Automation/Scripting


SSH Communications Security Sees Microsoft as 'Welcome' Contributor to OpenSSH

The OpenSSH protocol goes way back, but it's recently been making the news.

How To Back Up Active Directory System States

Why use third-party tools when all you need to get the job done can be found in Windows?

Microsoft Rolls Out 'PowerShell for Office 365' Web Portal

Microsoft on Tuesday announced "PowerShell for Office 365," a new Web resource for IT pros.

Inside Microsoft's Embrace of Container-Fueled Automation

The introduction of containers to Windows Server, Hyper-V and Microsoft Azure tied with Windows PowerShell automation paves the Microsoft path to DevOps and support for cross-platform modern apps.

Microsoft Expected To Unveil Nano Server and PowerShell Vision at Build Event This Week

Microsoft likely will tell us more about its cloud-optimized next Windows Server product, including a new Nano Server component, at this week's Build event for developers.

Q&A: Father of PowerShell on Future of DevOps, Automation and Container Support

Jeffrey Snover, the inventor of the popular Microsoft scripting engine, forecasts where PowerShell is going and outlines containers' role in automation.

How To Connect to Office 365 Through PowerShell

While the process is relatively simple, the steps need to take are a bit confusing.

How To Do Math Using PowerShell, Part 2

We build on part one to find more math operators in .NET that can be used in PowerShell.

How To Do Math Using PowerShell, Part 1

Be warned: some simple .NET work is involved.

Creating Service Application Group Memberships

Get the job done quickly with both SharePoint and PowerShell.

How To Use PowerShell To Retrieve Basic System Information

Also create a script that will allow you to pick and choose which information you want to receive.

Microsoft Releases Test PowerShell DSC Module for Exchange 2013

Microsoft late last week released an experimental solution for maintaining Exchange Server 2013 configurations.

Using PowerShell To Rebuild a Windows Storage Spaces Array

Disk failures happen. Here's how to get back up and running with minimal effort.

Using PowerShell To Evaluate Storage Health

Here's how to access the information you need when analyzing storage status.

PowerShell Seen as Key to Azure Automation

Microsoft is on its way toward enabling full automation of Azure tasks via PowerShell workflow scripts.

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