Blog

Executing Python scripts from crontab

I’ve been slowly converting my bash scripts to Python. This post details how I solved an issue with executing Python scripts from crontab. Most of my bash scripts are scheduled to run daily using crontab and work fine. The first script I converted to Python was a bash script used to backup the configurations of my
Read more
No Comments

Upgrade a VMware ESXi host that VCSA is running on

How do you upgrade a VMware ESXi host that VCSA is running on? well, you can not use VCSA VUM (vCenter Server Appliance, VMware Update Manager). In this case we have a chicken and the egg problem. This is due to maintenance mode required on the host prior to patching but maintenance mode requires VCSA
Read more
No Comments

Cisco SG300 backup python script

New script published to GitHub, a Cisco SG300 backup python script used to backup my SG300’s in my home lab. The script uses Netmiko to handle the ssh connection. The configuration from each switch is saved to a TFTP server in my home lab. I’ll shortly be adding an alternative version of the script which
Read more
No Comments

StarTech USB To RS232 Serial Adaptor

It can be tricky finding a reliable USB to serial adaptor. I’ve recently brought a new as I’ve replaced my laptop and my old adaptor was not compatible with Windows 10. Fortunately I found one that works on my first purchase, the StarTech USB to serial Adaptor. The Adaptor was recognised by Windows 10 with
Read more
No Comments

Latest Posts

Read more +09 May 2025 By Nick Moody in Networking

Starlink Roam 10GB Plan 

Read more +23 July 2018 By Nick Moody in Lab, Networking

GNS3 VM on ESXi 802.1q link to external network

Read more +01 June 2018 By Nick Moody in Automation, Lab, Networking

Restore VMware ESXi Host Configuration

TOP