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PowerShell Weekly for February 21, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • Processing Multiple Message Attachments with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK
    Many examples are available online to explain how to add a single attachment to messages using the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. Here we look at the principles behind how to add attachments (one or many) to messages before sending them with the Send-MgUserMail cmdlet. Get the principles right and you’ll never go wrong!
  • A Mini Dive into the Microsoft Entra PowerShell Module: An Intune Administrator’s Perspective
    In this post, we'll analyse the Entra PowerShell module's authentication implementation and discuss whether it's necessary for your Intune automation needs if you're already using the Microsoft.Graph.Authentication module, part of the Microsoft Graph SDK, to handle your tokens.
  • Retrieve blocked DNS queries from PiHole using PowerShell
    I use PiHole for Ad-blocking at home, and yes, sometimes that causes some issues if it blocks Microsoft (Or other) management addresses. In this blog post, I will show how you can live-track blocked DNS queries and get some insights while troubleshooting :)
  • Practical PowerShell: Parameter Input Validation
    In previous Practical PowerShell articles, Michel discussed using parameters in advanced functions and utilizing dynamic parameters. In this article, we will dive in a bit deeper on a topic we touched on lightly in those articles, which is ways to validate parameter input.
  • Automating Sysmon installation and configuration with PowerShell
    Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, quick response to security incidents is crucial. Sysmon (System Monitor) from Microsoft’s Sysinternals suite is an essential tool for detailed system monitoring and security analysis. However, traditional installation can be time-consuming, especially in urgent situations. This blog post introduces a PowerShell script that automates the download, extraction, and installation of Sysmon, along with applying a pre-configured setup.
  • The Micromine Alastri Hub Launcher Tool that leverages a RAM Disk for Temporary Data
    I would like to introduce you to a PowerShell tool I originally created in early 2024, which was in the research and planning stage for about 12 months previous to that. If you or your customer runs Micromine Alastri Software, especially in a virtualised desktop platform from Vendors such as Citrix, Omnissa, Parallels, Microsoft and […]Author informationJeremy SaundersTechnical Architect | DevOps Evangelist | Software Developer | Microsoft, NVIDIA, Citrix and Desktop Virtualisation (VDI) Specialist/Expert | Rapper | Improvisor | Comedian | Property Investor | Kayaking enthusiast at J House ConsultingJeremy Saunders is the Problem Terminator. He is a highly respected IT Professional with over 35 years’ experience in the industry. Using his exceptional design and problem solving skills with precise methodologies applied at both technical and business levels he is always focused on achieving the best business outcomes. He worked as an independent consultant until September 2017, when he took up a full time role at BHP, one of the largest and most innovative global mining companies. With a diverse skill set, high ethical standards, and attention to detail, coupled with a friendly nature and great sense of humour, Jeremy aligns to industry and vendor best practices, which puts him amongst the leaders of his field. He is intensely passionate about solving technology problems for his organisation, their customers and the tech community, to improve the user experience, reliability and operational support. Views and IP shared on this site belong to Jeremy.TwitterFacebookGoogle+LinkedIn
  • Preparing for Microsoft’s Strong Certificate Mapping Enforcement – What You Need to Know
    The post Preparing for Microsoft’s Strong Certificate Mapping Enforcement – What You Need to Know appeared first on PKI Solutions.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

  • How to Find Inactive Teams in MS Teams
    Since 2020, Microsoft Teams has taken the lead as the go-to communication tool in organizations. From chats to meetings, it’s become the collaboration hub for team projects. However, as projects come to an end, many of the teams gradually fade into inactivity.
  • Get-PSChooseFileName
    A bridge to AppleScript's Choose File Name command
  • PowerShell Bug Reproductions
    A small repo to reproduce PowerShell bugs in.
  • DesktopManager
    DesktopManager is a C# library and PowerShell module that allows to play with desktop settings. It allows to get information about monitors, display devices, wallpapers and set wallpapers.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

Community

  • Building a Game in PowerShell from the Ground Up with Greg Martin
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome Greg Martin, a longtime developer and PowerShell enthusiast, who has taken PowerShell beyond system administration and into the realm of game development. Greg shares his journey of building Eldoria, a terminal adventure game written entirely in PowerShell, and how his experience across multiple programming languages influenced his approach.

