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Use .NET Framework Classes to Augment PowerShell when Required

February 12, 2012 Feb 12, 2012 02/12/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell classes to augment the native functionality of Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It seems like the conference season is gearing up. Keep an eye on my upcoming appearances page so hopefully you can catch the Scripting Wife and me at ...

Why Use .NET Framework Classes from Within PowerShell?

February 11, 2012 Feb 11, 2012 02/11/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the need to use .NET Framework classes from within Windows PowerShell code. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The Scripting Wife and I had a great meeting with the Windows PowerShell Users Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was a script club format, so there was no set ...

Use Tab Expansion in the PowerShell ISE to Avoid Cmdlet Aliases

February 9, 2012 Feb 9, 2012 02/9/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use Tab Expansion in the Windows PowerShell ISE to avoid using cmdlet aliases and to add complete parameter names in commands. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I spend a decent amount of time working with scripts, and I would like to learn how to use the Windows PowerShell ISE more effectively. I have heard that I should not ...

Learn Keyboard Tricks to Use the PowerShell ISE Easier

February 8, 2012 Feb 8, 2012 02/8/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use the Windows PowerShell ISE more effectively by leveraging keyboard shortcuts. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I am the network administrator for a large company, and we have to go through very rigorous testing before we can download and install software on our servers. This requirement has prevented me from using ...