The “Hey, Scripting Guys!” blog has been retired. There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

PowerShell Best Practices: Advanced Functions

May 30, 2014 May 30, 2014 05/30/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about best practices for Windows PowerShell advanced functions. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, I am again enjoying a cup of my Darjeeling Earl Grey tea. Today I added a bit of rose petal, lemon grass, and a cinnamon stick to the mixture. Match it with a homemade ...

PowerShell Best Practices: Simple Scripting

May 28, 2014 May 28, 2014 05/28/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about Windows PowerShell best practices for simple scripts. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. "Heyyyyy! Script it, baby!" The words of Scripting Cmdlet Style continue to echo through the house. If you have not seen the latest Windows PowerShell community video by Sean Kearney, you ...

PowerShell Best Practices for the Console

May 27, 2014 May 27, 2014 05/27/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about Windows PowerShell best practices for the console. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, the Scripting Wife and I decided to head to a new breakfast place that had great reviews on Yelp. We grabbed our Surface 2s and headed into town. Teresa had her new Surface ...

PowerShell Best Practices: Examine the Issues

May 26, 2014 May 26, 2014 05/26/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about examining the issues surrounding Windows PowerShell best practices. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the best things about TechEd, no matter where it is held, is the chance to meet up with people who we do not normally get to see. For example, this year in Houston, ...

Weekend Scripter: Best Practices for PowerShell Scripting in Shared Environment

May 17, 2014 May 17, 2014 05/17/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PFE, Dan Sheehan, shares Windows PowerShell scripting best practices for a shared environment. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I would like to welcome a new guest blogger, Dan Sheehan. Dan recently joined Microsoft as a senior premiere field engineer in the U.S. Public Sector team. Previously he served as ...

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