Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes that support updates. How can I use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes that support updates? Use the Get-CimClass cmdlet in Windows PowerShell 4.0 or Windows PowerShell 3.0, and then search for the SupportsUpdate qualifier: Get...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shares an excerpt about WMI and CIM from his book, Windows PowerShell Best Practices. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I have an excerpt from my new book, Windows PowerShell Best Practices, which is published by Microsoft Press. The CIM cmdlets in Windows PowerShell support multiple wa...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to list computer restore points. How can I use Windows PowerShell to list computer restore points on your desktop? Open Windows PowerShell with Admin rights and use the Get-ComputerRestorePoint cmdlet: Get-ComputerRestorePoint
Summary: Microsoft PFE, Thomas Stringer, talks about using Windows PowerShell and tuning SQL Server Management operations. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I would like to welcome back guest blogger, Thomas Stringer… I spend a lot of time talking with customers and working with them regarding how they can manage their large enter...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to create a computer restore point. How can I use Windows PowerShell to create a computer restore point before I make changes to the system? Open the Windows PowerShell console with Admin rights, use the Checkpoint-Computer cmdlet, and specify a description, fo...
