PowerShell with a Purpose Blog

by Don Jones

What does PowerShell's [CmdletBinding()] Do?

Folks are often confused about when to use this "decorator" in PowerShell scripts and functions. Let's clear up the confusion....Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 02/08/2012 12:18 PM By Don Jones
 

Tricks with Test-Connection

Learning to use Test-Connection properly opens up a whole new world of capabilities in your PowerShell scripts...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 02/01/2012 1:58 PM By Don Jones
 

Guest Post: FacebookPSModule -- Managing Facebook in PowerShell

For many companies and organizations today, Facebook is as important as email or websites as a tool for reaching their customers. However, tools for managing Facebook as part of an IT strategy are woefully lacking. FacebookPSModule (http://facebookpsmodule.codeplex.com) exposes Facebook as a PowerShell module, enabling organizations to automate Facebook access using familiar techniques, and to integrate Facebook with other elements of their IT....Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 02/01/2012 12:31 PM By Jon Newman
 

Why PowerShell is Like Algebra

With all its punctuation and (parentheses), PowerShell can sometimes seem more like a math exercise than a command-line shell. Here's how to make sense of at least one common "gotcha."...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 01/25/2012 12:52 PM By Don Jones
 

Listing WMI Namespaces

Quickly list WMI namespaces available on any computer...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 01/17/2012 12:43 PM By Don Jones
 

Learn PowerShell. Tell the World. Get a Free Book.

Always wanted to learn PowerShell but haven't had the motivation? If you're willing to give me an hour a day, I'll help you out - if you'll share the experience!...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 01/16/2012 1:40 PM By Don Jones
 

Making PowerShell Params

There's a ton of confused folks out there when it comes to PowerShell parameters, but I understand why. Let's clear things up. ...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 01/10/2012 4:50 PM By Don Jones
 

Need Some Help with That PowerShell Project?

Companies are starting to recognize the value of PowerShell-based automation in their environments - but when their team's skills aren't up to snuff, what do they do?...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 01/03/2012 9:54 AM By Don Jones
 

PowerShell Editor Roundup

This was a major undertaking for us, involving three focus groups, some lengthy surveys and statistical analysis, and a lot of follow-up with product vendors, technical reviewers, and interviewees. We're very pleased with the result, and hope that you'll find it useful. There's no charge, and no registration required, in order to obtain the paper. We just ask that you tell a friend or colleague where to download it for themselves!...Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 12/31/2011 11:13 AM By Don Jones
 

PowerShell -contains -like

Don't get confused: -Contains and -Like are drastically different. Here's what they do....Read the rest of entry >>
Posted @ 12/20/2011 11:03 AM By Don Jones
 

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