In order to delete a Records Library or Records Center, all holds and records in a library must be removed and the Holds and Processing timer job must be run. If this criteria is not met, the "Delete this Document Library" will not be an option in the library settings. Here is how you can do this …

Note: As of 2025, SharePoint Server 2010 is long out of support. The following script is historical and applies to SharePoint 2010 on‑prem environments. So first, you have to delete all of the content type's children or you'll receive the error "Error: content type in use." Once the dependencies are gone, you …

According to the SharePoint 2010 Communities FAQ, Microsoft is burdening SharePoint 2010 Administrators with new requirements to obtain Active Directory accounts with "Replicate Directory Changes" permissions because... In order to interrogate AD about “what has changed since time xyz”, we need the …

Earlier today, I created some test Content Types while playing around with the fancy new Content Organizer. I ran into a few errors, though, and subsequently wanted to delete the dummy content types to start over. I was unable to, however, because the content types were still in use. By what? I didn't know. Too bad …

Sometimes, there's a need to schedule a "ping" to a webpage (that needs to be pre-compiled, for instance). While using PowerShell is the easiest way to do this, it's not always available on older server, while VBScript is nearly always a safe bet. The biggest issue with using VBScript or the command line is …

Note (2025): This post focuses on deploying SSIS Maintenance Plans for SQL Server 2005/2008 using the Microsoft.SqlServer.ManagedDTS 10.0 assembly. The guidance remains accurate for those versions. For newer SQL Server releases, use the corresponding ManagedDTS assembly that ships with SSIS/SSDT (for example, v13–v16). …

Recently, I noticed errors occuring daily at 2:00AM on my SQL Cluster. The errors showed Windows logins being routed to the wrong named instances, along with errors from SQL Browser not being able to service client requests. I noticed that all of the instances being affected were SQL Server 2008, but never any of my …

My technical partner-in-crime, Brandon, created this PowerShell script last year in an effort to help him understand PowerShell a bit more. He noted that while it may not all be best practices SQL-wise, he tried his best to use as much PowerShell as possible. Note: This post targets PowerShell 1.0 and SQL Server 2005. …

Not even one-handed typing with a gimp shoulder in a rotator cuff cast can stop me from blogging this... PowerShell 2.0 CTP is now available! I won't get to play for weeks, sadly. So...on an unrelated note; anyone know what's the best dictation software out there? Thanks.

I'm so excited -- my best friend and tech partner-in-crime, Brandon, recently picked up PowerShell after I gave him a copy of Wrox's Professional PowerShell. He totally loves it and has already created a few new PowerShell scripts and converted other ASP.NET/VBScript scripts. One of his favorite scripts checks the …