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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Tag Archives: Automation
Promoting Scripting and PowerShell
Last week I was interviewed on the Mind of Root podcast about what administrators can do to promote PowerShell and automation in their environments. The show is now available for streaming or download. I still think your best approach is … Continue reading
Posted in Exchange, MVP, PowerShell, Professional, Scripting, WMI
Tagged Automation, Management, PowerShell, Scripting
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TechMentor Spring 2010
If you are thinking about what conferences to attend next year, I hope you’ll consider joining me in Orlando for the Spring TechMentor show. The show runs March 8-12, 2010 in sunny Orlando, FL. This is a great show where … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, PowerShell, Scripting, Techmentor, Training, Windows Server
Tagged Automation, CommandLine, Scripting, Techmentor
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Is That Folder Empty?
In keeping with my recent trend of offering solutions based on PowerShell v2.0, here’s a function I’ve revised to test if a folder is empty. I can’t recall where I used the original function or if I ever did. But … Continue reading
Posted in CommandLine, PowerShell v2.0, Scripting
Tagged Automation, FileSystem, PowerShell, Scripting
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Reboot and Reload
After a terrific few years at SAPIEN Technologies, I’m back on my own. This site will be my new home. I’ve revamped the title, but I think it more accurately describes my subject matter. Even though I write extensively about … Continue reading
Posted in PowerShell, Scripting, Training
Tagged Automation, Miscellaneous, PowerShell, Scripting, Training, Twitter
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TurboChargeAD.Org
I’ll be adding yet another writing gig to my portfolio. This time I’ll be contributing a bi-weekly blog column at TurboChargeAD.org. The site is run by Quest Software with contributions from many members of the IT Pro and PowerShell community … Continue reading



