Working for myself, I try to keep major expenses to a minimum. Computer equipment falls into that category. But the time has come to refresh my laptop. And since many of you buy and support hardware I thought I’d turn to you for suggestions. I have some requirements and something of a short list but…
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Your Future in PowerShell
I recently wrote an article that I hope will get you thinking about how PowerShell will affect your career, how it will be used and where you on the PowerShell career pipeline. Thanks in advance for taking a few minutes to read my article on the 4Sysops site and let me know what you think….
Training for the Future
I just finished a week of PowerShell training in Phoenix. It was a terrific class that uses the Learn PowerShell 3 in a Month of Lunches book as the course material. I will be back in Phoenix next month to teach the class and I’m also on the books for the course in March. If…
Creating Styling HTML Reports with PowerShell
Last month I did an updated version of my presentation on creating styling HTML reports in Windows PowerShell. This presentation was for the PowerShell virtual chapter of SQL PASS. As such, I came up with some SQL related demonstrations and fine tuned some demos from earlier presentations. You can download a zip file with a…
There’s a New Gig in Town
I know many of you follow what I do primarily because of my PowerShell work. But, as many of you undoubtedly know, I am more than just another pretty PowerShell face. I worked for a number of years as an infrastructure consultant for a few Microsoft Gold Partners. So I’d like to think I’m comfortable…
On the Road
After a long winter I think is time for a road trip. I will out and about over the next few months, hopefully speaking at an event near you. Many of the events are free or charge a small fee, but all I hope will be worth your time. These are the events I can…
Honorary Scripting Guy
I am pleased, honored and humbled to be selected as an Honorary Scripting Guy for 2012. I certainly would like to thank Ed Wilson, THE Scripting Guy. I would also like to congratulate my fellow honorees. If you aren’t following these people on Twitter, G+ or the blogosphere you are missing out on a wealth…
Group Policy Analysis and Reporting with PowerShell
In a few weeks I’ll be presenting at TechEd North America. I hope you already made plans to go because it is sold-out. On Wednesday, June 13th at 8:30AM I’ll be talking about Group Policy and PowerShell; specifically Group Policy Analysis and Reporting with PowerShell. This should be a lot of fun. I’m doing the…
On the Road Again
It’s that time of year again: conferences! I’ll be out and about a few places in the next few months and I hope our paths will cross. Here’s a short summary of where I’ll be speaking and when. If you are interested in having me speak for your group or perhaps you are interested in…
PowerShell 3.0 Easy Rider
Today I gave an Live Meeting presentation for the PowerShell Virtual User Group. When the recording is posted I’ll update this post. I spoke about new features in Windows PowerShell 3.0 that I think will make it easier for people to use PowerShell more efficiently. I think they even might find it fun. Here is…
Where’s Jeff?
I hope that 2011 was a good a year for you as it was for me. In 2012 I hope to keep up the pace. Here’s a brief look at where you can find me this year and a few of my projects. Of course, this blog is my primary content site. According to my…
Windows PowerShell Fundamentals Video Training
I’m very happy to report that my first training offering for Train Signal is now available. I have assembled a course that should cover just about everything you need to know to get started right away using Windows PowerShell. You can get the course online or on disk. If the disks are like other train signal courses,…
Friday Fun: Start-TypedDemo v2
Not too long ago I posted a function I wrote for doing PowerShell demonstrations. My goal was to simulate a live interactive demo but without the typing so I could focus on explaining and not typing. The first version was a good start but I always had plans for a more feature complete function including…
PowerShell Deep Dive Formatting and Extensions
I just found out I will be presenting at the PowerShell Deep Dive April 18-19 that is part of TEC 2011. This promises to be THE PowerShell event everyone has been waiting for. I’ll be presenting on format and type extensions. Mastering Format and Type Extensions Windows PowerShell is designed with administrators in mind. The…
Understanding PowerShell Background Jobs
Last night I spoke to the CNY .NET Developers Group about background jobs in Windows PowerShell. Even though the audience was primarily developers, I discussed jobs from an administrator’s perspective, that is, using cmdlets. The job feature in PowerShell 2.0 is pretty amazing and you don’t need any programming skills.