This is different than how I usually create an array: There are some real advantages to using a PSCustomObject instead of a hashtable. But if all you need to do is quickly and easily store a ...

I administer a lot of computer brands, and support a wide ecosystem. But I see a lot of Dell Laptops, Desktops, and Servers in my normal day-to-day. A common task is to rebuild a system, or to update ...

PowerShell is an invaluable tool for System Administrators when it comes to troubleshooting system issues. With its wide range of built-in cmdlets and flexibility, PowerShell enables you to ...

I’ve mentioned previously about How to Create a Random Password using the .NET Framework. That works for Windows Powershell, but it doesn’t work for .NET 5, which is what modern versions of PowerShell ...

I’m sure that you’ve seen plenty of scripts that set a path like “C:\temp” for logs, files, and other outputs. But did you know that it’s actually very easy to add a pop up directory UI in PowerShell ...

PowerShell Remoting is a powerful feature that allows administrators to manage multiple remote systems from a single console. It allows you to run commands and scripts on remote computers, transfer ...

The Windows PowerShell Cookbook by Lee Holmes is an incredible reference. It’s filled with useful scripts, and they are explained so that you don’t just get a cookie cutter script resource but you ...

This will return a list of modules whose names or descriptions contain the word “bird”. You can then select the module you want to install based on the name and ...

PowerShell is an incredibly powerful tool that allows system administrators to perform network management tasks with ease. Of course when you’re troubleshooting a system you’re going to want to test ...

Whether you’re new to PowerShell or not, when you find yourself ready to start customizing PowerShell and making it do a few tricks, you’re going to want to setup your profile. Don’t worry, I will ...

Of course, when you’re working with system, you are going to be doing a lot of analysis and poking around with the processes that are running on the system. And no matter what the OS is, there are ...

I get tired of thinking up unique and strong passwords. So anymore, for the most part, I don’t do it. I will use random generated passwords, then save them into an Azure KeyVault. It is a good way to ...