RyanAir Weekend - Behind the scenes
This the storyline, artefacts and pitfalls of creating a RyanAir parser, data renderer and hosting tp github pages.
.NET
Application insights
Create/Save functions in application insights log analytics
When in logs analytics of application insights, you might notice under the sources one “fx functions” without any UI options. So what is it?
Automation
Low (No) Code tools from a software engineer’s perspective
I’ve always had reservations for such tools and decided to take a look into this world of low (no) code tools. If you are looking for a light weight look int...
CertificatePS
CertificatePS
Small PowerShell module to enhance certificate management
Chatbot
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Creating a private Telegram chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Telegram.
Container
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
Experimenting with a Full .NET application with Docker and Windows containers
I love the concept of containers and I’m very excited with the support for windows containers. As there are so many cheers with very little useful informatio...
Build and deliver your service within the same medium (container).
When moving to container technology one would think that the CI builds the software, adds it in docker file and and triggers it’s build. What if we didn’t ne...
The impact of containers to application life cycle management (ALM)
Containers are such an innovative technology for many reasons but the one I like the most is how it has the potential to redefine the application life cycle ...
Content Manager
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
Background task, the centralized queue to replace MSMQ
Design a highly unbalanced queue with focus on stability, fairness and efficiency.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Git
Build and publish Hugo from Visual Studio Services
Automating Hugo build and publish to github pages in Visual Studio Services
How to execute git.exe from PowerShell and visual studio services
Execute git from a powershell script with Visual Studio Services compatibility to automate pull and push.
ISHBootstrap
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
ISHDeploy
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
ISHRemote
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHServer
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
JSONPath
JSONPath for composite types in PowerShell with extra tools for debugging
JSONPath is like XPath for XML. It is a great way to navigate and query complex data types. JSONPath is a powershell module that enables JSONPath resolutions...
Introduction to posts about JSONPath, SOAP and Amadeus with PowerShell
This is an introduction to upcoming posts on how to use JSONPath syntax with PowerShell, consume Amadeus SOAP API and in general
Jekyll
Configure Ruby and Jekyll in VisualStudio online environment
Configure Ruby and Jekyll on a Visual Studio Online environment to access from your browser or local Visual Studio Code.
Why is Jekyll and github pages my engine choice for this blog
Recently this blog moved from Hugo to Jekyll. This post explains my reasons and provides some additional insight.
Novice guide for Jekyll on Windows and github pages
As a novice to Jekyll follow this guide to quickly solve the certain issues you will face and get some insight on how it works.
Moving blog from Hugo to Jekyll
Blog is moving from Hugo to Jekyll
Knowledge Center
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
Background task, the centralized queue to replace MSMQ
Design a highly unbalanced queue with focus on stability, fairness and efficiency.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
Logs analytics
Create/Save functions in application insights log analytics
When in logs analytics of application insights, you might notice under the sources one “fx functions” without any UI options. So what is it?
Low-Code
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Creating a private Telegram chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Telegram.
Low (No) Code tools from a software engineer’s perspective
I’ve always had reservations for such tools and decided to take a look into this world of low (no) code tools. If you are looking for a light weight look int...
MarkdownPS
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
RyanAir Weekend - Behind the scenes
This the storyline, artefacts and pitfalls of creating a RyanAir parser, data renderer and hosting tp github pages.
Computer state badges
Render a computer badge with name and state in markdown.
Shields.io badges with powershell MarkdownPS
Render badges with PowerShell MarkdownPS and shields.io
markdownps
PowerShell module to render markdown
Messenger
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Pester
Upgrade from Pester v4 to v5
Upgrading Pester from version 4 to 5 is not easy. Many things are broken and this post is about discussing what to expect and what to do.
PowerShell
Upgrade from Pester v4 to v5
Upgrading Pester from version 4 to 5 is not easy. Many things are broken and this post is about discussing what to expect and what to do.
Enhance PowerShell tracing and logging for the console and transcriptions
PowerShell tracing capabilities are very much lacking. XWrite offers the means to enrich the output of each line with tokens such as the invoker’s type, invo...
Add semantic versioning capabilities to PowerShell
The SemVerPS PowerShell module offers the ability to work with Semantic Version in PowerShell
JSONPath for composite types in PowerShell with extra tools for debugging
JSONPath is like XPath for XML. It is a great way to navigate and query complex data types. JSONPath is a powershell module that enables JSONPath resolutions...
