Automation/Scripting


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.

All Together Now

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

Substitution Teacher

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

Easy as PI

Math class is in session with these Powershell tricks.

Environmentally Friendly

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

Built-In Variables

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

Windows Server 2008's "Delta" EXEs

It's another attack of the EXE lists! This time, many of you asked for a list of Windows Server 2008 executables. I serve you with two dozen.

All the Time in World

That New-TimeSpan cmdlet watches the clock for you, so you can attend to important tasks in a timely manner.

The Old Local Admin

Short of learning .NET, here's a way to script something against the ADSI to find out some interesting data about the servers you're working with.

Where Do You Want to Go Today?

Too much information! Make it less complicated with the Where-Object cmdlet.

Running With Scissors

Vista's snipping tool lets you say in pictures that which often takes a thousand words.

Do You Measure Up?

Use the Measure-Command cmdlet to get a better idea of your Powershell efficiency.

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