Summary: Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about the design considerations that govern writing Windows PowerShell scripts. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am trying to decide when it is best to write a script, and when not to write a script. Can you help me? -- BL...(read more)![]()
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To Script, or Not To Script - That is the Question
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The Function of PowerShell Functions
Summary: In this how to article, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson discusses design considerations for Windows PowerShell functions. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am trying to decide how to configure my Windows PowerShell function. I have heard that functions...(read more)![]()
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Learn How to Run PowerShell Scripts Against Multiple Computers
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson teaches you how to run Windows PowerShell Scripts against multiple computers in this step-by-step article. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am wondering on the best way to cause my script to work against multiple computers...(read more)![]()
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Write PowerShell Functions That Accept Pipelined Input
Summary: Learn how to write Windows PowerShell functions that accept pipelined input. Hey, Scripting Guy! I really like the way that some Windows PowerShell cmdlets enable me to pipeline things to it. I do not understand why some Windows PowerShell cmdlets...(read more)![]()
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Weekend Scripter: Download lyrics for your favorite song with PowerShell
Summary: Learn how to use a Windows PowerShell function to download lyrics for your favorite songs. Retrieving song lyrics with Windows PowerShell Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Well it is New Year’s day in Charlotte , North Carolina ....(read more)![]()
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Microsoft Scripting Guy Predictions for 2011
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson makes predictions for the scripting world 2011. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. One of the cool things about a new year is that you have an entire year ahead of you. The potential opportunities are nearly...(read more)![]()
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The Most Popular Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog Posts
Summary: Catch up on your reading by focusing in on the most popular Hey, Scripting Guy! blog posts from 2010. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am trying to catch up on my reading. Last year, I got so busy that I was unable to keep up with all of the Hey, Scripting...(read more)![]()
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Run PowerShell Scripts Stored on a Central File Share
Summary: Learn about Windows PowerShell Script Execution policies and how they effect running scripts from a central file share. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am curious as to the best place to store scripts. I want to maintain a master list of approved scripts...(read more)![]()
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Simplify Desktop Configuration by Using a Shared PowerShell Module
Summary: Simplify your desktop configuration needs by using a Windows PowerShell module stored on a central file share. Hey, Scripting Guy! I enjoy using Windows PowerShell modules. I think they are way cool. The thing is, I am not too keen on deploying...(read more)![]()
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Use PowerShell and Group Policy for Your Logon Script
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson discusses the pros and the cons of using Windows PowerShell for logon Scripts. Hey, Scripting Guy! In the past, I worked at a company that had an impressive logon script. It was written in VBScript and consumed...(read more)![]()
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How Do I Install PowerShell on Windows 7 and Other Questions
Summary: Learn how to install Windows PowerShell on Windows 7, how to detect 32-bit PowerShell, or how to read an offline registry. In this post: Install Windows PowerShell on Windows 7 Detect 32-bit PowerShell Read an Offline Registry Working with Security...(read more)![]()
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Weekend Scripter: Use the PowerShell Pipeline with Data ONTAP PowerShell Toolkit
Summary: The Data ONTAP Windows PowerShell toolkit uses the pipeline to simplify data storage management. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today we have a guest blogger, Dr. Clinton Knight, from NetApp and the Author of Data ONTAP PowerShell Toolkit...(read more)![]()
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Weekend Scripter: Easily Explore XML Files with PowerShell
Summary: Guest blogger and Microsoft MVP, Sean Kearney, shows how to explore XML files with Windows PowerShell in this beginner how-to article. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. We have another guest blogger this weekend. Sean Kearney has been working...(read more)![]()
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Provide Input to Applications with PowerShell
Summary: Use SendKeys to provide input to graphical applications with Windows PowerShell. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am almost embarrassed to admit this but you know what I miss most about VBScript? I miss the SendKeys function. I do not know why Windows PowerShell...(read more)![]()
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Validate PowerShell Parameters Before Running the Script
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell parameter validation attributes to check parameters before running the script. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem that I think that you can help me with. I have created a Windows PowerShell script that allows...(read more)![]()
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Use Scheduled Tasks to Run PowerShell Commands on Windows
Summary: Learn how to use the Windows Task Scheduler to run Windows PowerShell commands automatically. Hey, Scripting Guy! One of the things that is a bit frustrating about reading the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog is that it seems as if you expect network...(read more)![]()
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Schedule PowerShell Scripts that Require Input Values
Summary: Learn how to use the Windows Task Scheduler to run Windows PowerShell scripts that require input values. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a Windows PowerShell script that collects information from a computer and writes the results to a text file. I...(read more)![]()
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Use Jobs to Run Parallel Queries or Remove Objects from Active Memory
Summary: Learn how to use jobs to run parallel queries, remove objects from active memory, work with text files and use the Get-Member Cmdlet to go behind the scenes of PowerShell commands in this edition of Quick Hits Friday. In this Post: Use Jobs to...(read more)![]()
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Weekend Scripter: Discovering PowerShell Cmdlet Parameter Aliases
Summary: Increase your Windows PowerShell productivity by unleashing the power of parameter aliases. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. The more I work with Windows PowerShell the more I enjoy it. On the other hand, there are still some challenges...(read more)![]()
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Weekend Scripter: Query the Bing Search Engine from a PowerShell Script
Summary: Microsoft MVP Sean Kearney shows how to use the Bing web services API from inside a Windows PowerShell script. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Sean Kearney is back with us today as he continues to share with us his discoveries while playing...(read more)![]()
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