May 2011 - Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog - PowerShell.com – PowerShell Scripts, Tips, Forums, and Resources

Use the Pipeline to Create Robust PowerShell Functions

Summary : Microsoft Windows PowerShell MVP, Don Jones, shows how to use the pipeline to create robust reusable functions. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Our guest blogger today is Don Jones. Don Jones is a Windows PowerShell MVP Award recipient...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, guest blogger, pipeline, 2011 Scripting Games, writing, wrap up

Design Your PowerShell Functions to Be Reusable

Summary : Learn how to write Windows PowerShell functions that are reusable so that you increase your productivity. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. Our guest blogger today is Andy Schneider. Andy Schneider is a systems engineer at Avanade ,...

Published Fri, May 20 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games, writing, wrap up

Use PowerShell to Get the SQL Server Error Log

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about different ways to use Windows PowerShell to get the SQL Server error log. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have recently inherited a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 box, and I am concerned about the thing. I...

Published Tue, May 31 2011 10:30 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, databases, SQL Server

Best Practice for Using Aliases in PowerShell Scripts

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses the use of aliases in Windows PowerShell scripts. He covers the pros and cons in this blog. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. “You can have my aliases when you pry...

Published Sun, May 01 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, getting started, scripting techniques, Weekend Scripter, functions, writing

Use PowerShell to Report SQL Server Backup Status

Summary : Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to automatically email a report on SQL Server backup status. Hey, Scripting Guy! —CN Hello CN, Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. The time is near for SQLRally in Orlando. I will be making a presentation...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, databases, guest blogger, SQL Server

Use PowerShell to Perform SQL Data Mining

Summary : Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to perform SQL Server data mining. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I continue the week about SQL in honor of next week’s SQLRally in Orlando. I have the honor of introducing Mark Tabladillo...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, databases, guest blogger, SQL Server

Use ACE Drivers and PowerShell to Talk to Access and Excel

Summary : Quit using deprecated JET drivers to talk to Microsoft Access and Excel. Learn how to use Windows PowerShell and ACE Drivers. Hey, Scripting Guy! How do I get data out of Microsoft Access and Excel files and into SQL Server by using Windows...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, guest blogger

Use PowerShell to Automatically Create Tempdb Files in SQL Server

Summary : Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to automatically create Tempdb files in your SQL Server instance. Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I easily create multiple tempdb data files in my SQL Server instance? —WM Hello WM, Microsoft Scripting Guy...

Published Thu, May 05 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, databases, guest blogger, SQL Server

Use PowerShell to Copy a Table Between Two SQL Server Instances

Summary : Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to quickly and efficiently copy a table between two SQL Server instances. Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I copy a table between two SQL Server instances? —PY Hello PY, Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, databases, guest blogger, SQL Server

Microsoft Scripting Guy Explains Logic Behind Scripting Games

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, explains the logic behind the 2011 Windows PowerShell Scripting Games. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, I begin the wrap up for the 2011 Scripting Games, and I hope you...

Published Sat, May 07 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, Weekend Scripter, 2011 Scripting Games, wrap up

Lessons Learned from the 2011 Scripting Games

Summary : The winner of the beginner division of the 2011 Scripting Games shares his thoughts and insights. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This week we will have a combination of guest bloggers and me with a recap of the...

Published Sun, May 08 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, Weekend Scripter, error handling, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games

Do Not Assume Anything in Your PowerShell Script

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses making assumptions in his review of the 2011 Scripting games. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the things that was really great about grading scripts for the 2011 Scripting Games...

Published Mon, May 09 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, 2011 Scripting Games, writing

Check for Admin Credentials in a PowerShell Script

Summary : Learn how to check for administrative credentials when you run a Windows PowerShell script or command. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Boe Prox is our guest blogger today. Boe Prox is currently a senior systems administrator with...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games, writing, wrap up

PowerShell Error Handling and Why You Should Care

Summary : Learn how to use error handling in your Windows PowerShell scripts. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Guest Blogger Week continues with Bhargav Shukla. Bhargav Shukla is a senior premier field engineer—unified communications...

Published Thu, May 12 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, error handling, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games, wrap up

Handle Formatted Output in PowerShell

Summary : Microsoft Windows PowerShell MVP, Doug Finke, illustrates how to handle formatted output in a Windows PowerShell script. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Doug Finke is our guest blogger. Doug Finke is a Microsoft PowerShell MVP working...

Published Fri, May 13 2011 2:01 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, modules, functions, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games, writing, wrap up

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Use the Pipeline to Create Robust PowerShell Functions

Design Your PowerShell Functions to Be Reusable

Use PowerShell to Get the SQL Server Error Log

Best Practice for Using Aliases in PowerShell Scripts

Use PowerShell to Report SQL Server Backup Status

Use PowerShell to Perform SQL Data Mining

Use ACE Drivers and PowerShell to Talk to Access and Excel

Use PowerShell to Automatically Create Tempdb Files in SQL Server

Use PowerShell to Copy a Table Between Two SQL Server Instances

Microsoft Scripting Guy Explains Logic Behind Scripting Games

Lessons Learned from the 2011 Scripting Games

Do Not Assume Anything in Your PowerShell Script

Check for Admin Credentials in a PowerShell Script

PowerShell Error Handling and Why You Should Care

Handle Formatted Output in PowerShell