v4.16.0

Author: jdhitsolutions

Authoring-FAQ.md

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Normally, when you run `Wipe-Lab` that should handle everything for you. But if
 + Change to C:\Autolab\VMVirtualDisks (or the drive where you have Autolab configured).
 + Manually delete any files that are named with virtual machines from your configuration.
 
-## How can I change a VM's timezone
+## How can I change a virtual machine's timezone
 
 1. First, find your desired timezone using one of these PowerShell commands:
 
@@ -59,4 +59,4 @@ Normally, when you run `Wipe-Lab` that should handle everything for you. But if
 
 Another option is to use the `-UseLocalTimeZone` parameter when running `Setup-Lab` or `Unattend-Lab`. This will configure all virtual machines in the lab configuration to use the same time zone as the local host.
 
-### last updated 2020-04-23 18:21:49Z UTC
+### last updated 2020-08-04 18:23:47Z UTC

Detailed-Setup-Instructions.md

@@ -81,13 +81,13 @@ The module requires the Hyper-V feature on Windows 10. Please refer to documenta
 If you meet the requirements, you are ready to download and install this module. **Do not download anything from this GitHub repository.** In your PowerShell session run this command:
 
 ```text
-PS C:\> Install-Module PSAutolab -force -skipPublishercheck
+PS C:\> Install-Module PSAutolab -force -SkipPublisherCheck
 ```
 
 You may be prompted to update to a newer version of `nuget`. Answer "yes". You might also be prompted about installing from an untrusted source. Again, you will need to say "yes". After installation you can verify using `Get-Module`.
 
 ```text
-PS C:\> Get-Module psautolab -list
+PS C:\> Get-Module PSAutoLab -list
 
     Directory: C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules
 
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ PS C:\> Setup-Host
 This command will create a directory structure for the module and all of its files. The default is `C:\Autolab` which you should be able to accept. If you are low on space or want to use an alternate drive, then you can specify an alternative top level path.
 
 ```text
-PS C:\> Setup-Host -destinationpath D:\Autolab
+PS C:\> Setup-Host -DestinationPath D:\Autolab
 ```
 
 If you select a drive other than C:\ it is recommended you use the `Autolab` folder name. The setup process will install additional modules and files.  If necessary, it will enable the Hyper-V feature. If Hyper-V is enabled, please reboot your computer before proceeding.
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ You might still see errors or failures, in which case try again in 10 minute int
 All of the commands in this module have help and examples. You are also encouraged to read the about help topic.
 
 ```text
-PS C:\> help about_psautolab
+PS C:\> help about_PSAutoLab
 ```
 
 ## Using the Environment Prefix

PSAutoLab.psd1

@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-#this script isn't used at this time
+$msg ="This script isn't used at this time."
+Write-Host $msg -ForegroundColor Red
 return
 
 <#

Prep-PSAutolab.ps1

@@ -536,4 +536,4 @@ These are some of the items that are being considered for future updates:
 
 A complete list of enhancements can be found in [Issues](https://github.com/pluralsight/PS-AutoLab-Env/issues).
 
-Last Updated 2020-06-30 13:47:44Z UTC
+Last Updated 2020-08-04 19:31:36Z UTC

README.md

@@ -40,15 +40,15 @@ Remove-NetNat LabNat
 
 ### Remove Module
 
-The previous version was manually copied to your module folder, C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules. You can always find the install location with a command like this:
+The previous version was manually copied to your module folder, `C:\Program Files\WindowsPowerShell\Modules`. You can always find the install location with a command like this:
 
 ```powershell
-get-module psautolab -ListAvailable | Select-Object Path
+Get-Module PSAutoLab -ListAvailable | Select-Object Path
 ```
 
 ### Delete AutoLab Folder
 
-Delete your AutoLab folder and all sub-folders which should be C:\AutoLab if you accepted the defaults during installation. This will delete all of the ISO files which means you'll need to re-download them when you build a new configuration. But that is OK because the current version of the module contains the correct links to all the relevant evaluation ISO files.
+Delete your AutoLab folder and all sub-folders which should be `C:\AutoLab` if you accepted the defaults during installation. This will delete all of the ISO files which means you'll need to re-download them when you build a new configuration. But that is OK because the current version of the module contains the correct links to all the relevant evaluation ISO files.
 
 ## Update and Reboot
 
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ It is not necessary to remove Hyper-V. But it is recommended that you install al
 After reboot, open an elevated Windows PowerShell prompt. Type this command to verify you have removed the previous module:
 
 ```powershell
-Get-Module psautolab -listavailable
+Get-Module PSAutoLab -listavailable
 ```
 
 ## Install
@@ -83,9 +83,9 @@ If Hyper-V had to be installed, then you should definitely reboot.
 From this point, you should be set with the new version. Read the about help topic to learn more.
 
