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way to leverage Azure Arc is by automating script execution

PowerShell functions. I know I've mentioned a few recommended best practices. But since they are important, I want to review and re-emphasize them. These practices will make your code easier to write, debug or troubleshoot and more secure. I'd like to think some of them are simply common sense, but sometimes we need someone to remind us. These items are not in any particular order.

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properties shown by the Microsoft 365 user profile card. Previously this was possible using a Graph API request to the beta endpoint. Now everything is in production and Graph SDK cmdlets are available to make customization a tad easier.

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and test if they work as expected iteratively. In each iteration, after you edit the module code, how do you test the modification?

removed when they are no longer needed. In this blog, Sean McAvinue explores how to combine relatively basic PowerShell and Azure Automation skills with Power Automate to create a clean, robust way to manage the lifecycle of SharePoint sites in your Microsoft 365 tenant.

your users have what is needed to keep the business running. Whether you assign licenses directly or you use Group Based Licensing

community blogs in this episode, with lots of great conversation all throughout. We discussed how helpful contributing to PowerShell docs can be. We learned about Emil's evolution with PowerShell and how the industry has changed in his 10+ years of experience. Emil and Andrew revisited their early IT days of grappling with upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7, making all of us a bit nostalgic. We also had a fair bit of discussion around what the PowerShell community is all about.

powerful, flexible open source command line.

to the list to support Azure Open AI. Add function ConvertTo-JsonL

licensing or workspace storage. MC678308 announces that Loop workspace storage will count against the tenant SharePoint Online storage quota. This article explains how to use the Get-SPOContainer cmdlet to fetch information about Loop workspaces and the storage they consume.

Send-MailMessage cmdlet. Its major drawback is that it can only use Basic SMTP authentication and...

administrators and developers to automate tasks and manage systems more efficiently. One of PowerShell's features is its profile, a script that runs when you start a PowerShell session. Storing your PowerShell profile in a Git repository is an excellent option when working across multiple systems or when you want to version-control your setup. This article discusses using symbolic links to manage your PowerShell profile with Git.

in the directory, and I'm not that fond of clicking my mouse. So I needed a quicker method to deal with the devices. And as you've probably figured out already, that means PowerShell.

ground up. My goal with this book is to help you build your PowerShell skills from the ground up and be well on your way to writing PowerShell code that's as beautiful as the daylily on the cover of this book by the time you finish it.

a Principal Product Manager on Microsoft's Entra team. Our discussion unveiled an in-depth look at Microsoft Entra, providing listeners with tips and tricks. Merill generously shared his journey in becoming a PM, emphasizing the pivotal role of learning and sharing knowledge within our tech community. We also delved into the emerging importance of transitioning from the AzureAD module towards a more streamlined approach using Graph. Not to miss, Merill spotlighted his widely acclaimed tools such as [akasearch.net](http://akasearch.net), idPowerToys, and entra. news, and more, opening up an array of exciting possibilities for our listeners. Join us as we explore these topics and a whole lot more in yet another riveting session of the PowerShell Podcast.

workforce. For Always On VPN administrators, PowerShell is an indispensable tool for achieving this goal. Not only can PowerShell be used to automate the installation and configuration of Windows Server Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) server

PC's using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph. This mini series should help you get started with automating

and their syntax. Both Get-Help and Get-Command are invaluable resources for discovering and understanding cmdlet syntax in PowerShell.

something I've found usefull at work, so I've improved it a little bit now.

to retrieve all Hyper-V VMs with the most important properties and [...]

that matches the parameter..." Strange error because the parameter is there... Or is it? In this blog post, I will show you how Get-ManagementRole works in Exchange and how it can help you with issues like this.

this article, we do the same with cmdlets from the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. The results achieved with the Graph SDK aren't as good as those gained with PnP.PowerShell. Some of the SDK cmdlets don't function as expected and the resulting list is not as functional as the one generated by PnP. Oh well...

PowerShell scripts. Let's look at two PowerShell scripts to get some data into Zabbix....

automate Slack actions w/o registering an application in your workspace.

and have been asked to share - below is the script I mashed together to improve my logging of how I spend my time at work.

latest advancements from OpenAI and their implications for PowerShell users. Get the inside scoop on the upcoming OpenAI developer conference and anticipate announcements from tech titans like OpenAI, Microsoft and Nvidia.

the PowerShell team at Microsoft. Our enlightening discussion revolved around his instrumental role in the progression from DSC 2.0 to 3.0, largely influenced by invaluable customer feedback. Greene's key involvement in co-authoring the Infrastructure Release Pipeline whitepaper with Steven Murawksi was another topic of conversation. Catapulting to being a Product Manager, he shared his journey, highlighting the importance of being accessible, empathetic, and staying focused on the community. Furthermore, the conversation took an intriguing turn toward the future, debating the possibilities of AI and terminal experiences in the future.