Creating Local Users in Windows 11: A Command Line Approach

March 22, 2024Posted inSRE
Need a local user in Windows 11? Ditch the clicks and create one with the command line! This method is perfect for power users and remote management tasks. Just open an elevated command prompt and use the net user command to add a username and password. Don't forget to grant administrator privileges with net localgroup. For extra security, set password expiration using the net user command again. Remember, strong passwords are key!
Simple Notification Service (SNS)

Simple Notification Service (SNS)

February 25, 2024Posted inCloud Computing
Unlike SQS, SNS shines in broadcasting messages. Imagine a town crier: SNS publishes messages to "topics" (town squares), and any subscribed "subscribers" (residents) receive copies (hear the message). Perfect for mass notifications like emails, SMS, or app pushes. While delivery isn't 100% guaranteed (unlike SQS), it's ideal for event-driven messaging, spreading the news when something happens.
Simple Queue Service (SQS)

Simple Queue Service (SQS)

February 23, 2024Posted inCloud Computing
Cloud services offer a vast menu of tools, like messaging platforms. These platforms enable apps to chat asynchronously, ensuring messages get delivered even if the recipient is offline. This frees developers to focus on core logic, leaving the communication infrastructure to the service. Popular examples include SQS and SNS by AWS, and Service Bus by Azure. SQS, a messaging queue, buffers messages and delivers them in the order they were sent, prioritizing reliability with features like retries and dedicated queues for undeliverable messages. If you need ordered or guaranteed delivery, SQS is a strong choice.