Video: Five advanced PowerShell scripting tricks for Windows admins

PowerShell scripts can save you a lot of time on Windows admin tasks - but to get the most from it, there are a few key concepts that you need to know. During this week's episode of TR Dojo, I show five PowerShell techniques that can put you on the path to becoming a scripting ninja.

For those who prefer text to video, you can click the Transcript link that appears below the video player window or check out Brien Posey's original article.

The following are links to the resources I mentioned in the video and provide additional PowerShell tips:

• Scripting with Windows PowerShell (Microsoft TechNet)
• Working with Hash Tables (Microsoft TechNet)
• Set the PowerShell execution policy via Group Policy (TR Dojo)
• Use PowerShell to list all roles on a Windows Server (TR Dojo)
• Three PowerShell scripts for managing users in Active Directory Domain Services (TR Dojo)

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