2021 as a virtual event. I'm here to share with you some details we have planned for this year's event. The upcoming summit will differ from years past, since this event will be 100% virtual. You may wonder what a virtual event would be like, and is it worth it to attend?

with the Backup-GPO cmdlet of the Group Policy module. With my function, it will be much easier to identify the correct Group Policy Object (GPO) in case you have to restore Group Policy settings.

includes the cmdlet Get-ADGroupMember for finding group members, but it cannot be used to query groups with over 5000 members. The cmdlet also suffers from performance bottlenecks. I'd like to share with you a tool I built that solves both those problems.

rollout of PowerShell v3.0. What's the difference between these management interfaces? Which one should you use, and why?

stumbled across a cmdlet I was not familiar with: Invoke-Item. His tips page included a one liner that stated:

dive in and start using it every day with little formal knowledge. At some point though, everyone needs a little help. The PowerShell console has a rich set of cmdlets and built-in help that can be useful for learning how to use the PowerShell language correctly.

PowerShell. It offers numerous customizations that can change how your command line editor presents data in many ways.

PowerShell is the optimal choice when you need to make large-scale changes. But there are caveats to consider before you can reap the automation benefits.

run scripts for various jobs.

run-and not for any reason having to do with your code itself. Connecting to older computers means that long bits of code take longer to run. Computers on the other side of slow WAN links will always be slower in responding than something close and well connected.

is a common occurrence. This post explains how you manage these situations.

effort. Using remoting, a user can quickly query information or deploy a change to multiple computers without ever having to login via a GUI or RDP. Here's a collection of content I have created on PowerShell remoting that you can use to learn how to configure and use PowerShell remoting:

Directory to avoid serious problems. PowerShell can make quick edits to keep order.

you work with PowerShell. I write about four additions you should consider for your everyday PowerShell usage over at the TechTarget website.

(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.

handful of a specific servers. The ask went something like this: "Hey Mike, can you find all the services configured to run as another user on a specific group of servers?"

doesn't seem to be a middle of the road for Select-String. I don't get called upon to use it that often, but when I do, it usually saves my bacon at work. The most typical use case for me is for searching flat log files for patterns of text or for all entries of a particular phrase across a bunch of files.

doesn't seem to be a middle of the road for Select-String. I don't get called upon to use it that often, but when I do, it usually saves my bacon at work. The most typical use case for me is for searching flat log files for patterns of text or for all entries of a particular phrase across a bunch of files.

so you don't have to. It is not a replacement for tools already in place such as DCDiag. Instead, this toolkit comprises tools that my co-writers and I have found nowhere else. The goal of this module is to enable you to know when the core pieces of Active Directory aren't working as expected so you can take action.

group. This talk focused on how to properly setup remoting security and logging options. I talk briefly about how remoting works with some simple examples of what a real-world remoting connection looks like.

without having to climb a learning curve.

I have put together a list of resources you can use a reference for places to learn and practice PowerShell.

how it fits in with Identity Management. This is a new podcast presented by Semperis and hosted by 15 time MVP Sean Deuby. The podcast is off to a fantastic start with wide range of experts in the field of Identity Management. It's a great listen because of the topics but also because the episodes are only 15-20 minutes in length.

step by step to get you started on writing your own modules.

that when done right; PowerShell remoting is equal to SSH. The problem is that Microsoft and Windows get a bad rap because most people assume Windows is not secure. I invite you to watch the video and take notes. If you have questions, please reach out to me via the comments here or via the contact information posted int he video. Also, you can more links on this website that discuss remoting in detail.

Summit 2024 presenters. I plan to sit and chat briefly with a mix of familiar ...