Active Directory PowerShell Commands

You can add Active Directory commands to PowerShell on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 workstation by adding the Remote Management Tools. Use one of these links to install the PowerShell Active Directory module for your client. Remote server administration tools for Windows...

Determine current version of PowerShell

PowerShell gives you an easy way to determine what version is installed on your computer.  Use the automatic variable $PSVersionTable. Name —– Value —– PSVersion 3.0 WSManStackVersion 3.0 SerializationVersion 1.1.0.1 CLRVersion 4.0.30319.18046...

Configure SQL for Remote Access

SQL by default is not configured to allow remote access.  There are three easy steps to configure it: Enable remote access in the properties Enable the protocol Restart Services Detailed steps below: Enable remote access in the properties Launch SQL Management Studio...

Windows Update vs Microsoft Update

Windows update is installed by default on recent versions of Windows, but Microsoft Update is not.  Windows update only checks for operating system and Internet explorer patches and updates.  You need Microsoft update in order to receive patches and updates on Office,...