The “Hey, Scripting Guys!” blog has been retired. There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

PowerTip: Run a PowerShell Script with Space in the Path

August 7, 2012 Aug 7, 2012 08/7/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to run a script with a space in the path. Question: How do I run a script with a space in the path? Answer 1: PS > c:my` foldermyscript.ps1 Answer 2: PS> &(“c:my foldermyscript.ps1”) Question: What is the easiest way to create an array? Answer 1: $array = “1”,”2&...

Use PowerShell to Create an HTML Uptime Report

August 7, 2012 Aug 7, 2012 08/7/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to create and display an HTML server uptime report. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a rather unusual request. I need to create a server uptime report at work. But my boss wants me to create the report in HTML so the page can display on one of our ...

PowerTip: Using Tabs in PowerShell

August 6, 2012 Aug 6, 2012 08/6/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn about creating tabs in Windows PowerShell by using the t in a script to produce a tab? Answer: "`thi" Question: That syntax above is ugly. What happens if I put a space in it like this: “`t hi”? Answer: If you include a space in the line like “`t hi”, then you will tab over one tab stop and one additional...

Community: All about PowerShell Saturday

August 6, 2012 Aug 6, 2012 08/6/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the Windows PowerShell community involvement with PowerShell Saturday. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the great things about Windows PowerShell is the strength of our community. Let’s face it, Windows PowerShell is not exactly the easiest technology to learn ...

PowerTip: Switch and Other Things

August 5, 2012 Aug 5, 2012 08/5/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn to post powerful Windows PowerShell command and other things. Question: What is the most powerful command in PowerShell? Answer: Switch Question: What is `t used for?Answer: Tab...

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