Daniel Keer
@thedxt.bsky.social
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IT, PowerShell, Containers | vExpert ⭐⭐⭐ | Omnissa Tech Insider ⭐⭐ YYC
https://theDXT.ca
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Here's how to install Veeam Backup & Replication 13 on Windows
thedxt.ca/2026/01/veea...
#Veeam
#Windows
#Backup
#VBR
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Veeam Backup & Replication 13 Windows Install
Veeam Backup & Replication is a wonderful product that I’ve been using for years. I’ve used it many times to recovery from various situations, and it’s been a real lifesaver. VBR (Veeam Backup & Repli...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/veeam-backup-replication-13-windows-install/
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Here's how to install Veeam Backup & Replication 13 on Windows
thedxt.ca/2026/01/veea...
#Veeam
#Windows
#Backup
#VBR
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Veeam Backup & Replication 13 Windows Install
Veeam Backup & Replication is a wonderful product that I’ve been using for years. I’ve used it many times to recovery from various situations, and it’s been a real lifesaver. VBR (Veeam Backup & Repli...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/veeam-backup-replication-13-windows-install/
2 days ago
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Windows 10 has reached end of life. If you still need to use Windows 10. I made a blog post about how to enable Windows 10 ESU to keep getting updates. Check it out!
thedxt.ca/2026/01/enab...
#Windows
#Microsoft
#ESU
#Windows10
#Updates
#WindowsUpdates
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Enable Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 reached end of life and no longer receives updates. To keep getting updates, you must upgrade to Windows 11 or enroll in the Windows 10 ESU (Extended Security Updates) ...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/enable-windows-10-extended-security-updates/
11 days ago
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I made a blog post about the commands you can use with slmgr.vbs
thedxt.ca/2026/01/slmg...
#Windows
#slmgr
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slmgr.vbs
slmgr.vbs is the Windows Software Licensing Management Tool, a Microsoft Visual Basic script that comes with Windows and is a core part of the Windows activation system. The full path is C:WindowsSyst...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/slmgr-vbs/
17 days ago
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CyberChef is a very cool web app made by GCHQ. I originally found out about it because
@mrr3b00t.bsky.social
tweeted about it a long time ago. I created a blog post about using CyberChef and self-hosting it with Docker. Check it out.
thedxt.ca/2026/01/cybe...
#Cyber
#CyberChef
#Docker
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CyberChef
CyberChef is a web application with an abundance of tools, including decoding and encoding to and from various formats such as Base64, ROT13, XOR, and Hex. It is often referred to as the Cyber Swiss A...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/cyberchef/
20 days ago
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🆕 I created a new blog post about how to upgrade and/or install Duo Win Logon using the EXE and PowerShell. Check it out.
thedxt.ca/2026/01/inst...
#Duo
#PowerShell
#WinLogon
#Windows
#Updates
#Upgrade
#MFA
#Install
@duosec.bsky.social
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Install or Upgrade Duo Authentication for Windows Logon
In this post, I will show you how to use my Duo Authentication for Windows Logon PowerShell scripts to check whether Duo Win Logon is installed, install Duo Win Logon, or upgrade Duo Win Logon. Previo...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/install-or-upgrade-duo-win-logon/
23 days ago
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🆕 Introducing the Install Matrix an open source GitHub repo full of PowerShell scripts that help reduce duplicate work making it quick and easy to package apps and reducing overhead when updating them. Check it out!
thedxt.ca/2026/01/inst...
#PowerShell
#Intune
#EUC
#GitHub
#RMM
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Install Matrix
At EUC World Amplify 2025, I gave a presentation titled “Transforming Chaos into Control: Mastering Windows App Deployments with Intune“. The presentation covered the ways I’ve been deploying applicat...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/install-matrix/
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Duo has a root CA certificate expiring in February. Make sure your Duo Auth Proxy is 6.5.1 or newer. I wrote a blog post about the upgrade process. Check it out!
thedxt.ca/2026/01/duo-...
#Duo
#PowerShell
#AuthProxy
#Updates
#Upgrade
#MFA
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Duo Authentication Proxy Upgrade
Duo Authentication Proxy is a very useful way to add MFA to LDAP and RADIUS. It is also a way to sync your users with Duo. You can install Duo Authentication Proxy on Windows or Linux. While older ver...
https://thedxt.ca/2026/01/duo-auth-proxy-upgrade/
25 days ago
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#HappyNewYear
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In 2025 I posted 29 blog posts.
