Summary: Learn how to include expressions in a string in Windows PowerShell. How do I include expressions in a string in Windows PowerShell? They're not replaced correctly in a double-quoted string:PS C:> $p = Get-Process PowerShellPS C:>"The $p.Name process uses the $p.StartInfo.WindowStyle window styl...
Summary: Learn about using formatted strings in Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, here. Today we have another guest blog by June Blender. To read more of June’s previous posts, see these Hey, Scripting Guy Blog posts. Now, here’s June… I recently had the opportunity to help the Windows Azure and ASP.NET prod...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to get Windows Azure database. How can I use Windows PowerShell to get my Windows Azure database? 1. Run the Add-AzureAccount cmdlet to refresh the account information in your Windows PowerShell session (expires in 12 hours). 2. Ru...
Summary: Get your Windows Azure Active Directory tenant ID in Windows PowerShell. How can I get my Windows Azure Active Directory tenant ID in Windows PowerShell? Use the Add-AzureAccount cmdlet to add your Windows Azure account to Windows PowerShell:PS C:> Add-AzureAccount Then use Get-AzureAccou...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find the number of missed runs on a scheduled task or scheduled job. How can I use Windows PowerShell to find the number of missed runs on a scheduled task or scheduled job? Use the scheduled task cmdlets:PS C:> Get-ScheduledTask -TaskName MyScheduledJob | Get-ScheduledTaskInfo LastRunTime&...
