ScriptConnectivity and Network TriageRead-only
PowerShell server connectivity quick check
A concise read-only connectivity triage script that separates DNS, ICMP reachability, and expected TCP-port failures before escalation.
Toolchest Topic
Scripting
Reusable PowerShell and command starters for repeatable admin work, quick checks, and practical automation.
Use this lane when you already understand the problem space and need the reusable operator asset, not just the concept page.
ScriptWindows Server HealthRead-only
Windows server health snapshot
A read-only Windows Server health snapshot that returns one compact row per host for uptime, disk pressure, memory headroom, stopped automatic services, and recent system errors.
ScriptPatch and Reboot ReadinessRead-only
Pending reboot detection across Windows servers
A read-only pending reboot check for Windows servers before patching, application installs, or maintenance-window closure.
ScriptSecurity and Exposure ChecksRead-only
Certificate expiration scanner
A read-only certificate inventory that finds local-machine store certificates nearing expiration and captures certificates presented by known TLS endpoints for review.
ScriptWindows Server HealthRead-only
IIS site and binding inventory
A read-only IIS inventory that correlates sites, bindings, ports, host headers, app-pool identities, content paths, and certificate thumbprints for migration or renewal work.
ScriptActive Directory and IdentityRead-only
Local administrator group audit across Windows endpoints
A read-only local administrator audit that records privileged group membership across Windows endpoints for review.
ScriptFile, Backup, and Storage OperationsRead-only
File share permission audit
A read-only file share audit that records SMB share permissions, NTFS access, and ownership evidence for review.
ScriptActive Directory and IdentityRead-only
Service account usage finder
A read-only service account discovery pass for Windows services, scheduled tasks, and IIS application pools.
ScriptSecurity and Exposure ChecksRead-only
Windows firewall rule audit
A read-only Windows Firewall audit that records enabled allow rules, ports, profiles, and address scopes.
ScriptConnectivity and Network TriageRead-only
DNS resolution and reverse lookup audit
A read-only DNS audit that compares forward and reverse lookup results across host lists and expected DNS servers.
ScriptInventoryRead-only
Installed Application Inventory for Windows Endpoints
A read-only PowerShell inventory starter for collecting installed applications from local or remote Windows endpoints.
ScriptConnectivity and Network TriageRead-only
RDP failure triage script
A read-only RDP triage script pattern for DNS, TCP 3389, listener state, firewall evidence, sessions, and event logs.
TemplateFile, Backup, and Storage OperationsChanges system state
Robocopy job template and log parser
A safer Robocopy job template with dry-run review, log capture, exit-code interpretation, and migration evidence.
TemplateFile ServicesChanges system state
Robocopy Job Template
A safer starting point for repeatable Windows file copy jobs with logging and dry-run review.
TemplateHybrid Cloud OperationsRead-only
Azure Arc bulk onboarding CSV and logging starter
Reusable starter for Azure Arc onboarding waves using a host CSV, dry-run expectations, per-host logging, and repeatable result tracking suitable for tickets, change records, and post-wave reporting.
TemplateHybrid Cloud OperationsRead-only
Azure Update Manager patch wave planning template
Operator-ready planning template for Azure Update Manager patch waves covering scope, maintenance windows, reboot tolerance, exclusions, soak periods, rollback contacts, and stop-go criteria before scheduled patching.
ScriptActive Directory and IdentityRead-only
All-DC lastLogon collector and stale-user evidence report
Collect non-replicated lastLogon values from every writable domain controller, calculate the newest observed logon per account, and export evidence suitable for stale-user or stale-computer cleanup decisions without relying on replicated lastLogonTimestamp alone.
ScriptSecurity and Exposure ChecksRead-only
Authenticated Users drive ACL scanner
PowerShell scanner that checks fixed local drives on Windows servers for root ACL entries where Authenticated Users have broad access. Produces console and CSV evidence so admins can review exposure before any ACL changes.