Your source for the news, opinions, and reader reaction on the industry’s hottest controversy. This chapter brings you up to speed on the technical basics of PowerShell and how to use it, with a focus ...
Many people jump into PowerShell and immediately think they need to start writing scripts. That couldn't be further from the truth, and actually I believe that can be counter-productive. Without a ...
The command-line interface (CLI) is the cornerstone of interacting with the Linux operating system. It allows users to enter commands directly, offering greater control and flexibility compared to ...
When you first start writing scripts, modularity, reusability, and best practices may not be top of mind. As your scripts become more complex, however, creating reusable elements becomes essential. By ...
PowerShell is not just an application, it is a scripting language built on .Net CLR that automates IT tasks. It has backward compatibility with CMD and can automate simple or complex tasks. Because of ...
Just like any good tool, knowing the different ways to use the If statement will help your script in many ways. Every programming and scripting language has had some sort of way to perform a ...
Mornin', y'all. -- View image here: http://episteme.arstechnica.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_wink.gif --<br><br>I was just trying to figure out the best way to ...
Back in 2008, I wrote a piece called PowerShell Tips and Tricks, which covered the then-relatively new Windows scripting language and some cool things you could do with it. Although PowerShell has ...
Are you a Windows administrator? Did you make a new year’s resolution to learn PowerShell this year? If so, you have come to the right place. In this piece, I will get you started by orienting you to ...