If you have written a PowerShell script you may have wanted some type of script logging. Logging can be as simple as using the Write-* PowerShell Cmdlets to show output to the PowerShell console to keep track of the scripts progress, troubleshoot, etc. However, the script may need to run…
Don't Do...Do you need to get a list of installed applications from a computer don't use Win32_Product, and here is why: "The Win32_product class is not query optimized. Queries such as “select * from Win32_Product where (name like ‘Sniffer%’)” require WMI to use the MSI provider to…
If you are currently using ArrayLists in your PowerShell scripts you should probably change them to Generic Lists. Microsoft no longer recommends the use of ArrayList in new deployments…
Using a security group with a Configuration Manager collection allows you to create a dynamic collection.…
The apps that you use everyday utilize APIs to communicate with servers. The API retrieves data for the application to display. The API acts as a middleman between the application UI and the server, where the data is stored.…
To define a custom type you can use a PowerShell Class. A class will allow you to create a custom type. The class acts like a blueprint that defines the data and behavior of your custom type.…
I will walk you through a method for deploying HP BIOS updates to HP workstations using SCCM and PowerShell…
In January 2019, HP announced that they have extended the battery recall, which was announced in January of 2018. The batteries affected by this recall have the potential to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to HP customers. HP highly recommends that customers check/recheck the device's battery even…