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Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter prequel: Puzzle 8 – A commentary

In puzzle 8 you’re asked to create some local users, folders and a file. Then set permissions on the file. I’ve provided a commentary on the puzzle: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 8 - A commentary I’ve not presented full faction specific solutions as usual - view the forums and Slack channels to see how the factions are solving this puzzle. Puzzle 9 will be available around the time you read this.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter prequel: Puzzle 9

You’re approaching the end of the prequels - soon it will be time for Iron Scripter. This week’s challenge involves the file system and the scheduling system - Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 9 In all things remember the goals of your faction. Please remember that we’re NOT grading the submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 7 – A commentary

Puzzle 7 introduces a touch of class - PowerShell classes to be precise. The way I approached the puzzle is available: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 7 - A commentary I’ve not presented full faction specific solutions as usual - view the forums and Slack channels to see how the factions are solving this puzzle. Puzzle 8 will be available around the time you read this. Enjoy.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 8

Iron Scripter is rapidly approaching. This is one of your last few training opportunities. This challenge Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 8 revolves around setting permissions on files. In all things remember the goals of your faction. Please remember that we’re NOT grading the submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel. If anyone is really stuck or doesn’t understand something in the puzzle leave a comment here or on the Slack channel.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter Prequel: Puzzle 6 commentary

Puzzle 6 has some interesting aspects when you dig into determining system up time: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 6 - A commentary I’ve not presented full faction specific solutions as usual - view the forums and Slack channels to see how the factions are solving this puzzle. Puzzle 7 will be available around the time you read this. Enjoy.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter Prequels: puzzle 7

You’re past half way on journey to iron Scripter. Only a few more training opportunities will be available to you before the ultimate competition. In this week’s challenge Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 7 you’ll be working with PowerShell classes. In all things remember the goals of your faction. Please remember that we’re NOT grading the submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter 2018 prequel: Puzzle 5 – a commentary

Puzzle 5 involves working with performance counters. My notes and commentary are available: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 5 - A commentary As with previous commentaries I’ve not presented the faction specific solutions - view the forums and Slack channels to see what the factions are doing and join with your faction. Puzzle 6 will be available around the time you read this. Enjoy.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter Prequels: Puzzle 6

This is your half way challenge. This week your challenge involves discovering the time a system has been running - Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 6 In all things remember the goals of your faction. Please remember that we’re NOT grading submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter Prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel. If anyone is really stuck or doesn’t understand something in the puzzle leave a comment here or on the Slack channel.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter 2018 prequel: Puzzle 4 – a commentary

Puzzle 4 is all about working with legacy utilities. My notes and commentary are now available: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 4 - A commentary As with previous commentaries I’ve not presented the faction specific solutions - view the forums and Slack channels to see what the factions are doing and join with your faction. Puzzle 5 will be available around the time you read this. Enjoy.

Richard Siddaway
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Iron Scripter 2018 prequel: Puzzle 5

You’re approaching the half way point on your journey to Iron Scripter. Your challenge, should you choose to accept it, involves performance counters and multiple ways of presenting data. The details are here: Iron Scripter Prequel Puzzle 5 In all things remember the goals of your faction. Please remember that we’re NOT grading submissions for these puzzles. You can comment, and discuss the puzzle on the Iron Scripter Prequel forums or on the Summit Slack channel