Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

Tuning SQL Server Management Operations

Summary: Microsoft PFE, Thomas Stringer, talks about using Windows PowerShell and tuning SQL Server Management operations. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I would like to welcome back guest blogger, Thomas Stringer… I spend a lot of time talking with customers and working with them regarding how they can manage their large ...

Avoid Account Lockout: Use PowerShell to Find Old Mobile Devices

Summary: Guest blogger, Tim Bolton, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find old mobile devices that may cause account lockout. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome back, guest blogger, Tim Bolton… One of the most common issues we have been seeing lately is user accounts being locked out due to an mobile device that ...

Gathering Network Statistics with PowerShell

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about various ways to gather network statistics by using Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Hey, it is nearly the weekend! This means we are one week closer to Windows PowerShell Saturday #007... PowerShell Saturday #007 will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina ...