The PowerShell Podcast

Listener Voices: Reflections on PowerShell Saturday NC with Rafael Garcia, Kevin O'Connor, and Ryan Park Oct 28, 2024

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, recorded at PowerShell Saturday NC, we sit down with Rafael Garcia and Kevin O'Connor to discuss their experiences at the conference. They share their key takeaways, favorite sessions, and the excitement of connecting with the PowerShell community in person.

We also chat with Ryan Park, diving into his background, his favorite talks from the event, and tips he has for PowerShell enthusiasts. Along the way, we explore some fun stories and personal insights from each guest, giving listeners a well-rounded view of the event and what makes PowerShell Saturday NC special.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the conference, with plenty of learning and laughter to go around!

Guest Bio and links:

Rafael Garcia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-garcia-066b20185/

Ryan Park - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-park-09b25b160/

Kevin O'Connor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/koconnor0/

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

Cross-Platform PowerShell and Sending Emails with Frank Lesniak & Neha Patil Oct 21, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive into the world of cross-platform PowerShell with Frank Lesniak, who shares insights from his recent talk at PowerShell Saturday NC. Frank explores some unique use cases for PowerShell across different platforms and opens up about his interests beyond the scripting language.

We also chat with Neha Patil, a first-time speaker with a background in computer science. Neha shares her impressions of PowerShell as someone with experience with many languages, and gives us a glimpse into Mailozaurr, the tool she presented at the event. Learn how Mailozaurr simplifies sending stylish and professional emails directly from PowerShell.

Links:

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

Frank Lesniak:

https://x.com/franklesniak

https://linkedin.com/in/flesniak

https://github.com/franklesniak

The cross platform talk repo: https://github.com/franklesniak/powershell-xplat Slides: https://github.com/franklesniak/powershell-xplat/blob/main/PowerShell%20Everywhere%20-%20Unleashing%20the%20Power%20of%20Cross-Platform%20Scripting.pdf https://github.com/franklesniak/PowerShell_Resources/blob/master/PSScriptAnalyzerSettings.psd1: https://newhomefordcas.funraise.org/

Neha Patil:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehapatil0707/

https://github.com/neha7799/Mailozaurr

https://github.com/EvotecIT/Mailozaurr

https://evotec.xyz/mailozaurr-new-mail-toolkit-smtp-imap-pop3-with-support-for-oauth-2-0-and-graphapi-for-powershell/

Exploring Redfish Protocol, Data Science, and PowerShell with Blake Cherry & Danny Stutz Oct 14, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I sit down with Blake Cherry to discuss the Redfish Protocol and its impact on simplifying data center hardware management, drawing insights from his talk at PowerShell Saturday, NC. We explore how Redfish is reshaping IT systems at scale. I also speak with Danny Stutz, who dives into the intersection of PowerShell and Data Science, covering topics like AI, data analysis, and K-means clustering, all applied to real-world use cases using PowerShell. Whether you're managing hardware or looking to integrate advanced data science techniques into your scripts, this episode has something for everyone!

Guest Bio and links:

Blake Cherry - Senior Consultant in Enterprise Technology at West Monroe

www.linkedin.com/in/blake-cherry-333053148

https://github.com/Blakelishly/PowerShellRedfishTools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmQTIRQjl8U&pp=ygUbc3dvcmRmaXNoIHBvd2Vyc2hlbGwgc3VtbWl0

Danny Stutz - Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology Architect at West Monroe

https://x.com/danny_stutz

https://github.com/danstutz

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://x.com/andrewplatech

https://linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

Culinary to Command Line: Catching Up with Drew McClellan Oct 07, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome back the "bestsest in the midwestest" Drew McClellan, who shares his recent promotion from Jr. Sysadmin to SysAdmin II. Drew talks about how he uses PowerShell in his daily role, tackling new software implementations and projects, and his approach to continuous learning. We also dive into how the OnRamp experience at PowerShell Summit helped prepare him. As a bonus, Drew, a chef for 10 years, dishes out some recipe recommendations to Andrew!

Links:
https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans

https://clatent.com/2024/09/simple-tip-for-github-copilot/

https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-advanced-functions

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=justin-grote.powershell-extension-pack

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

Spectre Console and TUI Magic with Shaun Lawrie Sep 30, 2024

On this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Shaun Lawrie to discuss terminal user interfaces (TUIs) and his work on the PWSHSpectreConsole project. Shaun shares insights into the world of TUIs, offers valuable career advice, and talks about his journey in tech. Tune in for practical tips and an in-depth look at what it takes to thrive in the PowerShell ecosystem.

Guest Bio and links:

Shaun Lawrie is an IT professional from Wellington, New Zealand, with a passion for automating his jobs away. He's worked in QA, development, site reliability, and delivery with some of the largest web platforms in New Zealand over the last ten years. He's currently the Platform Engineering Lead at PartsTrader Markets Limited leading a team responsible for improving delivery processes, maintaining quality, and automating all of the things.

Resource links:

https://youtu.be/PwRCpTXI5o0?si=dZ8mXIBO78E7ARnj

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PresentingGamingPowerShellForFunAndProfit

https://pwshspectreconsole.com/guides/upgrading-to-v2/

https://shaunlawrie.com/

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/Presentations/tree/main/2024-09-12-PwshSpectreConsole

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshPaint

https://github.com/StartAutomating/HelpOut

https://x.com/shaun_lawrie

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlHDD2o6l7E

Innovating with PowerShell: Micah Shonyo’s Path to C# Mastery Sep 23, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Micah Shonyo to explore his inspiring journey into PowerShell, from his early days learning the language to his current projects. We dive into the story behind his Microsoft Cluster Management module, discussing what motivated him to create it and how it helps sysadmins. Micah also shares how learning PowerShell opened the door for him to start using C#, blending scripting with development to elevate his technical skills. We wrap up the conversation with insights into his career goals and aspirations for the future.

Guest Bio and links:

Micah is a sysadmin who loves PowerShell. He spends his days drinking Dr. Pepper, making modules, and automating any issue that comes across his plate.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://office365itpros.com/2024/09/03/tojsonstring-method

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZebaHiPikI

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MS-Cluster

https://github.com/SaintSatan69/MicahShell

Building Modern PowerShell Solutions: Justin Grote on TUIs, .NET, and Module Magic Sep 16, 2024

In this episode, we chat with Justin Grote about his work with PwshSpectreConsole and the power of TUIs in PowerShell scripting. Justin takes us through his impressive collection of PowerShell modules—ModulePath, GallerySync, and ModuleFast—and how they enhance the PowerShell experience. We also explore the advantages of .NET's Common Language Runtime (CLR) in PowerShell, using Spectre.Console as a prime example. Finally, Justin shares his thoughts on transitioning from Windows PowerShell to PowerShell 7 and the performance and feature benefits that come with the upgrade.

Guest Bio and links:

Justin Grote is a Datacenter Solutions Architect, Open-Source Developer, and Microsoft MVP. Justin has built his professional career leveraging PowerShell to solve and automate interesting business problems. Unfortunately, he can't PowerShell his dog to be less aggressive on his face licks.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/obsidian-and-adhd/

https://sid-500.com/2024/09/03/powershell-calculate-the-total-size-of-files/

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy

https://pwshspectreconsole.com/

https://github.com/JustinGrote

https://twitter.com/justinwgrote

https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech

Behind the Code: Adam Driscoll on PowerShell Universal and Work-Life Balance Sep 09, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we’re joined by the brilliant Adam Driscoll, the creator of PowerShell Universal. Adam shares exciting insights into the upcoming features and improvements in PowerShell Universal, giving us a sneak peek into what’s on the horizon.

We also discuss work-life balance and how Adam manages to juggle his many projects while staying grounded. He opens up about his approach to tackling new projects, the importance of time management, and maintaining creativity in the ever-evolving world of tech.

Guest Bio and links:

Adam Driscoll is the owner of Ironman Software, LLC and a former 10x Cloud and Datacenter MVP. He develops popular tools for PowerShell and is active in the PowerShell community in pretty much every way you can think of. Adam is an avid blogger, published author, has recorded several high scores on the golf course, and is a triathlete.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://tldrsec.com/p/tldr-every-ai-talk-bsideslv-blackhat-defcon-2024

https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-regex/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=powershell-regex

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HU7AGw6Iqw

https://x.com/JustinWGrote/status/1828932450556490228

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/pull/23901

https://twitch.tv/andrewplatech

https://github.com/ironmansoftware/powershell-pro-tools

https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/tui-powershell/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCs8KmyZCgs&pp=ygUmcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBkZWJ1Z2dpbmcgY29tbWFuZCBsaW5lIGFkYW0%3D

https://x.com/adamdriscoll

https://x.com/AndrewPlaTech

Being a Lazy Administrator with Bradley Wyatt Sep 02, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bradley Wyatt, also known as the Lazy Administrator. We explored his inspiring journey from college dropout to becoming a 5x Microsoft MVP and how he transformed his personal knowledge base into a globally recognized blog that serves as a vital resource for IT professionals. Bradley shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, his passion for automation, and the impact of his work on the PowerShell community.

