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The WMI classes Win32_NetworkAdapter and Win32_NetworkAdapterConfiguration have seen a lot of use over the years. They can be a bit fiddly to use which is why the NetAdapter module in Windows 8/2012 is a so welcome. Lets start by looking at basic information gathering PS> Get-NetAdapter | ft -a …
Amazon have released an update for the Windows 8 Kindle app that appears to have resolved the corrupted display issue that occurred after every few pages of reading. I would recommend updating the app immediately. The app now seems to be usable.
AD Management in a month of lunches is today"™s deal of the day from Manning ““ www.manning.com The get 50% off today using code dotd0227cc. The offer is good for today only The same code can be used for 50% off PowerShell in Practice
The sound was awful on last night"™s Live Meeting so I intend to re-record it at the weekend. I"™ll post the recording and scripts once its done. I"™m also investigating an alternative delivery mechanism that will hopefully solve the sound issues.
Many of the Microsoft AD cmdlets have a ““Filter and an ““LDAPFilter parameter. So what”™s the difference? PS> Get-Help Get-ADUser -Parameter *Filter* -Filter Specifies a query string that retrieves Active Directory objects. This string uses the PowerShell Expression Language …
Folks often ask for some advice on what to do, and what not to do, in the forums. Here are some suggestions. Don’t apologize for being a “noob” or “newbie” or “n00b.” There’s just no need - nobody will think you’re stupid, and the forums are all …
Quick reminder that the UK PowerShell group is hosting a Live Meeting webcast on PowerShell Advanced functions tomorrow ““ details from http://richardspowershellblog.wordpress.com/2013/02/18/uk-powershell-groupadvanced-functions/
PowerShell in Depth is rapidly approaching its publication date ““ see www.manning.com/jones2 for details
My latest book has been released on the Manning Early Access Program (MEAP). Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches takes the newcomer to AD through the tasks they need to perform to manage their organization"™s AD. it assumes no knowledge of AD and shows how to perform the common …
It’s now available globally. I suggest downloading the Program Guide, which includes the agreement and directions for enrolling. There’s also a specific guide for the PowerShell 3.0 Toolmaking examination, which you should read prior to paying. Once you’ve paid, and sent in the …
