Don Jones (MVP)

Win a Kindle

don@sapien.com — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:01:00 GMT

Here's my hands-on review of the Amazon Kindle, along with a chance for you to win your own!

Fun WMI Trick Proves You Should Read the Help

don@sapien.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:33:00 GMT

Did you ever read the help for Windows PowerShell’s Get-WmiObject cmdlet? I mean really read the help?
You’ve probably noticed the -computerName parameter, but pay close attention to how it’s listed in the help:
[-computerName string[]]

External blog...

don@sapien.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:00:00 GMT

I'm moving some of my blogging activities to http://www.concentratedtech.com; you'll notice me blogging less on http://blog.sapien.com going forward. I'll also be cross-posting some of my PowerShell-related blog entries right here. You should also notice a much higher volume of blogging out of me in the near future :) so stay tuned.

PowerShell v2 eBook

don@sapien.com — Wed, 21 May 2008 21:52:00 GMT

The v2 Windows PowerShell eBook I'm co-authoring with Jeff Hicks (http://www.sapienpress.com/pshv2) is updated to reflect the latest Community Technology Preview (CTP) from Microsoft. Learn about the changes to remoting, the new transactional registry, the latest on script cmdlets, and much more - get involved with this CTP faster and get feedback to the PowerShell team!

New PowerShell Training Videos

don@sapien.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:48:00 GMT

We're very pleased to announce a brand-new series of training videos for Windows PowerShell, available now on our online store. These feature extremely high production values, tons of instructions, are in 720p high-definition video (viewable on your computer), hands-on exercises with guided answers, and much more. They're based upon the same outline we use in our instructor-led training classes, and these videos form the basis for our new online training. You can download demos of the new training immediately. Enjoy!

PowerShell + Exchange = New Book Preview

don@sapien.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:45:00 GMT

Author Ilse van Criekinge is writing Exchange Management Shell: TFM, and two unedited preview chapters are now available on the SAPIEN Press Web site.

Interviewed on PowerScripting Podcast

don@sapien.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:42:38 GMT

I was recently interviewed for Episode 16 of the PowerScripting Podcast. The hosts were kind enough to let me discuss several PowerShell-related topics in some detail, including my role with PowerShellCommunity.org, how to get started with PowerShell if you're a complete newbie, where this PowerShell thing is going anyway, and more. Give it a listen! Fair warning - it's pretty lengthy as podcasts go, but I think you'll agree that it's worth it. Play it during the morning commute!

Improve our Community - Your Help Needed!

don@sapien.com — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:38:55 GMT

Think something in this community could use improvement? You may be right. Here's how to be heard.

A load of scripting goodness for half price - Happy New Year!

don@sapien.com — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:01:53 GMT

SAPIEN will offer PrimalScript Professional, two books, and PowerShell self-paced training for about 50% off on December 31st only.

PowerShell Help - Online!

don@sapien.com — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:43:46 GMT

The PowerShell team has made the PowerShell Help available online, on TechNet.