Welcome to your all-in-one IT Sysadmin USB Toolkit! This drive is organized to provide quick access to essential tools, manuals, and resources for effective system administration.
- Find a blank USB
- Download and install Ventoy
- Download and install the portable apps platform
- Download the following ISO files and place in "Ventoy_ISOs" directory
- ubuntu-22.04.4-desktop-amd64.iso
- linux-lite-6.6.iso
- HBCD_PE_x64.iso
- systemrescue-11.00-amd64.iso
- gparted-live-1.6.0-1-amd64.iso
- Install the following PortableApps:
| Category | App Name | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disk Utilities | TreeSize Free Portable | Disk space analyzer | PortableApps.com |
| CrystalDiskInfo | HDD/SSD health monitor | PortableApps.com | |
| GSmartControl | Advanced disk diagnostics (SMART) | PortableApps.com | |
| Recovery Tools | Recuva Portable | File recovery utility | PortableApps.com |
| TestDisk/PhotoRec | Partition recovery and file recovery | Included in SystemRescue ISO | |
| Antivirus | ClamWin Portable | Portable antivirus scanner | PortableApps.com |
| Emsisoft Emergency Kit | Malware removal toolkit | Emsisoft.com | |
| Network Tools | PuTTY Portable | SSH/Telnet client | PortableApps.com |
| Wireshark Portable | Network packet analyzer | PortableApps.com | |
| Angry IP Scanner | Lightweight network scanner | PortableApps.com | |
| Media Tools | VLC Portable | Versatile media player | PortableApps.com |
| IrfanView Portable | Image viewer and basic editor | PortableApps.com | |
| Utilities | Notepad++ Portable | Advanced text/code editor | PortableApps.com |
| 7-Zip Portable | File archiver and extractor | PortableApps.com | |
| Speccy Portable | Detailed system info (hardware/software) | PortableApps.com | |
| HWMonitor Portable | Real-time hardware monitoring (temps/voltages) | CPUID.com | |
| KeePass Portable | Password manager | PortableApps.com | |
| Rufus Portable | Bootable USB creation tool | Rufus.ie | |
| TeamViewer Portable | Remote desktop access | TeamViewer.com | |
| Web Tools | Firefox Portable | Web browser with sync/password manager | PortableApps.com |
- Ventoy_ISOs/: Bootable ISO images for system recovery, installation, and troubleshooting.
- PortableApps/: A collection of portable applications for various administrative tasks.
- Tools/: Categorized utilities for disk management, networking, antivirus scanning, recovery, media, and miscellaneous tasks.
- Docs/: Documentation including user manuals, product keys, and cheat sheets.
- Downloads/: Reserved for storing useful installation files.
For quick reference, the following cheat sheets are available in the Docs/Cheat_Sheets/ directory:
- Linux Commands Cheat Sheet: A comprehensive guide to essential Linux commands. PhoenixNAP
- PowerShell Cheat Sheet: A quick reference for common PowerShell commands and syntax.
- Keep the toolkit updated with the latest versions of tools and documentation.
- Regularly back up the
Product_Keysdirectory to a secure location. - Utilize the cheat sheets to enhance efficiency in command-line operations.
Feel free to customize this toolkit to better suit your workflow. Happy administering!