September 8, 2023
Announcements!
PSResourceGet Release Candidate is Now Available
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet is a continuation of the PowerShellGet 3.0 project. The release
By: The PowerShell Team submitted:Sep 8 2023
Microsoft.PowerShell.PSResourceGet is a continuation of the PowerShellGet 3.0 project. The release
candidate of this module under the new name is now available on the PowerShell Gallery. This release contains a number of bug fixes. This release is considered "go live" meaning that it is a fully supported release and expected to be of GA quality.
By: The PowerShell Team submitted:Sep 8 2023
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
Bulk License Assignment with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK
(practical365.com)
A reader asked how to use a CSV file for bulk license assignment with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Sep 8 2023
A reader asked how to use a CSV file for bulk license assignment with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell
SDK. We didn't have one to hand, so we wrote a new script to illustrate the principles of how to process license assignments for a set of user accounts (which don't necessarily have to come from a CSV file). We even included some error handling!
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Sep 8 2023
Cleanup Active Directory groups with PowerShell
(blog.it-koehler.com)
Taking care for local Active Directory (if it is still present) is one of the most important tasks,
By: Alexander Koehler submitted:Sep 8 2023
Taking care for local Active Directory (if it is still present) is one of the most important tasks,
so you may need also cleanup disabled users from groups. Sometimes you don't want to delete users but only removing them from AD groups is required (often for licensing issues etc.)
By: Alexander Koehler submitted:Sep 8 2023
Compare two processes using PowerShell
(alexandrumarin.com)
Let's unravel the intricacies of using Windows PowerShell to uncover the nuances between two
By: Alexandru Radu Marin submitted:Sep 8 2023
Let's unravel the intricacies of using Windows PowerShell to uncover the nuances between two
instances of the same process running on your system. This illuminating technique involves the adept utilization of the Compare-Object cmdlet, revealing insights that might otherwise remain hidden.
By: Alexandru Radu Marin submitted:Sep 8 2023
Debugging ConvertTo-Json
(joshooaj.com)
My co-worker, Jared, who regularly uses MilestonePSTools and builds tools with it brought me an
By: Josh Hendricks submitted:Sep 8 2023
My co-worker, Jared, who regularly uses MilestonePSTools and builds tools with it brought me an
interesting problem yesterday - an apparent compatibility issue between our SDK and the ConvertTo-Json cmdlet from the built-in Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility module.
By: Josh Hendricks submitted:Sep 8 2023
Manage AWS Instances – Clayton Errington
(claytonerrington.com)
Using the AWS CLI to manage your AWS EC2 Instances in a quick and easy way
By: Clayton Errington submitted:Sep 8 2023
Using the AWS CLI to manage your AWS EC2 Instances in a quick and easy way
By: Clayton Errington submitted:Sep 8 2023
PowerShell: Retrieve and document all Hyper-V VMs
(sid-500.com)
In this post I will show how to retrieve all Hyper-V VMs and save the output. This is especially
By: Patrick Gruenauer submitted:Sep 8 2023
In this post I will show how to retrieve all Hyper-V VMs and save the output. This is especially
helpful if you want to bring an overview into your chaos.
By: Patrick Gruenauer submitted:Sep 8 2023
Seamless HTML Report Creation: Harness the Power of Markdown with PSWriteHTML PowerShell Module
(evotec.xyz)
In today's digital age, the ability to create compelling and informative HTML reports and documents
By: Przemyslaw Klys submitted:Sep 8 2023
In today's digital age, the ability to create compelling and informative HTML reports and documents
is a crucial skill for professionals in various fields. Whether you're a data analyst, a system administrator, a developer, or simply someone who wants to present information in an organized and visually appealing manner, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. That's where the PSWriteHTML PowerShell module steps in, offering an array of possibilities to suit your reporting needs.
By: Przemyslaw Klys submitted:Sep 8 2023
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
WinPostInstall
(github.com)
A little Post Install PowerShell script that I made for myself. The script takes care of some
By: jhx submitted:Sep 8 2023
A little Post Install PowerShell script that I made for myself. The script takes care of some
commont tasks that most will do anyway after a fresh install.
By: jhx submitted:Sep 8 2023
Books, Media, and Learning Resources
Walkthroughs in the Windows Terminal Repository
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Driving open-source contributions in large projects can be a challenge. As a new contributor, you
By: Mike Griese submitted:Sep 8 2023
Driving open-source contributions in large projects can be a challenge. As a new contributor, you
might have a great idea for a new feature, or want to help fix a nagging bug, but you don't know where to start. Even with a small project, it can be difficult to find the right place to start writing code.
By: Mike Griese submitted:Sep 8 2023
Community
Educational Odyssey: From Classroom to Cloud with Michael Bender
(powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this episode, we have a vibrant conversation with Michael Bender who shares his fervor for
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Sep 8 2023
In this episode, we have a vibrant conversation with Michael Bender who shares his fervor for
teaching. We take a deep dive into his educational journey, from academia to course creation at Pluralsight, eventually leading him to his role as a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. We delve into the significant role of positive feedback, and contemplate how the process of teaching can reveal profound self-insights. Lastly, we discover the origin story of his podcast, 'Wired for Hybrid'.
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Sep 8 2023
Upcoming Events
Intro to Modules (with Jeremy Watkins)
(meetup.com)
September 13, 2023 - Welcome to the first meeting of the Pacific PowerShell User Group! Jeremy
By: Pacific PowerShell User Group submitted:Sep 8 2023
September 13, 2023 - Welcome to the first meeting of the Pacific PowerShell User Group! Jeremy
Watkins will be our first speaker, and we're we're going to talk about "Intro to Modules." Join to learn a little about PowerShell modules and how you can work with them.
By: Pacific PowerShell User Group submitted:Sep 8 2023
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