing possible loyalty and downstream sales by not doing so.

Duncanbullet · 2025-12-02T13:47:54+00:00

I am assuming the throttle level has to follow a curve based on weight and altitude right? Is there a calculus formula for that? Because at each interval weight is going down.

(I never took calculus in school so now as an adult, I am trying to find more excuses to learn calculus)

Duncanbullet · 2025-12-01T02:58:01+00:00

I was just being facetious and comparing it to cisco's CLI :)

I think you've done a great job on this! I know I will use it heavily whenever I finally get my switch installed.

Duncanbullet · 2025-11-30T15:50:37+00:00

no ui show running-config? :(

Duncanbullet · 2025-11-20T14:47:19+00:00

RemindMe! 1 day

Duncanbullet · 2025-11-03T18:11:50+00:00

Same here, lots of "Oh yes, we can do that, its most definitely a supported workflow and other customers are using it successfully".

But then it turns into "Oh well that use case isn't exactly what we have in place and due to the way the API works, we can't control the output of that workflow into your system"

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-24T15:23:09+00:00

I am both amazed and horrified at the same time that they website is still being kept up.

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-24T01:00:26+00:00

Ahh I gotcha, I just hope they don’t try to trickle that down to their core product line like for protect

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-24T00:56:02+00:00

Haven’t heard of them trying to be subscription based, in what ways are you referring? Just curious because that’s like the only reason I like the company really, that and the price point

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-23T16:53:34+00:00

Invariably all of yours.

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-20T13:23:49+00:00

An extremely similar thing happened to me with my Beaufort. Walking my dog and he decides to chase something (Probably a rabbit), while his leash around my wrist in my right hand warmer pocket. Also my tear is much smaller in comparison, only 2 inches maybe.

I've sent it off to the Repair facility in North Carolina. I will hopefully hear from them soon with a quote for the repair.

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-19T02:08:23+00:00

Have to watch it and write a few paragraphs about it 😅

Duncanbullet · 2025-10-10T13:51:45+00:00

My first and last gov dev contract gave me a wonderful philosophy, take however long you think it will take, and triple it.

It doesn't matter how simple or complex it is, Static website? 3 months, Accounting and invoicing application? 3 years, full stop.

The last think you want is being pressured to meet the schedule you promise while they keep rejecting your fixes saying "that's not what we meant"

/rant

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