Automation/Scripting


Auditing Locally Shared Folders

Here’s a script that enumerates all shared folders on all computers in your domain.

Shell Game

Microsoft's PowerShell puts scripting power in your hands.

Got the Time?

Reader Tim FitzPatrick sends in a great scripting tip for managing time across time zones.

SQL Slip Up

What happens when a query goes wrong -- very, very wrong.

Intelligent Transfer

Lift the load of downloads using Window's Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) 2.0.

Windows PowerShell: Command Performance

Windows PowerShell is almost ready for prime time.

Microsoft PowerShell Tool Nears Q4 Release

Microsoft is shipping Release Candidate 2 (RC2) of its PowerShell 1.0 command line environment and scripting language for Windows Server 2003.

Put Your Tasks on Automatic

Automate your task management without learning a new language.

Get Your Shell On

Automate admin tasks easier with the new Windows PowerShell.

Shut Down, Already

Use this script to shut down or reboot a group of computers.

Service Control Freak

Services are invaluable, but be sure to keep them from taking over.

Automate This! Part 4: You Send Me

In the final installment of this four-part series, Chris shows that the best solution may not be the most elegant one.

Automate This! Part 3

Do that thing you do.

Setting the Timer

Mr. Script explores integrating a Web-based order system with electronic software deliver.