A script is just a collection of commands saved into a text file (using the special .ps1 extension) that PowerShell understands and executes in sequence to perform different actions. In this post, we ...

Over the last few years, I have created a vast library of PowerShell scripts that I use to keep my servers healthy. These scripts do everything from monitoring disk health to helping me to reclaim ...

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 ...

The following would be a good place to start I reckon. One book should be good enough to start - I usually recommend Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches (Ace mentioned this) for anyone new ...

I advise against it. But if you must use a logon script to authenticate, here's how to get it done with PowerShell. In my PowerShell training classes or at conferences I inevitably face the question ...

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 ...

Dot sourcing can simplify large PowerShell scripts -- but without a clear structure, it can quickly lead to chaos.

Microsoft’s mighty Windows administration framework gets even better with the help of these resources. Most are free, and the three for-fee tools are well worth the cost. Ah, PowerShell. A simple blue ...