Bits, Bytes, & Radio Waves

A Journey Through Discovery

  • MSSQL SSL/TLS Certificate Chain Fix

    I was configuring VMware App Volumes and ran into an issue where the installer reported a MS SQL security alert. Since I am trying to get this to work in a production-like environment, I did not want to just “Trust server certificate” and move along. I wanted this to be installed appropriately. A couple minutes…

  • Windows File and Folder Sharing Issues with Ansible and Chocolatey

    This article (https://controlaltfail.wordpress.com/2017/11/23/ansible-and-chocolatey-with-windows-fileshare-repository/) proved to be a big help. I don’t want to take anything away from it, but would like to add my own notes. It was a huge help in getting this working. Working with a client in a Windows 10 and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) environment, but trying to modernize how…

  • Test-ServiceRunning

  • Prepare Ubuntu 18.04 for Desktop Anywhere

    Prepare Ubuntu 18.04 for Desktop Anywhere

    This one was a little tricky to get set up. I am happy to say that after you follow this procedure, you will be able to access AFRC Desktop Anywhere from Ubuntu 18.04! As always, I like to provide transparency. I am a traditional reservist in the Air Force Reserve and I also work for…

  • Prepare Ubuntu 18.04 for DoD Use

    Here is a guide on how to set up Smart Cards for DoD Common Access Card (CAC) use on CAC enabled websites. Software Versions used: Ubuntu 18.04 Firefox 75.0 opensc 0.17.0-3 opensc-pkcs11 0.17.0-3 pcsc-tools 1.5.2-2

  • PowerShell Error Catching

    PowerShell error catching has been very frustrating for me. I try to do the right thing by putting code in a Try-Catch-Finally block, but continue to struggle with catching specific errors. I don’t know why the ‘thing’ I need to catch is not output with the error. I have to go through the error and…

This is how it all started…

I started this site with the intent to aggregate as much information as possible in one place. I use this to record lessons learned or frustrating configurations I have experienced on the job or just tinkering (learning) and just couldn’t find a better resource available. I have tried to be as thorough and accurate as possible, but technology is rapidly evolving and every environment is different. I may miss things along the way and my setup most likely differs compared to yours.

I hope you find this site has some value to you.

Welcome to Bits, Bytes, and Radio Waves! 

If you have any questions or comments (or just want to give me a shout-out), please feel free to contact me!

Aaron Rombaut

Writer & Technologist