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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

June 6, 2013 Jun 6, 2013 06/6/13

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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to rename a virtual machine on Hyper-V. (image) How can I easily rename a virtual machine running on Hyper-V? (image) Use the Rename-VM cmdlet: RENAME-VM -Name "My Old VM Name" -newname "Cool New VM Name" (image...

Creating a Home Drive with Windows PowerShell: Part 3

June 6, 2013 Jun 6, 2013 06/6/13

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Summary: Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, concludes his series about creating a home drive with Windows PowerShell. 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 ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Add Processors to Virtual Machine

June 5, 2013 Jun 5, 2013 06/5/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to add processors to a virtual machine running on Hyper-V. (image) How can I easily add processors to my virtual machine? (image) Use the Set-VMProcessor cmdlet: SET-VMProcessor -VMname "My Virtual Machine" -count 2 This enables the virtual machine ...

TechEd–3 or What's Up Today, Scripting Guy?

June 5, 2013 Jun 5, 2013 06/5/13

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses his schedule for today at TechEd North America 2013 in New Orleans. (image) As the Scripting Wife and I got on the bus this morning to head to the Convention Center, a voice remarked, “You’re not The Ed Wilson are you? The Scripting Guy? No Way!” “Well, yes ...

Creating a Home Drive with Windows PowerShell: Part 2

June 5, 2013 Jun 5, 2013 06/5/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Create a home drive with Microsoft MVP and honorary Scripting Guy, Sean Kearney. 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 you to catch up with Sean&...

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