#YearInReview
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SwiftOnSecurity
30 days ago
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Here is how to generate a Broadcom token for your VMware home lab
thedxt.ca/2025/12/vmwa...
#vExpert
#VCF
#HomeLab
#VMware
#Broadcom
#VMUG
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VMware Home Lab Tokens
VMware by Broadcom has now enabled home labs to generate tokens and license VCF 9. Before the change, when you passed a VCP VCF exam, you were eligible for vSphere 8 and VCF 5.2 license keys, but you ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/12/vmware-home-lab-tokens/
29 days ago
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I went to Workplace Ninjas US and had so much fun! I have a new blog post about my entire experience.
thedxt.ca/2025/12/i-we...
#WPNinjasUS
#Microsoft
#Community
#WPNinjas
#WorkplaceNinjas
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I Went to Workplace Ninjas US 2025
I recently had the opportunity to attend the very first Workplace Ninjas US conference, which took place in Dallas, Texas, USA, on December 9th and December 10th 2025. If you’ve never heard of Workpla...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/12/i-went-to-workplace-ninjas-us-2025/
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I made another blog post, this time it's about how to configure the locked properties file for Horizon.
thedxt.ca/2025/12/conf...
#Omnissa
#OmnissaTechInsider
#Horizon
#EUC
#VDI
#WeAreOmnissa
@omnissacommunity.bsky.social
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Configure locked.properties for Omnissa Horizon
In this post, I will show you, step by step, how to configure the locked.properties file for Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon) to work with the Omnissa UAG (Unified Access Gateway). The Omniss...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/12/configure-locked-properties-for-horizon/
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Here's how to configure the UAG with Horizon.
thedxt.ca/2025/12/conf...
#Omnissa
#OmnissaTechInsider
#Horizon
#UAG
#EUC
#VDI
#WeAreOmnissa
@omnissacommunity.bsky.social
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Configure Omnissa UAG with Omnissa Horizon
In this post, I will show you step by step how to configure the Omnissa UAG (Unified Access Gateway) to work with Omnissa Horizon (formerly VMware Horizon). Prerequisites If you need to learn how, my ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/12/configure-uag-with-horizon/
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Here's how to create the Horizon
locked.properties
file, including all the settings I could find.
thedxt.ca/2025/11/hori...
#Omnissa
#OmnissaTechInsider
#Horizon
#EUC
#VDI
#WeAreOmnissa
@omnissacommunity.bsky.social
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Omnissa Horizon locked.properties Settings
The Omnissa Horizon locked.properties file feels like the best worst-kept secret. The Horizon locked.properties file allows you to change many settings that aren’t accessible from the main Horizon adm...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/11/horizon-locked-properties-settings/
2 months ago
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Here's how to deploy the Omnissa UAG on VMware vCenter
thedxt.ca/2025/11/depl...
#Omnissa
#OmnissaTechInsider
#VMware
#vExpert
#EUC
#VDI
#WeAreOmnissa
#UAG
@omnissacommunity.bsky.social
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Deploy Omnissa UAG on VMware vCenter
Deploying the Omnissa UAG (Unified Access Gateway) on VMware vCenter can be a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. In this post, I will show you step-by-step how to deploy the Omnissa Horizon...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/11/deploy-uag-on-vcenter/
2 months ago
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🆕 Here's how to trust an OVA certificate in VMware vCenter.
thedxt.ca/2025/11/vmwa...
#VMware
#vCenter
#Certificates
#SSL
#vExpert
#OVA
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VMware vCenter OVA Certificate Trust
Typically, importing an OVA or OVF file is straightforward. However, after VMware vCenter version 7.0 Update 2, a new message began appearing when importing an OVA or OVF file. The message would say t...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/11/vmware-vcenter-ova-certificate-trust/
3 months ago
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Here's how to install VMware ESX
thedxt.ca/2025/10/inst...
