Last time, I discussed how to get PowerShell and SQLPS up and running on your machines. And much like my dog chasing its tail, you're probably asking yourself, "Now that I have it, what do I do with ...

Parameterized SQL queries can make PowerShell tools more secure and reliable while preserving smart quotes, emojis and other complex input.

I’ve created a script that monitors a table in a SQL Server database. I’m only interested in one column in the table: TimeStamp. If the maximum (newest) value in TimeStamp is more than 30 minutes ...

Recently, I wrote a column about how you can use PowerShell to uninstall an unwanted application. The problem with the technique described in that article is that it can be tough to locate the ...

A common denominator of using computers is that you'll encounter problems requiring troubleshooting. After years of using Windows, I have noticed certain PowerShell commands have been the most handy ...