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PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Answer 5

Summary: Here is the answer to Problem 5 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is time for the answer to Problem 5 in Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Last week, I posted the complete Problem 5 description and task outline. Problem 5 synopsis Your manager has tasked you to help a junior ...

PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Answer 4

Summary: Here is the answer to Problem 4 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is time for the answer to Problem 4 in Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Last week, I posted the complete Problem 4 description and task outline. Problem 4 synopsis Your manager tasked you with what he considers to...

PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Answer 3

Summary: Here is the answer to Problem 3 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today it is time to look at Problem 3. Last week, I posted the complete Problem 3 description and task outline. Problem 3 synopsis One of your teammates wrote a script that runs against a select subgroup of ...

PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Answer 2

Summary: Here is the answer to Problem 2 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Problem 2 could be a bear to solve. After all, it involves text manipulation. Last week, I posted the complete Problem 2 description and task outline. Problem 2 synopsis You have a CSV file that contains five ...

PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Answer 1

Summary: Here is the answer to Problem 1 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Here is an answer to Problem 1 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Last week, I posted the complete Problem 1 description and task outline. Problem one synopsis You are reading a CSV file that was ...