Guest Bio and links: Bradley Wyatt is a 5x Microsoft MVP and M365. He blogs at thelazyadministrator.com and speaks at meetups and conferences.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://www.twitch.tv/andrewplatech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25q6ay5ILo&pp=ygUTcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBwcm8gdGlwcw%3D%3D

https://blog.danskingdom.com/A-PowerShell-function-to-easily-retry-any-code/

https://mikefrobbins.com/2024/08/22/find-paired-azure-region-locations-with-azure-powershell/

https://blog.netnerds.net/2024/08/structured-output-openai-chatgpt-ai-integration-powershell/

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/24/leveraging-openai-to-enhance-pull-request-management-in-azure-devops/

https://twitter.com/andrewplatech

https://thelazyadministrator.com

https://x.com/thelazyadmin

Be the Community: Insights and Event Log Automation with Phil Bossman Aug 26, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with the newly minted Microsoft MVP, Phil Bossman, to dive into the heart of the PowerShell community and what it truly means to "be the community." We discuss the excitement building around PowerShell Saturday NC and the invaluable learning opportunities it offers. Phil shares his expertise on exploring event logs and how to harness their power for PowerShell automation, providing practical insights for both beginners and seasoned pros. Join us as we celebrate Phil's journey to becoming an MVP and gain inspiration from his dedication to the PowerShell community.

Guest Bio and links:

Phil Bossman @Schlauge is a Microsoft MVP and PowerShell enthusiast with a passion for learning and efficiency in all things. Phil is currently a Cloud Architect and mputing expert in the Raleigh, NC area. Phil is a co-organizer of the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group @rtpsug.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.spguides.com/customize-sharepoint-list-fields-with-pnp-powershell/

https://o365reports.com/2024/08/13/get-microsoft-365-users-registered-mfa-methods-with-powershell/

https://powershellsaturdaync.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zXX3QoI78Y&pp=ygUXcGhpbCBib3NzbWFuIGV2ZW50IGxvZ3M%3D

GNVPSUG Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/302743216/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

PowerShell Podcast Award Winner: https://github.com/SebastianSchuetze

https://razorspoint.com/

https://twitter.com/razorspoint

https://linkedin.com/in/sebastianschuetze

https://theposhwolf.com/howtos/PowerShell-On-Windows-Event/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/register-argumentcompleter?view=powershell-7.4

https://rtpsug.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbossman/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/

https://x.com/andrewplatech

https://x.com/Schlauge

Kubernetes is Easy with Anthony Nocentino Aug 19, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Nocentino, a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage, to dive deep into the world of Kubernetes. Anthony breaks down what Kubernetes is and how it fits into the modern IT landscape. We explore his fascinating career journey, from consulting and SQL Server to educating the masses on Kubernetes and Linux. Anthony also shares invaluable insights on becoming a force multiplier in your career and the critical role of mentorship and offers sage advice for anyone looking to elevate their professional path.

Guest Bio and links:

Anthony Nocentino is a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage with over 20 years of experience in IT. A Microsoft Data Platform MVP, he is globally recognized for his expertise in SQL Server, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Anthony has authored several technical books and numerous Pluralsight courses, including "SQL Server on Kubernetes" and "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed."

With a Master’s in Computer Science and research in high-performance data access algorithms, Anthony is also a sought-after speaker at leading data and cloud conferences, where he delivers deep insights and practical implementation tips.

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/joshooaj/PSPushover

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/08/02/creating-a-development-windows-sandbox-using-powershell-and-winget/

https://techbloggingfool.com/2024/08/04/powershell-a-microsoft-365-admin-roles-membership-report/

https://psweekly.dowst.dev/

https://www.amazon.com/Search-Inside-Yourself-Unexpected-Achieving/dp/0062116932

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nocentino/

https://x.com/nocentino

TechMentor Highlights: Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty Share PowerShell Wisdom" Aug 12, 2024

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty. We spoke with three speakers at TechMentor in Redmond, including a special birthday guest. We covered topics such as imposter syndrome, details on the guests' talks, recommended books for starting and advancing in PowerShell, and a healthy helping of laughs throughout. Tune in for insightful conversations, valuable insights, and a few chuckles along the way!

Resource links:

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

40% off Manning books: https://mng.bz/BgZl

https://techmentorevents.com/events/microsofthq-2024/home.aspx

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelmedia/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/altmangreg/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petty-m-s-75672b42/

Exploring Cybersecurity with PowerShell and John Hammond Aug 05, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with renowned security researcher John Hammond. Recorded in person in Utah, we delve into John's unique insights on PowerShell and its role in cybersecurity. John shares his experiences with PowerShell attacks, discussing how it’s used in various malware and the importance of implementing security features like constrained language mode and script block logging. He highlights practical tips for making PowerShell environments more secure and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and experimenting within safe environments. We also explore how to transition into security-focused roles, with John providing valuable advice for those looking to combine their PowerShell skills with a career in cybersecurity.

Guest Bio and links:

John Hammond is a cybersecurity researcher, educator and content creator. As part of the Research & Development Threat Operations team at Huntress, John spends his days analyzing malware and making hackers earn their access. Previously, as a Department of Defense Cyber Training Academy instructor, he taught the Cyber Threat Emulation course, educating both civilian and military members on offensive Python, PowerShell, other scripting languages and the adversarial mindset. He has developed training material and information security challenges for events such as PicoCTF and competitions at DEFCON US. John speaks at security conferences such as BsidesNoVA, to students at colleges such as the US Naval Academy, and other online events including the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge/KringleCon. He is an online YouTube personality showcasing programming tutorials, CTF video walkthroughs and other cyber security content.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://underthewire.tech/

https://www.huntress.com/

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.4

https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Automation-Scripting-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1800566379

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/amsi/how-amsi-helps

Unveiling the Power of Generative AI with Chrissy LeMaire Jul 29, 2024

In this episode, Chrissy LeMaire discusses AI, her experience at PSConfEU, and her return to in-person speaking after a 5-year break. She provides an update on her book, "Generative AI for the IT Professional," and shares insights into leveraging AI beyond just conversing with ChatGPT. Chrissy also showcases a couple of interesting use cases involving AI.

Guest Bio and links:

Vaguely French Developer in Europe, PS & SQL MVP, inaugural GitHub Star, got a master's degree in Systems Engineering. She’s also certified in SQL Server, Linux, SharePoint and network security.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://youtu.be/JgqbR-7O7TI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxE61LdyyD8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=859KWL6vcms&list=PLfeA8kIs7CoftSa3hQ9dQseIxdSMBZO_z&index=7

https://www.manning.com/books/generative-ai-for-the-it-pro

https://github.com/mkht/PSOpenAI

http://dbatools.ai

http://privacy.openai.com

https://gist.github.com/potatoqualitee/3a0554fbab9a73e3f747f733da1198fb

https://github.com/potatoqualitee/finetuna

https://blog.netnerds.net/2024/06/ai-presentation-lessons-learned/

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=chrissylemaire.vscode-theme-2024

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=chrissylemaire.assistants-chat-extension

Interactive Shell Sessions and Language Models: Steven Bucher on Project Mercury Jul 22, 2024

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft PM Steven Bucher to dive into Project Mercury, a cutting-edge CLI tool designed to provide an interactive shell session for chatting with language models. Steven walks us through the functionalities of Project Mercury and how users can leverage this innovative tool. He also shares his approach to product management, reflecting on his growth in the role over the past couple of years. We explore the importance of empowering others and how it serves as a pivotal goal in Steven’s professional journey. Join us for an enlightening conversation that blends technical knowledge with leadership wisdom.

Guest Bio and links:

Steven Bucher is a PM on the PowerShell team at Microsoft.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/21/using-debug-and-verbose-parameters-in-powershell/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVHFYqwT8Do

https://practical365.com/tec-powershell-script-off-24/

https://github.com/JustinGrote/ScriptFeedbackProvider

👀https://github.com/PowerShell/ProjectMercury

https://github.com/PowerShell/PSReadLine/blob/master/PSReadLine/SamplePSReadLineProfile.ps1

https://aka.ms/pscommunitycall

Emrys MacInally Explores PowerShell Error Handling and Module Versioning Strategies Jul 15, 2024

In this episode, we welcome back Emrys MacInally, following another successful year speaking at PSConf.EU. Emrys shares his experiences and highlights from the conference, shedding light on key discussions and takeaways. We dive deep into the importance of mental health within the PowerShell community, exploring how the community can support each other. Emrys provides insights into best practices for versioning PowerShell modules and delves into the nuances of error handling, explaining why developers should avoid using the 'throw' statement in scripts. Additionally, Emrys introduces his ErrorRecord module, which simplifies the process of creating error records, offering a practical solution for more efficient error management. Tune in for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable tips and expert advice for PowerShell enthusiasts.

Guest Bio and links:

Emrys MacInally has worked in the IT industry for over 19 years, focusing primarily on the delivery of back-end services on Windows. Since the release of PowerShell 2, PowerShell has become his primary automation tool. His love for PowerShell has only grown since then.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Configuration/1.6.0

https://4sysops.com/archives/create-configure-and-delete-system-restore-points-with-powershell-vssadminexe-and-system-properties/

https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSLinux/1.0.6

https://psweekly.dowst.dev

https://telegra.ph/PowerShell-Beyond-the-Prompt-06-27

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Configuration/1.6.0

https://github.com/LindnerBrewery/ErrorRecord

https://lindnerbrewery.github.io/posts/GitVersion_Mainline/

Behind the Scenes at PSConf.EU: Harm Veenstra’s Experience and Insights Jul 08, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Harm Veenstra to discuss his exciting experiences at PSConf.EU, where he attended for the first time and embarked on a new journey into public speaking. Harm shares his thoughts on receiving the prestigious Microsoft MVP award and delves into his recent projects, including creating a TCP/UDP listener for testing firewall ports and using a Pi-hole to block ads on his home network. We also explore his perspectives on automation in the MSP world, the power of Microsoft Graph, and why he hasn’t yet adopted AI tools. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, tips, and highlights from PSConf.EU!

