VBScript · Emmanuel Tsouris https://www.emmanueltsouris.com/tags/vbscript/ Places, culture, memory, and how ordinary things work. Why is it like that? en-us Emmanuel Tsouris Emmanuel Tsouris © 2026 Emmanuel TsourisSat, 28 Oct 2023 22:00:03 +0000 Retrospective on my Windows Management Blog https://www.emmanueltsouris.com/posts/dotvbs-windows-systems-management-retrospective/ Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:00:03 +0000 https://www.emmanueltsouris.com/posts/dotvbs-windows-systems-management-retrospective/ Emmanuel TsourisThen & Now Back in 2001, I created DotVBS on Blogger, a specialized blog focused on Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server (2000 & 2005), VBScript, and PowerShell for Windows Systems Management. It was a way for me to share some information with other Windows professionals, offering a blend of practical solutions, scripting insights, and troubleshooting tips. Back in 2001, I created DotVBS on Blogger, a specialized blog focused on Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server (2000 & 2005), VBScript, and PowerShell for Windows Systems Management. It was a way for me to share some information with other Windows professionals, offering a blend of practical solutions, scripting insights, and troubleshooting tips.

Though I stopped posting to the blog in 2012, I’ve kept it online as a resource for anyone seeking solutions and insights in managing Windows systems.

Highlights:

  1. Reading the SCCM Client GUID (March 27, 2012): Discusses how to read the SCCM Client GUID using VBScript, WMIC, and PowerShell.
  2. How to Troubleshoot SMS Client Install Errors (November 06, 2008): Offers advice on troubleshooting SMS client installation errors.
  3. SMS SQL for Last Hardware Inventory (August 05, 2008): Presents an SQL query for retrieving the last hardware inventory date for a specific computer.
  4. SMS SQL for Last Discovery (August 01, 2008): Provides an SQL query to determine the last discovery date for a computer.
  5. VBScript to Set SMS Client Cache Location (July 24, 2008): A guide to setting the SMS Client Cache Location using VBScript.

For a complete list of posts and detailed information, you can visit DotVBS | Windows Systems Management.

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