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Batch Files : Date Stamp in a filename
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over 6 years ago
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Gavin McShera
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Ive been asked this a number of times this past month.... How do I get the date into a filename in a batch file? Most people try using the %date% variable. Which will not work as you cannot have /'s in the filename. So, try this: for /f "tokens...
Scripting: How to edit an INI file from a script
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over 6 years ago
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Gavin McShera
I was asked how to modify an INI from a script. Its quite straight forward. Firstly have a read of the Scripting Guy article here . It explains the process quite well actually. However, I wanted to go a step further and setup arguments...
Microsoft Premier Support: Windows Server 2008 Technology Event
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over 6 years ago
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Gavin McShera
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We are running a Deep Dive event in Ireland for Premier customers later this month. Premier Field Engineers from Ireland and the UK (including David and I) will present the event. - A Deep Dive into Windows Server 2008 –May 22 nd /23 rd Dublin ...
Hyper-V: Where do I start?
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over 6 years ago
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Gavin McShera
There are plenty of docs and blogs out there digging deep into Hyper-V. However, a few customers have asked a simple question: “What do I need to think about before I start testing Hyper-V?" Well, first things first. The product still...
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