Guest Bio and links:

Harm Veenstra is a Microsoft MVP and seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career in 1996 at a Helpdesk, he's traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding his passion in PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. An ardent tech enthusiast, his hardware and software knowledge spectrum saw an expansion as he navigated from batch to cmd to being a proponent of PowerShell since its second version. Alongside his impressive professional journey, Veenstra is a proud father of two teenagers, a soccer fan, and a high BPM house music aficionado. His keenness for all things Microsoft led him to start a blog site last year, which became quickly popular among tech devotees.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHtD9CRtYRY

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/introducing-the-microsoft-entra-powershell-module/ba-p/4173546

https://powershellisfun.com/2022/08/10/create-tcp-udp-port-listener-using-powershell/

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/23/psconfeu-2024/

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n03gnkdjtt6?launch=true&mode=full&hl=en-us&gl=us&ocid=bingwebsearch

https://graphxray.merill.net/

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/07/discovering-the-required-microsoft-graph-permissions-using-powershell-or-graph-explorer/

Write Code, Write Blogs: Lessons with Brock Bingham Jul 01, 2024

In our latest Powershell Podcast episode, we chat with Brock Bingham. We explore his transition from sysadmin to writer and his viewpoint of coding as creative problem-solving. Brock also shares insightful blogging tips and advises against the pitfalls of comparison. A must-listen for aspiring PowerShellers. (plz create a blog and share your learnings for future you)

Guest Bio and links:

Born in the '80s and raised by his NES, Brock quickly fell in love with everything tech. With over 15 years of IT experience, Brock now enjoys the life of luxury as a renowned tech blogger and receiver of many Dundie Awards. In his free time, Brock enjoys adventuring with his wife, kids, and dogs while dreaming of retirement.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb9aCawmcww

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking

https://leanpub.com/psprimer

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/

https://woshub.com/add-remove-pinned-folders-quick-access-powershell-gpo/

https://ourcloudnetwork.com/how-to-disable-per-user-mfa-using-microsoft-graph-powershell/

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/top-powershell-commands-to-know/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-use-if-statements-in-powershell/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/guide-to-loops-in-powershell/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/customizing-visual-studio-code-for-powershell/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-git-and-github-using-powershell/

From NoWayShell to PowerShell: A Coding Transformation Jun 24, 2024

In this episode, host Andrew Pla converses with coding enthusiast Josh Hendricks (@joshooaj) about his transformative PowerShell journey - a pathway that led him from avoidance to adoration. The discussion delves into the intricacies of Joshua's PSPushover and MilestonePSTools projects, developing an understanding of their creation process. Additionally, Josh recounts his captivating experience of giving a talk on "Docs" at the prestigious PowerShell Summit. This riveting dialogue remarkably encapsulates a personal journey blending skepticism, discovery, and innovation at the heart of coding.

Guest Bio and links:

Josh is a senior principal engineer at Milestone Systems with 18 years of experience in "figuring it out" in technical support, IT, and software engineering roles. He developed a love for PowerShell in 2019 and discovered the PowerShell community shortly afterward.

https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking/c/7xNqIw2lUJl8

https://leanpub.com/psprimer/c/e3eAtyEbab43SCT3nWZ2uH4iLPV84jKO

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/

https://mikefrobbins.com/2024/06/11/understanding-the-clean-block-in-powershell/

https://x.com/joshooaj

https://www.joshooaj.com/

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27KksfgzhuE

https://www.pdq.com/blog/what-are-event-logs/

https://pushover.net/

https://www.joshooaj.com/blog/2024/03/21/new-pspushover-powershell-module/

https://github.com/devblackops/Stucco

https://powershellexplained.com/

https://www.milestonepstools.com/#getting-started

https://poshac.me/docs/v4/

https://github.com/dfinke/ImportExcel

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deuyy4iQqgk

Andrew Celebrates & Previews psconf.eu with Christian & Björn Jun 17, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew starts things off by celebrating his new Microsoft MVP. Then, we hear about all things psconf.eu and what to expect from Christian Ritter and Björn Sundling at PSConf EU. We hear some of the juicy details and key takeaways from their sessions. Then we get an update on some of their projects like PSClippy, AzDM, PSSecretScanner, and much more!

Guest Bio and links:
Christian Ritter - He/Him | Father of two | PowerShell aficionado | Blog author | Speaker

Björn is a PowerShell and DevOps nerd by day, Rockstar by night.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOgkM2Ws-rs

https://bjompen.com

https://github.com/bjompen

https://youtu.be/Xk7h1FD-D0o

https://psconf.eu/introducing-poshakucha-a-fusion-of-powershell-and-pechakucha/

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy.FBP.GeneralAdvice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwj6zlS0Yxs

https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/the-national-day-of-sweden

https://github.com/bjompen/PSSecretScanner

https://github.com/JustinGrote/ScriptFeedbackProvider

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy.FBP.GeneralAdvice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUWHfh733Y&ab_channel=DualCore

PipeScript, Formatting, and Docker: An In-Depth Conversation with James Brundage Jun 10, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by Microsoft MVP, former PowerShell team member, and module maker extraordinaire James Brundage. We hear about his experience at Microsoft Build, learn all docker and kubernetes while discussing his Rocker module, UserGroup updates, implicit interpretation in Pipescript, formatting and types, and so much more. Strap in because we go deep in this one.

Guest Bio and links:

James Brundage is a Microsoft MVP who has been heavily involved in PowerShell for over 17 years. He is a former member of the PowerShell team, working there during v2 and v3. He now works as a consultant with Start-Automating, applying his PowerShell expertise to organizations to help solve large-scale problems all around the world. He also has a lot of great projects on GitHub and regularly shares his knowledge at user groups and conferences.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcelFpsAKs

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://blog.danskingdom.com/A-simple-PowerShell-script-template-I-use-when-creating-new-scripts/

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.5.0-preview.3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5mTb7L44F4&pp=ygUZcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBqYW1lcyBicnVuZGFnZQ%3D%3D

https://github.com/StartAutomating/PSSVG

https://github.com/StartAutomating/ugit

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Splatter

https://github.com/StartAutomating/EzOut

https://x.com/JamesBru

https://startautomating.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrundage/

Breaking Down ModuleFast and More with Justin Grote Jun 03, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla interviews Microsoft MVP and PowerShell aficionado Justin Grote. They delve into an issue in the Az.Accounts 3.0.0 module, with Justin offering insights and a workaround (use an earlier version of the module). Justin also discusses his innovative ModuleFast project, explaining its architecture and his approach to writing PowerShell scripts and modules. The conversation highlights Justin's passion for APIs and celebrates his contributions as an official PowerShell project contributor. Listeners get a glimpse into Justin's workflow working at a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and how he writes to much PowerShell. He offers valuable advice for those early in their careers. Additionally, Justin shares updates on his PowerHTML (1.2m downloads) project, which originated from a GitHub pull request, showcasing his continuous contributions to the PowerShell community.

Guest Bio and links:

Justin Grote is a Datacenter Solutions Architect, Open-Source Developer, and Microsoft MVP. Justin has built his professional career leveraging PowerShell to solve and automate interesting business problems. Unfortunately, he can't PowerShell his dog to be less aggressive on his face licks.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDGR8LLOiew

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/books/9389/powershell-scripting-and-toolmaking/

https://github.com/Azure/azure-powershell/issues/25005

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/05/23/keep-microsoft-teams-status-available-instead-of-away-using-powershell/

https://x.com/JustinWGrote

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PowerHTML/0.2.0

https://psconf.eu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4S7zeeMUOE&list=PLfeA8kIs7CoftSa3hQ9dQseIxdSMBZO_z

https://dbatools.ai/

PowerShell on Linux and Beyond with Steven Judd May 27, 2024

In this celebration-themed episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Steven Judd makes his long-awaited return. We announce the first PowerShell Podcast MVP winner. We share tips about regex and URL encoding and dive deep into PowerShell on Linux, CloudShell, and becoming a lifelong learner. All this and more!

Guest Bio and links:

Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently an Infrastructure Engineer at Tenstreet LLC.
His previous recent experience includes Enterprise Email Administrator, Digital Security Analyst, and Cloud and DevOps Advisor for cloud-focused solutions and infrastructure.
He has been using PowerShell since 2010 and co-developed a custom training program for PowerShell. Most recently, he was a Senior Editor for the Modern IT Automation with PowerShell book. He is also a co-author and co-editor of the PowerShell Conference Book 3
He loves to help people learn and recognize the value of automation.
He spends his free time learning more about PowerShell, digital security, and cloud technologies, along with creating and telling Dad jokes.
You can find him hanging out on the PowerShell Discord Server, running marathons, playing the cello, plus a handful of other hobbies he can't seem to quit. Please follow him on Twitter, @stevenjudd, read his blog, and review, use, and improve his code on GitHub.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6584540

https://sid-500.com/2024/05/14/hyper-v-enabling-vm-resource-metering/

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/winget-commandnotfound/

https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell

https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Conference-Book-3/dp/B08MGR749H/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZZM6i8AE1Y

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/

https://blog.stevenjudd.com/

https://github.com/stevenjudd

Judd Song Special:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQIVWhKhwPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqzXGGld5-c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-72yBP7sw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEz1qGS0T1Q

PowerShell on the road at MMS-MOA with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas May 20, 2024

On this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew is back on the road, attending the MMS 2024 at MOA conference. Andrew catches up with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas. Andrew and Sven take a dive into the PSAppDeployToolkit. Later in the episode, Andrew and Chris chat about PSADT, Chris’ PowerShell journey, his talk at MMS-MOA, and more.

