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PowerTip: Mini-Scripting Games 2014 Question 5

August 15, 2014 Aug 15, 2014 08/15/14

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Summary: Here is the fifth short-answer question for Mini-Scripting Games 2014. You created a constant variable in your Windows PowerShell console. Now when you attempt to delete the variable, you get an error message. How can you remove a constant variable...

PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Problem 5

August 15, 2014 Aug 15, 2014 08/15/14

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Summary: Here is the final problem in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This is it. It is day five of the Mini-Scripting Games. Next week, I will share solutions to the questions (PowerTips) and problems from this week. Problem 5 description Your manager has tasked you to help a junior ...

PowerTip: Mini-Scripting Games 2014 Question 4

August 14, 2014 Aug 14, 2014 08/14/14

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Summary: Here is the fourth short-answer question for Mini-Scripting Games 2014. You are attempting to use Try/Catch/Finally in your script. No matter what you try, the script never seems to catch it. What is the most likely cause of the problem? Answer to be posted next week...

PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014: Problem 4

August 14, 2014 Aug 14, 2014 08/14/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Here is Problem 4 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have problem four in the Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games. Remember: Please do not post any answers to these problems until next week. Please do not spoil the fun for your fellow scripters! Problem 4 ...

PowerTip: Mini-Scripting Games 2014 Question 3

August 13, 2014 Aug 13, 2014 08/13/14

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Summary: Here is the third short-answer question for Mini-Scripting Games 2014. You are writing a script, and when it runs, you receive an error message that states: “You cannot call a method on a null-valued expression." What is ...

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