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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Use PowerShell to Translate Airport Code to City Name

July 4, 2013 Jul 4, 2013 07/4/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell and a web service to translate an airport code to a city name. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One thing that I have never really understood is the relationships between airport codes and the airport name. Now, some of them make sense. CLT for ...

PowerTip: Import Only Aliases and Functions from a PowerShell Module

July 3, 2013 Jul 3, 2013 07/3/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use parameters of Import-Module to control what you import from a Windows PowerShell module. (image) How can I import only custom aliases and functions from a Windows PowerShell module? (image) 1. Use the –Function and –Alias parameters, and use wildcard characters to control the import (...

Using the Live REST API with PowerShell

July 3, 2013 Jul 3, 2013 07/3/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PFE, Chris Wu talks about using the Live REST API with Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Once again we have Chris Wu with us. For previous posts from Chris, see the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog. Take it away Chris… In this post, we will show off some miscellaneous tasks that are enabled by ...

PowerShell updatable help updated!

July 2, 2013 Jul 2, 2013 07/2/13

ScriptingGuy1

Summary: A recent update to Windows PowerShell help removed parameter data types from the syntax block. This is now fixed. Hello all you Windows PowerShell enthusiasts! As you know, Downloadable Help for Windows PowerShell has been available since Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 introduced it with Windows PowerShell 3.0. It’s a great ...

PowerTip: Customize PowerShell Cmdlet Names to Avoid Conflict

July 2, 2013 Jul 2, 2013 07/2/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Customize Windows PowerShell cmdlet names that you import from a module to avoid naming conflicts. (image) How can I easily distinguish a cmdlet that has the same name as cmdlets in other modules? (image) When you import the module, use the –Prefix parameter, and supply custom prefix (ipmo is an alias ...

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