Links:

HTTPS://x.com/automatemystuff

HTTP://psadt.training

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGBAkXMC4sc

For the love of PowerShell and Curling with Frank Lesniak May 13, 2024

In this special MMSMOA episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew is joined by Frank Lesniak. We touch base after PowerShell Summit, hear about tracking airplanes with ADS-B and raspberry pi's. Frank talks about classes and how they almost caused him to fall out of love with PowerShell. We also recount what most be the most brutal display of athleticism, curling.

Guest Bio and links:

https://github.com/franklesniak/ads-b-setup

https://twitter.com/FrankLesniak

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vcyukAb71w

PowerShell Perspectives: Ryan Lancial on Company Culture and Authentic Careers May 06, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Lancial - Security Engineer at Red Canary. We talk about our shared history, his journey to security, what makes a good company culture, succeeding with no degree, the value of authenticity, and more!

Guest Bio and links:

Ryan Lancial hates bios, used to Powershell and admin and now talks about security.

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlancial/

PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.pdq.com/blog/what-are-rest-apis/

https://woshub.com/read-outlook-email-powershell/

https://blog.danskingdom.com/PowerShell-DevOps-Global-Summit-2024-reflections/

The PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit 2024 Bar session 4 Apr 29, 2024

In this episode, we have 2 interviews: Danny Stutz and Carrie Cargil. We start things off chatting with Danny and hearing about his first time speaking at Summit and how his career has gone. He shares some of his keys to success and he is someone to keep your eye out for.

Guest Bio and links:
Danny Stutz is a passionate technologist who helps his clients with AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, and IAM services. He thrives on learning new technologies to support his clients and loves automating as much as he can, especially with PowerShell.

Carrie Cargill has years of experience in education and project management but is a relative PowerShell novice. In 2019 she was a scholarship winner for PowerShell Summit and On-Ramp. Her grand aspirations are to create guided pair programming material to help in the teaching/learning of PowerShell and present it at the 2025 Summit.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/

https://twitter.com/danny_stutz

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-cargill-pmp-3292255/

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

https://powershellsummit.org

The PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar session 3 Apr 22, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we continue with our "bar sessions" from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We gain interesting insights into PowerShell, the Summit, career, and more. Our guests include Chris Masters, Joe Gasper, Rob Derickson, Chris Nguyen, Fred Weinmann, Merill Fernando, Clayton Tyger, Mike F. Robbins, Sean Wheeler, Prasidh Arora, and Danny Maertens.

Guest Bio and links:

https://powershellsummit.org

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2IyHdaaK4

The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 2 Apr 15, 2024

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. It's PowerShell after dark, the bar sessions. We talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ambre Herron, Austin Hollett, Cory Knox, Ryan Richter, Vanda Paladino, and Tyson O'keefe.

Links:

PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

The PowerShell Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVG6Xhry_yM

https://powershellsummit.org

The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 1 Apr 11, 2024

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. James Petty gives us a preview of the week ahead at PowerShell Summit. We also talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ben Reader, Frank Lesniack, James Ruskin, Kevin Cefalu, and Steven Bucher.

Links: https://powershellsummit.org

Watch The PowerShell Podcast: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwOp92XpkkQ

From Blogging to DevOps with Jeff Brown Tech Apr 08, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are thrilled to host Jeff Brown, a seasoned educator and PowerShell enthusiast. Jeff takes us on a journey spanning nearly two decades of his prolific blog writing, revealing how it shaped his career trajectory. Delving into the importance of certifications, Jeff emphasizes their role as a structured pathway for acquiring new skills and advancing in the tech industry. We explore Jeff's transition from Azure Engineer to the dynamic realm of DevOps, uncovering valuable insights along the way. Join us as Jeff shares his wealth of experience, offering invaluable advice and perspectives for aspiring IT professionals and seasoned experts alike.

Guest Bio and links:

Jeff Brown is 16+ year veteran of the IT industry working with Windows Server, Office 365, Azure, and PowerShell. He is an active blogger and course creator for companies like CloudSkills, Cybrary, and PluralSight. He currently works as a DevOps Engineer focusing on Azure Cloud and Terraform.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kaOMe2ZP7w

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9343/github-scripting-challenge-solution/

https://o365reports.com/2024/03/14/creating-a-free-microsoft-365-e5-developer-tenant-is-no-longer-possible/

https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/03/22/getting-started-with-github-copilot-in-the-cli/

https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-manage-powershell-secrets-with-secretsmanagement/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ucSdX39zZU

Unveiling PowerShell’s Past: An Interview with Jeffrey Snover Apr 01, 2024

In this highly anticipated episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell. With his departure from Microsoft, Jeffrey opens up about his insights, experiences, and candid opinions. From the inception of PowerShell to its current state, he shares the challenges he faced and the triumphs he celebrated. Jeffrey delves into the controversial topic of using aliases in scripts, shedding light on the pros and cons. Additionally, he offers thought-provoking perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI and his experience in AI ethics. Reflecting on his tenure at Microsoft, Jeffrey discusses the intricacies of navigating a large corporation and making a substantial impact. We also explore the concept of the "PowerShell sacred vow" and its significance. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Jeffrey Snover.

Guest Bio and links:

Jeffrey Snover is a Distinguished Engineer at Google. Previously a Microsoft Technical Fellow, O365 AI Architect, Chief Architect for the Azure Storage and Edge Group and Windows Server. Snover is the inventor of Windows PowerShell, an object-based distributed automation engine, scripting language, and command line shell.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiVGJS4AGJU

https://psweekly.dowst.dev/

https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Idea-Untold-History-PowerShell/dp/B089M1FCH5

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0joo5iHCxs

https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after/dp/B09HHBVJS5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAR4C5CKI4

https://leanpub.com/themonadmanifestoannotated

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVUd9_k9C6A

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnover/

https://twitter.com/jsnover

https://youtu.be/lPX1H3jW8ZQ?si=HoQDK3Q8pJjg0YHI

MVP Spotlight: Clayton Tyger's Story Mar 25, 2024

Join us for an inspiring episode of the PowerShell Podcast as we sit down with newly crowned Microsoft MVP, Clayton Tyger. Clayton shares his remarkable journey from being a PowerShell novice to achieving MVP status, highlighting the importance of a growth mindset and perseverance along the way. We delve into recent developments to his 365AutomatedLab module, exploring how it streamlines lab creation processes for PowerShell users. Additionally, Clayton discusses his adventures with ProxMox and PowerShell, offering valuable insights and practical tips. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and a deep dive into the world of PowerShell with Clayton Tyger.

Bio:

A Microsoft PowerShell MVP, who has been in IT for over 17 years and grew up loving technology. I’ve handled everything from level 1 Help Desk to IT Project Manager roles. My current title is Systems Administrator, but still do a little of everything. I enjoy learning and talking IT with others, so feel free to reach out.

Resource links:

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvV4KqB5yw4

https://github.com/nerdstaunch/easy_packetloss_tracker

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSSharedGoods/0.0.278

https://overpoweredshell.com/AWS-PowerShell-Intro-to-PowerShell-Lambdas-Creating-An-Automatic-Shutdown-Policy-for-EC2-Instances

https://techbloggingfool.com/2024/02/19/powershell-find-remote-desktop-servers-on-a-domain/

https://clatent.com/about/

https://github.com/DevClate

https://www.instagram.com/clatent/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-t-0b60b658/

https://twitter.com/clatent

https://github.com/dfinke/PSWeave

https://github.com/Corsinvest/cv4pve-api-powershell

Cloud Chronicles: Mark Wragg's Journey in DevOps Mar 18, 2024

In this engaging episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla kicks things off by sharing some tab completion insights and more on the preshow. Andrew is joined by special guest Mark Wragg to delve into the world of DevOps and PowerShell. Mark, a longtime user of the cloud, and shares his observations of how things have changed over the years. The discussion covers common tasks and responsibilities in DevOps, along with Mark's innovative AzCostTools module, which provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing cloud costs using PowerShell, complete with visually appealing graphs. Additionally, Mark shares his passion for Pester testing, infrastructure testing, and Infrastructure as Code, offering valuable advice and expertise to listeners. Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with practical tips and expert insights!

