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September 2010 - Scripting Blog [archived]

Use PowerShell to Administer SQL Server 2008

September 30, 2010 Sep 30, 2010 09/30/10
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  Summary: Microsoft MVP Sean McCown shows how to use Windows PowerShell to administer remote SQL Servers using easy commands.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I am an extremely busy database administrator (DBA), and at a recent SQL Saturday event, I heard several people talking about Windows PowerShell. I did not, however, attend any ...

How to Use SharePoint 2010 Windows PowerShell Cmdlets to Manage Search Crawls

September 28, 2010 Sep 28, 2010 09/28/10
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Summary: Guest Blogger Corey Roth explains how to use the Windows PowerShell cmdlets that come with SharePoint 2010 to manage search crawls.   (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I need to be able to manage search crawls on my SharePoint 2010 server. Is this something that can be easily accomplished with the Windows PowerShell cmdlets that ...

Modify the PowerShell Console Title and Display a Rabbit

September 26, 2010 Sep 26, 2010 09/26/10
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Summary: Modify the Windows PowerShell console title and display a rabbit at random locations. The Microsoft Scripting Guys have fun. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. I love Microsoft Outlook 2010. United States FTC disclaimer: The Microsoft Scripting Guys work for the Microsoft Corporation. I have been provided with a cooperate laptop...