PowerShell PS1 - I Feel the Power But You're Ugly!

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:33:00 +0000

PowerShell was previously known as Microsoft Shell (code-named Monad). When the marketing people at Microsoft finally decided to rename Microsoft Shell to PowerShell, they also renamed the file extension to ".ps1". I was perplexed by the odd extension used, so I posted a message in protest to Microsoft. (windows, command line)

Enabling Execution of PowerShell PS1 Scripts

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:30:00 +0000

Microsoft finally put together a powerful command line tool for Windows that makes Bash on Linux looks like small potato. The new powershell runs .NET and understands objects when you pipe from one process to another. Given the power and the things you can do with powershell, Microsoft is rightfully cautious about hackers and script abuse. PowerShell, by default, is very secure and disallows any powershell scripts from running. (security)

Understand Exchange 2010 SP1's new capabilities

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:13:31 +0000

Exchange Server 2010 SP1 includes a number of enhancements designed to make Exchange easier to manage and use. Find out which improvement Scott Lowe thinks will push many organizations to get this service pack.

My Exchange conversion

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:51:55 +0000

Exchange Server 2010 heals 2007 release trauma Sysadmin blog Recently I had the opportunity to walk through complete installs of Exchange Server 2003 and Exchange Server 2010. Although I have used Exchange Server 2007 for the past two years, as with Vista, I prefer to pretend it never happened.… Free On-Demand Webcast - Virtualizing the Hard Stuff

Idera Shares SQL Server BI Best Practices in ‘Secrets of SQL Server’ Three-Part Webcast Series

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000

SQL Server Expert Stacia Misner Demonstrates How to Build a Data Mart, Use Analysis Services and Reporting Services to Improve Business Intelligence

JAMS Job Scheduler Earns Windows 7 Logo

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0000

MVP Systems Software, Inc. (MVP) announced today that JAMS Versions 4.9 and 5.0 have successfully earned the Windows 7 logo. This step assures JAMS customers that their application will successfully integrate with Windows 7. JAMS is the leading enterprise job scheduling and workload automation solution with almost 1,000 organizations running millions of jobs each day through JAMS.

Major Update of FastTrack Scripting Host Puts Programming Power in IT Administrators’ Hands

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:21:21 +0000

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FastTrack Scripting Host Version 6.0 is released today by BRI, giving programming power to IT administrators by eliminating the need for third-party tools such as VBScript and PowerShell.

#Ebook Deal of the Day: Windows PowerShell Cookbook, 2nd Ed - Only $9.99. Use code DDWPC

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:56:09 +0000

"Windows PowerShell Cookbook, Second Edition" for only $9.99. Use discount code DDWPC to get your savings....

Microsoft releases service pack for Exchange 2010

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:18:38 +0000

Microsoft on Wednesday released the first service pack for Exchange Server 2010, the company's e-mail and collaboration platform for businesses. Available for download here, SP1 includes the ability to import e-mail from .PST files; automate e-mail deletion and archiving; delete, mark-as-read and categorize operations in the Outlook Web App; user interface changes for management and PowerShell ...

Idera Extends SQL Admin Toolset Lineup

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:26:30 +0000

25 Essential Tools Simplify Administration Even More With Ability to Copy Linked SQL Servers

MetaVis Suite Supports SharePoint 2010 Term Stores and Document Sets

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000

PHILADELPHIA, PA--(Marketwire - 08/23/10) - MetaVis Technologies , Inc., a leader in SharePoint migration, today announced that the MetaVis Suite supports SharePoint 2010 Term Stores and Document Sets. By supporting specific SharePoint 2010 features, MetaVis makes it easier for users to take full advantage of the SharePoint 2010 functionality and plan and/or execute a 2010 migration strategy ...

C# Developer with Linux

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:03:11 +0000

This superb client, based in South West London are looking for an experienced C# Programmer to join their development team. With strong C# Development in a .Net environment you will also have experience with Linux, Bash shell scripting, Powershell scripting and the Microsoft environment in general.