Create an Azure Database using Powershell
In my presentation on Windows Azure SQL Database and SSIS I show how to create a database using the Azure Portal and using T-SQL from SQL Server Management Studio. Using the portal us about as simple...
View ArticleUse PowerShell to Handle Active Directory Paths
Add the Get-ADPathname.ps1 script to your toolbox.Read More
View ArticlePowerShell Basics: Custom Objects
A step-by-step guide on how to create custom objectsRead More
View ArticleCleaning up Active Directory Computers with Powershell
For better management of Active Directory computer objects across two domains, I had configured a scheduled Windows task to perform clean up of computer objects from a Windows 7 VM. Specifically, I had...
View ArticleZipping separate folders with system.io.compression
Hello.Im trying to write a script for automating zipping and archival of logs and files.I found different zipping methods but i prefer to use the integrated IO.Compression Method.Problem is as...
View ArticleWould PS Perform Well For Large File Transfers?
I’m looking for the “best” performing means to transfer a large (80GB) SQL BAK file from a processing server to a staging server. To automate this, I’m envisioning a Power Shell or batch file to...
View ArticleControlling PowerPoint with PowerShell
I have been set a challenge:Find a way to synchronise PowerPoint on several machines running the same presentation. The reason for this is that we want to run some presentations over a 10Mbps WAN. The...
View ArticleWindows Powershell 4.0 (Windows Management Framework 4.0) is now available!
IMPORTANT: Not all Microsoft server applications are currently compatible with WMF 4.0. Before installing WMF 4.0, be sure to read the WMF 4.0 Release Notes. Specifically, systems that are running the...
View ArticlePowerShell BizTalk Adapter
Powerful BizTalk Adapters that allow you to easily connect BizTalk Server with live PowerShel scripting through standard orchestrations. Use the PowerShell Adapter to synchronize with PowerShell...
View ArticleDouble layered application with PowerShell in the middle
There are several reasons why use PowerShell. The most significant advantage is ability to use script instead of user interface. PowerShell is for administrator almost the same environment as a console...
View ArticleWeekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Back Up SharePoint Installation
Summary : Microsoft SharePoint MVP and guest blogger, Todd Klindt, talks about using Windows PowerShell to back up a SharePoint environment. Read More
View Articlerun powershell script on a list of remote machines
I have a PS script that I run from within my ISE window. It reads a list of computers from a .TXT file and then tries to execute a Get-WMIObject on these machines. for each machine it tries to run...
View ArticleSchedule your PowerShell Scripts using the Windows Task Scheduler
I did a quick (<3min) video showing how to schedule a PowerShell script with the Windows Task Scheduler. Quick note, Assuming you are running a SharePoint related PowerShell, don't forget two...
View ArticleAutomated Permissions Auditing With Powershell and T-SQL: Part 1
A big part of my job is controlling security to multiple production databases, and reporting on that security for quarterly audits. In my environment, it’s not important to know who has access to...
View ArticlePart-1: Working with Event Logs using PowerShell.
I am planning to start a few post series on managing Event Logs with PowerShell. I do believe that, it doesn’t matter ,which server application are you using or if you are troubleshooting any client’s...
View ArticlePowerShell – Moving Collections
t’s been a while since I’ve posted anything and I figured I would share a bit of what I’ve done over the past few days. I work in an environment where there are over 100K clients. When you’re trying...
View ArticleUse this PowerShell script to uninstall and remove all the custom solutions
Use this PowerShell script to uninstall and remove all the custom solutionsRead More
View ArticleScript for Publishing/Deploying Reports in ReportServer
Automation of Deploying Reports in Report ServerRead More
View ArticlePowerShell function to list users in Authoritative Groups in Active Directory
Thanks to Shay Levy for pointing me to the possibility to filter on the GroupType to get the authorative groups in Active Directory. Here’s a function you can use to list the users that are a member of...
View ArticleHP Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell
HP has released a PowerShell module , designed to help IT experts to configure and manage HP iLO 3 and iLO 4 using Windows PowerShell. The HP iLO module is a set of a 110 functions that provides...
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