December, 2010

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to archive file shares. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am interested in using Windows PowerShell to archive file shares, is this something that can be done? -- ST Hello ST, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed...

Summary: Learn how to query Active Directory by using Windows PowerShell without writing a script. Hey, Scripting Guy! Occasionally I have to perform a quick query of Active Directory, but I do not want to write a complicated VBScript or Windows...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to monitor and to respond to events on your computer or server without the need to run a script. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am interested in learning how to use Windows PowerShell to create a Windows Management...

Summary: Learn how to create permanent WMI events using VBScript in this foundational blog post that provides a basis for a monitoring solution. Hey, Scripting Guy! Over the years, I have read many Hey Scripting Guy! Blog posts. They are usually...

Summary: Microsoft PFE Chris Bellee from Australia shows how to use Windows PowerShell and WPF to create a holiday greeting. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. It is almost the end of the year and we have decided to devote some posts to the...

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...

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...

Summary: Conclusion to the Windows PowerShell Carol in which Ebenezer Script learns how to send email from inside a PowerShell script. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. It is almost the end of the year and we have decided to devote some posts...

Summary: Learn how to use the NetPoint cmdlets with Windows PowerShell to simplify network management. Hey, Scripting Guy! What can you tell me about how to automate network management while using Windows PowerShell? -- MS Hello MS, Microsoft...

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...

Summary: In this article, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson discusses the rules for writing great Windows PowerShell scripts. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am trying to determine the best way to write my script. This will be my first script, and therefore...

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?...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to query Microsoft Active Directory without having to write a script. Hey, Scripting Guy! I would like to use cmdlets to work with Active Directory. Are there any Windows PowerShell cmdlets in Windows...

Summary: Learn how to troubleshoot a WMI VBScript and how to handle Outlook .pst file locking issues in Windows PowerShell. In this post: · Troubleshoot a WMI VBScript · How to Handle Outlook File Locking Troubleshoot a...

Summary: Learn how to create a Windows PowerShell function to implement dynamic method invocation. Hey, Scripting Guy! What can you tell me about dynamic method invocation? -- PG Hello PG, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today is...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to document your Microsoft SQL Server database Hey, Scripting Guy! Is it possible to use Windows PowerShell to document my Microsoft SQL Server database? -- CR Hello CR, Microsoft Scripting...

Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Remember those really cheesy late night commercials? I used to stay up late on weekends watching “The Cool Ghoul” and making fun of really bogus commercials. Evidently, I was not the only one to engage...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to create a holiday wish list Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. It is almost the end of the year and we have decided to devote some posts to the holiday season. We even have guest bloggers from...

Summary: Holiday Windows PowerShell Carol, Part One in which Ebenezer forces Bob SnipIt to use VBScript. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. It is almost the end of the year and we have decided to devote some posts to the holiday season. We...

Summary: A Windows PowerShell Carol in which Ebenezer Script learns how easy it to use WMI to check disk space usage. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am wondering if Ebenezer Script will learn how easy it is to work with WMI from inside Windows PowerShell...

Summary: A Windows PowerShell Carol in which Ebenezer Script learns how to integrate VBScript with PowerShell. Hey, Scripting Guy! Will Ebenezer Script learn how to integrate VBScript with Windows PowerShell? -- JS Hello JS, Microsoft Scripting...

Summary: A Windows PowerShell Carol in which Ebenezer Script learns how to use PowerShell to manage users in Active Directory. Hey, Scripting Guy! Can you tell me if Ebenezer Script will learn how to work with Active Directory users from within...

Summary: A Windows PowerShell Carol in which Ebenezer Script learns how to create and to delete text files using PowerShell. Hey, Scripting Guy! Will Ebenezer Script ever see how easy it is to use Windows PowerShell to work with text files? ...

Summary: A Windows PowerShell Carol in which Ebenezer Script sees the future of scripting. Hey, Scripting Guy! Is it really possible to see the future with Windows PowerShell? -- SK Hello SK, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. It...

Summary: Learn how to use a Windows PowerShell module to work with WMI permanent events. Hey, Scripting Guy! Your posts this week on permanent event consumers have been really cool. I am wondering, if they are so useful, why there is not a Windows...