February 3, 2023

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

Create an Azure Files share in a specified subscription using an Azure PowerShell script (wmatthyssen.com)
This blog post will demonstrate how to use an Azure PowerShell script to create an Azure Files share

in a specified subscription.

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By: wmatthyssen submitted:Feb 3 2023

Mastering the (steppable) pipeline (devblogs.microsoft.com)
The PowerShell pipeline explained from the beginning to the end.
By: Ronald Bode submitted:Feb 3 2023

Move Azure Arc-enabled Server to a different resource group or subscription (thomasmaurer.ch)
This is just a quick post on how you can change and move your Azure Arc-enabled server to a

different resource group or subscription. To do this, you can use the Azure PowerShell module and the Move-AzResource cmdlet. You can find more about the Move-AzResource cmdlet on Microsoft Learn. The Move-AzResource cmdlet moves existing resources to a ...

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By: Thomas Maurer submitted:Feb 3 2023

Understanding PasswordLastSet and PwdLastSet Using PowerShell (powershellcenter.com)
In Active Directory (AD), the PasswordLastSet and pwdLastSet attributes refer to the same property

of an AD object - the time and date when the password for that object was last changed. This attribute is used to enforce password policies and track when a password was last changed. This quick post helps you understand these...

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By: Faris Malaeb submitted:Feb 3 2023

Using Previous Command History in PowerShell Console (woshub.com)
By default, Windows saves all of the commands that you type in the PowerShell console to a text log

file. This allows you to re-run any command and view the...

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By: Windows OS Hub submitted:Feb 3 2023

What is (PowerShell) Toolmaking? (freecontent.manning.com)
This excerpt describes toolmaking in PowerShell and why you should learn it.
By: Manning Publications submitted:Feb 3 2023

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

Reporting Operating System Versions for Azure AD Registered Devices (office365itpros.com)
Azure AD registered devices store some information about the operating system and version used when

registration occurs. Although this information changes over time and isn't updated by Azure AD, it might be of some interest and use to tenant administrators, so we show how to report it here. If you want accurate information, you'll need to use Intune.

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By: Tony Redmond submitted:Feb 3 2023

Windows Profile Cleanup script (reddit.com)
I created a PowerShell script to cleanup old windows profiles. Below is the link to the scripts.
By: u/GreaterGood1 submitted:Feb 3 2023

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

Bringing Home the Bacon with Adam…Bacon (powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this episode, we are joined by returning guest and friend of the podcast Adam Bacon. Adam shares

his inspiring journey from being jobless to landing his dream job. He describes how he planted seeds through his public work and the role that played in his job search. Along the way, Adam shares his experience with working from home. We also hear his thoughts on the future of PowerShell and how it can be used to automate more tasks.

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By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Feb 3 2023

Fun

I made a Minesweeper clone in PowerShell. (reddit.com)
I've been experimenting with different GUI elements for scripts at work, and went down a rabbit hole

making a Minesweeper clone, called Buttonsweeper. I used System.Windows.Forms and System.Drawing for the GUI. The script will attempt to create a file called scores.csv in the same directory, and you will receive errors if one is unable to be created - though the game will still work.

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By: u/jbMVS submitted:Feb 3 2023

Upcoming Events

MMS 2023 at MOA (mmsmoa.com)
April 30 - May 5, 2023 at the Mall of America Bloomington, Minnesota
By: MMS submitted:Jan 13 2023

PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit (powershellsummit.org)
April 24-27, 2023 Bellevue, WA
By: The DevOps Collective submitted:Jan 13 2023

PowerShell Days UK (sessionize.com)
Call for speakers now open. Event takes place on 3 Mar 2023.
By: psday.uk submitted:Jan 6 2023

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