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Iron Scripter Prequels: Puzzle 9 – A commentary

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:07:56 +0000

Here’s my commentary for puzzle 9: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 9 - A commentary
In this puzzle you were cleaning up the TEMP folder and the recycle bin plus working with scheduled tasks and/or scheduled jobs.
One more commentary to come - probably early next week rather than Sunday and then we’re into the Summit and the main event.

Iron Scripter Preludes and Main Event: Rules and Info

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:00:36 +0000

Information is now available at IronScripter.us for the at-Summit events, and participants are advised to refresh themselves on the Rules.
Participants attending Summit should begin choosing their faction and getting to know their teammates in the faction-specific channels of the DevOps-Summit Slack team (open only to attendees and alumni).
Participants hoping to participate remotely may wish to start choosing a faction and finding a way to get in touch with them. The Faction Discussion may be a good way to do that.

Iron Scripter prequel: Puzzle 10

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:01:59 +0000

Activity on the Iron Scripter forum and Slack channels has reduced for the last few puzzles leading me to believe that I’ve been giving out too many challenges. I’ve decided that this will be the last prequel puzzle: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 10
There won’t be a puzzle 11.
Next week I’ll publish the commentary for puzzle 9 and the week after that for puzzle 10 meaning you get 2 weeks for these last 2 puzzles.
Next year, if we repeat Iron Scripter and the prequels, we’ll space the prequels out a bit more so that we don’t overload you.
Details on the iron Scripter challenge itself will be published soon - until then enjoy this last prequel puzzle.

Iron Scripter prequel: Puzzle 8 – A commentary

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:03:17 +0000

In puzzle 8 you’re asked to create some local users, folders and a file. Then set permissions on the file. I’ve provided a commentary on the puzzle: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 8 - A commentary
I’ve not presented full faction specific solutions as usual - view the forums and Slack channels to see how the factions are solving this puzzle.
Puzzle 9 will be available around the time you read this.
Enjoy.

Iron Scripter prequel: Puzzle 9

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 00:01:15 +0000

You’re approaching the end of the prequels - soon it will be time for Iron Scripter. This week’s challenge involves the file system and the scheduling system - Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 9

In all things remember the goals of your faction.
Please remember that we’re NOT grading the submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel.
If anyone is really stuck or doesn’t understand something in the puzzle leave a comment here or on the Slack channel. I’ll try and answer but can’t guarantee timeframes.
If there is sufficient interest I’ll run a Q&A side session on the prequel puzzles at Summit. Let me know either here or on the Slack channel if you’re interested.
Good luck

2018 Community Lightning Demos – Sign Up Now!

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 02:41:33 +0000

If you’ve been to a PowerShell Summit, chances are you’ve seen the awesome lightning demos put on by the PowerShell team members. It’s a fun format - each team member gives a quick 5-10 minute demo of something they’re working on, one after the other.
In a few weeks, the PowerShell + Devops Global Summit will kick off, with a Community Lightning Demo session scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. We’re looking for community members like you tosign up and present! Demo something cool that you’ve written or used - a module, function, tip, trick, etc. - just keep it under 10 minutes.

Michael Lombardi presenting a demo, credit to Trevor Sullivan

Here are some links with more info:

Sound interesting? Want to jump on stage for a few minutes and show us something fun?Sign up now!
We’ll be looking forward to some awesome demos; hope to see you there!

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Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 7 – A commentary

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:03:25 +0000

Puzzle 7 introduces a touch of class - PowerShell classes to be precise. The way I approached the puzzle is available: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 7 - A commentary
I’ve not presented full faction specific solutions as usual - view the forums and Slack channels to see how the factions are solving this puzzle.
Puzzle 8 will be available around the time you read this.
Enjoy.

Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 8

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 00:01:39 +0000

Iron Scripter is rapidly approaching. This is one of your last few training opportunities.
This challenge Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 8 revolves around setting permissions on files.
In all things remember the goals of your faction.
Please remember that we’re NOT grading the submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel.
If anyone is really stuck or doesn’t understand something in the puzzle leave a comment here or on the Slack channel. I’ll try and answer but can’t guarantee timeframes.
If there is sufficient interest I’ll run a Q&A side session on the prequel puzzles at Summit. Let me know either here or on the Slack channel if you’re interested.
Good luck