The Chairman is back with another challenge, this one probably more on the harder end. Although once you get your head around how to solve it, you’ll probably find it pretty easy. Your challenge is to solve a cryptogram like this, presumably using PowerShell. Inside this string block is a hidden message. To solve or …
Let the PowerShell Challenges Begin
The Chairman has decided that it is in the best interests of his Iron Scripters, and those that wish to attain that valued designation, that training continue year-round. To that end, he has commissioned a series of PowerShell challenges. These challenges will range in complexity and be tagged accordingly. Although, you are encouraged to try …
Solving the Dark Faction’s PowerShell Transport Challenge
Before the most recent PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit, the Dark Faction issued a second challenge. Certainly, working code that produces the desired results is important. But equally important is how you might approach this problem. What tools or techniques might you consider? How you work is as important to the Dark Faction as your …
Solving the Dark Faction’s PowerShell Challenge
Not too long ago the Dark Faction posted a challenge for those of you who felt worthy to call yourself an Iron Scripter. Now that this year’s Iron Scripter battle is complete, the Chairman has arranged for a solution to the Dark Faction’s challenge. You could have written a single script or broken the task …
A Flawless Victory for 2019
The 2019 Iron Scripter Battle is complete and Faction Flawless has been declared the victor! This year’s battle, part of the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit as usual, went down in a single venue. Unlike the previous year’s battle, this year each faction took up a part of our converted dining area. The factions quickly …
Iron Scripter 2019 Battle Challenge
Background Scenario Your organization needs to deploy IIS based web servers on demand and in a timely manner. To that end, you need to develop an automation process. The process can be manually initiated but when finished the end result should be a Windows 2016 Server (or newer) running with the following configuration items: Default …
Are You Worthy of the Dark Faction?
Recently the Chairman posted a challenge from the Dark Faction. However the Dark Faction is not satisfied. They have delivered another challenge for those of you who wish to prove your worthiness as an Iron Scripter. The Dark Faction often shares code among its members. You are challenged to develop a set of tools that …
A Challenge from the Dark Faction
The annual PowerShell Summit is fast approaching and at this late hour a challenge has been delivered from the Dark Faction to those who feel they are worthy of the title “Iron Scripter”. They doubt your skill and resolve. The Dark Faction scripts in the shadows and has always felt they are the true champions. …
Another Validation Solution for Prequel Challenge 4
The other day the Chairman shared a possible solution for prequel challenge #4. In his enthusiasm for PowerShell and automation, he jumped the gun on the next challenge which was to have you create a validation test. But that’s ok. Because this provides an opportunity to share a variation on the validation tests. In the …
Iron Scripter 2019 Prelude #4 Solution
Last week the Chairman offered up another prelude challenge to prepare you for the Iron Scripter Battle at the next month’s PowerShell + DevOps Summit. As promised, the Chairman has graciously provided a sample solution. For this challenge there were many possible routes you could have chosen so it is impossible to provide a comprehensive …