Here’s a little suggestion for today that might make it easier for you to use PowerShell. In PowerShell 3.0, the Get-Help cmdlet includes a terrific new parameter called -ShowWindow. When you ask for help with this parameter, you get complete help in a new window. The window is re-sizable, searchable and customizable. I love this…
Tag: PowerShell 3.0
Browse TrainSignal Courses with PowerShell
It took longer than I expected, but my latest course for TrainSignal is now available. PowerShell v3 Essentials is targeted for IT Pros with little to no PowerShell experience. This is the course that will get you up and running in short order. I developed the course so that an IT Pro could be effective…
Friday Fun Get Beer List
Well, another Friday and what goes better with it than beer. Of course I should mix in a little PowerShell as well. I live in the Syracuse, NY area and we have a terrific local brewery, Middle Ages Brewing Company. Not only is there a tasting room, but I can also get growler refills. Middle…
Query Local Administrators with CIM
Yesterday I posted an article on listing members of the local administrators group with PowerShell and Get-WmiObject. PowerShell 3.0 offers an additional way using the CIM cmdlets. The CIM cmdlets query the same WMI information, except instead of using the traditional RPC/DCOM connection, these cmdlets utilize PowerShell’s remoting endpoint so they are much more firewall…