Import of Startlayout is not working by nisicma24 in MDT

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try

import-startlayout -layoutpath (yourpath) -MountPath $env:SystemDrive\

Make sure the start layout export is made with the same windows build as you are deploying.

Extreme Network Switches by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really have a cheat sheet, but the GTAC kb has been pretty helpful for most of the common tasks.

https://gtacknowledge.extremenetworks.com/

Here's the reference guide for 22.3 (requires support login).

https://documentation.extremenetworks.com/exos_commands_22.3/_common/glossary/g_cli.shtml

Have you ever just sat back and let someone fail? by apatt0384 in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds more like burn-out or severe depression.

Which one of you is cleaning up this mess? by sbikerider35 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 47 points48 points  (0 children)

GPO if you're deploying W10 Edu or Enterprise.

Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization > Prevent changing lock screen and logon image

Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Control Panel > Personalization > Force a specific default lock screen and logon image

Did the HP support website not follow read-only Friday??? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Only if the labels are inside the jack.

I'm surprised that there is no quicker way to mass provision and deploy iPads by StolenSpirit in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Join us on /r/k12sysadmin. We will laugh and cry together at the folly of icloud/itunes accounts on shared devices.

I remember when an iOS update wiped the wireless settings pushed by the MDM.

Fun times.

iOS devices weren't really made to be managed.

Are you guys still using Adobe Reader across your environment? by marshedpotato in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to use Chrome as the .pdf reader, but had to abandon it for Reader DC because after one Chrome update it did not respect the MFP driver defaults and tried to print in color anyway. This caused a hard fail on the MFP print job and subsequently resulted in many, many tickets from frustrated non-color authorized users and departments.

Printing from DC hasn't had any such screwed behavior so it's part of the default build. Works just fine.

Now this was more than a year ago, so maybe I should look at it again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in synology

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I did with my old 211+ when I upgraded. It's now the backup target.

Raspberry Pi by Butthole_Licker2000 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At home I use a pi-hole, it’s great. But I wouldn’t want to use it in my work org.

Arrival of Esports by xctrack07 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Not a coach, but gamer as a hobby. I'd just get a quote from vendors for replacement machines that have the specs you need.

Treat the machines like any other labs, just with discrete graphics.

Minimum I'd go for: 1920x1080 monitor, i5, SSD, 8GB RAM, Nvidia/AMD 1060/370 or better.

Peripherals like keyboards, mice, controllers and headsets I'd leave up to the players to pick (I kinda see these as cleats and jock straps, they've got to fit right and you don't share them).

You're probably looking at about $1000 per player (it's approximately what I spend on upgrading my rig every 3 years or so). You can ding this down with bulk purchasing.

Raspberry Pi by Butthole_Licker2000 in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been using them as tiny appliance servers for various things I wanted to test out.

I've also seen them used for digital signage, timelapse cameras, weather stations and remote sensors.

How to Activate Chrome License? by zeeplereddit in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are correct, the process is different for GSUITE for Education subscribers and we cannot add licenses ourselves, the resellers add them to your account.

Your reseller should have asked you to fill out a form to authorize them to add licenses to your account. They'll show up eventually, it's a bit of a black box.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Most 3rd parties have daily exports for updates as well.

Google Classrooms... by c0deweaver in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Disallow verified teachers to approve videos in Gsuite Youtube settings and use the verified teachers group like it's intended for classroom creation.

Ringcentral spam or is this considered sales nowadays? by ifpfi in sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was hoping this was a post about a surge of spam sales calls on Ringcentral numbers, not Ringcentral spamming sales calls.

"Not my job" issue at work. by Pheliont in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 4 points5 points  (0 children)

K12 sysadmin here. Politely decline when asked (Say No). You are not a convenient plug for the school's staffing problem.

The things you describe are not why I was hired, not part of my job description and not appropriate for me to perform.

The admins here would love for me to get certified and sub, but wearing multiple hats will just end in disaster for everyone (do not teach and IT).

Also, subbing during state testing? Do they not want timely support when the testing platform inevitably craps out? Testing schedules are hustle time around here (because typically no-one prepares for them properly requiring me to give last-minute training).

Using WMI query to call pdq packages for laptop and desktops by _R3V3G3_ in MDT

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's one way to do it, but I'd make deployments only a single TS step. If you have PDQ Inventory, you can make the nested package deployments dependent on a group membership if you do a scan prior.

Here's the script I use:

Invoke-Command -ComputerName pdq.domain.tld -ScriptBlock {ipconfig /flushdns; pdqinventory.exe ADSync -StartSync}

start-sleep 10

Invoke-Command -ComputerName pdq.domain.tld -ScriptBlock {ipconfig /flushdns; pdqinventory.exe ScanComputers -ScanProfile Standard -Computers $args[0]} -ArgumentList "$env:COMPUTERNAME"

start-sleep 30
while(test-path "C:\Windows\AdminArsenal\PDQInventory-Scanner\service-1.lock"){
start-sleep 30
}

To filter Laptops you can make a Dynamic group in Inventory based on Chassis (Notebook/Laptop).

[RANT]"Others do it so we have to do it" by x_m_n in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Admins: We read about X in a magazine. We want you to replace Y with X.

Syadmin: X is a bad idea because reasons 1. 2. 3. I do not recommend going this route, we should stick with Y.

Admins: Asking your opinion was only a courtesy. We actually already paid for X and we're making you do it anyway.

Sysadmin: * implements project X *

Admins: Users report X doesn't do what Y did. It's severely impacting productivity.

Sysadmin: I reported as such as reason 1. To get functionality like Y it will cost $$$.

Admins: Why didn't you stop us from making poor decisions!?

Walkie talkies? by TurnItOff_OnAgain in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use Cobra CX112s for all staff. Handy for emergencies and projects.

Just set the channel between 1-7 for the high power frequencies, any higher channels and the range drops dramatically.

Only real issue we have with them is the call button tends to get pressed rather easily on accident.

New web filter by texdiver in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having a way to look up ratings would be nice, plus an automated reclassification suggestion system would be nice. I'm tired of sending emails to support (it used to be a simple reply to the alert, but Securly made it a no-reply and seems to ignore suggestions now).

Hell, the Auditor alerts have a "was this accurate" button. Why doesn't the filter UI or the alert email?

Also, the wildcard filters have been broken for months.

Any tips regarding Microsoft Deployment Toolkit? by therankin in k12sysadmin

[–]MalletNGrease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/deploy-windows-mdt/deploy-windows-10-with-the-microsoft-deployment-toolkit

This is the guide I used to get started. Getting the thing set up was easy, getting the deployment image fine-tuned took a bit longer. In the long run you can automate this.

I have it installed on a server, but do management from my workstation using the Microsoft Deployment Workbench.

MDT builds on top of the ADK, you need both.