Windows PowerShell Team Blog

Going to TechEd? Join Us to Build a Solution on Windows PowerShell 3.0

2012-05-09T16:39:42Z

To cap off TechEd North America this year we are going to host a half day Windows PowerShell scenario walkthrough. The event will take place at the Rosen Center on Friday June 15 from 8am – noon. During this time we will collectively solve a problem from the ground up using many of the new features in Windows PowerShell 3.0 and Windows Server 2012. Starting from base Windows Server 2012 images Read More......(read more)

Running show-command for a cmdlet

2012-04-13T01:34:23Z

Problem: Figuring out a cmdlet from its syntax can be overwhelming, especially for people new to PowerShell. PS C:\> get-command get-process -syntax Get-Process [[-Name] <string[]>] [-ComputerName <string[]>] [-Module] [-FileVersionInfo] [<CommonParameters>] Get-Process -Id <int[]> [-ComputerName <string[]>] [-Module] [-FileVersionInfo] [<CommonParameters> Read More......(read more)

Microsoft Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell Beta 1 Now Available

2012-04-09T22:45:00Z

We are very excited to announce the availability of Microsoft Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell (Script Explorer) Beta 1. Script Explorer is an extension of the Windows PowerShell content and guidance experience, combining the vast amount of knowledge held in the community with resources that are available from Microsoft. Script Explorer is integrated as an Add-On to Windows PowerShell Integrated Read More......(read more)

Improved WMI experience in PowerShell 3.0

2012-04-04T08:21:38Z

There is a famous quote often attributed to Jeffrey Snover, “IT Pros love and hate WMI. They love it because there is so much great stuff there. They hate it because it is complex to use”. Not to our surprise, most of the IT Pros and developers we talked to agree with this. This is going to change with Windows “8”. We listened to your feedback and have made heavy investment Read More......(read more)

Schedule for the upcoming PowerShell Deep Dive and a few videos from Frankfurt

2012-03-25T23:50:45Z

We’ve got a great lineup of sessions and speakers scheduled for the upcoming PowerShell Deep Dive in San Diego, CA on April 30 – May 2! The schedule was recently published on The Experts Conference site , and is also listed below for convenience. Be sure to check out the TEC site for abstracts and speaker bios. If you’re still thinking about registering, it is not too late. Just follow Read More......(read more)

Troubleshooting Windows Management Framework 3.0 Beta Installation

2012-03-23T00:35:00Z

This blog post explains how to resolve problems that may occur when you install Windows Management Framework (WMF) 3.0 Beta. WMF 3.0 Beta includes Windows PowerShell 3.0 Beta. You can find the WMF 3.0 Beta installation package on the Microsoft Download Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=240290. The WMF 3.0 package installation is blocked when one or more of the following prerequisites Read More......(read more)

When Windows PowerShell Met Workflow

2012-03-17T03:08:19Z

Meet the new kid on the block! Windows PowerShell Workflow (PSWF) is the latest addition to the Windows PowerShell family. First, let’s establish the context for the decision to integrate workflows into Windows PowerShell. It starts with cloud computing and Windows-based datacenters. Cloud computing provides a set of highly available, scalable computing services that leverage high volume components Read More......(read more)

Scheduling Background Jobs in Windows PowerShell 3.0

2012-03-16T21:09:00Z

One of the most common phone calls that the support team gets for Windows PowerShell is "How do I use Task Scheduler to schedule Windows PowerShell scripts?". As an administrator, you need to have full control over when scripts run in your environment. Perhaps you need run a script only during a one-off maintenance window or maybe you want to schedule some routine maintenance on a server Read More......(read more)

Install PowerShell Web Access on non-English machines

2012-03-16T20:58:00Z

We can check our emails, go on Facebook, and get news feeds on our favorite topics from anywhere and everywhere. Then why not manage our machines from everywhere as well! Windows Server 8 Beta brings you the new feature, Windows PowerShell Web Access, which provides a Windows PowerShell console in your web browser. What! If that’s your reaction, check out Introducing Windows PowerShell Web Access Read More......(read more)

Introducing Windows PowerShell Web Access in Windows Server 8 Beta

2012-03-07T23:51:00Z

Windows PowerShell Web Access lets you manage your Windows Servers anywhere and anytime. Windows PowerShell MVPs are excited about Windows PowerShell Web Access. We just had a MVP summit here at Microsoft and I had the pleasure of talking to some of our MVPs. Some of them told me that PowerShell Web Access was the best part of Windows Server 8 Beta! Wow, that made me feel good. There are so many awesome Read More......(read more)

Windows Management Framework 3.0 Beta Available for Download

2012-03-01T21:20:39Z

Yesterday we published a Beta version of the Windows Management Framework 3.0. Windows Management Framework 3.0 Beta makes some updated management functionality available to earlier versions of Windows. Windows Management Framework 3.0 Beta can be installed on the following Operating Systems: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (32-bit & 64-bit) Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (64-bit only) Windows Read More......(read more)

Last Call for PowerShell Deep Dive Session Proposals

2012-02-14T01:01:00Z

Thank you to those who have already submitted a session proposal or two! We’ve received a lot of good ideas, and luckily there are a few days left for anyone still thinking about submitting a session for the upcoming PowerShell Deep Dive . Please send your proposed session title and brief abstract to TEC2012@quest.com before February 15th. We’re open to ideas for both the 75 minute regular Read More......(read more)

It’s Time For Another PowerShell Deep Dive!

2012-01-27T00:30:52Z

The PowerShell Deep Dive is going to be at The Experts Conference USA again this year! The event is being held in San Diego, CA from April 29 - May 2. Registration is currently open, but we wanted to provide some info on a few changes to the event structure. The PowerShell Deep Dive is now considered an official track at TEC. The event will last the full 3 days. This is up from 1.5 days at TEC Read More......(read more)

Another Holiday Gift from the PowerShell Team: PowerShell 3.0 CTP2 - Getting Started with Windows PowerShell Workflow

2011-12-22T00:46:00Z

After delivering the Thanksgiving Gift this year, it’s time for a Holiday Gift …. No not as big as the one we had about 3 years ago …!! Today, we published the “Getting Started with Windows PowerShell Workflow” document on the CTP2 download page , just look for “WMF3 CTP2 Windows PowerShell Workflow.pdf”. This will help you get started with the newest addition Read More......(read more)

Windows Management Framework 3.0 Community Technology Preview (CTP) #2 Available for Download

2011-12-02T23:22:00Z

I’m pleased to announce that the Community Technology Preview #2 (CTP2) is available for download. Windows Management Framework 3.0 CTP2 makes some updated management functionality available to be installed on Windows 7 SP1 & Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Windows Management Framework 3.0 contains Windows PowerShell 3.0, WMI & WinRM. Overview of changes since WMF 3.0 CTP1 1. Customer Reported Read More......(read more)