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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Weekend Scripter: When to Write a PowerShell Script

July 5, 2015 Jul 5, 2015 07/5/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about when to write a Windows PowerShell script. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I am enjoying a beautiful sunny morning in central Florida. The sun is shining, there is hardly a cloud in the sky, and a gentle ocean breeze tickles my skin. I am sitting outside under a beautiful, ...

PowerTip: Multiply Value in Variable and Store Results

July 4, 2015 Jul 4, 2015 07/4/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to multiply the value stored in a variable and store the results.(image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to multiply the value of a variable and store the results in the same variable?(image) Use the *= operator, for example:PS C:> $a = 2PS C:> $a *= 3PS C:> $a6(image...

PowerTip: Multiply Value in Variable and Store Results

July 4, 2015 Jul 4, 2015 07/4/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to multiply the value stored in a variable and store the results. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to multiply the value of a variable and store the results in the same variable? (image) Use the *= operator, for example: PS C:\> $a = 2 PS C:\> $a *= 3 PS C:\> $a 6 (image...

Weekend Scripter: Welcome to the PowerShell Information Stream

July 4, 2015 Jul 4, 2015 07/4/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn about the Windows PowerShell information stream in this guest post by June Blender. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have another guest blog post by Honorary Scripting Guy and Sapien technical evangelist, June Blender. Take it away June... Note This post is updated on August 3, 2015 for the ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Create OU in Active Directory

July 3, 2015 Jul 3, 2015 07/3/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to easily create an organizational unit in Active Directory. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to create a new organizational unit (OU) in Active Directory? (image) Use the New-ADOrganizationalUnit cmdlet, and specify the name and path. A description is optional. ...

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