Tag Archives: Powershell

Find Pending Updates via the SCCM Client Agent With PowerShell

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Boe Prox

One of the nice things about SCCM is that you can use it along with WSUS to push out software updates for your operating system. an even better thing is that the API is accessible via PowerShell. There are several … Continue reading →

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Setting Up a Windows PowerShell Help Repository

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Boe Prox

With the help files not available by default in PowerShell V3, you must now use Update-Help to download the help files needed to properly view help for each cmdlet. The best thing about this is that you will always have … Continue reading →

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Run PowerShell in Version 2 While PowerShell V3 RC Is Installed

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Boe Prox

Many of you have downloaded the latest build of PowerShell V3 (currently in RC). While PowerShell V3 is amazing, you might have wondered how you can run some scripts or other things with PowerShell V2 that are just not working … Continue reading →

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Quick-Hits: How Long Did That Last Command Take?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Boe Prox

Have you ever ran a command or script and wanted to know how long it takes to complete but forgot to wrap the code or script with Measure-Command? Well, you are in luck because you can take a look at … Continue reading →

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Filter Using Parameters Instead of Where-Object When Possible

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Boe Prox

This was a post I intended on writing during/after the 2012 Scripting Games, but just never got around to finishing it up. While it is great to know for the games itself, it also applies to everyday scenarios for folks … Continue reading →

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