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for February 14, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • Primer: Using Exchange Online PowerShell in Azure Automation Runbooks
    In this primer, we cover how to create and execute Azure Automation Exchange Online runbooks (scripts) using cmdlets from the Exchange Online management module. Some setup is necessary before runbooks can process Exchange cmdlets, but once the necessary resources and permissions are in place, it’s all plain sailing.
  • Custom Maester Tests: Validate Full Addresses Now and Cleaned Up Wording
    Added 3 new tests which I think the first two will be game changers. The first 2 are tests for validating locations, in which the user must have street, city, state, postal code, country, business phone, and company name the same as the valid location in the json.
  • 02-14-2025 MSOnline and AzureAD PowerShell modules.. One last Valentine’s day card each
    If you haven’t seen the news already, MSOnline and AzureAD PowerShell modules will be no longer supported after March 30, 2025. So looks like this will be our last year to give them a Valentine’s day card for all the times they’ve been there for us in!
  • Cline vs. Roo Code – Which VS Code extension is better for the AI-augmented IT pro?
    In a prior article, I showcased automating PowerShell management in natural language using the VS Code extension Cline. Roo Code (formerly Roo Cline) is a Cline fork that provides extra valuable features for the AI-enhanced IT pro. Roo Code remains comparable, and the insights I shared about working with MCP servers in Cline also apply to Roo Code. The main difference is that Roo Code serves system administrators more effectively, as it provides a mode more suitable for natural language use in a CLI. Additionally, Roo Code's support of VS Code's Code Actions feature makes it perfect for understanding and modifying a colleague's scripts.
  • Using the PowerShell WinGet Client module to install your apps on your new computer
    Installing all your (management) apps on a new system always takes too much time. In this blog post, I will show you how to use PowerShell and the WinGet Client module to install them quickly.
  • Not the Error I expected! Connect-NsxtServer
    Howdy! It’s been quite a while since I created a blog post. Not sure I would want to say exactly how long. However, today I had a brand new VM that I was using to write some automation with PowerShell/PowerCLI. It took me a few minutes to figure this one out. Maybe it was me?
  • DPRK hackers dupe targets into typing PowerShell commands as admin
    North Korean state actor 'Kimsuky' (aka 'Emerald Sleet' or 'Velvet Chollima') has been observed using a new tactic inspired from the now widespread ClickFix campaigns.
  • Behind the PowerShell Pipeline
    Welcome to Behind the PowerShell Pipeline a subscription-based newsletter that will dive deeply into the world of PowerShell.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

Community

  • Building Secure PowerShell Solutions with Jake Hildreth
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back security-focused PowerShell expert Jake Hildreth for an insightful conversation about PowerShell, security tools, and his continued journey in the PowerShell community. Jake shares updates on Locksmith v2, his work with PowerPUG, and his experience learning new PowerShell techniques to refine and improve his tools.

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for February 7, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

Announcements!

