Use PowerShell Environmental Variables to Store Temporary Information
Summary: Use the Windows PowerShell environmental drive to store temporary information, and still use the Set-StrictMode cmdlet. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is exactly 11 days until...
View ArticleSee Why It Is Important for IT Pros to Learn PowerShell
Summary: The Scripting Wife sees why it is important for IT Pros to learn about Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Morning comes early, especially when it is still...
View ArticleLearn How to Manually Create a CSV File in PowerShell
Summary: The Scripting Wife learns how to manually create a CSV file in this beginner Windows PowerShell blog. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Ah, it is the weekend. It seems that this...
View ArticleThe Scripting Wife Learns to Use PowerShell to Work with XML
Summary: In this blog, the Scripting Wife learns how to use Windows PowerShell to work with an XML file. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is only eight days until the kickoff of the 2012...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Parse an XML File and Sort the Data
Summary: In this blog, the Scripting Wife learns how to use Windows PowerShell to parse her books XML files and to find authors and sort titles. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today the...
View ArticleSupport Our 2012 Sponsor: Devfarm Software
Devfarm Software’s mission is to build world-class products to simplify and automate the daily activities of IT administrators. Devfarm Software’s flagship product, PowerWF Studio delivers on this...
View ArticleHow to Register for the 2012 PowerShell Scripting Games
Summary: Learn how (and why) to register for the 2012 Windows PowerShell Scripting Games. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Well, the 2012 Scripting Games start in six days. I found this out...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to See Time Zone Information on Remote Computers
Summary: Learn how to use a Windows PowerShell cmdlet to determine if the time zone on remote servers has been changed from the default. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the cool...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Troubleshoot and Repair WMI Errors
Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to troubleshoot and repair WMI errors. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Tomorrow is the New York City TechStravaganza. The Scripting Wife and I...
View ArticleSupport Our 2012 Sponsor: BeyondTrust
BeyondTrust is excited to be a sponsor for this year’s Windows PowerShell Scripting Games. BeyondTrust is the global leader in securing the perimeter to mitigate internal threat and the misuse of...
View ArticleTips for Preparing for the 2012 PowerShell Scripting Games
Summary: Guest commentator, Boe Prox, talks about practical tips for preparing for the 2012 Windows PowerShell Scripting Games. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Guest blogger, Boe Prox, is...
View ArticleOfficial Rules for the 2012 Scripting Games Challenge
Summary: The official rules for the 2012 Scripting Games challenge announce the rules and the prizes to be awarded. Microsoft 2012 Scripting Games Official Rules—No purchase necessary. Note: It is your...
View Article2012 Scripting Games Guest Commentators Announced
Summary: The guest commentators for the 2012 Scripting Games are announced today. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I am proud to announce the guest commentators for this year’s...
View Article2012 Scripting Games Beginner Event 1: Use Windows PowerShell to Identify a...
Summary: Beginner Event 1 of the 2012 Scripting Games uses Windows PowerShell to identify a working set of processes. About this event Division Beginner Date of Event 4/2/2012 12:01 AM Due Date...
View Article2012 Scripting Games Advanced Event 1: Review a Coworker’s Script
Summary: Advanced Event 1 of the 2012 Scripting Games asks you to review a coworker’s script. About this event Division Advanced Date of Event 4/2/2012 12:01 AM Due Date 4/9/2012 12:01 AM Event...
View Article2012 Scripting Games Beginner Event 2: Find Stoppable Running Services
Summary: In Beginner Event 2, you have to find stoppable running services. About this event Division Beginner Date of Event 4/3/2012 12:01 AM Due Date 4/10/2012 12:01 AM Event scenario You are a...
View Article2012 Scripting Games Advanced Event 2: Find Information about Remote and...
Summary: In Advanced Event 2, you must find information about remote and local services. About this event Division Advanced Date of Event 4/3/2012 12:01 AM Due Date 4/10/2012 12:01 AM Event scenario...
View ArticleScripting Wife Discusses 2012 Scripting Games Beginner Event 1
Hi everyone. Well, Ed (the Microsoft Scripting Guy) is totally swamped with the 2012 Scripting Games, and so I thought I would jump onto Live Writer and write a quick post about Beginner Event 1. I...
View ArticleWhat to expect during the Scripting Games
Summary: the Scripting Wife discusses what she has learned in the last several Scripting Games. Well, it is hard to believe that I could be considered a veteran of the Scripting Games. But I guess I am...
View Article2012 Scripting Games Advanced Event 3: Create a Log that Updates
Summary: Advanced Event 3 of the 2012 Scripting Games challenges you to create a log file that appends each time a person logs on to the network. About this event Division Advanced Date of Event...
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