Columns


To Err[or] is Human

And to use the -ErrorVariable cmdlet to keep track of them is divine.

Backup Compression with SQL Server 2008

No need to turn to third-party tools to keep your databases as small as possible. It's in SQL Server 2008 now.

Better GPO Backups

Use your downtime productively and check that your GPO backups are up to snuff.

Sharpen Your Pencils! A Powershell Pop Quiz

Prof. Powershell has been giving you the answers; now, a quiz to see how much attention you've been paying.

How Hyper is your V?

Looking at virtualizing some environments? Make sure your hardware can handle the job.

Next, Next, Finish. Repeat.

Software installation might sound like instructions on the back of the shampoo bottle. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Out, Out Darn Variable

PowerShell cmdlets come well-stocked with common parameters. Let's look at what you can get out of the -OutVariable parameter.

What's in Greg's RSS Reader?

Greggo's best practices include visting these sites for the latest news and gossip on Microsoft IT issues.

Even Better Together

More grouping tricks, this time with the -groupby parameter of the Format-List and Format-Table cmdlets.

Lights Out for Financial Times Web Site

Plus, personal data leaks onto LimeWire; texting and privacy.

All Together Now

Quickly check out all your object collections with the Group-Object cmdlet.

Eliminating Run as Administrator

Poof! Just like that you can make it disappear with a simple registry editing.

Can SQL Inections Be Blocked?

A cool trick with a Cisco router, plus why job hunters might be the hunted.

Substitution Teacher

Using place holder variables in scripts to display complex text strings, is easier than you might think.

Who Stole My RunAs?

It's still there. Here are two approaches to running it.

Easy as PI

Math class is in session with these Powershell tricks.

Server Manager vs. Admin Tools, Terminal Services Edition

I'll stick with my old, familiar friends.

Environmentally Friendly

Powershell has its own variables, but you can also tap Windows' environment variables within your scripts

New Ways To Teach IT Pros New Tricks

It's your turn: Tell me which training methods work for you.

Built-In Variables

PowerShell has several built-in variables that you might find helpful.

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