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Use PowerShell Splatting to Simplify Parameter Sets

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, illustrates step-by-step how to use Windows PowerShell splatting to simplify working with parameters. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is a perfectly lovely weekend, and things...

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

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, Weekend Scripter, splatting, 2011 Scripting Games

Use PowerShell to Make Mandatory Parameters

Summary : Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to create mandatory parameters. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I will admit that yesterday I talked about the easiest default to handle—the case of defaulting to the local...

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

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

Create and Use Default Values in PowerShell Scripts

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson teaches you how to create and to use intelligent defaults for your Windows PowerShell scripts or functions. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. TechEd 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia was a...

Published Sat, May 05 2011 11:25 AM by Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, 2011 Scripting Games, wrap up, input

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 05 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

Create Custom Objects in Your PowerShell Script

Summary : Learn how to create custom objects in your Windows PowerShell script to maximize utility and reusability of your script. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have Steven Murawski as our guest blogger. Steven will tell us a little...

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

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

Real-World PowerShell Tips from a 2011 Scripting Games Winner

Summary : Advanced PowerShell 2011 Scripting Games winner, Bartek Bielawski, shares his real-world thoughts about scripting. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. Our guest today is the winner in the Advanced category of the 2011 Scripting Games,...

Published Wed, May 05 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

Writing Output with PowerShell

Summary : Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Marco Shaw, discusses writing output from Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we will be joined by Marco Shaw. Marco is a consultant with CGI in Moncton. He has been working in the...

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

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, getting started, scripting techniques, displaying output, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games, wrap up

Add Excellent Comments to Your PowerShell Script

Summary : Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows you how to add excellent comments to your Windows PowerShell script. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is a celebration! No, it is not international Scripting Guy Day (that is January...

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

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

Simplify Your PowerShell Script with Parameter Validation

Summary : Learn how to simplify your Windows PowerShell Script by using parameter validation attribute. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I thought I would ask Glenn Sizemore to write today’s blog about parameter validation...

Published Sun, May 05 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, writing, wrap up

Use the KISS Principle for Your PowerShell Script

Summary : Microsoft Windows PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, teaches how to use the KISS principle for your Windows PowerShell script. Weekend Scripter Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. Sean Kearney graces us with his words of wisdom today as our...

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

Filed under: Scripting Guy!, Windows PowerShell, scripting techniques, Weekend Scripter, guest blogger, 2011 Scripting Games, writing, 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 05 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

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 05 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

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 05 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 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 05 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

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

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

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Use PowerShell Splatting to Simplify Parameter Sets

Use PowerShell to Make Mandatory Parameters

Create and Use Default Values in PowerShell Scripts

Design Your PowerShell Functions to Be Reusable

Create Custom Objects in Your PowerShell Script

Real-World PowerShell Tips from a 2011 Scripting Games Winner

Writing Output with PowerShell

Add Excellent Comments to Your PowerShell Script

Simplify Your PowerShell Script with Parameter Validation

Use the KISS Principle for Your PowerShell Script

Handle Formatted Output in PowerShell

PowerShell Error Handling and Why You Should Care

Check for Admin Credentials in a PowerShell Script

Use the Pipeline to Create Robust PowerShell Functions

Do Not Assume Anything in Your PowerShell Script