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Notes from development.
Why certain decisions were made, how things work and what helps when automating.
PRACTICE
Test-ADServiceAccount returns False: diagnose the gMSA on its host
Separate account readiness, task startup and destination permissions.
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Why NodePilot: from PowerShell scripts to Windows workflows
From PowerShell scripts and SCOrch to a tool of its own.
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Importing SCOrch runbooks and reviewing the result
What matters when importing from System Center Orchestrator.
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Creating a first workflow with NodePilot
How do I run and verify my first PowerShell workflow?
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gMSA: service accounts without manually distributed passwords
How do I verify gMSA service accounts and their actual permissions?
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PowerShell 5.1 and 7: the runtime is part of the job
What should I test when switching between PowerShell 5.1 and 7?
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Understanding WinRM: what a successful connection actually proves
What does a successful WinRM connection test actually prove?
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Adding HTTPS to an existing WinRM connection
How do I add HTTPS to an existing WinRM connection?
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System Center 2016 Orchestrator: planning for the end of support on January 11, 2027
What does the end of support for SCOrch 2016 mean, and which paths exist?
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Run a PowerShell scheduled task with a gMSA
Verify the account, permissions and result of an unattended task.
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