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  • Batch Files : Date Stamp in a filename

    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

    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

    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?

    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...