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Don Jones
PowerShell Summit

PowerShell Summit Registration Status

A quick update - all numbers as of 23-January-2018, 12:23pm Pacific time. 91 seats remaining. We are on track to sell out in approximately 45 days. Unlike previous years where we’ve scrounged some spare seats at the last minute, **please don’t expect that this year, **as I think …

Richard Siddaway
Announcements

Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 1 – a solution

A discussion and possible solution to puzzle 1 is now available at Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 1 - A solution Remember this isn’t presented as a definitive solution. It’s my view of the solution. Please also note that the faction specific parts are indicative and not prescriptive - they …

Richard Siddaway
Announcements

Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel: Puzzle 2

You’ve survived the first challenge. A new challenge in the shape of Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 2 is now available. Take note of the faction based instructions. Please remember that we’re not grading submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron …

Don Jones
News

Can We Talk About PowerShell Core 6.0?

Microsoft recently announced the General Availability (that is, a non-beta release) of PowerShell Core 6.0. A companion document detailing breaking changes, along with some of the language in the announcement, has led to more than a few inquiries in my mailbox. Most take the tone of, “have I …

Richard Siddaway
Announcements

Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel: Puzzle 1

Greetings Iron Scripters The first puzzle in the Iron Scripter 2018 Prequel series is available: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 1 Take note of the faction based instructions. Please remember that we’re not grading submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron …

Richard Siddaway
Announcements

Iron Scripter prequel

Registrations are going very quickly. We’ve sold nearly half the available places. Historically, registrations accelerate in the first half of January so don’t wait too long before booking or you may be disappointed. Another tranche of alumni discount places were made available at the …

Alex Aymonier
PowerShell for Admins

Dealing with redundancy in an IT world

So you’re working for a company that’s going well (or not) and you start to hear rumours of parts of the business being sold off, the project you’re working on is being pulled or worse the business is closing down. Before you know it your x amount of years at said company have come to an end and …

Don Jones
PowerShell for Admins

PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2018 Scholarship Recipient

Congratulations to Andrew Pla, winner of our PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2018 scholarship. Andrew submitted a stellar application to our review panel, and perfectly fit our profile for someone who’s just peeking out of the “beginner” realm, and who’s demonstrably used PowerShell to help …