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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Using and Understanding Tuples in PowerShell

September 3, 2014 Sep 3, 2014 09/3/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger, Windows PowerShell MVP, Joel Bennett talks about using tuples in Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, we have a guest blog post by Windows PowerShell MVP, Joel Bennett. Joel has been a MVP for a while, and he created the infrastructure that is used by the Scripting Games before they ...

PowerTip: Reverse Array with PowerShell

September 2, 2014 Sep 2, 2014 09/2/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to reverse an array. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to sort an array that is going in the wrong direction? (image) Call the Reverse static method from the [array] class, for example: PS C:\> $a = 1,2,3,4,5 PS C:\> [array]::Reverse($a) (image...

Using a Tuple in PowerShell

September 2, 2014 Sep 2, 2014 09/2/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use a Tuple in Windows PowerShell Hey, Scripting Guy! I read your article from yesterday, so I know about Tuples. How do I actually use one? —HD Hello HD, Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I just got back from working out with my trainer. I am not nearly as sore today, but then there is always tomorrow. ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Sort Array

September 1, 2014 Sep 1, 2014 09/1/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to sort an array. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to sort an array? (image) Use the static Sort method from the [array] class, for example: $a = 1,2,4,5,3,6 [array]::sort($a) (image...

What’s a Tuple, and Why Would I Want to Use It?

September 1, 2014 Sep 1, 2014 09/1/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn about using tuples with Windows PowerShell. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! What is a tuple, and why would I want to use one? —RT (image) Hello RT, Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I just got back from the gymnasium, and I am sitting on the back porch sipping a glass of water, trying to cool down. I ...

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