Guest Bio and links:

Mark is an Azure DevOps Engineer from the UK, where he lives with his wife and three small humans. He's worked in IT full-time since 2003, except for a year out when he almost became a teacher. He started his IT career in Operations, which led to some Management roles, but he missed automating things and pivoted to DevOps, which he's been doing for the last few years as a contractor.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEl6FQXTAEY

https://twitter.com/FrodeFlaten/status/1765107833480311211

https://m.youtube.com/live/PVPkhogcTFU?si=OG9RjfIS7t1mIyYq

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Automation-Scripting-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1800566379

https://powershellisfun.com/2024/02/16/running-azure-cloud-shell-locally-using-docker/

https://wragg.io/a-powershell-cmdlet-to-copy-files-based-on-hash-difference/

https://psday.uk/

https://github.com/markwragg/PowerShell-AzCostTools

https://github.com/markwragg/PowerShell-Influx

https://github.com/devblackops/Terminal-Icons

https://github.com/dahlbyk/posh-git

IAM in Focus: Insights from Adil Leghari Mar 11, 2024

In this enlightening episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by special guest Adil Leghari to delve into the intricacies of IAM (Identity and Access Management). Together, they explore the fundamentals of IAM and its significance in the broader realm of IT. Additionally, Andrew announces the PowerShell Podcast MVP awards, celebrating community excellence. Adil shares invaluable insights on career transitions, the anatomy of a login box, and common cyber attacks. He also sheds light on the flaws of passwords and emphasizes the importance of empathy and honest postmortems in the IT landscape. Tune in for a captivating discussion filled with wisdom and expertise!

Guest Bio and links:

I spent over a decade as a SysAdmin wrangling user endpoints and virtualizing business apps at the University of British Columbia. I spent the latter half of this time specializing in & evangelizing PowerShell, DevOps, and Automation. In 2019, I made the shift into Presales Engineering, working for Chocolatey Software and then Cloudsmith. I fell in love with helping customers and solving complex problems, and have never looked back. I'm also a speaker & author in the PowerShell Community.

When not talking your ear off about PowerShell and DevOps/Automation, I enjoy nerding out on Open Source, tech gadgets (especially travel ones), stickers, graphic design, A/V production, and snowboarding. My Wife (Marla) & I recently welcomed our Daughter (Layla) into the World (Aug. '22), which has been the toughest but most rewarding job. Consequently, we spend most of our free time napping.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1H9F-2-fqE

https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun/graphs/contributors

https://twitter.com/markwragg/status/1765122240167944516

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-single-multiple-computers-use-windows-powershell-remoting/?source=recommendations

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-script-parameters/

https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9323/module-linking/

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Crafting a Fulfilling Career: Wisdom from Industry Leaders Jeff Hicks and Mike F. Robbins Mar 04, 2024

Episode Summary:

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!

Guest Bio and links:

Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with more than 30 years of experience, much of it as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, is a Pluralsight author, and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups.

Mike F. Robbins, a former Microsoft MVP, is the lead technical writer for Azure PowerShell at Microsoft. With extensive experience in PowerShell, he is a scripting, automation, and efficiency expert. As a lifelong learner, Mike continuously strives to improve his skills and empower others by sharing his knowledge and experience. Mike is also a published author, and when he's not writing documentation for Microsoft, he can be found sharing his thoughts and insights on his blog at http://mikefrobbins.com.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPqaXb6JjE

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Emoji

https://github.com/NetSPI/PowerHuntShares

https://firstpr.me/https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun

https://twitter.com/jsnover/status/1192068780198973442

https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/status/1758373131800949191

https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/

https://ironscripter.us

https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/10/26/building-and-deploying-a-blog-with-hugo-and-github-pages/

https://mikefrobbins.com/2019/08/01/whats-in-your-powershell-psdefaultparametervalues-preference-variable/

https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell

https://leanpub.com/ps7now

https://leanpub.com/bookstore?type=all&search=powershell

new-timespan -Start (Get-date) -end ([datetime]"4/8/2024")

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KSESLJ0LWA

https://mikefrobbins.com

From Admin to Defender: Jake Hildreth's Security Evolution Feb 26, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew sits down with the knowledgeable Jake Hildreth for an enlightening conversation covering a wide array of security-related topics. Jake shares insights from his journey transitioning into security from a background in operations and administration. The discussion delves into OpSec practices, approaches to toolmaking, and the critical importance of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) security. Jake also sheds light on tabletop exercises for security, the fallacy of security through obscurity, and the dangers of clicking on phishing emails. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of security and PowerShell with Jake Hildreth!

Guest Bio and links:

I'm a husband, a dad, and a recovering sysadmin. I've worked in technology since the year 2000, when I got my first tech job as Tier 1 support for cable modem companies. After that, I transitioned into systems & network administration, always with a security focus. In the last three years, I pivoted into security, focusing on Active Directory. When I'm not working, I enjoy cooking, drinking whiskey, lifting weights, traveling, reading... and writing code. Coding is like creating and solving little puzzles for yourself! So soothing.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hl2BjkKbNw

https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298957463/

https://blueteampowershell.com/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging?view=powershell-5.1

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/GhostPack/PSPKIAudit

https://blog.dotdot.horse/

https://github.com/TrimarcJake/Locksmith

https://twitter.com/dotdotdotHorse

https://infosec.exchange/@horse

https://github.com/TrimarcJake/BlueTuxedo

https://linked.in/jakehildreth

Reaching the Summit: Graham's OnRamp Journey Feb 19, 2024

Episode Summary:

In this engaging episode, host Andrew sits down with Graham Stringfellow for an insightful discussion filled with personal anecdotes and professional insights. The conversation kicks off with a reflection on Andrew and Graham's shared history, followed by Graham's experience with the PowerShell Summit OnRamp scholarship. Graham sheds light on the infamous mountain disaster involving Phil Bossman, settling the score once and for all. They delve into the importance of building tools that endure and share anecdotes about Andrew handing off some of his PowerShell expertise to Graham. Tune in for a captivating conversation that spans friendship, professional growth, and the enduring legacy of PowerShell.

Guest Bio and resource links:

Meet Graham Stringfellow, an experienced SysAdmin with a knack for making life simpler using PowerShell. Starting on the helpdesk, Graham climbed to SysAdmin, honing his automation skills along the way. After a decade in IT and bagging the PowerShell Summit OnRamp Scholarship, there's no IT problem he can't simplify with some good old PowerShell magic.

Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxd0CNxFiCk

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/introducing-sudo-for-windows/

https://wragg.io/Perform-currency-conversion-with-PowerShell/

https://insights.stackoverflow.com/trends?tags=powershell%2Cbash%2Czsh

https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3

https://poshcode.gitbook.io/powershell-practice-and-style/introduction/readme

https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298957463/

https://powershell.org

https://twitter.com/andrewplatech

https://twitter.com/thepowerstring

Roadmapping your PowerShell Journey with Sean Wheeler Feb 12, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by the insightful Sean Wheeler for an enlightening discussion on all things PowerShell. Andrew starts off the episode by sharing a community tip and delving into the topic of hosting internal PowerShell meetups. The conversation then shifts to Sean, who sheds light on the process of getting started with learning PowerShell, emphasizing the invaluable resources available on learn.microsoft.com/powershell. Together, they explore the different steps involved in a PowerShell journey and offer guidance on mapping out a personalized learning path. Additionally, they discuss the significance of Git and GitHub in the PowerShell ecosystem and extend an invitation to the community for contributions to the PowerShell Community blog. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to enhance your PowerShell experience.

Guest Bio and links:

Sean Wheeler is the lead documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft. For over 25 years at Microsoft, he's delivered many workshops on scripting, debugging, and advanced troubleshooting. Using scripting, he's created tools to help customers collect and analyze data used to troubleshoot and optimize their environments.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNVpuwQp0bc

https://discord.gg/pdq

http://vscode.dev

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=TylerLeonhardt.vscode-inline-values-powershell

https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3

https://www.pdq.com/state-of-sysadmin/download/

https://twitter.com/SamErde/status/1750275640111054878

https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298931068/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/how-to-use-docs?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/discover-powershell?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/00-introduction?view=powershell-7.4

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell-community/

https://github.com/PowerShell/Community-Blog

https://sdwheeler.github.io/Presentations/

https://sdwheeler.github.io/seanonit/

PowerShell and Pentesting: Hacker Insights with Spencer Alessi Feb 05, 2024

In this action-packed episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we kick off with a loaded preshow featuring an exciting announcement of PowerShelldle, a community tip, and a deep dive into my own PowerShell journey in response to a viewer question. The main segment is a fascinating conversation with Spencer Alessi, where we delve into the world of PowerShell and pentesting. Spencer generously shares the tools he would use as a sysadmin pentesting his own environment, including PowerSploit, PingCastle, Bloodhound, LockSmith, and ADeleg. He provides invaluable tips for PowerShell enthusiasts looking to transition into security and pentesting, shedding light on the current and emerging trends in the security landscape. Spencer also gives us insights into the role that PowerShell plays in his role as a pentester. Get ready for a riveting episode filled with tips, tools, and trends in the world of PowerShell and security.

Guest Bio and links: I'm a hacker, pentester, wiz-bang exploit slinger hiding in the shadows and co-host of the Cyber Threat Perspective Podcast. I currently do offensive security things at SecurIT360, primarily focused on internal pentesting/assume breach, which I really really enjoy. I love PowerShell, Windows and Active Directory. I consider myself a blue-hearted red teamer.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnEfyGjMMwE

https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298931068/

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://powershelldle.com

https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech/status/1749469780786946435

https://powershell.org/2017/11/powershell-devops-global-summit-2018-scholarship-recipient/

https://github.com/techspence/ScriptSentry…

https://github.com/techspence/HackerArt/…

https://github.com/TrimarcJake/Locksmith…

https://github.com/PowerShellMafia/PowerSploit…

https://github.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/PowerSharpPack…

https://spenceralessi.com

https://twitter.com/techspence

https://linkedin.com/in/spenceralessi…

https://youtube.com/@techspence

https://offsec.blog

https://www.youtube.com/@CyberThreatPOV

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/

https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech

PowerShell and Education: A Deep Dive with Jim Tyler, Director of Technology Jan 29, 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.

