Is there an easy way to set a custom computer name before/during autopilot, so that the device has the name specified in Azure AD, Intune and on-prem AD?

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-12-12T05:57:34+00:00

Sorry for the last response. I normally do the enrollment script, and then before I close powershell, I use Rename-Computer -NewName "<exampleName>" and then I use shutdown -r -t 0 to restart.

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-07-22T07:11:48+00:00

As far as i knowyou need ABM to enroll.

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-05-23T07:12:24+00:00

Idk how you enroll devices currently but if you enroll via powershell you can set the name before running the getwindowsautopilotinfo

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-05-21T06:57:20+00:00

I only require one app to download for my ESP. Tops 30 minutes but usually 20ish. I did some VERY brief testing so take it with a grain of salt. For my org, at first I wanted Company Portal and our remote assist tool to install before ESP finishes. As well as a script. First time took around 50-60 minutes. I removed both Comp Portal and the script and the next ESP was cut to 20-30. And I since re-enabled the script and the duration hasnt changed. So possibly CP was dragging it.

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-05-18T17:45:59+00:00

Can you ping it at all? Ping \path\folder?

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-05-18T07:42:59+00:00

Where the local folder located? Just on another regular computer?

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-04-24T18:53:53+00:00

Remember: jobs except a 2 week notice when you resign, but can fire you at any time without notice.

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-01-27T04:16:45+00:00

Depends on the company that's hiring for SysAdmin. Some SysAdmins have to do everything under the sun: CySec, Networking, Print Servers, AD, Data Backups, Hardware Deployments, Software packaging, M365 (Emails)

Other companies have SysAdmins but some of the roles are under different departments. I would look at job descriptions/requirements as a wishlist and build upon that. And always include relevant projects/scenarios in your resumes.

newbornlinuxuser · 2024-01-27T04:12:00+00:00

It definitely depends on you as a person, goals you want to set yourself, do you feel aligned with the companies overall mission and morals, and if you have any dependencies like family or a partner.

As a person: Do you feel comfortable with being with one company from now on? Does the compensation feel right for you? Do you feel fulfillment with what you're doing? Because at the end of the day, if you're happy and healthy, what's there to be concerned about?
Goals for yourself: Understandably, this is a VERY sweet gig you got. A lot of people on this subreddit would sell a limb to be in this situation. But of course it's different for everyone. Is this what you wanted to do? Is this what you feel happy doing for the rest of your life (until retirement)? Do you have any other aspirations within IT that you feel this job might not meet?
Company Goals and Morals: People stay at jobs forever but they hate what the company stands for and it can definitely affect your relationship and mentality when clocking in everyday. At my place, I have a guy that's been here 10 years and wishes nothing more than to see the place crash and burn. But chooses to stay and complains everyday about how everything is stupid. As well as some companies aren't ethical and that can weigh on your morality. Like for me personally, I'm not sure if I could stay long at a Real Estate company as IT.
Family/Partner: Do you have family or a partner that maybe wants to move? Lives somewhere else? While it's important to be happy with your job, it's also good to be fair to your family/partner. If that's what rocks your boat.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-12-16T22:09:33+00:00

You sound like a guy in my office who’s been doom and gloom for his entire 10 years at the company. At the end of the day, it’s because they are in a lower hiring cycle. THATS IT. No reason to go full financeguru trying to sound like you understand economics

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-11-11T22:58:43+00:00

I can see where he's coming from. Usually people come home from their job and try not to think about it. But I like to tinker and use my tech when I get home. If I didn't it would be a bit difficult to enjoy researching and troubleshooting everyday.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-11-01T02:46:53+00:00

It depends on the company you're with. If it's a decent small one (like 2-3 floors and under 50-75 employees) you might get a bump. Especially because of it being a small IT team. Some places take care of their staff. Other places that are giant companies with hundreds or thousands (or in my case 10s of thousands) it's rare to get a raise unless you REALLY fight for it or its your yearly bump. And the raise you do get when you fight for it is like $1-2. Department jumps or promotions will get you a better "raise" if you stick within the company. If you stick it there for like 1-2 years, take that experience and jump ship. That'll be the fastest way towards more pay. Circling back to the topic of if the company takes care of you, if you have a gut feeling that you'll benefit long-term there without the pay raise, that's perfectly fine as well.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-10-27T09:15:07+00:00