 ```powershell
-help about_psautolab
+help about_PSAutoLab
 ```
 
-Or refer to the GitHub repository [README](./README.MD) file.
+Or refer to the GitHub repository [README](README.MD) file.
 
-### last updated 2020-04-23 18:30:24Z UTC
+### last updated 2020-08-04 18:23:47Z UTC

Updating.md

@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Change Log for PSAutoLab
 
+## 4.16.0
+
++ Modified `Get-LabSummary` to include the environment prefix as part of the computername if specified. (Issue #231)
++ Minor help and documentation updates. Added online links to command help.
+
 ## 4.15.0
 
 ### Add

changelog.md

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 ---
 external help file: PSAutoLab-help.xml
 Module Name: PSAutoLab
-online version:
+online version: https://github.com/pluralsight/PS-AutoLab-Env/blob/master/docs/Enable-Internet.md
 schema: 2.0.0
 ---
 
 # Enable-Internet
 
 ## SYNOPSIS
 
-Configure lab configuration with Internet access
+Configure lab configuration with Internet access.
 
 ## SYNTAX
 
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ Enable-Internet [[-Path] <String>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
 
 ## DESCRIPTION
 
-This command will enable Internet access to the virtual machines in the current lab configuration using a NAT interface.
-This command should be run from within the configuration directory after the virtual machines have been set up.
+This function will enable Internet access for the virtual machines in the current lab configuration using a NAT interface.
+This command should be run from the configuration directory after the virtual machines have been set up.
 
 ## EXAMPLES
 

docs/Enable-Internet.md

@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 ---
 external help file: PSAutoLab-help.xml
 Module Name: PSAutoLab
-online version:
+online version: https://github.com/pluralsight/PS-AutoLab-Env/blob/master/docs/Get-LabSnapshot.md
 schema: 2.0.0
 ---
 
 # Get-LabSnapshot
 
 ## SYNOPSIS
 
-List available snapshots for a lab configuration
+List available snapshots for a lab configuration.
 
 ## SYNTAX
 
@@ -19,10 +19,7 @@ Get-LabSnapshot [[-Path] <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
 
 ## DESCRIPTION
 
-You can use Snapshot-Lab to create a set of checkpoints for an Autolab configuration.
-The default snapshot name is LabConfigured but you can create a snapshot with your own name.
-You need to know the snapshot name in order to restore it with Refresh-Lab.
-This command makes it easier to discover what snapshots you have created.
+You can use Snapshot-Lab to create a set of checkpoints for an Autolab configuration. The default snapshot name is "LabConfigured", but you can create a snapshot with your own name. You need to know the snapshot name in order to restore it with Refresh-Lab. This command makes it easier to discover what snapshots you have created.
 
 Note that if you want to remove a snapshot, use the Hyper-V manager or PowerShell cmdlets as you would any other snapshot.
 
@@ -31,9 +28,10 @@ Note that if you want to remove a snapshot, use the Hyper-V manager or PowerShel
 ### Example 1
 
 ```powershell
-PS C:\Autolab\Configurations\SingleServer> get-labsnapshot
+PS C:\Autolab\Configurations\SingleServer> Get-LabSnapshot
 
 All VMs in the configuration should belong to the same snapshot.
+
 VMName Name          SnapshotType CreationTime          ParentSnapshotName
 ------ ----          ------------ ------------          ------------------
 S1     PreInstall     Standard     9/11/2019 12:06:51 PM```
@@ -43,8 +41,7 @@ You could restore this snapshot by name using Refresh-Lab.
 ## PARAMETERS
 
 ### -Path
-The path to the configuration folder.
-Normally, you should run all commands from within the configuration folder.
+The path to the configuration folder. Normally, you should run all commands from within the configuration folder.
 
 ```yaml
 Type: String

docs/Get-LabSnapshot.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 external help file: PSAutoLab-help.xml
 Module Name: PSAutoLab
-online version:
+online version: https://github.com/pluralsight/PS-AutoLab-Env/blob/master/docs/Get-LabSummary.md
 schema: 2.0.0
 ---
 
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ Get-LabSummary [[-Path] <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
 
 This command makes it easy to see what the lab will look like when finished. You can see the computer names, what operating system they will be running and how much memory each will require. Even though dynamic memory will be used in the Hyper-V configuration, for planning purposes you should assume you will need the full amount. This should make it easier to determine if you have enough memory in your computer. Run the command in the root of the configuration folder.
 
+If you have modified the configuration data file to use the EnvironmentPrefix setting, that value will be included as part of the computer name.
+
 ## EXAMPLES
 
 ### Example 1
@@ -81,9 +83,7 @@ The total results are displayed using Out-GridView.
 
 ### -Path
 
-The PATH to the lab configuration folder.
-Normally, you should run all commands from within the configuration folder.
-Do NOT include the psd1 file name.
+The PATH to the lab configuration folder. Normally, you should run all commands from within the configuration folder. Do NOT include the psd1 file name.
 
 ```yaml
 Type: String
@@ -112,3 +112,5 @@ This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable
 ## NOTES
 
 ## RELATED LINKS
+
+[Get-VM]()