Operations Toolchest
Free starter tools for admins, builders, and operators.
Toolchest is the free working layer of the site: scripts, reporting starters, useful apps, and guided drills that should be helpful on their own before any paid upgrade exists.
Published Items41Reporting10foundations and report-ready toolsGuided Drills9restore and validation work
Scripting
Reusable PowerShell and command starters for repeatable admin work, quick checks, and practical automation.
Reporting
Foundations, helpers, templates, and report-oriented tools for turning raw checks into repeatable operator evidence.
Apps
Built-in and third-party utilities worth keeping around when the workflow is better served by a purpose-built tool.
Guided Drills
Step-by-step validation drills for backup restores, access checks, readiness checks, and other proof work.
All Published Items
Tool directory
DNS and DHCP Health CheckDNS and DHCPChecklistRead-onlyPowerShell server connectivity quick checkConnectivity and Network TriageScriptRead-onlyWindows server health snapshotWindows Server HealthScriptRead-onlyPending reboot detection across Windows serversPatch and Reboot ReadinessScriptRead-onlyDisk space cleanup candidate reportWindows Server HealthScriptRead-onlyCertificate expiration scannerSecurity and Exposure ChecksScriptRead-onlyIIS site and binding inventoryWindows Server HealthScriptRead-onlyLocal administrator group audit across Windows endpointsActive Directory and IdentityScriptRead-onlyFile share permission auditFile, Backup, and Storage OperationsScriptRead-onlyService account usage finderActive Directory and IdentityScriptRead-onlyScheduled task inventory and failure reportWindows Server HealthScriptRead-onlyDHCP scope utilization reportConnectivity and Network TriageScriptRead-onlyWindows firewall rule auditSecurity and Exposure ChecksScriptRead-onlyDNS resolution and reverse lookup auditConnectivity and Network TriageScriptRead-onlyRDP Connectivity ChecklistRemote AccessChecklistRead-onlyInstalled Application Inventory for Windows EndpointsInventoryScriptRead-onlyBackup Restore Drill Evidence ChecklistBackup and RecoveryTemplateChanges system stateWindows Update Repair ChecksPatchingChecklistChanges system stateRDP failure triage scriptConnectivity and Network TriageScriptRead-onlyRobocopy job template and log parserFile, Backup, and Storage OperationsTemplateChanges system stateSysinternals first-response kit guideFreeware Utilities Worth KeepingRecommended toolRead-onlyWireshark packet capture triage guideConnectivity and Network TriageRecommended toolReview before runningFree network scanner and port inventory guideFreeware Utilities Worth KeepingRecommended toolReview before runningWindows Update readiness and repair evidence packPatch and Reboot ReadinessChecklistChanges system stateAD stale computer cleanup reportActive Directory and IdentityScriptRead-onlyIncident Note TemplateOperations TemplatesTemplateChanges system stateRobocopy Job TemplateFile ServicesTemplateChanges system stateUptime Kuma Monitoring StarterMonitoringRecommended toolChanges system stateAzure Arc onboarding preflight checklistHybrid Cloud OperationsChecklistRead-onlyAzure Arc bulk onboarding CSV and logging starterHybrid Cloud OperationsTemplateRead-onlyAzure Update Manager patch wave planning templateHybrid Cloud OperationsTemplateRead-onlyAzure Update Manager compliance workbook starterReporting and Evidence PacksTemplateRead-onlyAll-DC lastLogon collector and stale-user evidence reportActive Directory and IdentityScriptRead-onlyInactive AD user disable review workflowActive Directory and IdentityChecklistChanges system stateAuthenticated Users drive ACL scannerSecurity and Exposure ChecksScriptRead-onlyRADIUS and NPS server detection reportInventoryScriptRead-onlyRobocopy migration cutover checklist and evidence packMigration and CutoverChecklistChanges system statePowerShell operations reporting foundationReporting and Evidence PacksTemplateChanges system stateBuild the Ops Reporting Foundation HelperReporting and Evidence PacksTemplateChanges system statePowerShell HTML operations report starterReporting and Evidence PacksTemplateChanges system stateInternal IIS site rollout checklistApplication HostingChecklistRead-only
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