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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to View Trusted Hosts

November 15, 2012 Nov 15, 2012 11/15/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to view trusted hosts on a local computer. (image) How can I find out if any trusted hosts are configured on my local computer? (image) Use the Get-Item cmdlet and view the trusted hosts from the WSMan drive, as shown here. Get-Item WSMan:\localhost\Client\...

Digging into PowerShell Remote Authentication

November 15, 2012 Nov 15, 2012 11/15/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger Windows PowerShell MVP Don Jones talks about remote Windows PowerShell authentication. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, I have a special treat for you. Windows PowerShell MVP Don Jones just had a new book released for publication and we have a sample from that book to share. Digging Deeper into ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Check on Status of CredSSP

November 14, 2012 Nov 14, 2012 11/14/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use a Windows PowerShell cmdlet to check on status of CredSSP delegation. (image) How can I determine the status of credential delegation (CredSSP) on my computer? (image) Use the Get-WSManCredSSP cmdlet. Make sure to start Windows PowerShell with Admin rights because the cmdlet requires elevation, for ...

Enable PowerShell "Second-Hop" Functionality with CredSSP

November 14, 2012 Nov 14, 2012 11/14/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the dreaded "second-hop" problem with Windows PowerShell and how to overcome it with CredSSP. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. First, a description of the problem In yesterday’s article, I talked about using the Windows Update module to update drivers, patches, ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Domain-Enabled Firewall Rules

November 13, 2012 Nov 13, 2012 11/13/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to identify domain firewall rules by using Windows PowerShell 3.0 on Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012. (image) How can I find specific Domain profile firewall rules on my computer running Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012? (image) Use the Get-NetFirewallRule cmdlet and ...