November 2014
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Batch Script to Detect Non-Pingable Machines in a Range of IP Addresses
In an earlier article I talked about how to set up a batch script to loop through a range of IP addresses and attempt to resolve active machines within that range. In this article I will follow up on my earlier examples to help make the results of the scan more accurate.
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Batch Script to Ping a Range of IP Addresses to Identify Active Computers
Sometimes you will want to find out more about your local area network and what machines are running at certain IP addresses. Querying the domain name server can be unreliable since some machines may be hidden, so sending a direct ping is the most reliable way of checking for the existence of a machine.
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SharePoint 2013: How to Add JavaScript to Format Content on your Page
In this example, I am taking a look at changing the default text that comes with a Discussion List in a SharePoint 2013 page for a new Community site collection. The Discussion list in SharePoint comes pre-packaged with a number of controls, including a hyperlink at the top that is used to add a new discussion. Naturally I…