Guest Bio and links:

Jim is the Director of Technology at Niles Community Schools, YouTuber @PowerShellEngineer, Author of PowerShell for Systems Engineers. He's also presented on PowerShell at Michigan EdTech conferences.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWaCFWCId0w

https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298633080/

https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAI/issues/204

https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAIAssistant/blob/main/examples/Assistants_API_overview.ipynb

https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSGalleryExplorer/2.5.4

https://miscripts.org/

https://twitter.com/jimrtyler

https://www.youtube.com/@PowerShellEngineer

https://github.com/jimrtyler

https://www.linkedin.com/in/JamesTyler/

https://a.co/d/aSBQ2Lg

From Python to PowerShell: A Developer's Perspective with Jordan Borean Jan 22, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the talented Jordan Borean. Join us as we delve into the world of PowerShell development with Jordan, exploring some of his exceptional modules that have made waves in the community. Jordan shares his unique perspective as a Python developer using PowerShell and highlights the benefits of binary modules. Dive into the details of Jordan's experience within the PowerShell community Discord, and gain insights into his journey to Red Hat, where Open Source played a pivotal role. As a bonus, discover the surprising answer to the question: If PowerShell was a song, what would it be? This episode is packed with coding wisdom, community adventures, and a touch of musical revelation.

Guest Bio and links:

I've been working in IT for around 10 years now with experience in a range of roles. Currently, I'm a programmer working on Ansible for RedHat, specializing in Windows automation. While my job is mostly working with Python I play around with PowerShell and C# mostly in my spare time and have written quite a few PowerShell modules. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my wife and dog as well as go on some bike rides around where I live. I currently specialize in network protocols like WinRM, SMB, PSRemoting, LDAP, among others, and I have written a few cross-platform clients that implement these protocols outside of Windows. I'm also quite active in the Discord community and love to help/lurk the various questions that come up there. There's always something new that I learn.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFr1ojayTM

https://2pintsoftware.com/news/details/why-is-add-content-bad-in-powershell-51

https://github.com/JustinGrote/ModuleFast/releases/tag/v0.1.0

https://lindnerbrewery.github.io/posts/converting_to_semtantic_version/

https://github.com/jborean93/PowerShell-ctypes

https://github.com/jborean93/PSDetour

https://github.com/jborean93/PSDetour-Hooks

https://github.com/jborean93/PSEtw

https://github.com/jborean93/PSOpenAD

https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.windows

https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.windows

https://github.com/ansible-collections/microsoft.ad

https://github.com/SeeminglyScience/ImpliedReflection

https://github.com/JustinGrote/ModuleFast/

https://github.com/SeeminglyScience/ClassExplorer

https://github.com/pester/Pester

From Listener to Speaker: Daniel Schroeder’s PowerShell Summit Success Jan 15, 2024

Episode Summary:

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we're joined by the dynamic Daniel Schroeder. Dive into the world of PowerShell tips and contributions as Daniel shares insights into his tiPS module and how listeners can get involved. Daniel also reflects on his experience as a podcast listener, detailing how the show inspired him to take significant steps in his professional journey, such as applying to speak at PowerShell Summit—a journey that culminated in being accepted. The episode takes a technical turn as we glean advice on GitOps, explore techniques for visualizing large-scale systems, and gain valuable insights into the current statistics of DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering. Join us for a conversation packed with practical tips, personal reflections, and expert advice from Daniel Schroeder.

Guest Bio and links:

Dan has been writing software for over two decades and blogging since about 2011. He has a passion for creating productivity tools and tools to help make developers' lives easier. He enjoys sharing information and helping others through his blog, YouTube videos, presentations, and in person. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada, with his wife, son, and dogs and enjoys hiking and rollerblading when he is not consumed by one of his many personal projects, most of which are open-source on GitHub.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpm_R1MQ38

https://blog.danskingdom.com/Multiple-ways-to-setup-your-CI-CD-pipelines-in-GitHub-Actions/

https://o365reports.com/2023/12/15/audit-microsoft-365-admin-activity-using-powershell/

https://github.com/jborean93/PSEtw/

https://github.com/deadlydog/PowerShell.tiPS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg1KJf8sC4

https://blog.danskingdom.com/Get-PowerShell-tips-automatically-in-your-terminal-with-the-tiPS-module/

https://github.com/nohwnd/Profiler

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/webadministration/?view=windowsserver2022-ps

https://twitter.com/deadlydog/status/1737912190663831651

PowerShell PM Roundtable: 2024 Areas of Excitement Jan 08, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special treat—an exclusive roundtable discussion with the PMs behind PowerShell and its related projects. Hear about how the team's goal of improving the lives of people working in operations and on operations tasks. Join us as we meet the PM team: Danny Maertens, Sydney Smith, Michael Greene, Damien Caro, Jason Helmick, and Steven Bucher. Each PM takes a turn sharing their areas of interest and excitement for the coming year, giving listeners a sneak peek into the future of PowerShell. Whether it's advancements in automation, SSH improvements, or upcoming projects, this episode offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the vision and passion driving PowerShell forward. Don't miss this insightful conversation with the PMs who make it all happen!

Links:
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_V70nVxw4Q

https://github.com/PowerShell/Announcements/issues

https://aka.ms/JoinPSCall

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Wjk1FOIxA

https://github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH

https://github.com/PowerShell/openssh-portable

https://github.com/PowerShell/vscode-powershell

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/announcing-the-release-of-get-whatsnew/

Install-Module -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.WhatsNew
Install-PSResource -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.WhatsNew
https://twitter.com/maertend33

https://twitter.com/sydneysmithreal

https://twitter.com/migreene

https://twitter.com/dcaro

https://twitter.com/theJasonHelmick

https://twitter.com/StevenBucher13

From Engineer to Manager: Mike Kanakos on Transition, Lessons, and Community Jan 01, 2024

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Mike Kanakos to explore his journey transitioning from an engineer to a manager. Mike candidly shares the valuable lessons learned, from navigating newfound responsibilities to embracing a mentoring role. We delve into the pivotal role community involvement played in his managerial growth, touching on how insights from successful teams and best practices informed his approach. The discussion also unveils exciting changes ahead for the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group, which Mike leads. As a bonus, we get an insider's look into Mike's favorite PowerShell modules. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with lessons, community impact, and a sneak peek into the evolving PowerShell landscape.

Guest Bio and links:

Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams.

In addition to being a Microsoft MVP, He also leads the Research Triangle PowerShell Users Group and serves as the Director of Community Engagement for PowerShell.org. He shares his expertise on PowerShell, Cloud services, and automation through his blog www.commandline.ninja. In his spare time, he fumbles through maintaining a home assistant setup at home.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6HY3lnEkG0

https://practical365.com/using-github-copilot-to-upgrade-powershell-scripts-to-the-microsoft-graph-powershell-sdk/

https://practicalsecurityanalytics.com/credential-harvesting-with-powershell-and-specterinsight/

https://www.commandline.ninja/

https://rtpsug.com

https://www.youtube.com/c/RTPSUG

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ImportExcel/7.0.1

https://github.com/PowerShell/SecretManagement

https://github.com/dfinke/NameIT

Farewell to Jordan: MVP Chrissy LeMaire Unleashes AI Wisdom Dec 25, 2023

In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, the hosts are joined by the esteemed Chrissy LeMaire, a double Microsoft MVP and GitHub star as we bid a fond farewell to Jordan. Chrissy's wealth of expertise in the PowerShell, GitHub, and AI realms adds a unique perspective to the discussion. We talk about creating personalized chatbots with ChatGPT, uses for AI. Chrissy shares news about her upcoming AI book and the life-changing moment that got her to embrace AI. All that, and more! Don't miss this insightful conversation with a true powerhouse in the tech community.

Guest Bio and links:

Vaguely French Developer in Europe, PS & SQL MVP, inaugural GitHub Star, got a master's degree in Systems Engineering. She’s also certified in SQL Server, Linux, SharePoint and network security.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRNnCycIo3M

https://blog.netnerds.net/2023/10/chatgpt-vs-code-theme/

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=potatoqualitee.blog-gpt

https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann/ADLDSMF

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/potatoqualitee

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-dbatools-in-a-month-of-lunches

https://psconf.eu/

https://privacy.openai.com/

https://github.com/potatoqualitee/finetuna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPax-xJLej8

https://www.amazon.com/Am-Code-Artificial-Intelligence-Speaks/dp/0316560065

Unlocking Secrets: Sam Erde on Open-Source Contributions and the Locksmith Module Dec 18, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, featuring guest Sam Erde, we delve into a myriad of topics starting with Andrew's successful acceptance of his talk at PowerShell Summit. The episode unfolds with a spotlight on community resources. Sam Erde, our esteemed guest, shares insights into his blogging journey and his contributions to open-source projects, with a particular focus on the Locksmith module designed to uncover misconfigurations in ADCS Certificate Services. Sam also provides his unique perspective on leveraging PowerShell for various tasks. The hosts engage in a discussion about the community ethos, underscoring the importance of creating more value than capturing, and Sam shares personal experiences that have shaped his approach to community involvement. Tune in for an episode packed with valuable insights, community highlights, and the power of PowerShell in action.

