Useful Windows commands & shortcuts for DevOps or SysAdmin
#devops #sysops #systemadmin #windows
Important Time Stamps :
00:00 - 00:09 = Context that we are running common windows commands that are useful for devops or sysadmin or anyone working with windows environment
00:09 - 00:29 = services.msc : Opens services running on your windows machine.
00:29 - 00:38 = taskmgr : Opens Task Manager.
00:38 - 00:59 = compmgmt.msc : The parent of many of these specific modules. It can be a one stop shop.
00:59 - 01:42 = eventvwr.msc : Opens Event Viewer, useful for seeing logs on your machine and critical errors to warning/info logs.
01:42 - 01:54 = gpedit.msc : Opens Group Policies.
01:52 - 02:09 = lusrmgr.msc : Opens Users/Groups on your machine. Especially useful for adding members on the local machine.
02:09 - 02:20 = perfmon.msc : Open Performance Monitor, not as useful on the daily to be honest, but can help monitor.
02:20 - 02:43 = inetcpl.cpl : Opens internet settings. Previously reachable in Internet Explorer and settings, this is very useful for setting internet rules/settings. Can toggle many features here.
02:43 - 02:55 = msinfo32 : Opens a hardware breakdown.
02:55 - 03:08 = regedit : Open Registry Editor, dont mess around here unless you have to. Like I said, Im mostly in here to change TLS settings.
03:08 - 04:11 = Windows Common Environment Variables
04:11 - 04:59 = Using Powershell to get windows system and environment variables
04:59 - 05:26 = Where to find system and environment variables on a windows machine
05:26 - 05:44 = DOGE
Useful Windows commands
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services.msc
taskmgr
eventvwr.msc
compmgmt.msc
gpedit.msc
lusrmgr.msc
perfmon.msc
inetcpl.cpl
regedit
msinfo32
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Common Environment Variables
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%AllUsersProfile%
%ProgramFiles%
%SystemDrive%
%SystemRoot%
%Temp%
%UserProfile%
%WinDir%
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Common Environment Variables Powershell edition
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$env:AllUsersProfile
$env:ProgramFiles
$env:SystemDrive
$env:SystemRoot
$env:Temp
$env:UserProfile
$env:WinDir
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Important Links :
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows...
^The above link is super cheat sheet that goes beyond what was discussed in this video. I only shared what I have used before and use daily.
Okay today we are gonna cover some helpful windows commands and environment variables that are useful and can help you become more productive when working with a windows environment.
Feel free to share what shortcuts and windows commands you use on the daily thats super useful and increases productivity!