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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

Enabling and Disabling Network Adapters with PowerShell

January 13, 2014 Jan 13, 2014 01/13/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks using Windows PowerShell to enable and disable network adapters. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I have spent much of the day working with the various speakers who will be speaking at Windows PowerShell Saturday #007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have finalized the ...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Identify Network Adapter Characteristics

January 12, 2014 Jan 12, 2014 01/12/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to identify network adapter characteristics. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I am kicking off Network Adapter Week. (image) Note PowerShell Saturday #007 will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 8, 2014. This will be an ...

PowerTip: View Network Statistics with PowerShell

November 4, 2013 Nov 4, 2013 11/4/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to view network statistics.(image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to view the amount of data going through my network cards?(image) One way is to use the performance counters.To find available counters:Get-Counter -ListSet 'Network Adapter' | select -ExpandProperty PathsWithInstances...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Discover Switch Extensions

November 3, 2013 Nov 3, 2013 11/3/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to discover virtual switch extensions in Hyper-V. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I have been playing around with Windows PowerShell and with Hyper-V. One of the cool things about Hyper-V networking is that the virtual switches are extensible. This ...

More Messing Around with Wireless Settings with PowerShell

August 2, 2013 Aug 2, 2013 08/2/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about messing around with wireless settings with Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. OK, I will admit it (in case you did not know), I am a geek. I also love my job at Microsoft. I get to play around with Windows PowerShell all day. I have meetings with people who ...

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