microsoft/CSS-Exchange

[Work Item] Create Shared Function that converts NetBIOS to FQDN

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#1,242 opened on Sep 19, 2022

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Description

Describe the work Sometimes, we run into issues with trying to connect to the remote server by the NetBIOS name vs the FQDN. Therefore, we should create a shared function that can return the proper FQDN.

Additional Context Because this repository is based off of Exchange Servers, we can use Get-ExchangeServer to get this information.

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Tech stack
None
Domain
backendinfrastructure
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
PowerShell basicsExchange Server concepts
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
The issue is assigned to a user, so first time contributors should check if the assignee is still active or if the issue is open for others. The task involves creating a shared function that converts NetBIOS names to FQDNs using Get ExchangeServer. The function likely needs to be added to an existing PowerShell script or module in the repository. Review similar functions in the repo for patterns.