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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

Use PowerShell to Produce Mailbox Activity Report

August 7, 2014 Aug 7, 2014 08/7/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to produce a mailbox activity report for Office 365. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning I am sipping a cup of pomegranate black tea, and nibbling on a fresh blueberry scone. I am using my Windows Surface Pro 2 to check my email, and to make sure the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog posted ...

PowerTip: Determine if PowerShell is a 64-Bit Version

August 6, 2014 Aug 6, 2014 08/6/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to easily find out if the shell is a 64-bit version. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to determine if I am currently running a 64-bit version? (image) Use the Is64BitProcess static method from the System.Environment class: [System.Environment]::Is64BitProcess (image...

Use PowerShell for Office 365 Reporting

August 6, 2014 Aug 6, 2014 08/6/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to query the Office 365 Reporting web service. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! There are a lot of reports available via various buttons on the Office 365 Admin page, but only a few seem to have a cmdlet to back them up. Is there a way that I can use Windows PowerShell to automate creation, and maybe even ...

PowerTip: Expand Environmental Variables with PowerShell

August 5, 2014 Aug 5, 2014 08/5/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn to expand the value of environmental variables by using Windows PowerShell. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to find the value of a common environmental variable such as %username% or %computername%? (image) Use the ExpandEnvornmentalVariables ...

Use PowerShell to Force Office 365 Online Users to Change Passwords

August 5, 2014 Aug 5, 2014 08/5/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to force Office 365 online users to change their passwords. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I used your technique from yesterday to create a bunch of Office 365 users online, and now I want to force them to change their passwords. If I could also make them use a complex password, that would be great. Can you ...

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