Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes. How can I use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes related to the BIOS on my computer. Use the Get-CimClass cmdlet and search for the wildcard term *bios*: Get-CimClass *bios*
Summary: Microsoft PFE, Ian Farr, talks about using Windows PowerShell to handle Authentication Policy Silos. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This weekend we have a two-part series from Ian Farr. To read more of Ian's previous guest posts, see these Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog posts. Legend has it that there exists a great, gilded to...
Summary: Learn to provide a parameter list for a cmdlet in a viewable table. I am trying to work with cmdlets with so many parameters that I am having a hard time reading them in Get-Help. Is there a way to list them in a single table? Access the Parameters property by using G...
Summary: Learn how to translate between ADSI, Quest, and Windows PowerShell cmdlets for creating users.  Hey, Scripting Guy! Today I'm translating a script for modifying user properties and I could really use some help. There are so many parameters to work with. Where do I start? —LC  Hello LC, Honorary Scripting Guy, Sean Kearney, here. I'm f...
Summary: Use the –Properties parameter to find all properties attached to an Active Directory user. How can I use Windows PowerShell rather than digging through the ADSI editor to find the available properties for a user in our Active Directory? Leverage the –Properties...