Improved SOAP proxies management in PowerShell
SOAPProxy, currently part of 1ASAOP, is a PowerShell module to help manage proxies created by New-WebServiceProxy.
Introduction to posts about JSONPath, SOAP and Amadeus with PowerShell
This is an introduction to upcoming posts on how to use JSONPath syntax with PowerShell, consume Amadeus SOAP API and in general
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Using Visual Studio Code for PowerShell Development
Visual Studio Code for PowerShell looks like the replacement IDE of PowerShell ISE.
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
Import-Module behaves wrongly when different versions are installed to different scopes
Import-Module is supposed to load the highest version of a module. But when there are different versions installed in local and global profile it seems to al...
PowerShell and Visual Studio Team Services
Latest developments for Visual Studio Team Services and PowerShell. Troubleshooting and feedback to the development teams.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Toggle debug, verbose and information level output on and off with a short-cut
Toggle $DebugPreference, $VerbosePreference and $InformationPreference in PowerShell between Continue and Silently Continue with a short-cut.
AppDomain SetData for APP_CONFIG_FILE on PowerShell v5.0
Powershell v5.0 behavior difference to v4.0 for [System.AppDomain]::CurrentDomain.SetData("APP_CONFIG_FILE",$configPath)
PowerShell remoting caveats
I’ve mentioned a couple of times that the remoting functionality of PowerShell is just amazing. If I would summarize in one sentence then
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Import and use module from a remote server
Consume a module installed on a remote server. Develop clean Code as configuration scripts that target remote servers.
Read a module’s help from a browser
A simple solution to view each cmdlet’s help from your browser.
RyanAir Weekend - Behind the scenes
This the storyline, artefacts and pitfalls of creating a RyanAir parser, data renderer and hosting tp github pages.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
enhanced invoke-command for local and remote execution
To use Invoke-Command for local and remote targets we need conditions around in the script and some additional overhead in each script block. In this post I’...
disconnect remote users
Find logged on users on remote computers. Create a script to disconnect your user from each computer.
hide username password from script and demo
Hide username/password from scripts. Safely do demos without worrying about revealing credentials. Automate scripts that require credentials.
wcfps
PowerShell module to work with SOAP endpoints
Invoke script blocks locally or remotely.
Invoke-Command has not transparent mechanism to invoke a script block locally or remotely. Invoke-CommandWrap wraps the Invoke-Command to bridge the gap.
Windows 10 stop unwanted wake up and boots
Windows 10 wakes up unexpectly. What is the reason and how can you stop it?
CertificatePS
Small PowerShell module to enhance certificate management
Build and publish Hugo from Visual Studio Services
Automating Hugo build and publish to github pages in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell differences in Visual Studio Services and how to do old school debugging/experimantation
Computer state badges
Render a computer badge with name and state in markdown.
How to execute git.exe from PowerShell and visual studio services
Execute git from a powershell script with Visual Studio Services compatibility to automate pull and push.
Shields.io badges with powershell MarkdownPS
Render badges with PowerShell MarkdownPS and shields.io
markdownps
PowerShell module to render markdown
The I/O operation has been aborted..
Troubleshooting the I/O operation has been aborted
Powershell
Get-Github.ps1 script on Powershell gallery
A PowerShell script available in the gallery to help quickly download and use source from public GitHub repositories
Update PowerShell system module
With the introduction of PowerShell 5 we got a future proof modular environment. What happens when the system modules become outdated?
Bootstrap VM with certificates issued by your active directory certificate authority
On most professional environments, there is an active directory certificate authority. Use it to bootstrap a VM with certificates issued by this free service.
Hyper-V automation
Automate Hyper-V with PowerShell
Modify windows network hosts entries with pshosts
Modify the windows network hosts entries with Powershell.
Remote
PowerShell remoting caveats
I’ve mentioned a couple of times that the remoting functionality of PowerShell is just amazing. If I would summarize in one sentence then
Import and use module from a remote server
Consume a module installed on a remote server. Develop clean Code as configuration scripts that target remote servers.
enhanced invoke-command for local and remote execution
To use Invoke-Command for local and remote targets we need conditions around in the script and some additional overhead in each script block. In this post I’...
