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Number 1 Reason to Upgrade to PowerShell 4.0: Desired State Configuration
Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Dave Wyatt, says the number 1 reason to upgrade to Windows PowerShell 4.0 is Desired State Configuration.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, Dave Wyatt,...
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Keep Servers Correctly Configured
Summary: How do I keep my servers configured correctly? I can write Windows PowerShell scripts to configure my machines, but how do I enforce these configurations after the script has...
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Weekend Scripter: Team Talk About Why to Upgrade to PowerShell 4.0
Summary: Windows PowerShell program manager, John Slack, talks about upgrading to Windows PowerShell 4.0.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have John Slack, a program manager in the...
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PowerTip: Test Connectivity to Remote Servers without Ping
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to test connectivity to remote servers without using Ping. How can I test connectivity to remote servers to ensure my Windows PowerShell scripts will work if I...
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AutomatedLab Tutorial Part 1: Introduction to AutomatedLab
Summary: Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen, present a multipart series about using Windows PowerShell to deploy a solution called AutomatedLab.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here....
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PowerTip: Find Syntax of PowerShell Cmdlet
Summary: Easily find the syntax of a Windows PowerShell cmdlet. How can I use Windows PowerShell to see the syntax of a cmdlet I want to use? Use the Get-Command cmdlet (gcm is an alias) with the...
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AutomatedLab Tutorial Part 2: Create a Simple Lab
Summary: Learn how to create a small lab environment by using AutomatedLab.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have Part 2 of the series by Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per...
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PowerTip: Create System Restore Point by using PowerShell
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to quickly create a system restore point. How can I use Windows PowerShell to roll back the settings if the changes I make mess up my computer? Open the Windows...
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AutomatedLab Tutorial Part 3: Working with Predefined Server Roles
Summary: Learn how to predefine server roles and switch the operating system to Windows 10 Technical Preview in your AutomatedLab environment.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today brings...
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Take Snapshot of Virtual Machine
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to take a snapshot of a virtual machine prior to making changes. How can I use Windows PowerShell to take a snapshot of a virtual machine prior to making changes to it?...
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AutomatedLab Tutorial Series Part 4: Install a Simple PKI Environment
Summary: Learn how to easily deploy a PKI environment by using AutomatedLab.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome back Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen, and their series...
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PowerTip: Troubleshoot Get-VM Cmdlet
Summary: Learn about a quick troubleshooting tip for the Get-VM cmdlet. I am using the Get-VM cmdlet to find information about virtual machines on my local laptop, but it does not appear to...
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AutomatedLab Tutorial Series Part 5: Install CA Two-Tier Hierarchy for PKI
Summary: Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen, talk about using Windows PowerShell to automate the deployment of a PKI environment as it would typically be deployed in a production...
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Import Certificate
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to import a certificate. How can I use Windows PowerShell to automate the installation of a certificate? Use the Import-Certificate cmdlet, and specify the certificate...
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AutomatedLab Tutorial Series Part 6: Install Software and Run Custom Activities
Summary: Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen, explain how to customize your existing environment and install software to some or all machines in your lab.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson,...
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PowerTip: Export Certificate by Using PowerShell
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to export a certificate. How can I use Windows PowerShell to export a certificate? Use the Export-Certificate cmdlet and specify the file output...
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Weekend Scripter: Announcing WMI Explorer 2.0
Summary: Microsoft senior support escalation engineer, Vinay Pamnani, talks about WMI Explorer 2.0.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I am pleased to invite back Microsoft senior...
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Module to Import
Summary: Use Tab expansion in Windows PowerShell to find a module to import. I know I need the full name of a specific Windows PowerShell module to import it, but I am not sure of the...
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Weekend Scripter: Simplify to Troubleshoot PowerShell Script
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, helps an old friend fix his script.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I am a big believer in simplicity. I enjoy simple things: a nice cup of hot...
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Query Cluster Shared Volumes' Free Space
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to query for free space in Cluster Shared Volumes. How can I use Windows PowerShell to find the free space in all my Cluster Shared Volumes for Hyper-V in...
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