IT Administration


Handling Errors Before They Happen with Test-Path

The Test-Path cmdlet can keep you from going bonkers by offering a little bit of script pre-error-handling.

Microsoft Delivers Windows, PowerPoint Patches in May

Microsoft's May patch arrived as expected, with just two security bulletins, one deemed "critical" and one considered "important."

PowerShell Returns, The SQL

Automating SQL Server administration tasks is easy with PowerShell, especially with the SQL-related snapins.

Manage VMs with PowerShell

Manage the whole VMware infrastructure from PowerShell. Yes, you heard right; it can be done.

The Quest for the Active Directory Grail

PowerShell doesn't have tools to automate AD management, but some vendors have developed tools that can get you nearer to that goal.

MVPs, Experts Offer XP-to-Windows 7 Migration Tips

Microsoft assembled a panel of MVPs, product managers and consultants to prod XP user to move to Windows 7.

Active Directory, The PS Way

To manage your environment, use the AD PowerShell provider that comes with Windows Server 2008 R2, or the Active Directory Management Gateway for any down-level DC.

PowerShell Licensing for Non-Windows Users Made Easier by Microsoft

Licensing changes were made late last week to Microsoft's PowerShell to allow ease of access for those using OSes other than Windows.

System Center Configuration Manager 2012 Improves User Access, Deployment

Microsoft makes changes to this flagship of the Systems Center family, aimed at responding to the changing landscape of systems management in the enterprise.

Microsoft's April Patches Bring 64 Fixes

No surprises as Microsoft releases 17 security bulletins patching of 64 vulnerabilities.

Romancing the Registry

Pipeline binding can get you what you want, as long as you use some of the PowerShell tricks up your sleeve.

PowerShell Format Fundamentals

No more wading through xml files to get what you need. The Get-FormatData cmdlet offers some nice data presentation.

PowerShell Pipeline Binding Trick

Pipeline binding can get you what you want, as long as you use some of the PowerShell tricks up your sleeve.

System Center Configuration Manager 2012 Beta 2 Released by Microsoft

Microsoft today released the second beta of its System Center Configuration Manager 2012 (SCCM 2012) product.

Pipeline Power

Continuing our refresher on PowerShell basics, we'll revisit the pipeline.

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