If you build virtual machines in Azure you may find this script useful. Currently it’s not the fastest it could likely be if you have a large subnet but it works for my needs. It mixes two resources to make what I needed. Resources: 1. List IP addresses in a range (Microsoft – https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/List-the-IP-addresses-in-a-60c5bb6b) 2….
Prerequisite: Must have PowerShell 5.0 or higher This will backup all 3rd party drivers in a Windows based computer.
Reference: http://superuser.com/questions/920850/how-can-i-install-net-4-5-2-via-powershell-dsc
Reference: http://superuser.com/questions/666891/script-to-set-hide-file-extensions
If you have a need to create a few VMs it can get a bit tedious to build them in one of the various portals. Set the variables then let this script run. At some point I will create a function around this but for now the script works as is.
Reference: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14564380/how-to-disable-autorun-for-all-drives
Working in Azure creating VMs with certificates it’s helpful to know what you have.