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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

July 6, 2014 Jul 6, 2014 07/6/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to find Windows PowerShell variables in various scopes. (image) How can I see what Windows PowerShell variables exist in various scopes? (image) Use the Get-Variable cmdlet and use the –Scope modifier (this can be global, local, or script), for example: Get-Variable -Scope...

Weekend Scripter: From Zero to PowerShell Hero

July 6, 2014 Jul 6, 2014 07/6/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft MVP and winner of the Scripting Games, Taylor Gibb, talks about his experience with Windows PowerShell and IT in general. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the great things about TechEd is getting to talk to the various people that I meet virtually. One person who was both fun and inspirational to talk to ...

PowerTip: Examine the Most Recent PowerShell Error

July 5, 2014 Jul 5, 2014 07/5/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to examine the most recent error in Windows PowerShell. (image) My Windows PowerShell command failed with an error. How can I look at the error record? (image) Use the $error automatic variable to it displays the last error. You can see more details by piping it to the...

Weekend Scripter: Using Try, Catch, Finally Blocks for PowerShell Error Handling

July 5, 2014 Jul 5, 2014 07/5/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PFE, Ashley McGlone, talks about using Try, Catch, Finally blocks for error handling in Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today’s guest blogger is Ashley McGlone, a Microsoft premier field engineer. Ashley is a popular speaker at our Windows PowerShell Saturday events. He regularly blogs ...

PowerTip: Difference Between XML PowerShell Cmdlets

July 4, 2014 Jul 4, 2014 07/4/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Understand the difference between XML cmdlets in Windows PowerShell.(image) What is the difference between the Windows PowerShell cmdlets, Export-CliXML and ConvertTo-XML?(image) The Help file for ConvertTo-XML says:"This cmdlet is similar to Export-CliXML, except that Export-CliXML stores the ...

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