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Use PowerShell to Make Mandatory Parameters

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 22 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Design Your PowerShell Functions to Be Reusable

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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 ,...(read more)

Real-World PowerShell Tips from a 2011 Scripting Games Winner

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Wed, 18 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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,...(read more)

Add Excellent Comments to Your PowerShell Script

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Mon, 16 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Simplify Your PowerShell Script with Parameter Validation

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 15 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Use the KISS Principle for Your PowerShell Script

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sat, 14 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Handle Formatted Output in PowerShell

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Fri, 13 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Check for Admin Credentials in a PowerShell Script

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Wed, 11 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Use the Pipeline to Create Robust PowerShell Functions

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Tue, 10 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Do Not Assume Anything in Your PowerShell Script

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Mon, 09 May 2011 07:01:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Top Ten Suggestions at the End of Week 1 of the 2011 Scripting Games

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Ed Wilson reveals the top ten suggestions for scripters at the end of week one of the Windows PowerShell 2011 Scripting Games. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. You still have time to submit entries for events 1 – 5. The deadline...(read more)

Top Ten Mistakes Made During Week 1 of the 2011 Scripting Games

Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog : Windows PowerShell — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:01:00 GMT

Summary : Ed Wilson reveals the top ten mistakes that are made during week one of the Windows PowerShell 2011 Scripting Games. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. It has been a really fun week, and I have completely enjoyed grading the entries that...(read more)