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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to get the BitLocker recovery key.
(image) How can I quickly find my BitLocker recovery key?
(image) Jason Walker, Microsoft PFE, says:
From an elevated Windows PowerShell console, use the Get-BitlockerVolume function, select -MountPoint C, and choose the KeyProtector ...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the decision points for deciding how to use Windows PowerShell to access Active Directory Domain Services.
(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I am a bit confused. I see various blogs and scripts on the Script Repository, and some always use a third-party snap-in to access Active Directory...
Summary: Use a Windows PowerShell cmdlet to retrieve logged information about Windows PowerShell.
(image) How can I easily find logged information about Windows PowerShell?
(image) Use the Get-WinEvent cmdlet and look for a LogName with powershell in the name:
Get-WinEvent -LogName *powershell*
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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, concludes his five-part series about Windows PowerShell Workflow.
(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a number of commands that I want to run against several remote servers. The commands include stuff that must happen prior to something else happening. But then, there are also some ...
Summary: View Windows PowerShell console host information.
(image) How can I easily find information about the Windows PowerShell console host?
(image) Use the Get-Host cmdlet, and select the RawUI property from the InterhostUserInterface object:
(get-host).ui.RawUI
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