Other Posts Tagged "IT Automation"

Ansible vs Puppet vs Chef 2026: Config Management

2026-05-24 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 15 min read

A 2026 comparison of Ansible, Puppet, and Chef covering architecture, features, learning curve, performance, pricing, and use cases.

An illustration of a futuristic data center with three sections representing Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. Each section shows their unique system architectures with glowing connections, set against a dark background. — Choose the Right Configuration Management Tool for Your Infrastructure

#Configuration management #infrastructure as code #devops tools #ansible #server configuration

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Demystifying WMI Filtering

2023-07-25 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 6 min read

Uncover the secrets of WMI filtering and learn how to use its power to enhance Group Policy Object (GPO) control, with practical examples and best practices.

An illustration of a magnifying glass focusing on a filter icon, representing the power of WMI filtering in GPOs. — use WMI Filtering for Efficient GPO Policy Targeting!

#GPO #Group Policy Objects #policy management #System administration #network management

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Automating Linux Patching and Updates with Ansible

2023-05-28 (Modified: 2026-08-01) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 5 min read

Learn how to automate Linux patching and updates using Ansible, covering various distributions and setup instructions.

#ansible automation #System Maintenance #IT Automation #Patch Management #Linux Security

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Automating Windows Updates with Ansible

2023-05-27 (Modified: 2026-08-01) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 4 min read

simplify the process of updating Windows systems by automating with Ansible - step-by-step instructions and best practices included.

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#ansible automation #security patches #IT infrastructure #Network Automation #Configuration management

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PowerShell Scripting

2023-02-25 (Modified: 2026-10-11) — Written by SimeonOnSecurity — 12 min read

Learn the basics of PowerShell scripting and automate tasks with this step-by-step guide for beginners, covering cmdlets, loops, functions, and more.

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#PowerShell Modules #IT Automation #file management #user management #Software Installation

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