February 2, 2024
Announcements!
Deprecation of Search-AdminAuditLog and New-AdminAuditLogSearch cmdlets
(techcommunity.microsoft.com)
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming change that will affect the way you access and manage
By: Microsoft submitted:Feb 2 2024
We are writing to inform you about an upcoming change that will affect the way you access and manage
your Exchange Online audit logs. Starting from April 30, 2024, we will be deprecating the following four cmdlets in the Exchange Online V3 module:
By: Microsoft submitted:Feb 2 2024
Windows Terminal Preview 1.20 Release
(devblogs.microsoft.com)
Happy New Year! The Windows Terminal team is back with our first preview release of the year!
By: Microsoft submitted:Feb 2 2024
Happy New Year! The Windows Terminal team is back with our first preview release of the year!
Windows Terminal Preview 1.20 introduces several changes such as the automatic deferral of package updates while Windows Terminal is running, support for colorful and crazy line styles, changes to the way search results are highlighted and LOTS of usability updates and bug fixes!
By: Microsoft submitted:Feb 2 2024
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
Active Directory Database: PowerShell Monitoring Made Easy
(adamtheautomator.com)
Find the ntds.dit location and monitor your Active Directory database using PowerShell.
By: Adam Bertram submitted:Feb 2 2024
Find the ntds.dit location and monitor your Active Directory database using PowerShell.
By: Adam Bertram submitted:Feb 2 2024
Add updates (.msu) offline into Windows images (.wim)
(4sysops.com)
Before deployment, Microsoft ISO's install .wim or custom images should be updated. With the DISM
By: Wolfgang Sommergut submitted:Feb 2 2024
Before deployment, Microsoft ISO's install .wim or custom images should be updated. With the DISM
module in PowerShell, you can add .msu updates, apps, and drivers to a Windows image offline without the need to boot it up.
By: Wolfgang Sommergut submitted:Feb 2 2024
Connect an Azure Function or Web App to a Key Vault to retrieve secrets with PowerShell
(4sysops.com)
Azure Functions often require access to sensitive information. It is a security risk to store
By: Baki Onur Okutucu submitted:Feb 2 2024
Azure Functions often require access to sensitive information. It is a security risk to store
credentials in code or configuration files. Thus, protecting sensitive information like connection strings, API keys, or passwords is crucial. This is where Azure Key Vault comes in, offering secure and centralized storage for all your secrets. In this article, I will explain how to retrieve secrets from the Key Vault within an Azure Function using PowerShell.
By: Baki Onur Okutucu submitted:Feb 2 2024
Embracing UEFI Booting and Secure Boot in ESXi Environments
(angrysysops.com)
Transitioning from BIOS to UEFI booting in ESXi environments is a pivotal step toward enhancing
By: Piotr Tarnawski submitted:Feb 2 2024
Transitioning from BIOS to UEFI booting in ESXi environments is a pivotal step toward enhancing
system security and performance. UEFI, with its advanced features like faster boot times and Secure Boot, ensures a robust and secure operating environment. Secure Boot, in particular, plays a crucial role by allowing only signed software to run, thus protecting systems against unauthorized firmware and drivers.
By: Piotr Tarnawski submitted:Feb 2 2024
How to Convert Multiline String to Array in PowerShell?
(spguides.com)
Do you need to convert multiline strings into arrays in PowerShell? In this PowerShell tutorial, I
By: Bijay Kumar submitted:Feb 2 2024
Do you need to convert multiline strings into arrays in PowerShell? In this PowerShell tutorial, I
will explain to you different methods to convert a multiline string into an array in PowerShell. To convert a multiline string into an array in PowerShell, you can use the -split operator with a newline character as the delimiter.
By: Bijay Kumar submitted:Feb 2 2024
How to Report the MFA Status for Entra ID User Accounts
(practical365.com)
Microsoft doesn't provide a PowerShell cmdlet to return an accurate MFA status for Entra ID user
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Feb 2 2024
Microsoft doesn't provide a PowerShell cmdlet to return an accurate MFA status for Entra ID user
accounts, but by combining data from multiple sources we can write a script to generate a report showing details of user password settings and MFA status.