#ESX
#VMware
#vExpert
#ESXi
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Install VMware ESX
The first time you install VMware ESXi might feel a bit daunting. Once you’ve done it at least once, the process is very straightforward. In this post, I will show you step-by-step how to install VMwa...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/10/install-vmware-esx/
3 months ago
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Here's how to get your VMware Home Lab licenses after passing the VCP-VCF exam.
thedxt.ca/2025/09/vmwa...
#HomeLab
#VMware
#licenses
#VCF
#vExpert
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VMware Home Lab Licensing
One of many advantages of passing the VCP-VCF (VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation) exam is that you can get access to home lab licensing. The license is valid for 365 days and can...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/09/vmware-home-lab-licensing/
4 months ago
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Here's how to disable the TPM on a Minisforum MS-A2
thedxt.ca/2025/09/mini...
#Homelab
#Minisforum
#MSA2
#TPM
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Minisforum MS-A2 Disable TPM
The Minisforum MS-A2 is an awesome system to use in a home lab. It does have one downside, and that is that even though it has a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 chip, it is a TPM 2.0 CRB (Command-Re...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/09/minisforum-ms-a2-disable-tpm/
5 months ago
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🆕 📢 Read about my time at EUC World Amplify 2025.
thedxt.ca/2025/08/i-we...
#EUCWorld
#Community
#WorldOfEUC
#EUC
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I Went to EUC World Amplify 2025
This year I went to EUC World Amplify, which took place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, from August 4th to August 7th. EUC World Amplify is the second time World of EUC has put on a conference. The fi...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/08/i-went-to-euc-world-amplify-2025/
6 months ago
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🆕 Here's how to package a Win32 application with Intune
thedxt.ca/2025/07/intu...
#Intune
#Microsoft
#Windows
#MEM
#MSIntune
#Packaging
#EUC
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Intune Win32 Packaging
A feature of Microsoft Intune is the ability to package and distribute applications to users. Before you can distribute applications to users, you need to package them. In this post, I will show you s...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/07/intune-win32-packaging/
6 months ago
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🆕 Here are all the BIOS options I found on my Minisforum MS-A2.
thedxt.ca/2025/07/mini...
#Homelab
#Minisforum
#MSA2
#BIOS
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Minisforum MS-A2 BIOS Options
Recently, I acquired a Minisforum MS-A2 system and have been experimenting with it in my home lab. Something that’s been bothering me is the lack of documentation about all the different BIOS menus. I...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/07/minisforum-ms-a2-bios-options/
6 months ago
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🆕💾 Here's how to configure an HPE MSA 2040 with iSCSI
thedxt.ca/2025/06/hpe-...
#HPE
#iSCSI
#SAN
#Homelab
#Storage
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HPE MSA 2040 iSCSI Configuration
I recently deployed an HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) MSA (Modular Smart Array) 2040 SAN (Storage Area Network) Storage unit in my home lab. In this post, I will show you step-by-step how to set up ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/06/hpe-msa-2040-iscsi-configuration/
8 months ago
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🎓 Here's how I passed the VCP-VCF Admin exam
thedxt.ca/2025/05/pass...
#VMware
#VCF
#Exam
#VCP
#vExpert
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Passing VCP-VCF Admin Exam
I recently passed the VCP-VCF Admin exam, specifically the 2V0-11.25 version, and I want to share my experience with the VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator exam. I t...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/05/passing-vcp-vcf-admin-exam/
9 months ago
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I went to VMUG Connect in Saint Louis and it was awesome! Here's a recap of my adventure.
thedxt.ca/2025/05/i-we...
#VMUGConnect
#VMUGConnect25
#Community
#OmnissaTechInsider
#vExpert
#VMUG
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I Went to VMUG Connect 2025
This year, I attended the first-ever VMUG Connect. VMUG Connect is a multiday VMUG (VMware User Group) conference in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA, from April 23rd to April 25th. If you haven’t heard of ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/05/i-went-to-vmug-connect-2025/
9 months ago
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All Checked in and ready to go for the first VMUG Connect
#VMUGConnect
#VMUGConnect25
9 months ago
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Here's how to split and unsplit a QSFP port on an Nvidia/Mellanox switch running Onyx (MLNX-OS)
thedxt.ca/2025/04/qsfp...
