IT Administration


Nosing Around Network Adapters in PowerShell

The Get-WMIObject cmdlet will have you sniffing out what's on your network in no time. Here's how.

Windows 8 Will Run On Thumb Drive

Microsoft provided more details about its upcoming Windows To Go product running Windows 8 at its Build conference on Thursday.

'Windows Server 8' Previewed at Build Conference

Microsoft described improvements in its next-generation server technology, code-named "Windows Server 8," at its Build conference for developers.

A Faster Get-Content Cmdlet

Some tricks for using the Get-Content cmdlet that will have you retrieving content in less than no time.

Windows 8 Previewed at Microsoft's BUILD Conference

Microsoft kicked off its BUILD conference with a preview of "Windows 8" in its "reimagined" form.

Microsoft To Launch Windows Intune October 17

Microsoft plans to begin serving up a new version of its Windows Intune management service for PCs on Oct. 17.

Who Are You? Or, Slipping By the Get-Credential Cmdlet

Get past the Get-Credential cmdlet security pop-up with this nifty trick that automatically enters credentials as needed.

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 RU5 Arrives, Sans Outlook Fix

Microsoft Update Rollup 5 for Exchange 2010 Service Pack 1 shipped this week, but it deferred including a fix for an Outlook problem that stalled its earlier RU4 update.

What If My Script Gets Me Fired?

Take the guesswork out of your scripts and find out the common risks via the -Whatif parameter.

To Write Better PowerShell Scripts, Let's Get Back to Basics

Let me offer a few suggestions that will make your script writing easier, more productive and less buggy.

Best Practices for Applying Microsoft Security Patches

Microsoft released a report updating the progress of the Microsoft Security Response Center in ensuring software security.

Validation Voodoo with PowerShell Scripts

Deploying scripts with parameters? Be sure to validate input. Here are a few validation tests worth considering.

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2011 R2 Released

Microsoft rolled out a second release of Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2011.

Update Flaw in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1 Explained

Microsoft shed some light on Wednesday on what caused the problem and why the Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 4 (RU4) was pulled.

More PowerShell CmdletBinding Fun

The cmldetBinding() attribute doesn't always need parameters, but it does need the Param keyword. Here's why it makes a difference.

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