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Jonathan Medd has been working with Windows Infrastructure products since 1997 and, more recently, virtualisation technologies from VMware. In 2007, he discovered Windows PowerShell and now spends a lot of time encouraging the IT pros he meets to use PowerShell by talking with them, giving presentations to User Groups, and via posts on his blog. He also co-hosts the Get-Scripting PowerShell podcast, which contains info on how to learn PowerShell and what's going on in the PowerShell world. In April 2010, he was awarded status as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for PowerShell, and you can follow him on Twitter at @jonathanmedd
Adding a Graphical Front End to your PowerShell Scripts
by Jonathan Medd | 10 October 2011 |  1 comment |
Even if you know PowerShell inside and out, there will be those times where you won’t be the end user for your script, even within your organisation. You need a straightforward GUI. Thankfully, Jonathan Medd has provided workthoughs for three tools - PowerGUI,... Read more...
An Introduction to PowerShell Modules
by Jonathan Medd | 11 March 2011 |
For PowerShell to provide specialised scripting, especially for administering server technologies, it can have the range of Cmdlets available to it extended by means of Snapins. With version 2 there is an easier and better method of extending PowerShell: the Module.... Read more...
PowerShell Version 2: What is new and why is it important?
by Jonathan Medd | 21 September 2010 |  6 comments |
It was a year ago that Microsoft shipped PowerShell 2. Jonathan Medd lists the top ten reasons why PowerShell 2 should be an important tool for your work. Read more...
10 Steps to Kick-Start Your VMware Automation with PowerCLI
by Jonathan Medd | 02 June 2010 |  1 comment |
Virtualization is a powerful technology, but it comes with its own host of monotonous and time-consuming tasks, no matter how big or small your organization is. Eliminating these mind-numbing tasks (and the potential for error which they bring with them) is a goal... Read more...
New Remoting Features in PowerShell 2.0
by Jonathan Medd | 20 April 2010 |  3 comments |
Eager to quell misinformation, Jonathan Medd points why PowerShell 2.0 is so much more than just super-charged SSH. He describes some new commands with full remoting functionality, and then explains persistent sessions, and how they give you that much sought-after... Read more...
Using VMware vCenter Update Manager to keep your vSphere Hosts Up-To-Date with Patching
by Jonathan Medd | 09 February 2010 |
The chore of patching operating systems and applications is taking an increasing proportion of the time of a system administrator, so it is a a relief that at least VMware is keen to make the task easier. VMware provide a tool in vCenter Update Manager to assist in... Read more...
Active Directory Management with PowerShell in Windows Server 2008 R2
by Jonathan Medd | 19 November 2009 |  4 comments |
One of the first things you notice with Windows Server 2008 R2 is that PowerShell 2.0 has become central to the admin function There is a powerful Active Directory module for Powershell that contains a provider and cmdlets that are designed to allow you to manage... Read more...
The Active Directory Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2008 R2
by Jonathan Medd | 23 September 2009 |  3 comments |
It has always been a curse as well as a blessing that Active Directory has allowed the rapid removal of whole branches. Until now, administrators have looked in vain for an 'undo' function after having accidentally deleted an entire division of their company.... Read more...
Using Twitter and PowerShell to Find Technical Information and Join a Community
by Jonathan Medd | 30 July 2009 |  3 comments |
Using PowerShell and a little bit of .NET Framework and XML knowledge, it is possible to delve a little deeper into the information which is potentially available to you from Twitter. Jonathan explains about Twitter and shows how to use Powershell to access twitter... Read more...
So You Thought PowerShell Was Only For Exchange 2007
by Jonathan Medd | 08 May 2009 |
PowerShell makes a lot of sense as a means of gathering information, and automating large sections of your administration tasks. It is not just for the latest version of Exchange, though. Powershell can be used on previous versions too. Jonathan Medd gets you started! Read more...
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