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Category Archives: PowerCLI
Create a Master PowerShell Online Help Page
As I hope you know, PowerShell cmdlets can include links to online help. This is very handy because it is much easier to keep online help up to date. To see online help for a cmdlet use the -online parameter. … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, PowerCLI, Scripting
Tagged ConvertTo-HTML, Get-Command, Help, PowerShell, Regular Expressions, Scripting
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PowerCLI VM Peek
Now that I believe I’ve resolved my hardware issues with my VMware server, I’m expecting to use it much more. I’m also continuing my exploration of the PowerCLI tool set which allows me to manage my virtual infrastructure from a … Continue reading
Posted in PowerCLI, PowerShell v2.0
Tagged functions, PowerCLI, PowerShell, Scripting, TryCatch, VMWare
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VMware Backup with PowerCLI and Veeam
My primary backup drive for my virtual machine backup toasted on me so I had to recreate all of my backup jobs. I’ve been using Veeam’s backup product for VMware and it couldn’t be easier to use. I’ve known that … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, PowerCLI, PowerShell v2.0
Tagged Backup, PowerCLI, PowerShell, Scripting, Veeam, VMWare
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PowerCLI Get-VMToolsVersion
I recently was able to upgrade my VMware server so that I can now fully use the PowerCLI tool set. This is fantastic PowerShell goodness that I hope to use and write about much more in the future. Part of … Continue reading