#Mellanox
#Nvidia
#Networking
#Switch
#Split
#QSFP
#Onyx
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QSFP Splitting
A nice feature with QSFP (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable) is that you can turn a single QSFP port into 2 or 4 independent ports using a breakout cable. In my home lab, I have an Nvidia/Mellanox SN21...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/04/qsfp-splitting/
9 months ago
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I got some Omnissa Tech Insider Swag today!!
omnissa.link/3CR1KIr
#Omnissa
#TechInsider
#community
#OmnissaTechInsider
10 months ago
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Here's how to upgrade Azure AD Connect to Entra Connect Sync.
thedxt.ca/2025/03/upgr...
#ADConnect
#AzureADConnect
#AADConnect
#EntraID
#Entra
#EntraConnect
#EntraConnectSync
#Microsoft
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Upgrade Azure AD Connect to Entra Connect Sync
With the upcoming retirement of the MSOnline PowerShell module, Microsoft created a new version of Azure AD Connect, which is now rebranded as Entra Connect Sync. In this post, I will show step-by-ste...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/03/upgrade-azure-ad-connect-to-entra-connect-sync/
10 months ago
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SwiftOnSecurity
10 months ago
ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATIONS BANGER SKEET JUST DROPPED 13 years ago
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🆕🐇🕳️ I recently encountered an issue with a UniFi AP and an Aruba switch. I went down a rabbit hole and learned how PoE and LLDP work together. Here's how I fixed it and what I learned along the way.
thedxt.ca/2025/03/poe-...
#PoE
#LLDP
#UniFi
#Aurba
#Networking
#HPE
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PoE and LLDP
For the most part, PoE (Power over Ethernet) works perfectly with LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol). I recently ran into a bizarre issue with a UniFi AP and an HPE Aruba switch where the AP would r...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/03/poe-and-lldp/
10 months ago
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Here's how 32-bit applications work on Windows 64-bit
thedxt.ca/2025/03/32-b...
#Windows
#Microsoft
#WoW64
#FSR
#SysNative
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32-bit on Windows 64-bit
For the most part, 32-bit applications just work on the 64-bit version of Windows. However, I was curious about how it all works behind the scenes. In this post, I go down a rabbit hole exploring what...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/03/32-bit-on-windows-64-bit/
11 months ago
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🆕🔔 Here's how to resolve the FFCH_ERROR_CARDS_ACCESS_ERROR alert with a Cisco UCS.
thedxt.ca/2025/03/cisc...
#Cisco
#CiscoUCS
#FlexFlash
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Cisco UCS Reset FlexFlash Controller
Cisco UCS can sometimes trigger a false positive alert of FFCH_ERROR_CARDS_ACCESS_ERROR on the FlexFlash controller, which typically has the fault ID of F1262. Depending on your setup, you should inve...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/03/cisco-ucs-reset-flexflash-controller/
11 months ago
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#TIL
Lamborghini SUVs are a thing.
11 months ago
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Happy and honored to announce that I'm a 2025 vExpert. Can't wait to see what's in store! Congratulations to all the fellow vExperts.
#vExpert
11 months ago
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11 months ago
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🆕🪛 Are your PowerShell download scripts slow? It might be due to ProgressPreference. Here's how to detect and fix it.
thedxt.ca/2025/02/powe...
#PowerShell
#Windows
#Scripting
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PowerShell ProgressPreference Issue
PowerShell is a wonderful tool built into Microsoft Windows. Both Windows and Windows Server come with PowerShell version 5.1 pre-installed. PowerShell version 5.1 was initially released in 2016. Sinc...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/02/powershell-progresspreference/
11 months ago
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🆕 Here's how to set up a Native Key Provider in VMware vCenter
thedxt.ca/2025/02/vcen...
#VMware
#vCenter
#vExpert
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VMware vCenter Native Key Provider
VMware vCenter can be a key provider, which is perfect for using a vTPM (Virtual Trusted Platform Module). With VMware vSphere, you can configure a native key provider that VMware vCenter fully manage...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/02/vcenter-native-key-provider/
12 months ago
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User: how do I access copilot Me: go to
portal.office.com
and click on Microsoft 365 copilot User: oh that's easy Me: nope that's the fake one MS be gaslighting click on the other button that says copilot and that's the real one. User: oh that's stupid
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I bugged out the game lol In refining 0xD9F47D : 0x6C67D3 (Narva) in 00h 00m 03s 761ms I have brought glory to the company. Praise Kier. 0️⃣7️⃣5️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ 5️⃣7️⃣3️⃣4️⃣2️⃣ 0️⃣8️⃣9️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ 7️⃣2️⃣3️⃣6️⃣7️⃣ 1️⃣6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣8️⃣
#mdrlumon
#severance
🧇🐐🔢💯 lumon-industries.com
12 months ago
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⛔ here's how to disable the Send Diagnostic Data to Microsoft screen on Windows Server 2025.
thedxt.ca/2025/02/disa...
