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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Get Virtual Machine Start Mode

May 17, 2013 May 17, 2013 05/17/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Sean Kearney shows how to determine virtual machine start mode by using Windows PowerShell. (image) How can I tell which virtual machines will start automatically? (image) Use the Get-VM cmdlet, and check the AutomaticStartAction property: Get-VM | Format-Table Name,AutomaticStartAction -autosize (image...

Change Virtual Machine Network Configuration with PowerShell

May 17, 2013 May 17, 2013 05/17/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to change the virtual machine network configuration in Windows Server 2012. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. If you are a seasoned Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog reader, you know that the most frequent guest blogger is Sean Kearney. If you are new to the blog, I welcome you, and I encourage ...

2013 Scripting Games: Beginner Event 4

May 16, 2013 May 16, 2013 05/16/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Scripting Games Beginner Event 4: Dr. Scripto needs to audit 20 random users from Active Directory. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Once again it is time to reveal an event for the 2013 Scripting Games that are being hosted and run by www.powershell.org. Head on over to their website to submit your entry. An Auditing...

PowerTip: Find All Required Assemblies for PowerShell Modules

May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013 05/15/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Find required assemblies for your Windows PowerShell modules. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to show required assemblies for my Windows PowerShell modules? (image) Use the ExpandProperty parameter of Select-Object and choose the RequiredAssemblies property from the Get-Module&...

I Found This Module—What Do I Do?

May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013 05/15/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about how to use a Windows PowerShell module. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I found this module in the Scripting Guys Script Repository. Now what do I do? —SH (image) Hello SH, Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning I have been busy booking travel...

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