Jan 122010
 

You can currently download the latest beta of PowerShell Plus which is 3.1.  When you download the beta and provide feedback you will be entered in the Netbook drawing.  Idera PowerShell is a great tool if you are looking for an editor that goes above and beyond what Microsoft offers.  The editor has a great interactive console, script editor, and comprehensive learning center. They also have a great collection of free scripts that will allow you to see the power behind PowerShell.

Idera Site
http://www.idera.com/Products/PowerShell/PowerShell-Plus/

Free Scripts From Idera
http://www.idera.com/Products/Free-Tools/PowerShell-scripts/

Jan 112010
 

PowerScripting Podcast had Clint Huffman on their show last week.  The final recording was put up last night and now can be listened to.  Clint did a great job talking about the PAL tool that he ported over to PowerShell version 2.0.  The interview goes into how Clint did it and some of the roadblocks he ran into.  Clint also hinted that the next beta version of PAL should be out in the near future.  Clint also briefly talked about how you can do some IIS log analysis but is not part of PAL yet.   Clint did take the time to talk about this on his blog.  Check out the links below and if you are not a current user of PAL you should check it out.

PowerScripting Podcast
http://powerscripting.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/episode-97-clint-huffman-and-his-pal-project/

Clint Huffman’s Blog
http://blogs.technet.com/clinth/

Pal On Codeplex
http://pal.codeplex.com/

Jan 082010
 

I think Tech ED North America is one of the greatest tech events that only comes around once a year in North America.  This years event will be held in New Orleans from June 7-10.  This event allow you gain knowledge on not only current technologies but will also give you a sneak peak on new technologies cumming up.   It is also a great spot to work on your Microsoft certifications.  Without attending Tech Ed last year I would not have had the motivation to get my Enterprise Administrator certification.  Probably the biggest benefit that allot of people overlook is the networking between IT Pros.  As always I am sure they will also be plenty of opportunities to socialize during the evening hours.   So take advantage of the current offer from Microsoft and sign up by February 28, 2010 and receive $200 off of your registration.

Tech ED 2010 Site
http://www.microsoft.com/events/techednorthamerica/