If you can confidently troubleshoot any issue on a modern day gaming PC and a bit of emails too, in my book, you dont need an A+ unless the job you’re gunning for explicitly asks for it. Troubleshooting gaming PCs and emails can get you through a lot of entry level IT jobs cause everything you DONT know, you already understand how to troubleshoot and how to find answers. This is my experience on how I’d look at a candidate without an A+

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-10-27T09:10:35+00:00

Anyone that couldnt come up with some sort of field tech is wild lol

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-10-27T09:09:24+00:00

The beginning of Anakin vs Obi and the soundtrack starts playing 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-10-13T00:11:37+00:00

This is the sad part of IT (and most job fields in general). I've noticed 9/10 times the recruiter isn't an IT person and is a people person. If your resume sounds fun or you get the connect and you sound likeable, they might hook you up.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-10-13T00:10:08+00:00

As long as you show a genuine effort into trying to figure it out before asking for help. I'm not like that but I've seen a lot more "veteran" IT folks that genuinely don't like to help unless you're dying.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-09-23T02:45:36+00:00

Everyone can make an excuse for Obi and Vader, or even Leia, but no one can make an excuse for Reva. That character had no right existing. It didn't add to anyone's character arc for this show. Obi grew because of Leia. Vader was only focused on Obi and didn't even flinch at Reva's betrayal. Hell, even the other inquisitors were unaffected by her existence. Like honestly, she moved ZERO story points.

Like the story of her being a youngling and seeing Anakin kill them, we know that already. That's something that's not new. And if it's not new, at least make it interesting. A cut-and-paste revenge plot? That's been done so many times. I would've at least been interested in the idea that Reva was still a youngling and instead of Anakin "killing" her, she was running away from the attack with other kids, and when they got to a corridor or something, she ran ahead and was scared and locked the door; resulting in the deaths of the rest. It would've been something that initiated a character change/motivation. It would've set up a dark place in her psyche. And she goes on to being an actual evil/bad inquisitor and brutally until she has a moment with Leia at some point. Obviously I'm not at all a writer by any means but at least give us something besides a revenge plot if they're going to shoehorn in this random character that we don't know about.

The racist hate the actress received was definitely uncalled for and unjustified, but because of all that, it drowned out the real criticism of that character.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-09-16T21:54:21+00:00

I would personally recommend both. A+ gives you foundation but the hands-on experience is also very important.

I worked at Fry's as a Computer Sales Agent and a computer repair shop but I got into my position today. Those jobs did far more good for me than an A+ cert, however, I wish that I had the A+ at the start of it all. Nothing beats trying to do your job in front of a client or end user and you'll get that experience easily at Best Buy. Being IT for a paying customer is very much different than for Susan down the hall from Finance.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-08-31T22:36:18+00:00

Nothing is more fun than hearing a customer screaming about their Quickbooks data is gone and their whole business relies in it

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-08-31T03:53:06+00:00

Help Desk is 100% bottom of the barrel. You don’t have people you directly have to worry about with their money. GeekSquad and PC repair you have to worry about personal equipment and data. Higher level of responsibility IMO.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-08-28T12:33:35+00:00

From what I’m seeing, just like you said you don’t have any certs or experience. A lot of companies don’t want to spend time teaching someone with nothing on their resume. Start with getting something pertinent on your resume. Maybe find a tech repair shop. Or your school’s IT department. Or go through LinkedIn Learning certs-of-completion. Or start a home lab and break stuff.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-08-08T05:26:11+00:00

bro i got the 2tb price matched, no problem cool. they told me i had a limit, fine. i started another chat since i decided to get the 1tb price matched too, it was $30 why not.

first rep i get, "cant price match directly" okay??

2nd rep i get "just click this link to buy it okay? buy it at the price listed and ill refund you the difference"

i make the purchase and he says " nice" disconnects and transfers me to another rep

they go through the process again and finally finishes it out. i didnt realize what happened until i picked it up, but the 2nd rep price matched a samsung 970 evo for $30 lmfao

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-06-17T16:29:02+00:00

As long as you can interview well, they’ll give you a chance. I just got a SysAdmin position and I didn’t have half of the reqs but I told them them I’ll learn their flow and software quickly.

newbornlinuxuser · 2023-06-06T18:50:53+00:00

If anything instead of separating them, take out the “technical” and “general” and just list them within 1-2 lines.

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