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • Automating Code Compliance: AI-Driven Code Style Enforcement for Pull Requests
    As teams increasingly rely on automation for code quality and compliance, ensuring consistent coding standards can be challenging during the pull request (PR) process. In this article, we explore how to build an AI-powered style enforcement pipeline using modern tools like GPT-4 and CI/CD workflows.
  • PowerShell: How to find empty Attributes
    We are often looking for attributes, but what about the empty attributes? How can I find out if an attribute is empty? That is the focus of this article.
  • Now you can use your own company standards with Maester custom tests
    I thought checking to see if they were filled in or even formatted correctly wasn’t enough.. now you can config the validation.json file in the Validating folder with your company standards to make only those values pass. Here are the fields so far, and will be adding more!
  • Get All Teams Channels With External Members
    Channels in Microsoft Teams are the heartbeat of collaboration, designated to help teams organize conversations, files, and tasks around specific topics or projects. However, they also come with challenges—especially when external members are involved.
  • Microsoft Entra PowerShell modules
    The new Microsoft Entra PowerShell modules are available, replacing the deprecated AzureAD modules. This blog post will highlight the installation, changes, and features.
  • New Microsoft script updates Windows media with bootkit malware fixes
    Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help Windows users and admins update bootable media so it utilizes the new "Windows UEFI CA 2023" certificate before the mitigations of the BlackLotus UEFI bootkit are enforced later this year.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

  • Monthly Update #116 for Office 365 for IT Pros
    Monthly update #116 (February 2025) is available for the Office 365 for IT Pros eBook. The refresh includes update #8 new files for the Automating Microsoft 365 with PowerShell eBook. We’ve also updated the print (paperback) version that’s sold on an on-demand basis through Amazon.com. Things keep on changing inside Microsoft 365 with agent management a new challenge that’s coming into view.
  • Behind the PowerShell Pipeline
    Discover parts of PowerShell that lie under the surface that can make you a better PowerShell user and scripter. From one of the original PowerShell experts.

Community

  • Exploring the Power of IoT and PowerShell with Mark Go
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Mark Go, a PowerShell enthusiast and innovator, to discuss his exciting journey from the Navy to becoming a tech-savvy system administrator. Mark shares his experiences using PowerShell to make his work life better.

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for January 31, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

Announcements!

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

  • Get-MacInfo
    This is a powershell module for PS on macOS that, as much as possible, replicates "Get-ComputerInfo".

Community

  • Streamlining PowerShell Package Management with Fred Weinmann
    In this episode of the #PowerShell Podcast, we continue our deep dive with Fred Weinmann, a Microsoftie and PowerShell legend, as he shares more insights and tools that redefine productivity for PowerShell enthusiasts. Picking up where we left off in the last episode, Fred takes us through his journey of mastering PowerShell, collaborating with the community, and optimizing workflows with powerful custom modules.
  • Inside IT Automation | E19
    Jakub Jares talks about PowerShell testing with Pester and more

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for January 24, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

I really appreciate your understanding for the missed edition last week. To make up for it, this week’s issue is packed with even more tips, insights, and updates to level up your PowerShell skills.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

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PowerShell Weekly for January 10, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

Announcements!

  • Pester v5.7.0
    Pester 5.7.0 is out, it adds new code coverage format Cobertura, and other fixes

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • PowerShell Pester 101: A Practical Guide for Beginners
    Learn how to validate your PowerShell scripts with Pester testing. This hands-on guide shows you how to write tests that ensure your code works as intended.
  • Automated Provisioning of Windows 365 Cloud PCs: Advanced Scripts
    We decided that we would create some more advanced scripts for admins, which would include some error handling, prompts for input, and more. You will be able to use these scripts to provision your Entra ID joined Cloud PCs for various scenarios, be it using a Microsoft Hosted network or an Azure Network Connection, Enterprise or Frontline builds, or choosing your Cloud PC image, language, or region etc.
  • Using PowerShell to make bulk changes to DotNet .csproj files
    When working on a big DotNet team, it’s easy to create a library but forget to set a configuration property according to your team’s standards. Most people don’t spend a lot of time looking at their…

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

  • All About the Office 365 for IT Pros GitHub Repository
    The Office365ITPros GitHub repository holds over 300 PowerShell scripts showing how to interact with Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. Anyone can contribute to Office365ITPros by forking the code to a copy of the repository and making changes to scripts there. If you want, you can push the changes back to us so that we can consider their inclusion in Office365ITPros. It's a great example of community in action.
  • JsonFS
    Mount a Json file as PowerShell file system. Contribute to wgross/json-fs development by creating an account on GitHub.
  • Icewolf.EXO.SpamAnalyze v2.0.14
    This is a Powershell Module that simplifies the Message Trace in Exchange Online (EXO).

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

  • A PowerShell Teaser
    Somewhat ironically, since finishing our long series on Bash scripting I’ve been almost exclusively writing scripts in a completely different language, PowerShell! Being a Microsoft language you’d be forgiven for assuming that means I’ve moved to Windows and started trying to automate things there, but you’d be mistaken, I’m still very much a Mac user! So what gives? Despite what its origins may suggest, the core PowerShell environment is both open source and cross-platform, running just fine on the Mac and Linux as well as Windows.
  • PowerShell in Azure: Adding Tags & Setting Location Restrictions
    In this tutorial, learn how to create and apply tags to Azure resources and enforce a location restriction policy using PowerShell. Effective resource tagging helps you organise and manage your Azure environment, while location restriction policies ensure compliance with regional regulations.
  • Run Data Access Governance reports with PowerShell
    How to run Data Access Governance reports for SharePoint Advanced Management in PowerShell

Community

  • Exploring PnP PowerShell Updates with MVP Gautam Sheth
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by Gautam Sheth, Microsoft MVP and M365 developer extraordinaire, to explore the latest improvements to the PnP PowerShell module and how to get started with it. Gautam shares his unique perspective on automating SharePoint, working with Microsoft 365, and leveraging Microsoft Graph through PowerShell. We discuss practical use cases, best practices, and the significance of PnP PowerShell for modern IT and development workflows. From SharePoint tips to automation strategies, this episode is packed with insights for PowerShell enthusiasts and M365 developers alike. Whether you're just starting or looking for advanced techniques, Gautam provides actionable advice and plenty of inspiration!

Fun

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for January 3, 2025 (programming.dev)
 

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • Automated Deployment of a Zero Trust Azure Automation Environment
    A common and recommended security practice is only allowing access to an Azure Storage Account via a whitelisted IP address. While this is generally a good idea, a problem arises when you need an Azure Automation Account to access one of these Storage Accounts.
  • PowerShell Reusable Sessions: A Guide to Persistent Remote Connections
    Learn how to leverage PowerShell reusable sessions to maintain persistent connections with remote systems. This tutorial shows you how to create, manage and effectively use PowerShell sessions for remote administration.
  • PowerShell 7.5 new features
    Microsoft has unveiled the first release candidate of PowerShell 7.5, with the General Availability (GA) launch expected in January or February 2025. This release candidate provides the most accurate preview of the upcoming final production version of PowerShell 7.5. This new version includes hundreds of changes, ranging from minor adjustments to major new features. In the following sections, we will discuss the key changes in this major PowerShell update.
  • PowerShell Pipeline Parameters: How to Create Pipeline-Ready Functions
    Learn how to enable pipeline input in your custom PowerShell functions using parameter binding. This tutorial shows you how to use ValueFromPipeline and ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName to create functions that work seamlessly with the PowerShell pipeline.
  • Validate list of Email Addresses using PowerShell
    What if you have an extensive list of email addresses? And if you must validate them for syntax and check if there's an email server for that domain? PowerShell is your friend :) In this blog post, I will show you how to import, validate, and export the results of those email addresses.
  • Automatically update PowerShell 7.4 with WSUS or SCCM
    Microsoft enabled automatic updates for PowerShell with the release of PowerShell 7.2; that continues now with PowerShell 7.4.
  • Quickly Finding Previously Typed Commands With PowerShell
    How to find that extremely convoluted command you typed in three months ago that you can't find in your PowerShell history.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

