Author: Peter Whyte


  • How to Install and Configure AWS CLI on Windows

    This post is a how-to for installing & configuring AWS CLI (Version 2) on Windows. In this guide, we’re going to download the AWS Command Line Interface installation media and run through the simple installation. Once done we’ll configure AWS CLI, which you’ll need an AWS Account to…

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  • How to Install Ubuntu 20.04 on WSL

    This guide shows how to install Ubuntu 20.04 on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). Before installing a WSL Linux distribution you should have already enabled WSL on your computer. All WSL Linux distributions are available for download in the Microsoft Store. This is the easiest way to install…

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  • How to Uninstall a Linux Distro in WSL

    If you need to remove a Linux distribution in WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), it’s easy to do using the wsl –unregister command. Unregistering a distro will permanently delete all data, settings, and installed software associated with it. Make sure you back up any important files before proceeding.…

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  • How to Set Default WSL Distribution

    This guide contains a demo on how to set the default Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) distribution on a Windows computer. This is particularly useful if you have multiple WSL distributions installed and need to manage various Linux environments on Windows. Contents:> Check Installed WSL Distros. > Set…

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  • Viewing Windows Event Logs with PowerShell

    In this post, we will explore how to use PowerShell to view event logs. We will use the Get-EventLog command to accomplish this, listing event types available and then show recent events. 1. List Available Event Log Types To display all event log types on a system, run…

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  • Open Current Folder in PowerShell

    When working in a PowerShell terminal session, you might want to open Windows Explorer to view the current directory. This guide is a simple guide to demo how to open the current working directory directly from PowerShell. Using Invoke-Item to Open the Current Folder The Invoke-Item cmdlet lets…

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  • Redshift JDBC Driver Download

    Need to download the Redshift JDBC client driver? Here’s how you can do it quickly:> From the AWS Redshift Console: Navigate to the Configure tab and download the JDBC driver.> Download From AWS Docs: Download the JDBC driver directly from the AWS Documentation. I’m sharing this quick guide…

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  • PowerShell Guide: Creating Folders and Files

    This guide walks you through the steps to create new files and folders using PowerShell. Additionally, at the end I’ll show how to add text to files directly within PowerShell. The New-Item cmdlet will create new files or folders in PowerShell. By adjusting the -ItemType parameter to File…

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  • AWS CLI: List All Users in Account

    Managing AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) users is essential for maintaining security and proper control over your AWS environment. The AWS CLI provides a simple and easy way for us to list all users in your AWS Account, helping administrators monitor and manage access effectively. This guide…

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