March 8, 2024
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
Despite the Doubters, Microsoft 365 Administrators Should Continue Using PowerShell
(office365itpros.com)
A recent article by a Microsoft MVP attempted to lay out a case that tenants should not use
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Mar 8 2024
A recent article by a Microsoft MVP attempted to lay out a case that tenants should not use
Microsoft 365 PowerShell and use ISV products instead. It's a silly position to argue. PowerShell is an important automation tool for administrators that can't be replaced by any ISV product. ISV products have their place and fill many gaps, but arguing to dump PowerShell and use ISV products instead just can't be justified.
By: Tony Redmond submitted:Mar 8 2024
Foreach vs Foreach-Object in PowerShell
(spguides.com)
The foreach statement and the ForEach-Object cmdlet, while similar in function, difference in form,
By: Bijay Kumar submitted:Mar 8 2024
The foreach statement and the ForEach-Object cmdlet, while similar in function, difference in form,
execution context, and performance implications. They are both designed for iterating over collections, executing a block of script code for each object in the collection. In this PowerShell tutorial, we will explain everything about the Foreach vs Foreach-Object in PowerShell.
By: Bijay Kumar submitted:Mar 8 2024
How to Add Quotes in PowerShell (Single & Double Quotes)
(spguides.com)
Many a time, you might need to add quotes in PowerShell, like single and double quotes. In this
By: Bijay Kumar submitted:Mar 8 2024
Many a time, you might need to add quotes in PowerShell, like single and double quotes. In this
PowerShell tutorial, I will explain how to add quotes in PowerShell. In PowerShell, when a string is enclosed within double quotes, it is subject to interpretation by the parser.
By: Bijay Kumar submitted:Mar 8 2024
Monitor and manage your Azure cloud costs with a little help from PowerShell
(wragg.io)
Should cloud computing be illegal? Probably not, but it is incredibly easy to get started, equally
By: Mark Wragg submitted:Mar 8 2024
Should cloud computing be illegal? Probably not, but it is incredibly easy to get started, equally
difficult to stop, and before you know it you could be selling your grandmother just to afford one more month of that delicious compute. Hopefully your circumstances never get that dire, but I've seen plenty of companies entrench themselves into the highly addictive world of automated, scalable infrastructure, but then struggle to understand the often-astronomical monthly bill.
By: Mark Wragg submitted:Mar 8 2024
PowerShell 5 and 7 command-line parameters
(powershellisfun.com)
You can start PowerShell 5 (powershell.exe) and PowerShell 7 (pwsh.exe) and specify parameters. This
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Mar 8 2024
You can start PowerShell 5 (powershell.exe) and PowerShell 7 (pwsh.exe) and specify parameters. This
blog post will show you the parameters I use most for version 5 or 7.
By: Harm Veenstra submitted:Mar 8 2024
PowerShell Refresh
(jdhitsolutions.com)
The other day on X, I was asked about what things I would setup or configure on a new PowerShell
By: Jeffery Hicks submitted:Mar 8 2024
The other day on X, I was asked about what things I would setup or configure on a new PowerShell
installation. This is something I actually have thought about and face all the time when I setup a new demo virtual machine. I had been meaning to build new tooling to meet this challenge
By: Jeffery Hicks submitted:Mar 8 2024
Step-By-Step: How to Create a Windows 11 VM on Hyper-V via PowerShell
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As mentioned previously, Hyper-V is a virtualization technology that is not only useful for
By: Anthony Bartolo submitted:Mar 8 2024
As mentioned previously, Hyper-V is a virtualization technology that is not only useful for
developers and IT administrators, but also for students. Using Hyper-V, students can install multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine. In a previous blog post, we covered steps to enable Hyper-V in Windows 11 via the Graphic User Interface (GUI). However, as many pointed out, there is a quicker way to accomplish this.
By: Anthony Bartolo submitted:Mar 8 2024
Visualising your IP Address using PowerShell and AI
(blog.darrenjrobinson.com)
A few weeks back the Microsoft AI Tour was in Sydney Australia. There was a plethora of great
By: Darren Robinson submitted:Mar 8 2024
A few weeks back the Microsoft AI Tour was in Sydney Australia. There was a plethora of great
content associated with the wave of everything AI that we are currently in.
By: Darren Robinson submitted:Mar 8 2024
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
AzPolicyTest v 2.0.0
(powershellgallery.com)
Provides pre-defined pester tests for Azure Policy and Initiative definitions
By: Tao Yang submitted:Mar 8 2024
Provides pre-defined pester tests for Azure Policy and Initiative definitions
By: Tao Yang submitted:Mar 8 2024
Community
Crafting a Fulfilling Career: Wisdom from Industry Leaders Jeff Hicks and Mike F. Robbins
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In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by esteemed guests Jeff Hicks,
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Mar 8 2024
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by esteemed guests Jeff Hicks,
Microsoft MVP, and Mike F. Robbins, renowned Azure PowerShell writer. Together, they delve into the essential non-PowerShell skills necessary for a thriving career in IT. The conversation extends to the invaluable experiences gained from the OnRamp program at PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significance of passing on knowledge to the next generation. They also explore various community projects, recommend insightful books that capture the essence of the Summit experience, and stress the importance of fostering curiosity in one's journey. Tune in for a wealth of wisdom and inspiration from these industry experts!
By: The Powershell Podcast submitted:Mar 8 2024
Fun
Today’s Random PowerShell discovery
(bsky.app)
You can declare a function with spaces in the name
By: James Brundage submitted:Mar 8 2024
You can declare a function with spaces in the name
By: James Brundage submitted:Mar 8 2024
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