Community

  • Holiday Special with Gilbert Sanchez: PSScriptAnalyzer, AST, and PowerShell Gifts
    In this special holiday episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the incredibly talented Gilbert Sanchez. We dive into the world of PSScriptAnalyzer and use it as a gateway to explore and understand the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) in PowerShell. Gilbert walks us through a live demo and highlights some powerful ways to leverage the AST to analyze and improve our PowerShell code. As a special holiday treat, Gilbert comes bearing gifts—several awesome PowerShell modules that listeners can start using today.
  • Evgenij Smirnov Talks Certs, Security, and PowerShell Adventures
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Evgenij Smirnov to explore his incredible journey from working as a forklift driver to becoming a PowerShell and security expert. We dive into his insights on certificates, security best practices, and the importance of identity in modern IT. Evgenij also shares his experiences with cross-platform PowerShell, highlights from his recent talks, and the value of community events like PowerShell Saturday. Along the way, we discuss his unique career path, his passion for the PowerShell community, and tips for those looking to grow in IT.

Fun

  • 2024 Overview
    It’s 2025, so it’s time to reflect on 2024 :). In this blog post, I will highlight all the great PowerShell things that happened during the year.

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for December 20, 2024 (programming.dev)
 

This is the final edition of PowerShell Weekly for 2024. Since this newsletter is hand-curated, I always take the last week of the year off to rest and reflect. I’ll return in the New Year with fresh content and my annual year-in-review, covering all the major PowerShell highlights from 2024.

Announcements!

  • Announcing a free GitHub Copilot for VS Code
    We're excited to announce an all new free plan for GitHub Copilot, available for everyone today in VS Code. All you need is a GitHub account. No trial. No subscription. No credit card required.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

  • PowerShell Universal Christmas Edition - Adam Driscoll & Constantin Hager
    In this lecture, Adam Driscoll and Constantin Hager guide the audience through the PowerShell Universal Christmas edition, demonstrating the latest features and functionalities of version 5.1. The session is organized into two main demos, focusing on practical applications of PowerShell and how attendees can utilize these updates in their own projects. The first half of the presentation features Constantin who shares his user management application, utilizing the Request API to query and display user data in a seamless table format.

Community

  • Miriam Wiesner on Identity Hygiene, Security Tools, and Finding Balance
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Miriam Wiesner, a Senior Security Research Program Manager at Microsoft, to dive into the fascinating world of security and identity hygiene. Miriam shares her expertise on the GraphAPI and the critical importance of maintaining proper identity hygiene in today's digital landscape.

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for December 13, 2024 (programming.dev)
 

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • Install and integrate Microsoft AI Shell with a PowerShell module
    Microsoft’s new AI Shell integrates AI into command-line workflows, featuring the Azure OpenAI Agent and Copilot in Azure Agent for tasks like PowerShell scripting and cloud automation. You can install AI Shell (aish.exe) as a standalone app or PowerShell module to streamline coding, error resolution, and resource management on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
  • Jingle All the Way to Savings: Automate Azure Bastion with Azure Automation!
    In my blog post contribution for this year’s Festive Tech Calendar, I’ll show you how to reduce Azure costs by automating the runtime of your Azure Bastion host(s) with Azure Automation.
  • Setting Up VS Code for PowerShell Development: A Beginner’s Guide
    Learn how to set up Visual Studio Code (VS Code) for PowerShell development in this step-by-step guide. You'll learn how to install VS Code, configure the PowerShell extension, set up the integrated terminal, and explore key features to enhance your PowerShell scripting experience.
  • How to Rename Multiple Files Using PowerShell?
    Recently, I got a requirement to rename numerous report files in a project. PowerShell script is the best option for it. In this tutorial, I will explain how to rename multiple files using PowerShell. Rename Multiple Files Using PowerShell Recently, I was working on a project for a client in New York City.
  • PowerShell Function for the cmd.ms website
    I'm a big fan of the cmd.ms website because it has all the links to quickly jump to a specific blade in a portal instead of clicking multiple parts of a Microsoft Management portal to get there. In this blog post, I will show you how to use a PowerShell function to open one or multiple management websites from the command line.
  • Prevent users from switching and migrating to new Outlook using PowerShell and Microsoft Intune
    Prevent future automatic migration to the new Outlook. In this post, I’ll share the PowerShell script I’m using to prevent users from migrating to the new Outlook if your environment isn’t quite ready for it.
  • It's always DNS
    A story of when it was actually DNS.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

