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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

Weekend Scripter: PowerShell Module Manifests—The Video

August 29, 2015 Aug 29, 2015 08/29/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Ed Wilson presents a recap video where he talks about Windows PowerShell module manifests.Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It has been stormy for the last couple of days. It makes for a great time to spend offline playing around with my Windows 10 laptop or Surface Pro 3. Watching the power of the storms is great fun...

Add Default Values for PowerShell Module Manifest

August 25, 2015 Aug 25, 2015 08/25/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about adding default values to your Windows PowerShell module manifest. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I kind of like the idea of creating a manifest for my Windows PowerShell module, but it seems like a lot of busy work. I mean, I seem to always be typing the same thing over and over. I ...

Understanding PowerShell Modules

July 10, 2015 Jul 10, 2015 07/10/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about Windows PowerShell modules. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I keep hearing about Windows PowerShell modules, but I do not know what they really mean. Is it something that comes with Windows PowerShell, or is it something I have to buy or download? I don’t get it. Can you shed ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Install Modules on Your System

February 5, 2015 Feb 5, 2015 02/5/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to install modules on your system. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to roll out a new set of modules that are used extensively in my organization? (image) When Windows PowerShell 5.0 is available, you can use PowerShellGet against an internal repository &...

PowerTip: Override Modules in PowerShell Session

February 4, 2015 Feb 4, 2015 02/4/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to override the modules you have imported into your Windows PowerShell session. (image) How can I re-load the Windows PowerShell module that I am developing so I can test the changes at each stage of development? (image) By default, if you have a module loaded into to your...

Scripting Blog [archived]

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