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Playing with PowerShell ISE Preview

February 5, 2016 Feb 5, 2016 02/5/16
Doctor Scripto
Summary: This blog post explores the features and functionality of the newly released Windows PowerShell ISE Preview edition that runs on Windows PowerShell 5.0. After you install the Windows PowerShell ISE preview from the PowerShell Gallery and take a look at the modules and functions it provides, it is time to fire up the new ISE and play...

A first look at Windows PowerShell ISE Preview

February 4, 2016 Feb 4, 2016 02/4/16
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Take a first look at the newly released Windows PowerShell ISE Preview. Good morning everyone. Ed Wilson here. I can tell you that the list of speakers for PowerShell Saturday on in Tampa March 19, 2016 looks really impressive. There are going to be seven MVPs and six Microsoftees there! When it comes to Microsoft Automation, this is ...

Install the PowerShell ISE Preview from the PowerShell Gallery

February 3, 2016 Feb 3, 2016 02/3/16
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to install the Windows PowerShell ISE Preview edition from the PowerShell Gallery to Windows PowerShell 5.0 by using a one-line command. One of the way cool things is that the Windows PowerShell ISE is released to the PowerShell Gallery. “PowerShell Gallery?” you might ask. Yeah, the PowerShell Gallery. Although ...

PowerTip: Find if Variable Is Array

November 6, 2015 Nov 6, 2015 11/6/15
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find if a variable is an array. (image)  How can I use Windows PowerShell to find if a variable contains an array? (image)  Use the –is operator, and test to see if it is a type of [array], for example: $a = 1,2,4,5,6,7 $a -is [array] (image...