  • Windows PowerShell Use Cases in 1 Hour
    In this video, dive into essential PowerShell use cases, including file management, system administration, and basic networking. Learn how to manage files, perform essential administrative tasks, and execute networking commands for tasks like testing up connections, all through PowerShell scripts. This tutorial is perfect for beginners aiming to improve their IT skills and handle various everyday tasks with PowerShell efficiently.
  • PowerShell Collaboration Unleashed! [OC]
    Learn how to use JupyterHub to create shared environments for seamless scripting & collaboration—accessible from any browser.

Community

  • PowerShell Evolution with Sean Wheeler: What's new in PS 7.5, AIShell, & More!
    In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back Sean Wheeler, Lead Documentarian at Microsoft for PowerShell, to catch up on the latest developments in the PowerShell ecosystem. Sean dives into the updates with PSResourceGet, the powerful enhancements in PowerShell 7.5, and the groundbreaking potential of the AI Shell project, designed to transform command-line experiences with artificial intelligence. We also get a recap of Sean’s experience at SpiceWorld, highlighting community insights and key takeaways from the event. Packed with expert tips and exciting news, this episode is a must-listen for PowerShell enthusiasts and IT pros alike!

Fun

Events

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Using PowerShell in JupyterHub for Sharing and Collaboration [OC] (programming.dev)
 

Hey c/PowerShell community!

I’m excited to announce the launch of my new YouTube series, PowerShell Collaboration Unleashed!.

In the first part, we dive into The Littlest JupyterHub— an awesome tool for creating shared environments on a single server. These environments are accessible from any web browser, allowing you to create, run, and share scripts effortlessly.

Here’s what you’ll learn in the first part of the series:

  • An intro to JupyterHub and why it’s a game-changer for collaboration.
  • How to provision an Ubuntu server for The Littlest JupyterHub.
  • Installing and configuring The Littlest JupyterHub and support for dotnet and PowerShell.
  • Setting up shared environments you can start using right away.

Future videos will cover topics like setting up SSH, adding AzureAD/Entra ID authentication, connecting to external resources, securing secrets, logging, and integration with source control.

If you’re passionate about scripting, automation, or simply improving team collaboration, this series is for you!

I would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, questions, or ideas for future topics in this series.

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PowerShell Weekly for December 6, 2024 (programming.dev)
 

Announcements!

  • PowerShell VSCode Extension v2024.5.2-preview
    New PowerShell VSCode extension preview release v2024.5.1! This includes the breakpoint performance improvement I developed, you should see stepping through code work much faster. Please try to break this feature before release!

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • PowerShell: How to configure a custom PSSessionconfiguration
    A remote session can be set up with the help of PSSession. The predefined remote session is used by default. However, we can also create our own session configurations and then connect
  • Install and manage VM watch on Azure Virtual Machines
    Microsoft announced the public preview of VM watch, a new in-VM service designed for Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS). This service aims to enhance VM health monitoring by offering standardized, lightweight, and flexible in-VM health checks that connect seamlessly with Azure's monitoring and AIOps systems.
  • How to Create a PowerShell Module: A Beginner’s Guide
    PowerShell modules are essential for scriptwriters and system administrators to organize and reuse their code. A module is a package of related functions, cmdlets, and resources bundled together for easy sharing and deployment. Creating a custom PowerShell module allows you to centralize functionality, streamline code reuse, and distribute your work to others.
  • How To Check If File Modified In Last 24 Hours Using PowerShell?
    One of my team members recently wanted to check if a file has been modified in the last 24 hours. I suggest using PowerShell as it provides different methods to check. In this tutorial, I will explain how to check if a file has been modified in the last 24 hours using PowerShell with examples.
  • How to compare all files in two folders using PowerShell
    When I am investigating or troubleshooting any issue, I always hope to have access to any log, source control, build artifacts, and pipelines. However, some scenarios are not related to software development where the only resources that I have immediate access to are folders and the files contained, and also the same ones but
  • How to Replace Carriage Returns in Strings Using PowerShell?
    There will be times when you want to replace carriage returns in strings using PowerShell. In this tutorial, we will learn how to replace carriage returns in strings using PowerShell. To replace a string containing a carriage return in PowerShell, use the -replace operator with the carriage return escape sequence `r. For example, $string -replace “r”, “replacement text”will replace

