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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

New PowerShell content is being posted to the PowerShell Community blog where members of the community can create posts by submitting content in the GitHub repository.

Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

Introduction to WSUS and PowerShell

January 16, 2012 Jan 16, 2012 01/16/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger, Boe Prox, shows how to use Windows PowerShell to install WSUS and configure clients for updates. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. You are in for a treat this week. Boe Prox has written a week’s worth of goodies, and we will share them here. (image) Boe Prox is currently a senior systems administrator ...

Avoid Overload by Scaling and Queuing PowerShell Background Jobs

September 30, 2011 Sep 30, 2011 09/30/11

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use scaling and queuing Windows PowerShell background jobs to avoid system overload. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today I am proud to announce the return of Boe Prox to the blog. (image) Boe Prox is currently a senior systems administrator with BAE Systems. He has been in the IT industry since 2003 and has ...

Lessons Learned While Writing the PowerShell PoshPAIG Module

August 14, 2011 Aug 14, 2011 08/14/11

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest Blogger Boe Prox shares lessons learned while writing the Windows PowerShell PoshPAIG module. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today, we have part two of Boe Prox’s article about his module to audit and update Windows systems. See yesterday's blog post for information about Boe as well as for a detailed ...

Use PowerShell to Audit and Install Windows Patches

August 13, 2011 Aug 13, 2011 08/13/11

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use a free Windows PowerShell module to audit and install patches on Windows systems. Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. Today, I am proud to present a guest blog post written by Boe Prox. Boe has written a really cool module to audit and install software patches on Windows systems. Boe is currently a senior ...

Use PowerShell and .NET to Find Expired Certificates

February 16, 2011 Feb 16, 2011 02/16/11

ScriptingGuy1

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell and Microsoft .NET classes to find expired certificates on local and remote computers. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I use Windows PowerShell and the .NET Framework classes to work with certificates? -- PB (image) Hello PB, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. We continue ...

Scripting Blog [archived]

Boe Prox - Scripting Blog [archived]