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Summary: Learn to find the name of the Windows PowerShell host.  How can I determine if I am running a Windows PowerShell script in the Windows PowerShell console?  Use the Get-Host cmdlet. Here is how to check:   if((Get-Host).name -ne "consolehost") {"Take appropriate action here"}

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the future of Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I don’t know about you, but I “got into IT” because I am easily bored. I don’t mean that I have a short attention span, because I don’t. I can be laser focused when I am working on a p...

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to display number grouping and control the number of displayed decimal places.  How can I use Windows PowerShell to group digits and control the number of decimal places in a large number?  Use the Numeric Format Specifier, and specify the number of required decimal places. Here are a few examples: PS ...

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to calculate and display percentages. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, I am sipping a cup of red berry tea. It is tangy and refreshing. I will admit that I cheated. I used our machine. Boom! 90 seconds later it was done. I guess I could actua...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to get an SSL certificate from an internal certification authority.  How can I use Windows PowerShell to get an SSL certificate from an internal certification authority (CA)            and import it to my web server's local certificate store?  Use the Get...