Provision Domain Controllers in Azure using PowerShell
with 22 Comments by Russell Smith
Russell Smith shares a helpful PowerShell script to provision domain controllers in Microsoft Azure.
Automation
Get Reviewer Details from System Center Service Manager
by Damian Flynn
The inbox Service Manager activities in Orchestrator are limited. Learn to leverage PowerShell to create an activity that will enhance your inbox offerings.
System Center Service Manager PowerShell Module and SMLets Module
by Damian Flynn
Did you know System Center Service Manager had two PowerShell modules? Learn more about the differences between the modules and what they can do for you!
Powershell Deployment Toolkit: Introducing Variables.XML
with 4 Comments by Damian Flynn
We're back with more PDT! In part two of this series, edit the variables.XML file to deploy our environments in System Center 2012 SP1/R2.
Deploying System Center Using the PowerShell Deployment Toolkit
with 10 Comments by Damian Flynn
Need an environment installed for System Center 2012 SP1/R2? Check out the power in the PowerShell Deployment Toolkit in part one of a new series.
What Is on Your VMware Learning List in 2014?
by Brian Suhr
Every IT pro should have a to-do list of things he or she wants to learn. Check out what's on our writer's VMware learning list for 2014!
Best Free Automation Software for System Administrators
with 2 Comments by Jeff James
Need help automating mundane IT tasks, but don't have the budget for commercial software? Take a look at this list of free automation tools!
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: Disk Maintenance and Runbooks
with 3 Comments by Damian Flynn
Admit it: Nobody likes maintenance. In pt. 2 of this series, discover how Orchestrator's disk maintenance works with runbooks and PowerShell.
Using System Center 2012 SP1 Orchestrator for Log and Disk Maintenance
with 3 Comments by Damian Flynn
System Center 2012 SP1 - Orchestrator can be the IT assistant you never had. Learn about Orchestrator's disk maintenance capabilities and how to use it!
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: Sample Runbook Restrictions
with 1 Comment by Damian Flynn
In part 3 of System Center 2012 - Orchestrator sample series, discover how to create sample runbook restrictions that restrict users' access to services.
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: Sample Runbook Publishing
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
In this Orchestrator tutorial, learn about sample runbook publishing, which can take advantage of automation and free IT up from HR activities.
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: Sample Runbook Creation
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
We continue our in-depth look at System Center 2012 SP1 - Orchestrator! Create a sample runbook and a new user account, with the help of this guide.
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: EUPSCO Installation
by Damian Flynn
Now that you know about System Center 2012 SP1 - Orchestrator: EUPSCO, discover how to install it with the help of this step-by-step tutorial.
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: What Is EUPSCO?
with 2 Comments by Damian Flynn
EUPSCO is a free web application that helps publish and launch runbooks. Learn more in this awesome article!
System Center 2012 SP1 – Orchestrator: Automate Runbooks with PowerShell
with 5 Comments by Damian Flynn
Backup that runbook with PowerShell! Learn what cmdlet will automatically start your runbooks in System Center 2012 SP1 - Orchestrator in this article.