Invoke script blocks locally or remotely.
Invoke-Command has not transparent mechanism to invoke a script block locally or remotely. Invoke-CommandWrap wraps the Invoke-Command to bridge the gap.
SDL
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
Background task, the centralized queue to replace MSMQ
Design a highly unbalanced queue with focus on stability, fairness and efficiency.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
SOAP
Improved SOAP proxies management in PowerShell
SOAPProxy, currently part of 1ASAOP, is a PowerShell module to help manage proxies created by New-WebServiceProxy.
Introduction to posts about JSONPath, SOAP and Amadeus with PowerShell
This is an introduction to upcoming posts on how to use JSONPath syntax with PowerShell, consume Amadeus SOAP API and in general
SemVerPS
Add semantic versioning capabilities to PowerShell
The SemVerPS PowerShell module offers the ability to work with Semantic Version in PowerShell
Studio
Disable Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe)
Disable the Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe) in Visual Studio.
Telegram
Creating a private Telegram chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Telegram.
Transcription
Enhance PowerShell tracing and logging for the console and transcriptions
PowerShell tracing capabilities are very much lacking. XWrite offers the means to enrich the output of each line with tokens such as the invoker’s type, invo...
Visual
Disable Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe)
Disable the Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe) in Visual Studio.
Visual Studio Services
PowerShell and Visual Studio Team Services
Latest developments for Visual Studio Team Services and PowerShell. Troubleshooting and feedback to the development teams.
Get-Github.ps1 script on Powershell gallery
A PowerShell script available in the gallery to help quickly download and use source from public GitHub repositories
Build and publish Hugo from Visual Studio Services
Automating Hugo build and publish to github pages in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell differences in Visual Studio Services and how to do old school debugging/experimantation
How to execute git.exe from PowerShell and visual studio services
Execute git from a powershell script with Visual Studio Services compatibility to automate pull and push.
XWrite
Enhance PowerShell tracing and logging for the console and transcriptions
PowerShell tracing capabilities are very much lacking. XWrite offers the means to enrich the output of each line with tokens such as the invoker’s type, invo...
Zapier
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
kusto
Create/Save functions in application insights log analytics
When in logs analytics of application insights, you might notice under the sources one “fx functions” without any UI options. So what is it?
markdownps
simple markdown web server for windows
Use NodeJS MarkServ module and NSSM - the Non-Sucking Service Manager to create a simple markdown enabled web server for windows.
plantuml
PlantUML tips and tricks
Tips and tricks for PlantUML
vsonline
First impressions with using the Visual Studio Online preview environments
First impressions with using the Visual Studio Online preview environments.
Configure Ruby and Jekyll in VisualStudio online environment
Configure Ruby and Jekyll on a Visual Studio Online environment to access from your browser or local Visual Studio Code.
- PowerShell 41
- SDL 15
- Knowledge Center 15
- Content Manager 15
- ISHBootstrap 8
- ISHDeploy 7
- MarkdownPS 5
- Visual Studio Services 5
- Powershell 5
- Container 5
- Remote 4
- Jekyll 4
- ISHServer 3
- Low-Code 3
- Git 2
- SOAP 2
- JSONPath 2
- vsonline 2
- Chatbot 2
- CertificatePS 1
- markdownps 1
- .NET 1
- ISHRemote 1
- Visual 1
- Studio 1
- kusto 1
- Application insights 1
- Logs analytics 1
- Automation 1
- Telegram 1
- Facebook 1
- Messenger 1
- Zapier 1
- SemVerPS 1
- XWrite 1
- Transcription 1
- plantuml 1
- Pester 1
PowerShell
Upgrade from Pester v4 to v5
Upgrading Pester from version 4 to 5 is not easy. Many things are broken and this post is about discussing what to expect and what to do.
Enhance PowerShell tracing and logging for the console and transcriptions
PowerShell tracing capabilities are very much lacking. XWrite offers the means to enrich the output of each line with tokens such as the invoker’s type, invo...
Add semantic versioning capabilities to PowerShell
The SemVerPS PowerShell module offers the ability to work with Semantic Version in PowerShell
JSONPath for composite types in PowerShell with extra tools for debugging
JSONPath is like XPath for XML. It is a great way to navigate and query complex data types. JSONPath is a powershell module that enables JSONPath resolutions...
