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HTML Bits and Pieces, Part 1

Create a nice, formatted report via the ConvertTo-HTML cmdlet and a bit of formatting trickery to make the report easier on the eyes.

Pop Quiz: Assigning Tasks in Windows 7

Applies to the "Managing and Maintaining Systems That Run Windows 7 Client" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

Pushing the ENV:

The Environment PSProvider gives you access to system environmental variables and creates the ENV PSDrive that can be viewed like any other drive.

Organize Your Scripts with PowerShell ISE 3

New to the ISE are collapsible regions, so that you don't have to scroll through dozens of lines of scripts.

Pop Quiz: Deploying Printer Drivers in Windows 7

Applies to the "Identifying Cause of and Resolving Networking Issues" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

What's In Your Pipeline?

The ease with which we can automate things in PowerShell lies in the pipeline. But use it wisely.

Pop Quiz: Windows 7 Application Compatibility

Applies to the "Identifying Cause of and Resolving Desktop Application Issues" objective of Exam 70-685: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician.

For PowerShell Help, It Takes a Community

If you ever need help with PowerShell, you only need to turn to other PowerShell fans. And some of them are creating free or nearly-free tools, ready to download and use.

Pop Quiz: Migrating Certificate Services on Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services" objective of Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Working with Values and Variables in PowerShell

One object or many, PowerShell hands you control. This week's tip is a good example.

Pop Quiz: Synchronizing DSRM Passwords on Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Maintaining the Active Directory Environment" objective of Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

I Can Type That Command In 10 Characters

Make PowerShell do all the typing. How? By taking advantage of aliases, of course.

Pop Quiz: Day-to-Day Admin with Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects" objective of Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Math Matters

Hate math? Hate it no longer when you invoke the .NET Math class for this week's data formatting tip.

Pop Quiz: Installing SharePoint 2010 on Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies to the "Planning Application and Data Provisioning" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Certificate Certainty

A map of your computer's certificate store can be navigated by way of PowerShell.

Pop Quiz: Windows Server Update Services

Applies to the "Monitoring and Maintaining Servers" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

Regular Expressions, Part 3

A last look at expressions, this time by trying to match on opposites.

Free eBooks for Data Developers

What are some of your favorite development resources? Chime in and share what you use, help others out.

Pop Quiz: Using GPMC To Move User Accounts

Applies to the "Planning for Server Deployment" objective of Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator.

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