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Summary: Four Windows PowerShell MVPs share what the title means to them. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The MVP Summit is over. Many MVPs began their long trek home last night. Others decided to remain overnight or even over the weekend before heading home. From the feedback I have received, one thing is for sure, this year's MVP Sum...

Summary: Boe Prox shows how to view all values of an enum. How can I view all of the available values of an enum? Use the [Enum]::GetNames() method, for example:PS C: > [Enum]::GetNames([System.ConsoleColor])BlackDarkBlueDarkGreenDarkCyanDarkRedDarkMagentaDarkYellowGrayDarkGrayBlueGreenCyanRedMagentaYellowWhite

Summary: Boe Prox shows how to give the Windows PowerShell console a glass-like look. Honorary Scripting Guy, Boe Prox, here today filling in for my good friend, The Scripting Guy. Have you ever sat at your desk while working in the Windows PowerShell console and thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if this console had a more unique look? Per...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to find the Help file you need.  How can I figure out the exact name of the Help file that I am looking for about sessions?  Use a wildcard character with Get-Help to narrow down the scope of the Help files: Get-Help about_*session*   Name       ...

Summary: Learn the differences between ForEach and ForEach-Object in Windows PowerShell. Honorary Scripting Guy and Windows PowerShell MVP, Boe Prox, here today filling in for my good friend, The Scripting Guy. Today I am going to talk about some differences between using ForEach and using ForEach-Object in day-to-day scripting activities. There ar...