PowerShell Script Files – Add-Content Cmdlet Few built-in cmdlets express their purpose as clearly as Add-Content. In fact the only danger with this command is ‘over-think’, just remember that PowerShell takes care of opening and closing files automatically. Consequently, there is no need to waste time looking for non-existent file-open, …
PowerShell Array @("value1", "value2") Arrays strings are designed to store text data. On this page I want exploit this capability by examining the use of $Variables with PowerShell’s parameters. Store Computer Names in an Array Array For a Parameter With Multiple Values The Array in a PowerShell Loop The Array’s …
PowerShell ConvertFrom-CSV The purpose of this page is two-fold, to give working examples of ConvertFrom-CSV and to revive interest in the operating system’s built-in ‘WhoAmI’ command. Topics for PowerShell’s ConvertFrom-CSV Introduction to ConvertFrom-CSV Example 1: Simple ConvertFrom-Csv Example 2: To Display the Groups Unearthed by WhoAmI Example 3: Display User …
Creating PowerShell v 3.0 Logon Scripts I love logon scripts. It saddens me that Group Policies are replacing logon scripts as a method of providing access to ‘Shares’ and network printers. My point: while I am delighted to help you with PowerShell 3.0 logon scripts, really, you should at least …
Examples of Windows PowerShell Select-Object PowerShell’s Select-Object is ideal for filtering properties before you output them to file, printer or even read them on-screen. Perhaps the underlying command produces too much information, with Select-Object you can reduce the number of columns passed to the next element, Format-Table or Out-File. Topics …
How to Enable a Network Adapter with PowerShell 3.0 With PowerShell 3.0 it’s straightforward to enable a NIC (Network Interface Card), just use a built-in CIM cmdlet called Enable-NetAdapter. Tutorial to Enable (or Disable) a NIC Scenarios for Enabling a Network Adapter How to Enable a Named Network Card How …
Introduction to Scripting Active Directory with PowerShell What makes scripting Active Directory tricky is that we need so many different skills. However, if you are a beginner don’t worry, very little knowledge is assumed. If you are experienced with PowerShell’s commands you may prefer to jump straight to Example 4. …
PowerShell and Get-QADComputer The Get-QADComputer cmdlet has some unexpected parameters. For example, you can check which operating system, and which service pack is installed on each of your servers. If you have not used the QAD cmdlets before, it may be best to start with QADUser. Topics for PowerShell’s Get-QADComputer …
How to Display MAC or IP Address with Get-IPConfig I designed this cmdlet style function to display IPv4, IPv6 or MAC addresses. At the heart of this example is the built-in Windows command: IPConfig. Guy's Get-IPConfig Function Planning the Get-IPConfig Function Example: PowerShell Function Get-IPConfig Learning Points for Creating a …
PowerShell 3.0 Hash Table What’s new with hash tables in PowerShell 3.0 is they can be. With just one command you can sequence values thus: @{"Key1" = "Value 1";"Key2" = "Value 2; etc …"}. Hash Table Refresher PowerShell 3.0 Command Further Research of PowerShell’s Hash Tables Sorting Number Values in …