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

  • v0.0.13 EntraFIDOFinder is out
    New Version of EntraFIDOFinder is out and i’ve added a better way to find out which version of FIDO they are using too. I’ve updated it for the PowerShell version and the webversion. Enhancements I did notice that there is a difference for AAGUID 30b5035e-d297-4ff7-b00b-addc96ba6a98 where on Microsofts website it says it should be compatible
  • PSAppDeployToolkit 4.0.2
    The all-new and vastly improved PSAppDeployToolkit v4 is here!

Community

  • Turning the tables. An interview with Andrew Pla
    In this episode, we turn the tables and interview Andrew Pla. We explore Andrew's back story, find out how he got started in IT, and discover where his love of PowerShell comes from. We also discuss his journey from community member to advocate to PowerShell MVP. Get to know Andrew Pla!
  • OnRamp Scholarship Application Now Open
    Are you an entry-level IT professional looking for an immersive introduction to PowerShell, DevOps, and the broader tech community? The OnRamp program at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit is designed just for you, and scholarship applications are now open!
  • BlueSky PowerShell Community Starter Pack
    PowerShell and automation enthusiasts who love to share what they know - through code, content, teaching, or lending a hand to others. They strive to make tech accessible to everyone and support each person's learning path with enthusiasm and respect.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • Inside IT Automation E18
    Joe Houghes talks about VMware, PowerCLI, PowerShell and more

Events

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PowerShell Weekly for November 29, 2024 (programming.dev)
 

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

  • PowerShell Automatic Variables: Special Variables Built into PowerShell
    Learn about PowerShell's automatic variables - built-in special variables that serve specific purposes. Discover how to work with history limits, constants, exit codes, and null values.
  • Install and manage VM watch on Azure Virtual Machines
    Microsoft announced the public preview of VM watch, a new in-VM service designed for Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) and Virtual Machine Scale Sets (VMSS). This service aims to enhance VM health monitoring by offering standardized, lightweight, and flexible in-VM health checks that connect seamlessly with Azure's monitoring and AIOps systems.
  • How to Verify a File Hash (Checksum) on Windows
    Checking a downloaded file’s hash (checksum) allows verifying its integrity and ensuring that the file contents have not been modified. Administrators commonly use MD5/SHA256 checksum verification for downloaded OS distros…
  • Use PowerShell to check if (shortened) URL link is safe
    It just happens a lot: you receive a (shortened) URL and are unsure if it's safe to open. Sometimes, I open it in Windows Sandbox or use the urlscan.io website. In this blog post, I will show you how you can automate the check of a URL and see if it's safe or not :)
  • Activating PIM Roles that require MFA or Conditional Access Authentication Context with PowerShell
    For some time, I’ve been activating and scheduling activations for Azure roles under Privileged Identity Management (PIM) using the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. However recently we secured these role activations to require a conditional access authentication context with MFA. This basically requires me to MFA when I activate a role with PIM. Problem is, by … Continue reading Activating PIM Roles that require MFA or Conditional Access Authentication Context with PowerShell →
  • Loading PowerShell Custom Functions: Profiles, Dot-Sourcing, and Modules
    PowerShell is a versatile scripting environment that allows users to extend its capabilities by creating custom functions. Once written, you can load these PowerShell custom functions into your session or environment for reuse. Here are four common methods to load custom functions in PowerShell.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

