Just like any other programming languages, you can comment out code in a PowerShell script for documentation purposes. To comment out a single line, put '#' in the beginning: To comment out multiple lines, put <# at the beginning and
How to Read a File using PowerShell
If you are working as an admin on Windows Core Server and want to check the contents of a file, you can execute the following command: get-content C:\testfile.txt This command will display the contents of the file using PowerShell. To save
How to Install DNS and Configure DNS Records on Windows Server 2016
There are two methods for configuring DNS on Windows Server 2016. One is using PowerShell and the other method is using GUI which is slightly longer, but easier and doesn't require commands to be typed. I will show you the
How to Install Docker on Windows Without Internet Connection
If you don't have an internet connection on a Windows system, then you can download the Docker file from another (Internet enabled) machine and then copy it to target. Install Docker without Internet Connection Afterward, follow these steps: Execute the following
How to Check if a User or Group Exists in AD using PowerShell
If you want to check the existence of any user or group in Windows Active Directory, use the following PowerShell script. PowerShell: Check if AD User or Group Exists Step 1. Open PowerShell with elevated privileges. Step 2. Execute the
How to Create a Capture Image from a Boot Image in Windows Deployment Services Windows Server 2016
You can use capture image to create a reference image of a sysprepped Windows operating system and deploy it on your network. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to create a capture image from an existing boot image in Windows
How to Add Images to Windows Deployment Services on Windows Server 2016
When you are done with configuring windows deployment services on your server, the next step is to add images to your WDS for the client machines. There are two types of images that you need to add: one is install.wim
How to Configure Windows Deployment Services on Server 2016
Windows Deployment Services is a technology for deploying Windows on multiple computers without using CD/DVD on each computer. If you have already configured WDS on server 2012 R2, configuring it on WDS on server 2016 can be a piece of
How to Create a Multicast Transmission on Windows Deployment Server 2012 R2
Multicasting is the ability to deploy a Windows system image to multiple clients without putting extra overhead on the network. With multicast transmission, a single copy of an image is sent over the network and multiple clients receive that copy at
How to Pre-Stage Client Computers using Active Directory
If you have standalone WDS in your network, you can use its console to pre-stage client computers. But if the WDS server is domain joined, you can use active directory users and computers (ADUC) for this purpose, so only known