Improved SOAP proxies management in PowerShell
SOAPProxy, currently part of 1ASAOP, is a PowerShell module to help manage proxies created by New-WebServiceProxy.
Introduction to posts about JSONPath, SOAP and Amadeus with PowerShell
This is an introduction to upcoming posts on how to use JSONPath syntax with PowerShell, consume Amadeus SOAP API and in general
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Using Visual Studio Code for PowerShell Development
Visual Studio Code for PowerShell looks like the replacement IDE of PowerShell ISE.
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
Import-Module behaves wrongly when different versions are installed to different scopes
Import-Module is supposed to load the highest version of a module. But when there are different versions installed in local and global profile it seems to al...
PowerShell and Visual Studio Team Services
Latest developments for Visual Studio Team Services and PowerShell. Troubleshooting and feedback to the development teams.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Toggle debug, verbose and information level output on and off with a short-cut
Toggle $DebugPreference, $VerbosePreference and $InformationPreference in PowerShell between Continue and Silently Continue with a short-cut.
AppDomain SetData for APP_CONFIG_FILE on PowerShell v5.0
Powershell v5.0 behavior difference to v4.0 for [System.AppDomain]::CurrentDomain.SetData("APP_CONFIG_FILE",$configPath)
PowerShell remoting caveats
I’ve mentioned a couple of times that the remoting functionality of PowerShell is just amazing. If I would summarize in one sentence then
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Import and use module from a remote server
Consume a module installed on a remote server. Develop clean Code as configuration scripts that target remote servers.
Read a module’s help from a browser
A simple solution to view each cmdlet’s help from your browser.
RyanAir Weekend - Behind the scenes
This the storyline, artefacts and pitfalls of creating a RyanAir parser, data renderer and hosting tp github pages.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
enhanced invoke-command for local and remote execution
To use Invoke-Command for local and remote targets we need conditions around in the script and some additional overhead in each script block. In this post I’...
disconnect remote users
Find logged on users on remote computers. Create a script to disconnect your user from each computer.
hide username password from script and demo
Hide username/password from scripts. Safely do demos without worrying about revealing credentials. Automate scripts that require credentials.
wcfps
PowerShell module to work with SOAP endpoints
Invoke script blocks locally or remotely.
Invoke-Command has not transparent mechanism to invoke a script block locally or remotely. Invoke-CommandWrap wraps the Invoke-Command to bridge the gap.
Windows 10 stop unwanted wake up and boots
Windows 10 wakes up unexpectly. What is the reason and how can you stop it?
CertificatePS
Small PowerShell module to enhance certificate management
Build and publish Hugo from Visual Studio Services
Automating Hugo build and publish to github pages in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell differences in Visual Studio Services and how to do old school debugging/experimantation
Computer state badges
Render a computer badge with name and state in markdown.
How to execute git.exe from PowerShell and visual studio services
Execute git from a powershell script with Visual Studio Services compatibility to automate pull and push.
Shields.io badges with powershell MarkdownPS
Render badges with PowerShell MarkdownPS and shields.io
markdownps
PowerShell module to render markdown
The I/O operation has been aborted..
Troubleshooting the I/O operation has been aborted
SDL
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
Background task, the centralized queue to replace MSMQ
Design a highly unbalanced queue with focus on stability, fairness and efficiency.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
Knowledge Center
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
Background task, the centralized queue to replace MSMQ
Design a highly unbalanced queue with focus on stability, fairness and efficiency.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
Content Manager
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
Background task, the centralized queue to replace MSMQ
Design a highly unbalanced queue with focus on stability, fairness and efficiency.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
ISHBootstrap
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHBootstrap v0.3 pre release and easy demo
Go over the ISHBootstrap repository changes with the v0.3 pre-release and discuss how to run a simple demo.
ISHBoostrap enhancements and pre-release v0.1
Enhancements for ISHBoostrap and release of version 0.1
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
ISHDeploy
ISHDeploy and ISHBootstrap have new versions
PowerShell modules ISHDeploy and automation repository ISHBootstrap for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager are moving forward with new versions.
