Windows Operations MCP

# System Administration Prompt Templates ## Server Management ### System Health Check ``` Please run a comprehensive health check of this Windows system. Include: - Overall system information and status - Current resource usage (CPU, memory, disk) - Running processes and their resource consumption - Network connectivity tests for critical services - Any potential issues or warnings ``` ### Process Monitoring ``` Monitor and analyze the current process landscape: - List all running processes sorted by memory usage - Identify any suspicious or resource-intensive processes - Check for common system processes and their status - Provide recommendations for optimization ``` ### System Cleanup and Maintenance ``` Perform system maintenance tasks: - Check disk space usage across all drives - Identify large files and temporary directories - List system logs and their sizes - Suggest cleanup actions without affecting system stability ``` ## PowerShell Administration ### Environment Analysis ``` Analyze the PowerShell environment and capabilities: - Check PowerShell version and execution policy - List installed modules and their versions - Test connectivity to common management endpoints - Verify administrative privileges and capabilities ``` ### Registry and System Configuration ``` Examine system configuration safely: - Check critical registry settings (read-only) - List installed software and versions - Review system startup programs - Check Windows Update status and history ``` ### Network Diagnostics ``` Perform comprehensive network diagnostics: - Test connectivity to key infrastructure (DNS, domain controllers, etc.) - Check open ports and listening services - Analyze network adapter configuration - Test internet connectivity and latency ``` ## Security and Compliance ### Security Assessment ``` Conduct a basic security assessment: - List running services and their status - Check for security updates and patches - Review user accounts and their privileges - Identify potential security concerns (non-intrusive) ``` ### Compliance Checking ``` Check system compliance with organizational policies: - Verify security software status (antivirus, firewall) - Check password policy enforcement - Review audit settings and logging - Generate compliance summary report ``` ## Troubleshooting ### Performance Issues ``` Investigate system performance problems: - Identify high CPU or memory usage processes - Check disk I/O patterns and bottlenecks - Analyze system event logs for errors - Provide performance optimization recommendations ``` ### Service and Application Issues ``` Diagnose service and application problems: - Check status of critical Windows services - Identify failed or stopped services - Review application error logs - Test service dependencies and connectivity ``` ### Network Connectivity Issues ``` Troubleshoot network connectivity problems: - Test basic network connectivity (ping, DNS resolution) - Check network adapter status and configuration - Test connectivity to specific services and ports - Analyze network configuration for issues ``` ## Automation and Scripting ### System Inventory ``` Generate a comprehensive system inventory: - Hardware specifications and capabilities - Installed software and license information - Network configuration and adapters - Storage devices and capacity - Export results in structured format ``` ### Batch Operations ``` Execute batch operations safely: - Process multiple files with consistent naming - Check multiple systems for specific configurations - Generate reports across multiple data sources - Automate repetitive administrative tasks ``` ### Monitoring and Alerting ``` Set up monitoring for key system metrics: - Monitor disk space and alert on thresholds - Track process resource usage over time - Monitor network connectivity to critical services - Generate regular status reports ``` ## Development and Testing ### Development Environment Setup ``` Prepare and validate development environments: - Check installed development tools and versions - Verify environment variables and paths - Test connectivity to development resources - Validate project dependencies and requirements ``` ### Testing Infrastructure ``` Support testing and QA activities: - Set up isolated testing environments - Generate test data and configurations - Monitor test execution and resource usage - Clean up test artifacts and temporary files ``` ## Emergency Response ### Incident Response ``` Support incident response activities: - Quickly gather system state information - Check for signs of compromise or unusual activity - Document current system configuration - Assist with evidence collection (non-destructive) ``` ### Disaster Recovery ``` Support disaster recovery planning: - Document critical system configurations - Identify key data and application dependencies - Test backup and recovery procedures - Generate recovery documentation ``` ## Best Practices ### Safe Operations - Always test commands in isolated environments first - Use read-only operations when possible - Create backups before making changes - Document all actions and results - Verify changes before applying to production ### Security Considerations - Use least-privilege principles - Avoid storing credentials in scripts - Sanitize and validate all input - Log security-relevant activities - Follow organizational security policies ### Performance Guidelines - Monitor resource usage during operations - Use efficient PowerShell cmdlets and techniques - Limit batch operation sizes - Implement proper error handling - Provide progress feedback for long operations