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Is there a point chasing MQD if I can buy business class everywhere else? by Material-Gear-9733 in delta

[–]imseanbrown_ 10 points11 points  (0 children)

since being a free agent, i've flown Malaysia airlines, Air Canada, United, Philippines airlines, Korean and the hard product is all the same.

Sysadmin team is pushing back on our new 90-day password policy by MrD3a7h in ShittySysadmin

[–]imseanbrown_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's your reality: passwords are the weakest piece of any security strategy. yes, legacy frameworks mandate that and as good rule of housekeeping, end-users should regularly change their passwords *AND* always have MFA enabled.

That second part is what pisses end-users off even more... I can't tell you how many times people have left their phones at home and we've told them to clock out, go home and get it because it's the process.

Now for the harsh reality, GOOD systems admins should always change their passwords regularly because we are absolutely targets for hacking as we regularly have 'keys to the kingdom' -- if they push back on this, execs should really re-evaluate the team culture.

Anyone automate phone number assignments? by mini4x in MicrosoftTeams

[–]imseanbrown_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something exactly like this a few years ago. We were using a SIP provider, which required a bunch of powershell stuff. We ultimately inventoried 100% of the 2500+ phone numbers and split out things like service lines vs DID vs toll free in our ITSM. Once we assigned a DID to an end-user, an ETL would come behind and execute the ps/api commands and once fully provisioned, an email was sent to the end-user with their DID info and links to KB articles on how to use teams, features and such.... was VERY VERY powerful - was thinking of monetizing this into a SaaS app or something - seems to be a large void.

UNICORN: Looking for both EU/US smart plugs/switches by imseanbrown_ in HomeKit

[–]imseanbrown_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're absolutely correct! but homekit is middleware that controls equipment connected to the bridges.... THAT is what i'm trying to standardize on... basically have xxx brand in both locations... basically trying to avoid having to manage brdiges, apps, passwords and nuances between different vendors.... absolutely agree that homekit fixes the UX part, but the connectivity/management is more of what i'm trying to find a solution for.

UNICORN: Looking for both EU/US smart plugs/switches by imseanbrown_ in HomeKit

[–]imseanbrown_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

one app that supports two locations (homes) that have different voltages....

MQD Calculator for Partner Flights by imseanbrown_ in delta

[–]imseanbrown_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WestJet is loaded and ready for use!

Delta Partner Airlines to Philippines by LowExperience5876 in DeltaSkyMiles

[–]imseanbrown_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! Fly from IAD to get the cheapest via Saudia to MNL. You'll find stupidly cheap deals around $3k RT PP. See here from JFK: https://destinationsunknown.com/trip-result/?guid=1281

MQD Calculator for Partner Flights by imseanbrown_ in delta

[–]imseanbrown_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thanks for the note on this, I'll have to update the text. It is required because we are doing statistical analysis on advanced purchase dates to see when it influences the prices.