ISHDeploy stable version 1.1 is available
Announcing stable version 1.1 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.9 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.9 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
ISHDeploy pre-release version 0.2 is available
Announcing pre release version 0.2 for SDL Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager
Announcing ISHBootStrap Content Manager Automation
A SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager automation repository. What led to its development and how you can benefit.
What is ISHDeploy?
What is PowerShell module ISHDeploy? Code as configuration and automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager deployments.
Announcing ISHDeploy.12.0.0 pre release version 0.1
ISHDeploy.12.0.0 is a PowerShell module that enables the code as configuration concept for SDL’s Knowledge Center 2016 Content Manager 12.0.0.
MarkdownPS
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
RyanAir Weekend - Behind the scenes
This the storyline, artefacts and pitfalls of creating a RyanAir parser, data renderer and hosting tp github pages.
Computer state badges
Render a computer badge with name and state in markdown.
Shields.io badges with powershell MarkdownPS
Render badges with PowerShell MarkdownPS and shields.io
markdownps
PowerShell module to render markdown
Visual Studio Services
PowerShell and Visual Studio Team Services
Latest developments for Visual Studio Team Services and PowerShell. Troubleshooting and feedback to the development teams.
Get-Github.ps1 script on Powershell gallery
A PowerShell script available in the gallery to help quickly download and use source from public GitHub repositories
Build and publish Hugo from Visual Studio Services
Automating Hugo build and publish to github pages in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell in Visual Studio Services
PowerShell differences in Visual Studio Services and how to do old school debugging/experimantation
How to execute git.exe from PowerShell and visual studio services
Execute git from a powershell script with Visual Studio Services compatibility to automate pull and push.
Powershell
Get-Github.ps1 script on Powershell gallery
A PowerShell script available in the gallery to help quickly download and use source from public GitHub repositories
Update PowerShell system module
With the introduction of PowerShell 5 we got a future proof modular environment. What happens when the system modules become outdated?
Bootstrap VM with certificates issued by your active directory certificate authority
On most professional environments, there is an active directory certificate authority. Use it to bootstrap a VM with certificates issued by this free service.
Hyper-V automation
Automate Hyper-V with PowerShell
Modify windows network hosts entries with pshosts
Modify the windows network hosts entries with Powershell.
Container
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
Out of memory exception with windowsservercore container on Windows 10
While investigating an out of memory exception when building a microsoft/windowsservercore based container for SDL’s Knowledge Center Content Manager, I came...
Experimenting with a Full .NET application with Docker and Windows containers
I love the concept of containers and I’m very excited with the support for windows containers. As there are so many cheers with very little useful informatio...
Build and deliver your service within the same medium (container).
When moving to container technology one would think that the CI builds the software, adds it in docker file and and triggers it’s build. What if we didn’t ne...
The impact of containers to application life cycle management (ALM)
Containers are such an innovative technology for many reasons but the one I like the most is how it has the potential to redefine the application life cycle ...
Remote
PowerShell remoting caveats
I’ve mentioned a couple of times that the remoting functionality of PowerShell is just amazing. If I would summarize in one sentence then
Import and use module from a remote server
Consume a module installed on a remote server. Develop clean Code as configuration scripts that target remote servers.
enhanced invoke-command for local and remote execution
To use Invoke-Command for local and remote targets we need conditions around in the script and some additional overhead in each script block. In this post I’...
Invoke script blocks locally or remotely.
Invoke-Command has not transparent mechanism to invoke a script block locally or remotely. Invoke-CommandWrap wraps the Invoke-Command to bridge the gap.
Jekyll
Configure Ruby and Jekyll in VisualStudio online environment
Configure Ruby and Jekyll on a Visual Studio Online environment to access from your browser or local Visual Studio Code.
Why is Jekyll and github pages my engine choice for this blog
Recently this blog moved from Hugo to Jekyll. This post explains my reasons and provides some additional insight.
Novice guide for Jekyll on Windows and github pages
As a novice to Jekyll follow this guide to quickly solve the certain issues you will face and get some insight on how it works.
Moving blog from Hugo to Jekyll
Blog is moving from Hugo to Jekyll
ISHServer
New versions for ISHServer v1.5 and ISHBootstrap v1.0
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.5) and ISHBootstrap (v1.0). Support for Amazon Machine Image (AMI), Docker containers, V...
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.2) and ISHBootstrap (v0.8).
