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Jan 11, 2013
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PowerTip: Use a PowerShell Function to Find DNS Server Block List

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Summary: Use a Windows PowerShell function from Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 to find the DNS server global query block list.  How can I use a function from Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 to find the DNS server global query block list?  Use the Get-DNSServerGlobalQueryBlockList function and specify ...

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Jan 11, 2013
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Use PowerShell Functions to Authorize DHCP Servers

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using functions from Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 to authorize DHCP servers in AD DS. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Well, today it is sunny and about 70 degrees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a good thing because I head to Redmond, Washington, next week fo...

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Jan 10, 2013
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PowerTip: Float Your PowerShell Help

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Summary: Learn how to create a floating window for your Windows PowerShell Help.  How can I open Windows PowerShell 3.0 Help in a new window without tying up my Windows PowerShell console?  Use the –ShowWindow parameter with Get-Help, as shown here. help Get-DhcpServerInDC -ShowWindow

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Jan 10, 2013
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Use PowerShell to Query AD DS for DHCP Servers

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to query the Active Directory configuration context to return DHCP servers. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the cool things about Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 is the numerous cmdlets and functions available. After installing the Remo...

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Jan 9, 2013
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PowerTip: Find All PowerShell Registry Drives

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Summary: Find all Windows PowerShell drives that are rooted in the Windows registry.  How can I find all of my Windows PowerShell registry drives?  Use the Get-PSDrive cmdlet and specify a provider of registry, as shown here. Get-PSDrive -PSProvider registry  

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