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them effectively for system diagnostics.

with your needs. Perfect for large test suites.

to victims is Reflective Loading, leveraging the .NET library. Reflective Loading is a technique...

Blizzard. This article reviews how to use PowerShell to help identify privileged applications, their permissions, as well as client Secrets.

everyone. As well as a website for deeper understanding where needed.

that everyone with a license makes full use of Copilot to become more productive and efficient. Usage data is available in the Graph, and some PowerShell can reveal who's using Copilot and who's not. With that data, you can decide whether to remove licenses for reassignment to other users.

"Get-ComputerInfo".

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.

2025. The AzureAD module will then retire in the 3rd quarter. It's way past time to upgrade PowerShell scripts. The question is whether to use the Entra module or the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. I know which option is best and say why in this article.

complication that many overlook. Disabled accounts tied to groups hinder group management by inflating group sizes, making it harder to track active members and maintain compliance with access policies.

Wi-Fi issues. In this blog post, I will show you an Intune Remediation script that might fix the problem for your devices.

Microsoft product portfolio by Copilot, AI has been busy spreading its tentacles every which way it can. I must be honest - I've never been a fan of it. That is, until I started using GitHub Copilot.

user owns in Microsoft Entra.

and automate deployments across Windows, Mac, and Linux.

be executed remotely.

needs with a collection of several useful modules which I occasionally still extend. Although all IDEs I regularly use feature an integrated terminal which opens in repository root by default, I rarely used them because they didn't match my configuration. So I decided to check if there was a way to make them use my default PowerShell profile.

would eventually replace the CLI and facilitate the automation of script generation. The Cline extension for Visual Studio Code is a significant step in this direction, allowing you to create scripts using natural language, execute them with AI support in the terminal, rely on AI to analyze shell output and respond to errors. While the extension supports various shells, I'll demonstrate how to utilize Cline to automate PowerShell administration.

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.

Perfect for sysadmins who need custom automation solutions.

SQL Instance and databases information.

shares an update on his career and shares how PowerShell has played a huge role in helping him accomplish his dream.

module creator, to explore his remarkable contributions, including PSFramework, PSModuleDevelopment, PSUtil, and PSFramework.Nuget. Fred shares insights on developing impactful solutions, such as the KRBTGT module and the evolution of module development in large-scale environments.

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.

to write tests that ensure your code works as intended.

property according to your team's standards. Most people don't spend a lot of time looking at their...

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.

account on GitHub.

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.

restriction policy using PowerShell. Effective resource tagging helps you organise and manage your Azure environment, while location restriction policies ensure compliance with regional regulations.

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!

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.

continues now with PowerShell 7.4.

(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.

tutorial shows you how to use ValueFromPipeline and ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName to create functions that work seamlessly with the PowerShell pipeline.

systems. This tutorial shows you how to create, manage and effectively use PowerShell sessions for remote administration.

your PowerShell history.

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.

EntraFIDOFinder before the end of the year. Here are the main additions. New Features: I did some other cleanup and prepping for some future updates, but what do you think? Any other features we should add? Are [...]

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.

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.

PowerShell things that happened during the year.