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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

Enable PowerShell "Second-Hop" Functionality with CredSSP

November 14, 2012 Nov 14, 2012 11/14/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the dreaded "second-hop" problem with Windows PowerShell and how to overcome it with CredSSP. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. First, a description of the problem In yesterday’s article, I talked about using the Windows Update module to update drivers, patches, ...

Use PowerShell to Duplicate Process Tokens via P/Invoke

July 5, 2012 Jul 5, 2012 07/5/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger, Niklas Goude, shows how to use P/Invoke to duplicate process tokens from LSASS to elevate privileges. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have Part 4 of our five part security series written by guest blogger, Niklas Goude. Niklas Goude is a Security Consultant at TrueSec and an MVP in Windows ...

Beat the Auditors, Be One Step Ahead with PowerShell

January 31, 2012 Jan 31, 2012 01/31/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PFE, Georges Maheu, opens his security assessment toolbox to discuss a Windows PowerShell script he uses to look at Windows services. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Our guest blogger today is Georges Maheu. Georges is one of my best friends, and I had a chance to work with him again during my recent Canadian ...

Hey, Scripting Guy! Tell Me About Permissions and Using Windows PowerShell 2.0 Cmdlets with SharePoint 2010

July 6, 2010 Jul 6, 2010 07/6/10

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(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! What permissions do I need to have in order to use the Windows PowerShell 2.0 cmdlets that ship with SharePoint 2010? -- FJ (image) Hello FJ, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. One of the great things about being a Microsoft Scripting Guy is getting to meet really smart people who use our ...

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