December 1, 2023
Announcements!
PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit Early Bird Tickets Now on Sale
(powershell.org)
Unlock Your PowerShell Potential: PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit Tickets Now on Sale! Are you
By: James Petty submitted:Dec 1 2023
Unlock Your PowerShell Potential: PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit Tickets Now on Sale! Are you
ready to elevate your PowerShell and DevOps skills to new heights? The wait is over!
By: James Petty submitted:Dec 1 2023
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
Ask Jeff November 2023
(jeffhicks.substack.com)
I am amazed at how quickly the year is flying by, and there is so much left on my to-do list for
By: Jeff Hicks submitted:Dec 1 2023
I am amazed at how quickly the year is flying by, and there is so much left on my to-do list for
2023. I guess we'd better get right to the monthly wrap-up.
By: Jeff Hicks submitted:Dec 1 2023
Automate Text Summarization with OpenAI and PowerShell
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to use PowerShell to summarize text using OpenAI's GPT-3.5
By: Piyush Tripathi submitted:Dec 1 2023
This easy-to-follow guide shows you how to use PowerShell to summarize text using OpenAI's GPT-3.5
API.
By: Piyush Tripathi submitted:Dec 1 2023
Generating PowerShell module documentation with platyPS
(mikefrobbins.com)
Creating accurate and efficient documentation is paramount in technical writing, especially for
By: Mike F Robbins submitted:Dec 1 2023
Creating accurate and efficient documentation is paramount in technical writing, especially for
PowerShell modules. platyPS, an open-source module, emerged as a solution for generating Markdown-based reference content for PowerShell modules. This article provides a comprehensive guide for using platyPS to create and maintain high-quality reference documentation for your PowerShell module, enhancing the experience for both module authors and users.
By: Mike F Robbins submitted:Dec 1 2023
Getting Download Links from Webpages using PowerShell
(blog.griff.systems)
Introduction I recently had the need to update the Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on a
By: Griff submitted:Dec 1 2023
Introduction I recently had the need to update the Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on a
collection of Windows servers.
By: Griff submitted:Dec 1 2023
Microsoft Intune PowerShell Detection scripts
(powershellisfun.com)
When I deploy Win32 packages in Intune, I use PowerShell detection scripts to detect if the software
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Dec 1 2023
When I deploy Win32 packages in Intune, I use PowerShell detection scripts to detect if the software
is installed on a system. In the blog post, I will show you how they work and why they are more flexible than file and registry checks. What are detection scripts in Intune?
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Dec 1 2023
PowerShell Perfomance-Test: Get the Maximum
(devdojo.com)
Efficiency is key when working with PowerShell, and maximizing performance is a common goal for
By: Christian Ritter submitted:Dec 1 2023
Efficiency is key when working with PowerShell, and maximizing performance is a common goal for
script developers. In this post, we'll explore various techniques for retrieving the maximum number from arrays of different sizes, comparing well-known approaches like Measure-Object, Sort-Object and a more mathematical method.
By: Christian Ritter submitted:Dec 1 2023
Reporting User and Group Assignments for Enterprise Applications
(office365itpros.com)
A reader asked how to report user and group assignments for enterprise apps. As it turns out, this
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Dec 1 2023
A reader asked how to report user and group assignments for enterprise apps. As it turns out, this
isn't particularly difficult, if you know where to look. Our script uses the Graph SDK to check service principals, filters out the apps to check, and extracts the user and group assignments before reporting what it finds.
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Dec 1 2023
Streamlining Security: Converting CRT Certificates to PEM
(adamtheautomator.com)
Dive in and learn how to use and to convert CRT certificates to PEM via PowerShell scripts in this
By: Arman Castillote submitted:Dec 1 2023
Dive in and learn how to use and to convert CRT certificates to PEM via PowerShell scripts in this
ATA Learning tutorial!
By: Arman Castillote submitted:Dec 1 2023
Terminal Chat in Windows Terminal Canary
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
At Build 2023, we announced that Windows Terminal users will be able to take advantage of natural
By: Christopher Nguyen submitted:Dec 1 2023
At Build 2023, we announced that Windows Terminal users will be able to take advantage of natural
language AI to recommend commands, explain errors and take actions within Windows Terminal. Since then, we have been listening to customer feedback and iterating on our AI chat experiments in Windows Terminal.
By: Christopher Nguyen submitted:Dec 1 2023
Using a specific PowerShell profile for a Console session, Windows Terminal, PowerShell ISE, or Visual Studio Code
(powershellisfun.com)
I ran into this somewhere during this week. I wanted to have different PowerShell profiles for other
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Dec 1 2023
I ran into this somewhere during this week. I wanted to have different PowerShell profiles for other
applications. (I don't need all my functions and scripts being loaded in every PowerShell session or by a Scheduled Task) In this blog post, I will show you how to change your PowerShell profiles and make them specific for an application.
