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Finally! Copy and merge GPOs! PowerShell saves the day!
The ProblemI wish I had this script five years ago. At the time I was searching for a way to combine or merge GPOs, but there simply wasn’t a way to do it. And today there still isn’t a way to do it…...
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Everything you need to get started with Group Policy
My last post on getting started with Active Directory was so popular that I thought I would do one for getting started with Group Policy. Once again this link list will satisfy everyone from beginner...
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Dude, where’s my GPO? Using PowerShell to find all of your Group Policy links.
StrategoI only played Stratego once as a kid when I was over at a friend’s house. Strategy, challenge and mystery made the game captivating. A few years ago I bought a vintage 1961 edition on eBay so I...
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Finally! Copy and merge GPOs! PowerShell saves the day!
The ProblemI wish I had this script five years ago. At the time I was searching for a way to combine or merge GPOs, but there simply wasn’t a way to do it. And today there still isn’t a way to do it…...
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Everything you need to get started with Group Policy
My last post on getting started with Active Directory was so popular that I thought I would do one for getting started with Group Policy. Once again this link list will satisfy everyone from beginner...
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Dude, where’s my GPO? Using PowerShell to find all of your Group Policy links.
StrategoI only played Stratego once as a kid when I was over at a friend’s house. Strategy, challenge and mystery made the game captivating. A few years ago I bought a vintage 1961 edition on eBay so I...
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Three Steps to Migrate Group Policy Between Active Directory Domains or...
I will be presenting this content as a session at two conferences this year: PowerShell Summit North America and TechMentor Redmond. I highly recommend both of these events to anyone wanting to grow...
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GPO Migration with PowerShell – Now including WMI filters
TechMentor Redmond 2014This week I am presenting a session on GPO migration at TechMentor Redmond 2014. This is an expanded version of the session I gave at the PowerShell Summit back in April. I...
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Forensics: Audit Group Policy Links and Changes with PowerShell
Honorary Scripting GuyI would like to thank Ed and Teresa Wilson, the Microsoft Scripting Guy and the Scripting Wife, for bestowing upon me the title of Honorary Scripting Guy. This was a humbling...
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PSHSummit: Managing PowerShell in the Enterprise Using Group Policy
PowerShell Summit North America 2015Do you want to meet other people enthused about PowerShell? Do you wish you had access to experts who could answer all of your PowerShell questions… in person? Yes?...
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UPDATED: Copy and Merge Group Policies (GPOs) with PowerShell
GPO Consolidation ReduxDo you have Group Policies gone wild? Did you realize too late that it might not be such a good idea to delegate GPO creation to half the IT department? Have you wanted to...
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Let's meet up in North Carolina Monday evening (8/10)
This is a quick announcement that I'll be in Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina this coming Monday night, August 10th. I'll be speaking on one of my favorite topics (Active Directory PowerShell) at the...
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Forensics: Automating Active Directory Account Lockout Search with PowerShell...
Overview Today we learn how to efficiently filter event log queries, going beyond simple event ID filtering into the specific values of the XML message data. Then we will run this filter against...
View ArticleLinks for DevOps Columbus
These are some helpful links for folks new to PowerShell and Desired State Configuration. At the bottom is a bonus section of related *nix links as well. To quote our CEO, “Microsoft loves Linux.”...
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PowerShell DSC FAQ: Sorting Out Certificates
Hello, everyone. This week I posted over on the PowerShell Team Blog. One of the most common questions I get regarding PowerShell Desired State Configuration is about certificates. What kind do I need?...
View ArticleLinks and Demos for PowerShell v5 Production Preview
This is a quick post of links and demos for those who attended the Premier webcast today What’s New in PowerShell v5. Download linked at the bottom of the post. Enjoy!...
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Editorial: Working with Legends, We’re Hiring
Today’s post is an insider’s personal view of working at Microsoft, and some links to help you if you want to join the team. How do you like your job? I love mine. I remember howdy giddy I was as a...
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DevOps for n00bs (ie. Windows people like me)
Tidal Wave: DevOps There is a tidal wave coming to Windows IT Pros, especially those supporting infrastructure. That tidal wave is called DevOps. I’ve spent the last year wiping out in the surf of the...
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Using Credentials with PsDscAllowPlainTextPassword and PsDscAllowDomainUser...
Warnings and errors, oh my! If you have written a DSC configuration containing a credential, then you have likely seen error messages about plain text passwords. And recently a warning was added when...
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How to Contribute to PowerShell Documentation
Let’s Meet Up In Florida! Hi, folks. The Scripting Guy is hosting a PowerShell Saturday event in Florida on March 19, 2016. I’ll be speaking there with a bunch of PowerShell friends. Come join us for a...
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