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Conditional Folder Creation in Windows Batch Scripting

Batch scripting in Windows provides a powerful way to automate tasks. A common requirement is to … Conditional Folder Creation in Windows Batch ScriptingRead more

Automation, batch-scripting, conditional-directory-creation, error handling, File System, if-not-exist, mkdir, Scripting, windows

Controlling Windows Services from the Command Line

Controlling Windows Services from the Command Line Windows Services are background processes that perform various system-level … Controlling Windows Services from the Command LineRead more

batch-scripting, Command Line, error handling, net-start, net-stop, sc-command, Scripting, service-control, system administration, windows-services

Checking for Null or Empty Strings in PowerShell

PowerShell provides several ways to determine if a string variable is null or empty. Understanding these … Checking for Null or Empty Strings in PowerShellRead more

empty, functions, null, parameters, PowerShell, Scripting, string, string manipulation, string-methods, validation

Using Getopts to Parse Command-Line Arguments in Bash

Getopts is a built-in command in Bash that allows you to parse command-line arguments and options. … Using Getopts to Parse Command-Line Arguments in BashRead more

Bash, command-line-arguments, getopts, option-parsing, Scripting

Automating Command-Line Tasks with Batch Files

Batch files are a powerful scripting tool in Windows that allow you to automate sequences of … Automating Command-Line Tasks with Batch FilesRead more

Automation, batch-file, cd, cmd, Command Line, echo-off, iisexpress, pause, Scripting, start, timeout, windows

Passing Arguments to PowerShell Scripts

PowerShell scripts are a powerful way to automate tasks and interact with various systems. One common … Passing Arguments to PowerShell ScriptsRead more

arguments, Automation, customization, flexibility, parameters, PowerShell, Scripting

Working with Timestamps in Bash Scripts

When working with bash scripts, it’s often necessary to create timestamps for logging or tracking purposes. … Working with Timestamps in Bash ScriptsRead more

Bash, date-command, formatting, logging, Scripting, timestamp

Retrieving the Current Username in PowerShell

PowerShell provides several ways to determine the currently logged-in user. The best method depends on the … Retrieving the Current Username in PowerShellRead more

environment-variable, PowerShell, Scripting, Security, user-account, username, whoami, win32-computersystem, windowsidentity

Commenting in PowerShell

PowerShell provides several ways to add comments to your scripts, enhancing readability and maintainability. Comments allow … Commenting in PowerShellRead more

block-comments, comment-based-help, Comments, documentation, get-help, multi-line-comments, PowerShell, Scripting, single-line-comments

Using Variables in Oracle SQL Scripts: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction In database management, particularly with Oracle SQL, variables can significantly enhance script reusability and maintainability. … Using Variables in Oracle SQL Scripts: A Comprehensive GuideRead more

bind-variables, Database Management, oracle-sql, pl-sql, Scripting, sql-developer, sql-plus, substitution-variables, variables