Guest bio and Links:

Sam Erde is a senior yak shaver and semi-professional squirrel hunter with 20+ years of experience in IT. His preferred species of yak speaks PowerShell and the squirrels are most often found huddled around Microsoft bird feeders. Much of his career has had a strong focus on Active Directory, GPOs, Exchange Server, and Microsoft 365; however, it would not be complete without an equally strong focus on coffee, puns, Oxford commas, and cybersecurity. Sam's mission is to help IT teams grow towards operational maturity around these platforms. This includes a focus on culture, technical growth, and identifying not just as systems administrators, engineers, or analysts--but as infosec professionals who may happen to work in operations. He is incredibly grateful for everything the community has taught him and hopes to contribute back at least as much as he has learned from this amazing group of people.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HEhXQE3GNw

https://github.com/DanGough/PoshCVE

https://powershellisfun.com/2023/11/23/using-a-specific-powershell-profile-for-a-console-session-windows-terminal-powershell-ise-or-visual-studio-code/

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://day3bits.com/

https://github.com/SamErde/PowerShell-Pre-Workout

https://github.com/trimarcJake/Locksmith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yt_oIEq1wA

https://github.com/PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle

https://github.com/cunninghamp

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ORCA/2.8.0

https://github.com/EvotecIT/GPOZaurr

https://github.com/TrimarcJake/BlueTuxedo

https://github.com/techspence/ScriptSentry

https://twitter.com/SamErde

https://linktr.ee/SamErde

Code in Action: Embracing Hands-On Learning with Jeff Hicks Dec 11, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, guest Jeff Hicks leads a dynamic discussion on the power of hands-on learning with PowerShell and the numerous benefits of learning by doing. Jeff challenges the community with a scripting challenge, encouraging active participation. The episode also features a showcase of some outstanding community blogs, including topics like PowerShell performance testing, web scraping, and module development. Jeff shares insights into his own remarkable modules, and the hosts delve into noteworthy community projects. Don't miss Jeff's scripting challenge and be sure to check out the community blogs and links discussed in this episode!

Guest Bio and links:

Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with more than 30 years of experience, much of it as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, is a Pluralsight author, and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups.

Links:

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV5RXZPiM_0

https://powershell.org/2023/11/earlybirdnowopen/

https://jeffhicks.substack.com/p/ask-jeff-ab8

https://devdojo.com/hcritter/powershell-perfomance-test-get-the-maximum

https://blog.griff.systems/published/2023/getting_download_links_from_webpages/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-save-our-hone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTnEydEPnM

https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/

https://leanpub.com/psprimer

https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools/

https://github.com/mgajda83/PSWindowsUpdate

https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSGalleryReport

https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3

Breaking Down Barriers in PowerShell and Management with Kevin Cefalu Dec 04, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we engage in a dynamic discussion with Kevin Cefalu. Kevin shares managerial insights, valuable lessons from the Summit, and the workings of Azure Durable Functions. The conversation shifts to the power of Pair Programming and Call for Presentations (CFP) and how this involved Andrew. We explore the usage of the .vscode folder and Plaster for workspace customization and conclude with Kevin's intriguing thoughts on AI applications. A powerful blend of knowledge, experience, and technology.

Guest Bio and links:
In the heart of southern Louisiana, a DevOps Engineering Manager masters the arts of C#.NET and PowerShell, wielding over a decade of experience with a Microsoft Azure wizard's touch. Away from the techno-tangle, he's a 3D printing enthusiast, gamer, and project tinkerer, often joined by his wife Linsay, daughter Olivia, and their pups Ajax and Callie. His world is a vibrant mix of tech mastery, playful hobbies, and joyful family moments.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CrUWrUKtCw

https://discord.gg/pdq

Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3

https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/powershell-universal-apis-cve/

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-7-4-general-availability/

https://sid-500.com/2023/11/14/powershell-search-for-empty-folders-and-delete-them/

https://mdgrs.hashnode.dev/speeding-up-powershell-module-development-with-restartablesession

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/VSTeam/7.2.0

PowerShell Summit & More: A Chat with James Petty Nov 27, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Microsoft MVP and PowerShell.org CEO James Petty. We dove into the core of what PowerShell.org brings to the community and James' instrumental role in driving this platform forward. James shared insightful details about the future of the eagerly awaited PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significant and welcome changes in store for next year. The conversation also hailed his latest literary creation, 'Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches,' as we explored the evolution in content and approach compared to its predecessor. Adding to this rich mix were James' anecdotes from his time as a professor teaching PowerShell at a college, providing a truly riveting podcast that celebrates the wide-reaching influence of PowerShell.

Guest Bio and links:
James currently holds the position of Director of Information Technology at TextRequest. He is a four-time awardee of the Microsoft MVP award. In a dedicated capacity, he also assumes the role of volunteer CEO at DevOps Collective INC, a non-profit organization operating within technology education. The organization's primary focus revolves around PowerShell, automation, and DevOps. It has garnered recognition for providing an array of free online resources, notably PowerShell.org.

In the literary domain, James is the lead author of two published works: "Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches," now in its fourth edition, and "Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches," in its second edition. Manning proudly publishes both of these insightful publications.

At the core of James's passion lies automation, where he adeptly wields tools like PowerShell, Azure, and all facets of Windows Server environments. His prowess in this domain has been honed over more than a decade of service as an infrastructure administrator, catering to businesses spanning a diverse range of sizes.
James has woven his life in the tranquil environs outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he resides with his cherished wife, daughters, two dogs, and two cats.

Links:
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1OFjC62EU

Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3

State of SysAdmin Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22

https://twitter.com/ManningMEAP/status/1719007617622679622?

https://www.powershellsummit.org/

https://powershell.org/free-resources/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petty-m-s-75672b42/

https://twitter.com/PSJamesP

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-scripting-in-a-month-of-lunches-second-edition

In Code We Trust: Being Thankful for PowerShell Nov 20, 2023

In this special gratitude-filled episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we take time to appreciate the wonderful world of PowerShell - where tech and community coalesce. We highlight some splendid community projects, highlighting their large impacts and innovative approaches. As we recall our podcast journey, we revel in a nostalgic look back while also envisioning a powerful future. From personal anecdotes revealing how PowerShell has shaped our tech lives to a thought-provoking expose on error handling, the episode is a wholesome tableau of learning, reflection, and connection. It's a delightful mix of the cerebral and the personal - with plenty to be thankful for!

Guest Bio and links:

Meet Andrew, aka 'The Script Specter', and Jordan, known to his fans as 'The Command Crusader'. Together, they form the dynamic duo of PowerShell, turning ordinary coding scenarios into extraordinary feats of tech heroism.
Andrew, with his uncanny ability to manipulate the spectral realm of scripts, can create code so clean, so robust, and so failsafe that it's almost an epic poem in PowerShell language. He has singlehandedly bested numerous system complications with just a flick of his fingers and a well-phrased one-liner. When he's not saving the day with his scripting prowess, he's often found rescuing kittens from elaborate 'syntax trees'.

Jordan, the Command Crusader, harnesses the sheer power of PowerShell commands, turning them into tools for justice, efficiency, and good 'runtime.' He could solve a server crisis before his morning coffee gets cold. His uncanny knack for error handling is legendary, often ultimately resulting in error villains voluntarily turning themselves in. In his downtime, Jordan is known to command dance-offs with undeniable grooves that could only be defined as 'syntax error-free'.
These superheroes of the scripting realm are not just hosts of the PowerShell Podcast but also beacons of code-based justice, humor, prowess, and a whole lot of fun. With Andrew and Jordan on duty, the thriving PowerShell city can sleep safely, knowing it's protected by the best programmatic superheroes on this side of the compiler!

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX_OxcNESKg

Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3

State of SysAdmin Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://psframework.org/documentation/documents/psframework/runspace-workflows.html

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSFramework

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MailPolicyExplainer/1.3.0

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_try_catch_finally?view=powershell-7.3

Emil Larsson: Creating Communal Tech Waves with PowerShell Nov 13, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had Emil Larsson join us! We had a healthy amount of community blogs in this episode, with lots of great conversation all throughout. We discussed how helpful contributing to PowerShell docs can be. We learned about Emil's evolution with PowerShell and how the industry has changed in his 10+ years of experience. Emil and Andrew revisited their early IT days of grappling with upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7, making all of us a bit nostalgic. We also had a fair bit of discussion around what the PowerShell community is all about.

Guest Bio and links:

Emil is an IAM specialist who loves PowerShell. He has 10 years of experience in IAM solutions with strong focus on AD and PowerShell. He shares his IAM and automation insights through his blog.