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Feb 2 2024
Mastering PowerShell Parameter Validation with Dynamic Methods
(adamtheautomator.com)
Boost Your Scripting Skills! Dive into Dynamic PowerShell Parameter Validation for Efficient and
By: Adam Bertram submitted:Feb 2 2024
Boost Your Scripting Skills! Dive into Dynamic PowerShell Parameter Validation for Efficient and
Robust Coding. A Must-Read for PowerShell Excellence.
By: Adam Bertram submitted:Feb 2 2024
PowerShell: How to ping multiple Computers at once
(sid-500.com)
You want to ping multiple computers at once? Can't? Yes you can, with PowerShell. In this post I'll
By: Patrick Gruenauer submitted:Feb 2 2024
You want to ping multiple computers at once? Can't? Yes you can, with PowerShell. In this post I'll
show you a few examples of how you can ping multiple computers.
By: Patrick Gruenauer submitted:Feb 2 2024
Tagging Virtual Machines with the CISTag Module in PowerShell
(powershell.ro)
In this blog post, we'll explore the process of assigning tags to multiple VMs using the CIStag
By: Catalin Cristescu submitted:Feb 2 2024
In this blog post, we'll explore the process of assigning tags to multiple VMs using the CIStag
module in PowerShell. This becomes necessary when the conventional PowerCLI module for tagging VMs fails, as was the case for me.
By: Catalin Cristescu submitted:Feb 2 2024
Using the PowerShell Profiler module
(powershellisfun.com)
The Profiler module was mentioned in the episode on January 15th of the PowerShell Podcast from PDQ
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Feb 2 2024
The Profiler module was mentioned in the episode on January 15th of the PowerShell Podcast from PDQ
(My favorite!), and it did not cross my path earlier. In this blog post, I will show you how it works and why it's a great tool to optimize your script performance!
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Feb 2 2024
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
GitHub – cdhunt/httpunitPS: A PowerShell port of httpunit
(github.com)
A PowerShell port of httpunit. The goal of this module is to utilize Net.Http.HttpClient to more
By: Chris Hunt submitted:Feb 2 2024
A PowerShell port of httpunit. The goal of this module is to utilize Net.Http.HttpClient to more
closely simulate a .Net client application. It also provides easy access to the Windows Certificate store for client certificate authentication.
By: Chris Hunt submitted:Feb 2 2024
helium v 1.1.8
(powershellgallery.com)
Assorted Utilities to make your day happier than inhaling a party balloon.
By: David Stein submitted:Feb 2 2024
Assorted Utilities to make your day happier than inhaling a party balloon.
By: David Stein submitted:Feb 2 2024
PSWeave v 0.1.1
(powershellgallery.com)
PowerShell module that innovates automation with AI to make you more productive
By: Douglas Finke submitted:Feb 2 2024
PowerShell module that innovates automation with AI to make you more productive
By: Douglas Finke submitted:Feb 2 2024
Update Windows 10 to 22H2 via Enablement Package
(github.com)
Developed a script to push to 6000+ endpoints using NinjaRMM that will helps update Windows 10
By: TawTek submitted:Feb 2 2024
Developed a script to push to 6000+ endpoints using NinjaRMM that will helps update Windows 10
computers to 22H2 using the enablement package. Ninja has been having issues with getting all these computers patched, so wrote this to help bring all devices up to 22H2 which is the last serviced Windows 10 version until EOL.
By: TawTek submitted:Feb 2 2024
Community
PowerShell and Education: A Deep Dive with Jim Tyler, Director of Technology
(powershellpodcast.podbean.com)
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Jim Tyler
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Feb 2 2024
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Jim Tyler
(@PowerShellEngineer). In this episode, Jim shares insights into PowerShell in K-12 education, his book and YouTube channel, Miscripts.org, and his various projects and passions. Join us as we delve into Jim's background, his journey into PowerShell, and the unique challenges and rewards of working in the K-12 sector. We discuss the impact of AI on education, the birth of Miscripts.org, and Jim's creative ventures, from YouTube tutorials to self-publishing a PowerShell book. Get ready for a conversation packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and a touch of Disney magic.
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Feb 2 2024
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