There was a recent post in the ScriptingAnswers.com forums about a Telnet COM object. I’m assuming the poster was looking for a way to automate a telnet session. Well there isnt’ a free and easy way. What you need is some way to pass a string of commands to the Telnet session. Well, when all else fails, the SendKeys method is a last resort.
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I can define that function in 1 step
If you are like me, you’re starting to develop a lot of aliases and custom functions. The thing is, I can’t always remember what every function or alias does. Fortunately, that is pretty easy to discover.
PrimalScript Build 532 Released
Who says there?s no such thing as a free lunch? While SAPIEN?s service releases for PrimalScript are usually used to correct bugs or make minor tweaks to functionality (mainly in response to user feedback), we sometimes feel the need to go all-out and incorporate fairly significant new functionality. PrimalScript 4.1, build 532, is just such a service release.
There …
Make-A-Cmdlet: Part 5, More Fixes
So my cmdlet still isn’t working. This time, I’ve made another “debugging” change to my code, adding this line:
PowerQuest – code is online
The folks at CodePlex got me all fixed up: www.codeplex.com/powerquest now has the v0.1 source code and the release binaries, along with documentation for installing and playing the game. If you set up a CodePlex account for yourself you can also post to the forums there, which will be used solely to discuss the game. You can *download* the source …
VBScript and PowerShell Training – Registration Open
Registration is now open for classes in Atlanta, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Omaha. These cities will all host a two-day class on Windows PowerShell this year; you’ll find complete details and registration forms at www.ScriptingTraining.com/classes.asp. We do offer early-bird discounts and space is limited, so if you’re planning to attend, we encourage you to register sooner rather than later….
PowerQuest Finds a Home on the Web
PowerQuest (you know, my new hobby of making Windows PowerShell less productive by making a game snap-in) has found a home on Microsoft’s CodePlex. Since this really is just a hobby, I wanted to be able to share the source code and everything, and CodePlex is all set up to do that. Well, mostly; I have the current binary DLL posted …
Windows PowerShell TFM AVAILABLE
Finally!!!! Amazon has Windows PowerShell TFM available and shows that it is shipping. Hopefully there won’t be too much of a delay in fulfilling the pre-orders. We hope you’ll post your comments and feedback on Amazon. We appreciate all your patience in bringing this baby into the world.
By the way, don’t forget you can also get a copy of …
ADSI Scripting book on pre-sale!
You can now pre-order ADSI Scripting: TFM from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/ADSI-Scripting-TFM-Cade-Fassett/dp/0977659712/sr=8-1/qid=1168542889/ref=sr_1_1/002-1282654-5648833?ie=UTF8&s=books. This is a GREAT book with a LOT of detailed references to the inner workings of ADSI as it relates to scripting, including some incredibly detailed cross-references between the AD management GUIs and the underlying scripting attributes; you can download a preview chapter from www.SAPIENPress.com/adsi.asp. Note that the …
Philosophy Of Automation
Last month Jeffrey Snover had an excellent post on his Philosophy of Automation. I’d like to add my 2 cents to the discussion. This is a concept I’ve espoused my entire career. I’m always looking for ways to get more done faster with less. I expect many of you are interested in this as well or you wouldn’t be here.