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Dec 1 2023
Using PowerShell and Twilio API for Efficient Communication in Contact Tracing
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Learn to integrate PowerShell with Twilio API and streamline communication for COVID-19 contact
By: Piyush Tripathi submitted:Dec 1 2023
Learn to integrate PowerShell with Twilio API and streamline communication for COVID-19 contact
tracing initiatives.
By: Piyush Tripathi submitted:Dec 1 2023
Where the heck is the PowerShell Module loading from?
(blog.darrenjrobinson.com)
If you're anything like me you always have PowerShell open, and often both PowerShell and Windows
By: Darren Robinson submitted:Dec 1 2023
If you're anything like me you always have PowerShell open, and often both PowerShell and Windows
PowerShell. And PowerShell in VSCode and Terminal (and sometimes Jupyter Notebook, and WSL - Windows Subsystem for Linux).
By: Darren Robinson submitted:Dec 1 2023
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
PowerShell-ALC
(github.com)
Example ALC structures to use with in a PowerShell module - GitHub - jborean93/PowerShell-ALC:
By: Jordan Borean submitted:Dec 1 2023
Example ALC structures to use with in a PowerShell module - GitHub - jborean93/PowerShell-ALC:
Example ALC structures to use with in a PowerShell module
By: Jordan Borean submitted:Dec 1 2023
Books, Media, and Learning Resources
AI-Powered Coding: Unleashing Data and SQL Mastery with GPT Function Calling
(youtube.com)
Experience the synergy of AI and coding - tune in to see how GPT Function Calling transforms
By: Doug Finke submitted:Dec 1 2023
Experience the synergy of AI and coding - tune in to see how GPT Function Calling transforms
external tools and database management with Doug Finke on the Microsoft VS Code Livestream.
By: Doug Finke submitted:Dec 1 2023
Community
In Code We Trust: Being Thankful for PowerShell
(powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this special gratitude-filled episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we take time to appreciate the
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Dec 1 2023
In this special gratitude-filled episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we take time to appreciate the
wonderful world of PowerShell - where tech and community coalesce. We highlight some splendid community projects, highlighting their large impacts and innovative approaches. As we recall our podcast journey, we revel in a nostalgic look back while also envisioning a powerful future. From personal anecdotes revealing how PowerShell has shaped our tech lives to a thought-provoking expose on error handling, the episode is a wholesome tableau of learning, reflection, and connection. It's a delightful mix of the cerebral and the personal - with plenty to be thankful for!
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Dec 1 2023
OnRamp2024 Program Unveiled
(powershell.org)
The PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit proudly announces the OnRamp Program for 2024 to foster
By: James Petty submitted:Dec 1 2023
The PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit proudly announces the OnRamp Program for 2024 to foster
inclusivity and provide opportunities for aspiring IT professionals.
By: James Petty submitted:Dec 1 2023
PowerShell Pulse: Monthly Tech Talks & Community Showcase
(meetup.com)
Welcome to PowerShell Pulse, a monthly virtual gathering that brings the vibrancy and innovation of
By: Doug Finke submitted:Dec 1 2023
Welcome to PowerShell Pulse, a monthly virtual gathering that brings the vibrancy and innovation of
the PowerShell community right to your screen! Call for speakers now open.
By: Doug Finke submitted:Dec 1 2023
PowerShell Summit & More: A Chat with James Petty
(powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Microsoft MVP and PowerShell.org CEO
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Dec 1 2023
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Microsoft MVP and PowerShell.org CEO
James Petty. We dove into the core of what PowerShell.org brings to the community and James' instrumental role in driving this platform forward. James shared insightful details about the future of the eagerly awaited PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significant and welcome changes in store for next year. The conversation also hailed his latest literary creation, 'Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches,' as we explored the evolution in content and approach compared to its predecessor. Adding to this rich mix were James' anecdotes from his time as a professor teaching PowerShell at a college, providing a truly riveting podcast that celebrates the wide-reaching influence of PowerShell.
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Dec 1 2023
Fun
Automating life tasks
(reddit.com)
Been automating a lot of my task at work away with powershell. What are some things in your daily
By: u/wrestler0609 submitted:Dec 1 2023
Been automating a lot of my task at work away with powershell. What are some things in your daily
life that you could use powershell to automate away?
By: u/wrestler0609 submitted:Dec 1 2023
Let’s have a look at what commands we use
(gist.github.com)
Let's have a look at what commands we use. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
By: Joel Bennett submitted:Dec 1 2023
Let's have a look at what commands we use. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
By: Joel Bennett submitted:Dec 1 2023
Upcoming Events
Advent of Code 2023
(adventofcode.com)
Today is the first day!
By: Advent of Code submitted:Dec 1 2023
Today is the first day!
By: Advent of Code submitted:Dec 1 2023
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