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Microsoft Runs Into September Patch Problems

Microsoft's September patch release ran into quite a few issues. One problem was associated with a nonsecurity update (KB2817630) for Microsoft Office 2013 that caused an Outlook folder pane to disappear.

Pop Quiz: Securing Desktops with Endpoint Protection

Applies to the "Design and configure desktop settings" objective of Exam 70-415.

XML Marks the Spot Part 3: Nested Objects

In the final column discussing XML conversion in PowerShell, Jeffrey walks you through converting nested objects to XML.

XML Marks the Spot Part 2: Capturing Serialized Data

Part 2 shows how to convert and retrieve XML data without losing the hierarchical format.

Pop Quiz: Accessing a Remote Desktop Using a Web Browser

Applies to the "Plan and implement a remote desktop services infrastructure" objective of Exam 70-415.

XML Marks the Spot Part 1: Conversion

In the first part of a three-part series, Jeffrey walks through converting XML files in PowerShell.

Pop Quiz: Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure: ZTI Network Requirements

Applies to the "Design and Deploy Desktops" objective of Exam 70-415.

PowerShell Name Duplicates: When Commands Collide

Jeffrey Hicks shows you what to do when you have two commands with the same name.

PowerShell for Lync Online Now Available

Microsoft announced the release of a module that enables Lync Online management via PowerShell scripting commands.

PowerShell Tip: Utilizing the –As Operator

Here's how to get PowerShell to treat an object or command as a different object or command.

PowerShell Anger Management

Here's how to make those warning messages in PowerShell more visually appealing.

Pop Quiz: System Center 2012: Automating Integration

Applies to the "Configure System Center Integration" objective of Exam 70-247.

Microsoft's Application Request Router 3.0 Now Available

Microsoft recently announced the release of Application Request Router (ARR) 3.0.

Extending the Reach of ForEach in PowerShell

Here's how to make the ForEach command work for you.

'Casting' an Object Spell in PowerShell

One handy PowerShell trick is to tell the engine to treat something as a particular type of object.

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