For example, you want to convert the following command for

data in countless ways. One such feature is the ability to create calculated properties using Select-Object, Format-Table, and Format-List. Calculated properties allow you to create custom objects, enabling more effective data management and presentation.

is a rolling release Linux distribution based on Arch Linux.

cmdlet output to display the physical location for paired regions in Azure. This information isn't available by default but can help you understand the resiliency and redundancy of your Azure resources like geo-redundant storage (GRS) and other Azure services that rely on Azure Storage for replication.

string in multiple columns. While Format-Wide isn't a command that I've used extensively, the behavior wasn't what I expected.

character on the next line similar to the syntax for Kusto Query Language (KQL).

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.

Azure PowerShell. These cmdlets, introduced in the Az PowerShell module version 9, are used to configure your global settings for Azure PowerShell.

through installing the essential tools on your Ubuntu Linux system if that's your preferred operating system. You'll learn how to install PowerShell version 7, Visual Studio Code, and the PowerShell extension for VS Code to ensure your system is prepared for the event. If you're using Windows 11, refer to the companion article, How to install PowerShell 7 and essential tools on Windows 11. A future article covers installations on macOS.

through installing the essential tools on your macOS system, if that's your preferred operating system. You'll learn to install PowerShell version 7, Visual Studio Code, and the PowerShell extension for VS Code to ensure your system is prepared for the event.

distributions, ArcoLinux uses pacman for its package manager.

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

interconnected, safeguarding sensitive information such as API keys has never been more important. These keys grant access to valuable resources and services, making them targets for malicious actors if not adequately protected. Azure Key Vault offers a robust and secure solution for managing and storing API keys and other secrets. This article explores how you can leverage PowerShell Secrets Management with Azure Key Vault to ensure the security of your API keys.

searches to locate modules

script development and execution. Among these features is the clean block, a lesser-known yet beneficial component in PowerShell functions. This article explores the clean block, its purpose, and how to use it effectively in PowerShell scripts.

Windows. It's not labeled. How do you determine the version of Windows on the installation media?

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.

better way to accomplish this task than to use the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST)?

track. While at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2022, there was a discussion about using PascalCase for parameter names and camelCase for user-defined variables in your PowerShell functions.

365. There are potentially numerous mailboxes that aren't used and those won't be migrated to Office 365 because there's no sense in paying for licensing for them. How do you determine what mailboxes are in use?

simplified version of if/else.

environment is essential for ensuring that scripts and commands run as expected. One useful PowerShell function that helps identify whether a script is running within Windows Terminal is my Test-IsWindowsTerminal function. This function is valuable for developers and system administrators who must tailor their scripts based on the terminal environment.

know to be successful in a real-world production environment.

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.

I even went so far as to ask an Azure Product Manager but still didn't receive a clear answer. What I did find out is that Microsoft maintains an Azure services directory on their Azure products website. I figured that was a good place to start looking and while the website is informative, it didn't provide a count of the service offerings. Manually counting them wouldn't be an efficient or accurate way of accomplishing the task of determining how many services are offered so I decided to use PowerShell for the task.