#WindowsServer
#Server2025
#WindowsServer2025
#Microsoft
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Disable Windows Server 2025 Diagnostic Data Screen
With Windows Server 2025, Microsoft is more in your face about sending your diagnostic data to them. I am okay with sending them the data if it helps make their products better. What I have a problem ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/02/disable-windows-server-diagnostic-data-screen/
12 months ago
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💥🆕 here's how to backup the Horizon Connection Server along with changing and testing the data recovery password.
thedxt.ca/2025/02/hori...
#Horizon
#Omnissa
#TechInsider
#EUC
#Backups
#OmnissaTechInsider
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Omnissa Horizon Connection Server Backup
At the very core of Omnissa Horizon is an ADAM (Active Directory Application Mode) LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) database. Even though Horizon servers are typically domain-joined, they ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/02/horizon-connection-server-backup/
12 months ago
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I'm very excited to report that I am an Omnissa Tech Insider for 2025! Congratulations to everyone that got into the program! Thank you to the team at
@omnissacommunity.bsky.social
for this program.
community.omnissa.com/forums/topic...
#OmnissaTechInsider
#Community
#EUC
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🚀 The moment we've been waiting for! 🚀
The excitement is REAL! On December 5th, we proudly announced that applications for the 2025 Omnissa Tech Insider program were officially LIVE! 🎉 In our blog post, we clearly outlined everything a pot...
https://community.omnissa.com/forums/topic/69442-%F0%9F%9A%80-the-moment-weve-been-waiting-for-%F0%9F%9A%80/
12 months ago
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Omnissa Community
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Our community heart is SO full today! 😍 🎉 A massive, electrifying welcome to our 67 incredible
#Omnissa
Tech Insiders! 🚀🔥 We're thrilled to have you on board—let’s innovate, connect, and make EUC waves in technology together! 💡💻 Read the announcement➡️
tinyurl.com/f92st7xj
#Horizon
#WorkspaceONE
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🚀 The moment we've been waiting for! 🚀
The excitement is REAL! On December 5th, we proudly announced that applications for the 2025 Omnissa Tech Insider program were officially LIVE! 🎉 In our blog post, we clearly outlined everything a pot...
https://tinyurl.com/f92st7xj
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Ben Stiller
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about 1 year ago
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Here's how to preload the Omnissa Horizon Client with a Horizon Connection Server.
thedxt.ca/2025/01/hori...
#EUC
#Omnissa
#Horizon
#OmnissaTechInsider
#TechInsider
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Omnissa Horizon Client Default Server
There are a few ways to preload the Omnissa Horizon client (formerly the VMware Horizon client) with a default Horizon Connection Server. One method is to deploy the Horizon prefs.txt file with the Ho...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/01/horizon-client-default-server/
about 1 year ago
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Have you ever wondered what the prefs.txt file is in Horizon? Here's what I've figured out and how to deploy it with PowerShell.
thedxt.ca/2025/01/hori...
#PowerShell
#EUC
#Omnissa
#Horizon
#OmnissaTechInsider
#TechInsider
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Omnissa Horizon Client prefs.txt
There’s not a lot of official information about the prefs.txt file that the Omnissa Horizon client (formerly the VMware Horizon client) creates and uses. I’ve figured out that the prefs.txt text file ...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/01/horizon-client-prefs-txt/
about 1 year ago
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Have you ever wondered what the Default user profile does? Here's what I've figured out.
thedxt.ca/2025/01/wind...
#Windows
#Microsoft
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Windows Default User Profile
With Microsoft Windows installations, there’s a hidden user profile called Default. Anything in that user profile is copied directly to any new user account that logs into the computer. It is a templa...
https://thedxt.ca/2025/01/windows-default-user-profile/
about 1 year ago
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