Community

  • Jordan Returns: A Fun Dive into Life, PowerShell, and Beyond
    In this special episode, we catch up with our former cohost, Jordan, and hear about his journey since leaving the PowerShell Podcast. Jordan shares an exciting life update, offers invaluable advice on how PowerShell has shaped his career and participates in our fun "This or That" segment.

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Guidance on developing locally with Azure Automation in c/powershell@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Typically, when I have a script I need to test locally, I’ll comment out the identity connection command and just authenticate outside of my script. If I’m feeling real fancy, I’ll write a try/catch to attempt to authenticate first as the managed identity then if it fails prompt me for credentials. Not the most elegant solution, but it works.

try {
    Add-AzAccount -Identity -SubscriptionId $SubscriptionId -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null
}    
catch {
    Add-AzAccount -SubscriptionId $SubscriptionId
}
Most and Least Verbose Programming Languages in c/programming@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago

For some reason their API would not return anything for assembly. I was curious to see where it would rank too,

Most and Least Verbose Programming Languages in c/programming@programming.dev
Patch Tuesday 8 August 2023 in c/sysadmin@lemmy.world
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

Biggest things I'm seeing is CVE-2023-21709 for Exchange requires a PowerShell script to be run after patching. Also, CVE-2023-29328/29330 for Teams affect all devices (Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android).

In honor of sysadmin day, what are some of your favorite sysadmin related scripts or modules? in c/powershell@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I love WinGet but I just wish there was support for Windows Server, without having to do a bunch of hacks

In honor of sysadmin day, what are some of your favorite sysadmin related scripts or modules? in c/powershell@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 2 points 2 years ago

Edited to Add: I noticed this community is Powershell, here the powershell version of above:

Nice! You are a person of many talents

In honor of sysadmin day, what are some of your favorite sysadmin related scripts or modules? in c/powershell@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago

Documentation is top notch too.

Nothing will make me love a solution more than it being well documented. Sounds simple, but saves so much time.

What book would you recommend to explain to someone what you do for a living? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

The book I wrote. When I first talked with the publisher he asked, "what skills would you look for in someone who wants to do your job?" And that's the premise I stuck with writing it.

Guess the language: #1 in c/trivia@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

Very close to VB. Glad I noticed it didn't have End If and End Function before I guessed.

What was the name of the precursor to the C programming language? in c/trivia@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I feel down a rabbit hole, a few years ago wonder the same thing about C#. Here is what I found.

  • C# was developed in 2000 as a successor to C++. Doubling the ++ to a #.
  • C++ was developed in the early 80s as a successor to C. Adding plus (+) to a name was a common way of indicating it was an enhancement. Also ++ is the incrementing operator for C.
  • C was developed in the early 70s as a successor to the B programming language. C comes after B.
  • B was developed in 1969 and was derived from the BCPL language. Basically, B was a stripped down version of BCPL.
  • BCPL (Basic Combined Programming Language) was developed in 1967 and was a designed as an simpler version of CPL.
  • CPL (Combined Programming Language) was developed in the early 60s at Cambridge. The original name was "Cambridge Programming Language" but was changed to Combined when it was published jointly with the University of London.
Datalookup: Deep nested data filtering library in c/python@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Interesting. As someone who mainly deals in PowerShell, this is very similar to the Where-Object clause and could save me some headaches when I need to work in Python.

"If you are happy and you know it", and what it does to your Spotify statistics. in c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
[–] pwshguy@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

From personal experience, it seems like things outside of your normal listening don't affect too much. At least in my case, my daughter making me play the Encanto soundtrack 250,000 times hasn't affected my weekly or daily playlists.

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