New versions for ISHServer and ISHBootstrap
New release versions for PowerShell automation modules ISHServer (v1.1) and ISHBootstrap (v0.7).
Low-Code
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Creating a private Telegram chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Telegram.
Low (No) Code tools from a software engineer’s perspective
I’ve always had reservations for such tools and decided to take a look into this world of low (no) code tools. If you are looking for a light weight look int...
Git
Build and publish Hugo from Visual Studio Services
Automating Hugo build and publish to github pages in Visual Studio Services
How to execute git.exe from PowerShell and visual studio services
Execute git from a powershell script with Visual Studio Services compatibility to automate pull and push.
SOAP
Improved SOAP proxies management in PowerShell
SOAPProxy, currently part of 1ASAOP, is a PowerShell module to help manage proxies created by New-WebServiceProxy.
Introduction to posts about JSONPath, SOAP and Amadeus with PowerShell
This is an introduction to upcoming posts on how to use JSONPath syntax with PowerShell, consume Amadeus SOAP API and in general
JSONPath
JSONPath for composite types in PowerShell with extra tools for debugging
JSONPath is like XPath for XML. It is a great way to navigate and query complex data types. JSONPath is a powershell module that enables JSONPath resolutions...
Introduction to posts about JSONPath, SOAP and Amadeus with PowerShell
This is an introduction to upcoming posts on how to use JSONPath syntax with PowerShell, consume Amadeus SOAP API and in general
vsonline
First impressions with using the Visual Studio Online preview environments
First impressions with using the Visual Studio Online preview environments.
Configure Ruby and Jekyll in VisualStudio online environment
Configure Ruby and Jekyll on a Visual Studio Online environment to access from your browser or local Visual Studio Code.
Chatbot
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Creating a private Telegram chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Telegram.
CertificatePS
CertificatePS
Small PowerShell module to enhance certificate management
markdownps
simple markdown web server for windows
Use NodeJS MarkServ module and NSSM - the Non-Sucking Service Manager to create a simple markdown enabled web server for windows.
.NET
RyanAir Weekend - Behind the scenes
This the storyline, artefacts and pitfalls of creating a RyanAir parser, data renderer and hosting tp github pages.
ISHRemote
Introducing ISHRemote automation for SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager
ISHRemote is a PowerShell business automation module on top of SDL Knowledge Center Content Manager (LiveContent Architect, Trisoft InfoShare)
Visual
Disable Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe)
Disable the Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe) in Visual Studio.
Studio
Disable Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe)
Disable the Visual Studio hosting process (vshost.exe) in Visual Studio.
kusto
Create/Save functions in application insights log analytics
When in logs analytics of application insights, you might notice under the sources one “fx functions” without any UI options. So what is it?
Application insights
Create/Save functions in application insights log analytics
When in logs analytics of application insights, you might notice under the sources one “fx functions” without any UI options. So what is it?
Logs analytics
Create/Save functions in application insights log analytics
When in logs analytics of application insights, you might notice under the sources one “fx functions” without any UI options. So what is it?
Automation
Low (No) Code tools from a software engineer’s perspective
I’ve always had reservations for such tools and decided to take a look into this world of low (no) code tools. If you are looking for a light weight look int...
Telegram
Creating a private Telegram chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Telegram.
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Messenger
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
Zapier
Creating a private Facebook Messenger chatbot
If you need a bot for your personal home automation, then this post describes how to achieve what is perceived as a private bot on Facebook’s messenger platf...
SemVerPS
Add semantic versioning capabilities to PowerShell
The SemVerPS PowerShell module offers the ability to work with Semantic Version in PowerShell
XWrite
Enhance PowerShell tracing and logging for the console and transcriptions
PowerShell tracing capabilities are very much lacking. XWrite offers the means to enrich the output of each line with tokens such as the invoker’s type, invo...
Transcription
Enhance PowerShell tracing and logging for the console and transcriptions
PowerShell tracing capabilities are very much lacking. XWrite offers the means to enrich the output of each line with tokens such as the invoker’s type, invo...
plantuml
PlantUML tips and tricks
Tips and tricks for PlantUML
Pester
Upgrade from Pester v4 to v5
Upgrading Pester from version 4 to 5 is not easy. Many things are broken and this post is about discussing what to expect and what to do.