I thought I’d take a moment to let you know that my new book is finally available. WSH and VBScript Core: TFM (SAPIEN Press). This book is a complete reference to Windows Script Host and VBScript. My goal was to replace the official Microsoft documentation with something that a Windows administrator would actually fine useful….
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Download Techmentor Orlando 2007 Updated Material
Don Jones and I have finally gotten zip files with all the updated session material from the Techmentor Orlando 2007 conference. There is a zip file for each of us at http://www.scriptinganswers.com/essentials.asp. I know in my zip file there are several readme files so make sure you look at them. I’ve included the video demos…
Powershell: TFM in 2nd printing
I’ve recently found out that SAPIEN Press is just about ready to go to a second printing of Microsoft Windows PowerShell: TFM. It has been very popular and in demand, which is always gratifying as an author. I know a number of copies were sold at the recent Techmentor conference in Orlando where Don and…
The SAPIEN Technologies Story
I always like reading about the “back story” in movies. You know, the stuff that happened before the movie started or stuff that helps fill out the story. Companies and people can also have a back story. Maybe I’ll reveal some of mine someday. In the mean time, I came across SAPIEN Technologies back story…
SAPIEN Scripting Makeover Contest
In case you missed it, or perhaps you’ve let it slide, you really need to take a look at the Scripting Makeover contest that SAPIEN Technologies is running. The contest winner gets over $20,000 in automation related products and services. Essentially, you submit your company or organization (there are some rules) and provide some adminisitrative…
Updated PowerShell Help Utility
SAPIEN Technologies has released a new version of their free PowerShellHelp tool. This tool gets all the help information from your PowerShell installation and presents it in a nice GUI that now looks like Office 2007. The screen shot doesn’t really do it justice, but you get the idea. Not only will you get alias…
PowerShell TFM back in stock
I’m a little late in posting this, but Amazon.com now has copies of Windows Powershell: TFM back in stock. I know SAPIEN Press is also working on getting the title available through Barnes & Noble and maybe a few other places. When I know of other places, I’ll be sure to let you know. I…
Updated Logon Script Generator
Last fall I demonstrated an HTA I had developed to rapidly develop a user logon script with practically no scripting. You could map drives and printers based on group membership simply be selecting a group from a pre-populated drop down list. You could display a message to the user with information just as a summary…
PowerShell DBA
There is a very nice review of the new Powershell book at : http://weblog.infoworld.com/dbunderground/archives/2007/01/rtfm.html. I’m glad he likes the book, even though he doesn’t know who I am. But I’m working on it!! Anyway, the interesting point in his review is that he is looking at PowerShell from the perspective of a SQL DBA. In…
Windows PowerShell: TFM Out of stock
Amazon is again showing that Windows PowerShell: TFM is unavailable. Apparently they sold out of the initial order of books. Last I knew, SAPIEN Press was waiting for Amazon to place a re-order. Given the time it takes to ship books it could be a bit before Amazon gets re-stocked. If you can’t wait, remember…
Scripting Makeover Contest
SAPIEN Technologies is pulling out all the stops to put Windows automation at the top of everyone’s to do list. Or at least on the radar screen of the people watching the bottom line. They are running a Scripting Makeover Contest with very serious prizes. Here’s the official announcement which some of you may not…
PowerShell TFM in stock!!
Amazon finally has copies of Windows PowerShell:TFM in stock. The book now shows as available and shipping. I’m hoping it won’t take them long to get through the pre-order backlog. Right now they are offering it as a bundle with Bruce Payette’s soon-to-be-published PowerShell book. You might think it odd to buy two books on…
Windows PowerShell should be in stock
The information I have is that Amazon should get their first shipment of Windows PowerShell TFM books today. I believe their turnaround is 24-36 hours so if you pre-ordered through Amazon your book should be going out any day now. We’re excited and hope that once you start reading the book you’ll feel it was…
PowerShell Training
I will be doing some 2 day PowerShell training courses this year around the country. Dallas, TXMay 14, 2007 to May 15, 2007 Atlanta, GAMay 17, 2007 to May 18, 2007 Omaha, NEJun 25, 2007 to Jun 26, 2007 Philadelphia, PAJun 28, 2007 to Jun 29, 2007 Chicago, ILAug 20, 2007 to Aug 21, 2007…
Windows PowerShell:TFM has left the building
Great News!! The PowerShell book has finally been printed. Books should begin arriving to our Napa warehouse this week. As soon as they arrive many will be shipped back out to Amazon so those orders can be filled. They usually notify you be email when your shipment goes out. If you ordered through ScriptingOutpost, those…