Is the Chef aws_s3_file resource idempotent?
Yes, it is idempotent. It means, when the target file on the local drive matches the source file in the S3 bucket, Chef Client does not download the file. In the past aws_s3_file was not idempotent, but now behind the scenes it calls remote_file which…
Chef FATAL: IndexError: string not matched
Chef attributes are “Mash” type. From the Ruby Doc: “Mash allows you to create pseudo-objects that have method-like accessors for hash keys.” Mash is inherited from Hash. Attributes can hold any data type, but we need to make sure…
Get a refund for DMV vehicle registration renewal late payment penalty
If you have never received the vehicle registration renewal notice from the DMV and you have to pay a penalty First, you need to pay the full amount including the penalty Visit this link to get a…
aws: command not found
When we want to execute AWS CLI commands to create tags, add AWS keys on AWS instances with the AWS Chef cookbook, first, we need to install the AWS CLI. On Linux the following lines complete the installation Make sure you use the -b /usr/bin option to…
Change or reset the user password if you cannot logon
I have found an interesting article by Raymond on how to reset the password of your Windows computer even if you cannot log in. Change Or Reset User Password If You Cannot Logon For the last method, you will need a bootable USB drive to start your…
Speed up your Windows computer
Windows executes an application every day to check the compatibility of the programs on your computer. Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser runs randomly between 3 am and 5 am in the morning, and in the first 2 hours when you turn on your computer. It can…
Transfer streets from maps to Cities: Skylines using transparent film
I have used this fun, but very time consuming “analog” method before discovering the Image Overlay 2 mod described in Transfer streets to your city in Cities: Skylines using a PNG image file Cities: Skylines is a great environment to build…
Kovászos kenyér egyszerűen
Kevés munkával és mosogatással is készíthetünk jó házikenyeret. Persze, nem lesz annyira könnyű, mint az eredeti Szabadfi Szabolcs féle kenyér (Kovászos Kenyér Sütés Szabival), de így akár 1-2 naponta süthetünk finom házikenyeret. Szabi sütési lépéseit…
Failed to complete #converge action: [password is a required option]
The Chef Test Kitchen EC2 driver can connect to Windows instances two ways. Using a custom image with known admin account credentials When we use a custom built image which has a local administrator account with known username and password, specify it in…
Scan documents into password-protected ZIP files with iPhone
Follow these steps to scan documents into PDF format with your iPhone, transfer them to your computer, compress them to a password-protected ZIP file. Scanning Your iPhone can scan documents into PDF files Open the Notes app Tap the new document icon in…