A little PowerShell fun...
I just had to write about this, because it is clear that Windows PowerShell is going to be a critical component of any Windows Admin's arsenal going forward.
As soon as I can get a handle on String Manipulation, I'll be a really happy camper.
Here's a quick script for enumerating shares:
| $strServerList = get-content -Path C:\Temp\Test.TXT |
| foreach ($strComputer in $strServerList) { |
| $colItems = get-wmiobject -class "Win32_Share" -namespace "root\CIMV2" -computername $strComputer |
| write-output $colItems | sort-object Name | format-table -Property Name,Path,Description -AutoSize -GroupBy @{Expression = {$_.__SERVER}; Label = "Hostname"} |
| } |
|
Just stick the server names into C:\Temp\Test.TXT (one server per line) and let 'er rip...
The output looks similar to:
About Logik!
Andrew S. Baker aka ASB aka Logik!
Andrew is an accomplished, hands-on IT Executive with a solid track record of providing timely and cost-effective business solutions using technology. With over 16 years experience in Information Technology, he has proven to be effective both as a Team Leader and as an individual contributor in designing, deploying, securing and maintaining enterprise networks.
His personal interests include Astronomy, Basketball, Bible Study, Chess, Comics, Computers,
Family Life Ministries, Reading and Strategy/Role Playing games...
Some of his contributions include several whitepapers on technology and Information Security, the UltraTech Knowledgebase, various postings to technology mailing lists and forums, active participation on LinkedIn Answers, along with a number of interviews for articles published in industry magazines.
A condensed version of
Andrew's current resume is available here.