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February 2012 - Scripting Blog

Use PowerShell to Replace netdom Commands to Join the Domain

February 29, 2012 Feb 29, 2012 02/29/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to replace netdom commands with simple Windows PowerShell cmdlets to rename and reboot the computer or join the domain.  Hey, Scripting Guy! It seems that I have been hand building a number of computers recently for a computer lab we are setting up at work. I have written a batch file that uses netdom commands to join ...

Use PowerShell to Configure Static IP and DNS Settings

February 28, 2012 Feb 28, 2012 02/28/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to set the static IP and DNS addresses on a server. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the really cool things about computers is that you never get bored. At least for me this is true. For example, I have a server that has been running Exchange ...

Use PowerShell to Copy Files to a Shared Drive

February 27, 2012 Feb 27, 2012 02/27/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to copy a script collection to a shared network drive. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Well, it is Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the United States. Today is a cardio day. I spend the day running around going from meeting to meeting. I also ...

Learn How to Use PowerShell to Configure Jump Lists

February 25, 2012 Feb 25, 2012 02/25/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft PFE, Chris Wu, discusses using Windows PowerShell to configure Jump Lists. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome to the weekend. Today we have a special treat in the form of a guest blogger. The Scripting Wife and I had the good fortune to meet Chris Wu in Montreal, Canada when we were there doing a Windows ...

Use PowerShell to Test Connectivity on Remote Servers

February 24, 2012 Feb 24, 2012 02/24/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy talks about using Windows PowerShell to test connectivity after a network configuration change. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It seems that there are always good news/bad news types of scenarios. After months of trying to obtain faster Internet connectivity at the house, I finally found a source ...