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Use Regions in PowerShell ISE

richardmillerNovember 12, 2015Nov 12, 201511/12/15

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using regions in the Windows PowerShell ISE.
Hey, Scripting Guy! I like using the Windows PowerShell ISE. The price is right I guess. There is one thing that kind of bugs me, however.

PowerTip: Find the PowerShell ISE Default Options

The Scripting GuysNovember 11, 2015Nov 11, 201511/11/15

Summary: Learn how to find the Windows PowerShell ISE default options.
How can I find the default options for the Windows PowerShell ISE object model?
Use the ISEOptions object:
$psise.Options.DefaultOptions

PowerShell Time Sync: Orchestrate Monitoring of Remote Servers

The Scripting GuysMay 29, 2015May 29, 201505/29/15

Summary: Guest blogger, Rudolf Vesely discusses how to monitor remote servers.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is Part 3 of a 3-part series by guest blogger, Rudolf Vesely. To read the first 2 posts in this series, please see:

PowerShell Time Sync: Get and Evaluate Synchronization State
PowerShell Time Sync: Error Handling in Parallel in Workflows

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PowerShell Time Sync: Error Handling in Parallel in Workflows

The Scripting GuysMay 28, 2015May 28, 201505/28/15

Summary: Guest blogger, Rudolf Vesely talks about error handling in workflows and repair actions.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is Part 2 of a 3-part series written by guest blogger Rudolf Vesely. Read yesterday’s post to catch up and to learn more about Rudolf: PowerShell Time Sync: Get and Evaluate Synchronization State.

PowerShell Time Sync: Get and Evaluate Synchronization State

The Scripting GuysMay 27, 2015May 27, 201505/27/15

Summary: Guest blogger, Rudolf Vesely, shows how to evaluate time synchronization.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is day 1 of a 3-part series by Rudolf Vesely. Here, Rudolf tells us about himself:

I work as a lead cloud architect in Tieto Productivity Cloud (TPC) at Tieto Corporation.

Use PowerShell to Add Files to Offline Windows Image

The Scripting GuysMarch 26, 2015Mar 26, 201503/26/15

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to add files to an offline Windows image.
Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a number of VHDs that I need to add files to. I know that I can use File Manager to mount the VHD and then copy the files,

Start Virtual Machines in Order and Wait for Stabilization

The Scripting GuysDecember 15, 2014Dec 15, 201412/15/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using a Windows PowerShell workflow to ensure that virtual machines start in order and stabilize.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Last month, I wrote the following blog post: Use PowerShell to Start or Stop Virtual Machines in Order.

Use PowerShell for an Easy Shutdown

The Scripting GuysDecember 12, 2014Dec 12, 201412/12/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to perform an easy shutdown.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the things I do with Windows PowerShell is to automate repetitive tasks. It may sound rather obvious,

Remotely Run a PowerShell Workflow

The Scripting GuysNovember 5, 2014Nov 5, 201411/5/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about running a Windows PowerShell workflow on a remote computer.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning it is beautiful outside. I am sitting on the porch sipping a cup of English Breakfast tea.

Uninstalling the PowerShell ISE by Using a Workflow

The Scripting GuysNovember 4, 2014Nov 4, 201411/4/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about removing a Windows feature by using a Windows PowerShell workflow.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning I am sipping a cup of Sencha green tea. I happened to have some lying around and I decided I would go ahead and drink it this morning.

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