About Me

I am certified Microsoft professional, a Microsoft MVP and an IT veteran with almost 20 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT consultant specializing in Windows server technologies. I work today as an independent author, trainer and consultant. I've co-authored or authored several books, courseware, and training videos on administrative scripting and automation. My latest book is Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShel: TFM 2nd Ed.(SAPIEN Press 2011).
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Category Archives: Training
Get Process Owner
I’ve been working on my second training course for Train Signal on managing Windows Server 2008 with Windows PowerShell, specifically the lesson on managing processes. I thought I’d share a little tidbit I worked out. In fact, I hope you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in PowerShell, Train Signal, Training, WMI
Tagged Get-WMIObkect. Get-ACL, PowerShell, WMI
3 Comments
Windows PowerShell Fundamentals Video Training
I’m very happy to report that my first training offering for Train Signal is now available. I have assembled a course that should cover just about everything you need to know to get started right away using Windows PowerShell. You can get … Continue reading
Posted in PowerShell v2.0, Professional, Train Signal, Training
Tagged PowerShell, Training, TrainSignal
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Friday Fun: Start-TypedDemo v2
Not too long ago I posted a function I wrote for doing PowerShell demonstrations. My goal was to simulate a live interactive demo but without the typing so I could focus on explaining and not typing. The first version was … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fun, PowerShell v2.0, Professional, Scripting, Training
Tagged Function, PowerShell, ScriptBlock, Scripting, Write-Host
5 Comments
Start-TypedDemo
As you know, I do a lot of presenting and training. Normally I use the ubiquitous Start-Demo function to run through a demo list of commands. Most of this time this works just fine. But when I’m doing videos, especially … Continue reading
Posted in PowerShell v2.0, Scripting, Training
Tagged Demo, Function, PowerShell, Write-Host
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My TrainSignal Interview
During TechEd in New Orleans this year, I had an opportunity to sit down with some great people from TrainSignal. We had a great chat on PowerShell, why it matters and why you should take the time to learn it. … Continue reading
Posted in Best Practices, PowerShell, Professional, Training
Tagged PowerShell, Training
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