Scripting Blog [archived]

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Weekend Scripter: Build a Clock Widget by Using PowerShell and WPF

Summary: Boe Prox shows how to use Windows PowerShell to build a clock widget. Honorary Scripting Guy, Boe Prox, here today filling in for my good friend, The Scripting Guy. Here's a bit about me: Boe Prox is a Microsoft MVP in Windows PowerShell and a senior Windows system administrator. He has worked in the IT field since 2003, and he ...

Build a Tool that Uses Constrained PowerShell Endpoint

Summary: Boe Prox shows how to create a tool that can leverage a remote constrained endpoint to perform a task. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I create a tool that my Help Desk admins can use to audit and restart services, while limiting their access to the server? —TJ (image)  Hello SH, Honorary Scripting Guy, Boe Prox, ...