My Dell, HP, and Lenovo BIOS password and settings scripts all accept the BIOS password as a plain-text parameter. This keeps the scripts simple and broadly compatible, but it means that how you deliver the password to the script is also how you secure the password. This post covers how to do that safely under Configuration Manager and task sequences, and how the built-in CMS support added in version 2.3.0 makes it easier. ...
A PowerShell script to set, change, or clear HP BIOS setup and power on passwords using the HP Client Management Script Library (HPCMSL).
A PowerShell script to get or set HP BIOS settings, or reset them to defaults, using the HP Client Management Script Library (HPCMSL).
A PowerShell script to set, change, or clear Dell BIOS admin and system passwords using WMI, with no module required. For models released after 2018.
A PowerShell script to get or set Dell BIOS settings, load defaults, or set the boot order using WMI, with no module required. For models released after 2018.
This post was updated on February 13th, 2021. There are many issues that can happen while configuring and using an Always On VPN solution. In this post I’ll be covering the common errors I’ve encountered while setting up Always On VPN. In addition, I’ll share some useful commands and show to how monitor VPN connections. Also, make sure to check out the troubleshooting section of the official Microsoft Documentation. Links to each individual post in this series can be found below. ...
With all the increased focus on working from home and remote access lately, I figured now would be a good time to share my notes on configuring Always On VPN. This first post will cover the basics of the Always On VPN technology. This guide will be split into multiple parts. Links to each individual post in this series can be found below. Always On VPN - Certificates and Active Directory Always On VPN - VPN and NPS Server Configuration Always On VPN - User Tunnel Always On VPN - Device Tunnel Always On VPN - Troubleshooting ...
This is the second post in my series on setting up a basic Always On VPN deployment. In this post I will be covering the requirements for the Always On VPN certificates. I will also talk about how Active Directory groups can be utilized. Links to each individual post in this series can be found below. Always On VPN - Basic Deployment Guide Always On VPN - VPN and NPS Server Configuration Always On VPN - User Tunnel Always On VPN - Device Tunnel Always On VPN - Troubleshooting ...
This post was updated on August 17th, 2020. This is the fifth post in my series on setting up a basic Always On VPN deployment. In this post I will be covering the configuration of the device tunnel. Links to each individual post in this series can be found below. Always On VPN - Basic Deployment Guide Always On VPN - Certificates and Active Directory Always On VPN - VPN and NPS Server Configuration Always On VPN - User Tunnel Always On VPN - Troubleshooting ...
This post was updated on August 17th, 2020. This is the fourth post in my series on setting up a basic Always On VPN deployment. In this post I will be covering the configuration of the user tunnel. Links to each individual post in this series can be found below. Always On VPN - Basic Deployment Guide Always On VPN - Certificates and Active Directory Always On VPN - VPN and NPS Server Configuration Always On VPN - Device Tunnel Always On VPN - Troubleshooting ...