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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to import a certificate.  How can I use Windows PowerShell to automate the installation of a certificate?  Use the Import-Certificate cmdlet, and specify the certificate store location and the path to            the certificate file, for example: Import-Certificate &n...

Summary: Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen, talk about using Windows PowerShell to automate the deployment of a PKI environment as it would typically be deployed in a production environment. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is Part 5 of a series by Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen. Read their previous ...

Summary: Learn about a quick troubleshooting tip for the Get-VM cmdlet.  I am using the Get-VM cmdlet to find information about virtual machines on my local laptop, but it does not            appear to do anything. What could be the matter?  The Get-VM cmdlet must be run with Adm...

Summary: Learn how to easily deploy a PKI environment by using AutomatedLab. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome back Microsoft PFEs, Raimund Andree and Per Pedersen, and their series about AutomatedLab. Read their previous posts here: This blog post shows how to use AutomatedLab to easily deploy a public key infrastructure...

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to take a snapshot of a virtual machine prior to making changes.  How can I use Windows PowerShell to take a snapshot of a virtual machine prior to making changes to it?  Use the CheckPoint-VM cmdlet, for example: Checkpoint-VM -Name DC1 -SnapshotName BeforeUpdate