The “Hey, Scripting Guys!” blog has been retired. There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

Weekend Scripter: Starting a PowerShell Saturday

August 19, 2012 Aug 19, 2012 08/19/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: The Scripting Wife talks about starting a Windows PowerShell Saturday event where you live, what’s involved, and how to get help. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have a special blog written by none other than the Scripting Wife. Take it away Teresa… A member of the Windows PowerShell community ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Simplify Working with Random Numbers

August 18, 2012 Aug 18, 2012 08/18/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn about using Windows PowerShell to generate random numbers. (image) How can I generate a random number? (image) a. Use the Get-Random cmdlet. b. Use the System.Random .NET Framework class, and call the next() method: ([random]5).next() (image) How can I generate a random number between the ...

Weekend Scripter: RC Milestone for the PowerShell Script Explorer

August 18, 2012 Aug 18, 2012 08/18/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Announcing the Windows PowerShell Script Explorer RC milestone. Download it today! Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I have a major announcement to make: Microsoft Script Explorer for Windows PowerShell is now officially a release candidate (RC). This release represents a significant step toward realizing our vision ...

PowerTip: Working with Alternate Credentials with WMI

August 17, 2012 Aug 17, 2012 08/17/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn four ways to supply alternate credentials with WMI and Windows PowerShell. (image) How can I supply alternate credentials for a remote WMI call when I am using the Get-WmiObject cmdlet? (image) a. Use the credential parameter as shown here. Get-WmiObject Win32_BIOS -ComputerName Server01 -Credential (get-...

Use PowerShell 3.0 to Easily Download 60 Spanned Files

August 17, 2012 Aug 17, 2012 08/17/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Marco Shaw, talks about using a Windows PowerShell 3.0 cmdlet to download 60 virtual machine files from the Microsoft download site. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have a guest blog from Windows PowerShell MVP, Marco Shaw. Take it away Marco… I was pretty excited when I recently ...

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