Let's follow up the last column with a step-by-step breakdown shows how the PowerShell script automates SQL Server backups, manages retention, logs activity and verifies data integrity. In my first ...

Microsoft Corp will discontinue its Graph command-line interface tool next year, citing declining usage and overlap with existing developer tools as the company consolidates its software development ...

PowerShell scripts are used to automate repetitive tasks and make some changes to your system’s configuration. However, we have noticed that at times, Windows can’t run a PowerShell script in Windows ...

Attackers are using social engineering to get users to copy, paste, and run malicious scripts — all while thinking they are helping out the IT team. It’s bad enough that crooks foist malware on us for ...

A new malware distribution campaign uses fake Google Chrome, Word, and OneDrive errors to trick users into running malicious PowerShell "fixes" that install malware. The new campaign was observed ...

This guide covers options for using PowerShell to create a SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machine (VM). For a streamlined Azure PowerShell example that relies on default values, see the [SQL Server on ...

Whether you are a technology enthusiast or a professional looking to enhance your scripting skills, we have designed this Windows PowerShell scripting tutorial for beginners, especially for you. So, ...

In my previous post, I showed you how to create a clickable button in Excel. That button displayed a simple message box. Now, I want to show you how to use the button to kick off a PowerShell script.

[!INCLUDE[ssRSnoversion](../../includes/ssrsnoversion-md.md)] supports a wide range of development and management scenarios through script. These scenarios include ...

When you first start writing scripts, modularity, reusability, and best practices may not be top of mind. As your scripts become more complex, however, creating reusable elements becomes essential. By ...