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Distilling Microsoft's DSC Update (Jan 2018)
This past Friday, Microsoft posted a DSC Update that’s worth your attention - and some commentary.
Articles from January 2018
PowerShell.org Articles published in January 2018.
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PowerShell for AdminsPowerShell Story Continued Becoming a Craftsman
My journey started off by figuring out how to automate a daily disk space report on the mailserver, which ran most of the company, and emailing the report to my boss at the time. After PowerShell sent that first email, something clicked. I sat back in my chair and thought to myself, “Wow, I don’t …
Announcements
Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 2 – a commentary
A discussion and possible solution to puzzle 1 is now available at Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 2 - A commentary Remember this isn’t presented as a definitive solution. It’s my view of the solution. I’ve not provided faction specific code but rather a list of points the factions …
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Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel: Puzzle 3
You have overcome 2 challenges so far both involving code from the archives. In this challenge you’ll be called upon to create your own code. You’ll be presented with a task to perform in Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 3 How you approach this challenge is up to you but remember the goals …
Announcements
Summit 2018 registration update
As an update to the registrations for Summit 2018 - we’ve sold 75% of the available places. As Don explained we won’t be able to add further places like we did last year. This is our biggest (and hopefully best) Summit yet with more sessions and nearly double the number of speakers. If …
PowerShell Summit
PowerShell Summit Registration Status
A quick update - all numbers as of 23-January-2018, 12:23pm Pacific time. 91 seats remaining. We are on track to sell out in approximately 45 days. Unlike previous years where we’ve scrounged some spare seats at the last minute, **please don’t expect that this year, **as I think …
Announcements
Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 1 – a solution
A discussion and possible solution to puzzle 1 is now available at Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 1 - A solution Remember this isn’t presented as a definitive solution. It’s my view of the solution. Please also note that the faction specific parts are indicative and not prescriptive - they …
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Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel: Puzzle 2
You’ve survived the first challenge. A new challenge in the shape of Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 2 is now available. Take note of the faction based instructions. Please remember that we’re not grading submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron …
News
Can We Talk About PowerShell Core 6.0?
Microsoft recently announced the General Availability (that is, a non-beta release) of PowerShell Core 6.0. A companion document detailing breaking changes, along with some of the language in the announcement, has led to more than a few inquiries in my mailbox. Most take the tone of, “have I …
Announcements
Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel: Puzzle 1
Greetings Iron Scripters The first puzzle in the Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel series is available: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 1 Take note of the faction based instructions. Please remember that we’re not grading submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron …