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PowerShell – Create “Clean” Custom Objects From DataTable Object

I recently had a need to create “clean” PowerShell custom objects out of a DataTable object. What does that mean? Well, let me explain. When you try to get data out of SQL Server using PowerShell there are many ways to do it. Either you use Invoke-SQLCmd, SQL Server PowerShell (SQLPS), SQL Server Management Objects […]

SCOM 2012 – Encryption Key To Backup Or Not To Backup

Once in a time there comes the question about the encryption key in SCOM 2012 (SP1). Older SCOM administrators were used to backup their SCOM encryption key using the SecureStorageBackup.exe utility in SCOM 2007 R2. This encryption key is essential for restoring a SCOM 2007 R2 RMS server. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc540390.aspx The root management server encryption key […]

System Center Universe Europe 2015 – Speaker

I am very happy to speak at the annual conference System Center Universe Europe (SCU Europe). I will have 2 sessions together with Stefan Johner and the second session with my MVP buddy Stefan Koell. Business Process Automation – A Real Real World Scenario, No Fakes Just Facts Level:300 Track:Track “Systems & Cloud Management” Time:25.08.2015 […]