Brien Posey

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  • 10 fundamental concepts for PowerShell scripting
    Networking

    10 fundamental concepts for PowerShell scripting

    PowerShell can save you a lot of time on Windows admin tasks — but to use it effectively, you need to understand how it works. Here’s a crash course in PowerShell basics to get you started. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter ...

  • 10 PowerShell commands every Windows admin should know
    Networking

    10 PowerShell commands every Windows admin should know

    PowerShell combines the speed of the command line with the flexibility of a scripting language, making it a valuable Windows administration tool. Here are a few basic commands you’ll want to master. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Thing blog. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter From the hottest programming ...

  • 10 tips for troubleshooting DNS problems
    Networking

    10 tips for troubleshooting DNS problems

    Figuring out what’s wrong with DNS will go faster if you have a set of troubleshooting steps to follow. Brien Posey shares his approach to isolating the cause of DNS problems. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter From the hottest programming languages ...

  • 10 tips for effective Active Directory design
    Mobility

    10 tips for effective Active Directory design

    The way you design your Active Directory can make a huge difference in how well your network functions and how easy it is to administer. These best practices will help you maximize efficiency, simplify maintenance, and readily manage AD as needs change. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. ...

  • 10 things you should know about long-term data archiving
    Storage

    10 things you should know about long-term data archiving

    Archiving data is a far bigger challenge than performing ordinary backups. Here are some factors to keep in mind so you don’t wind up with a collection of obsolete or irretrievable junk. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. Subscribe to the Data Insider Newsletter Learn the latest news ...

  • 10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell
    Software

    10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell

    PowerShell combines command-line speed, the flexibility of scripting, and the power of a GUI-based admin tool. See why now might be the time to master it. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. Subscribe to the Developer Insider Newsletter From the hottest programming languages to commentary on the Linux ...

  • 10+ ways to recover a corrupted Word document
    Project Management

    10+ ways to recover a corrupted Word document

    Few computer experiences are worse than having a Word document blow up on you. But before you resign yourself to losing the document contents, check out these techniques for salvaging your text. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog. Subscribe to the Project Management Insider Newsletter Subscribe to Project ...