See the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr4vOOrH-mI

https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2023/11/02/10-powershell-commands-always-on-vpn-administrators-should-know/

https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_msgraph_mail/

https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_docs_contributions/

https://github.com/michaeltlombardi/getting-github

https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans

https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_adcs_certinstall/

https://pipe.how/new-hashtable/

https://bjompen.com/#/posts/certifications

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/DSACL/0.2.0

https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_fast_password_retrieving/

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/z/1.1.9

https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_z_mod/

https://www.sapien.com/books_training/Self-Paced-Training

https://twitter.com/ehmiiz

https://github.com/ehmiiz/PSHangMan

https://infosec.exchange/@ehmiiz

Entra Insights and Merill Fernando’s Toolbox: Powering the Community Nov 06, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had an enlightening conversation with Merill Fernando, a Principal Product Manager on Microsoft's Entra team. Our discussion unveiled an in-depth look at Microsoft Entra, providing listeners with tips and tricks. Merill generously shared his journey in becoming a PM, emphasizing the pivotal role of learning and sharing knowledge within our tech community. We also delved into the emerging importance of transitioning from the AzureAD module towards a more streamlined approach using Graph. Not to miss, Merill spotlighted his widely acclaimed tools such as [akasearch.net](http://akasearch.net), idPowerToys, and entra. news, and more, opening up an array of exciting possibilities for our listeners. Join us as we explore these topics and a whole lot more in yet another riveting session of the PowerShell Podcast.

Guest Bio and links:
Merill Fernando is a Principal Product Manager in the Microsoft Entra product group at Microsoft Security. In his role he helps some of Microsoft's biggest customers define their identity strategy and deploy Microsoft Entra. He is passionate about Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, DevOps and you can usually find him on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube talking about these topics. In his spare time, he works on some popular open-source app including http://cmd.ms, idPowerToys, and Graph X-Ray plus he also runs a weekly newsletter on all things Microsoft Entra at http://entra.news.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpKRd-ocbH0

State of SysAdmin 2024:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22

https://discord.gg/pdq

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.3.9

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/whats-new/what-s-new-in-powershell-74?view=powershell-7.3

https://idpowertoys.com

https://aadinternals.com/

https://github.com/orgs/msgraph/discussions

https://aka.ms/graphsamples

https://graphpowershell.merill.net/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4QdFdALlA0&pp=ygUcbXJlaWxsIGdyYXBoIHRpcHMgYW5kIHRyaWNrcw%3D%3D

https://aka.ms/graphpowershell

https://akasearch.net/

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MSAL.PS/4.37.0.0

DSC, Community, and PowerShell: A conversation with Michael Greene Oct 30, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Michael Greene, a prominent figure from the PowerShell team at Microsoft. Our enlightening discussion revolved around his instrumental role in the progression from DSC 2.0 to 3.0, largely influenced by invaluable customer feedback. Greene's key involvement in co-authoring the Infrastructure Release Pipeline whitepaper with Steven Murawksi was another topic of conversation. Catapulting to being a Product Manager, he shared his journey, highlighting the importance of being accessible, empathetic, and staying focused on the community. Furthermore, the conversation took an intriguing turn toward the future, debating the possibilities of AI and terminal experiences in the future.

Guest Bio:

Michael Greene currently serves as a Principal PM Manager at Microsoft, leading the team focused on developing PowerShell, CloudShell, Win32 OpenSSH, DSC, and other projects for Windows and Azure. Michael has diverse experience, from configuration management strategy for Azure Governance, to Windows Server CAT, and service operations in Office 365.

Resource links:

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOZutvGgV2s

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/dsc/further-reading/whitepapers?view=dsc-1.1

https://runasradio.com/Shows/Show/469

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall

https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after-ebook/dp/B0BL6BL24V

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/?view=powershell-7.3

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.secretmanagement/?view=ps-modules

https://github.com/PowerShell/PSReadLine

https://discord.gg/pdq

The eye of the Tyger: Clayton Tyger, A PowerShell Rising Star Oct 23, 2023

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dove deep into the world of guest Clayton Tyger, a rising figure in the PowerShell community. Clayton shared his intriguing journey into the world of PowerShell, shedding light on his first steps and his continuous involvement in the community. Of particular significance was our discussion about his experience developing the impactful 365AutomatedLab module. Also, Clayton's "Getting Started with 365AutomatedLab module" blog received special attention, serving as a fantastic resource for fellow developers. The episode provided remarkable insights, demonstrating Clayton's expertise and his dedication to sharing knowledge with the community.

BIO: Clayton Tyger is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience spanning various roles from Help Desk to IT Project Manager. He is currently an IT Engineer, maintaining a broad skill set in the industry. Always open to learning and discussing IT, Tyger encourages dialogue with others in the field. His passion for technology continues to fuel his career, and he always welcomes networking opportunities.

Resource Links:
See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhlgCM7mfE

https://github.com/DevClate/365AutomatedLab

https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/10/12/securing-api-keys-with-powershell-secrets-management-in-azure-key-vault/

https://office365itpros.com/2023/09/27/monitor-new-teams-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monitor-new-teams-members

https://github.com/alagoutte

https://github.com/SamErde

https://github.com/potatoqualitee/kbupdate

https://www.asbuiltreport.com/

PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

Joe Houghes; Soft Skills, Community, and Professional Growth Oct 16, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were thrilled to sit virtually with none other than Joe Houghes, engaging him in an insightful discussion about his dynamic journey and participation in community activity. Woven throughout with humor and knowledge, our ponderings with Joe centered around the significance of building relationships within the community. We ventured further into the dialogue surrounding the emphasis on soft skills and their interaction with professional growth. The conversation pivoted towards effective communication as an investment into one's self, bringing about palpable value in the workplace. Walk away with a newfound reflective insight and tangible advice for involvement in the community, all courtesy of Joe's enlightening experiences.

Bio: Joe Houghes is a co-leader of the Denver PowerShell & VMware User Groups and he is a Sr. Solutions Architect with Pure Storage. He focuses on automating us out of our IT operations while freeing us to perform higher-level tasks. Joe has been the #1 speaker internationally for VMUG in 2021 and 2022 for virtual and in-person events, and is always working to help & encourage the next community speaker(s) to take his place, while helping to get them started. Joe also works to evangelize the message that automation should be a focus for admins & engineers, even though it requires more in-depth thinking and focus beyond performing a task once. He knows that even though it is not always someone's default method, the result is then repeatable and consistent. Joe tries to help others understand why we should do the easy tasks better, and he challenges everyone to push themselves outside of their comfort zone and learn more about any topic of interest. Joe is a collector of communities as a leader for 2 User Groups, and a member of many evangelist groups including Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion, Tanzu Vanguard, plus he helps out to host events as part of the vBrownBag crew. He tells people not to let fear keep them from sharing their knowledge with others and teaching from their unique perspective. He's also easy to spot by the colored hat, big grin, and the loud "Howdy Y'all."

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vQb21FFcwo

Resource links:

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSModuleAnalyzer https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech/status/1709594063370928639 https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/09/27/create-calculated-properties-in-powershell/ https://clatent.com/2023/09/getting-started-with-365automatedlab-part-1/ https://psconf.eu/ https://fullstackgeek.net/ https://twitter.com/jhoughes @jhoughes@vmst.io https://github.com/jhoughes https://www.youtube.com/@joehoughes PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

From Console to GitOps: Gilbert Sanchez Breaks It Down Oct 09, 2023

On the latest engrossing edition of The PowerShell Podcast, we had the unique pleasure of discussing the intricate world of cross-platform terminal setups with none other than Gilbert Sanchez. Providing some much-needed clarification and sparking a few laughs, Gilbert unveiled the legitimate pronunciation of the 'mdgrs.' As we delved further, we explored the distinctions between console and terminal, unraveling their complexities and feature sets. We also dove into the trending concept of GitOps, breaking down its structure, benefits, and its growing influence in our operations. Hold on tight, as this episode is stocked with fascinating discourse, enriching knowledge, and an added element of Gilbert's quirky and amusing style.

Gilbert works as a (Señor) Systems Engineer at Meta, spreading the love of PowerShell at scale. A fan of Role Playing Games (RPG), you can check out his RPG-oriented modules on the PowerShell Gallery.

Links:
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GdOqs7j6Kc

https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/PowerShellPodcastSync

https://clatent.com/2023/09/how-chatgpt-saved-our-company-1500-in-less-than-15-minutes/

https://blog.kilasuit.org/2023/09/09/installing-powershell-side-by-side-for-testing-purposes/

https://github.com/deadlydog/PowerShell.tiPS

https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/my-terminal-wezterm/

https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/DynamicTitle

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleGuiTools/0.6.2

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_ansi_terminals?view=powershell-7.3

https://links.gilbertsanchez.com

PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

Navigating the IT Landscape: A Conversation with Joel ’Jaykul’ Bennett Oct 02, 2023

In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we delve deep into the world of IT with our distinguished guest, Joel "Jaykul" Bennett. From plumbing the depths of GitOps basics to demystifying the role of Kubernetes, Joel leaves no stone unturned. By sharing his journey of self-discovery in finding empowering employers and honing his IT skills, he offers invaluable insights for professionals in the tech sector. Joel also speaks about his all-time favorite conference talks, revealing the nuggets of wisdom he's gained from his prolific career. But what's a PowerShell Podcast without diving into the nitty-gritty? Joel also shares about knowing one's worth in the IT field and gives us a peek into his favorite modules.

Joel "Jaykul" Bennet is an opinionated DevOps engineer, programmer, speaker, and Microsoft MVP.

Resource Links:
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA6L7tS-u2Y

- https://dev.to/smurawski/just-enough-git-for-gitops-3ok8

- https://aka.ms/psslack

- https://aka.ms/psdiscord

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQocjjn78sk&pp=ygUXcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBqb2VsIGJlbm5ldHQ%3D

- https://github.com/Jaykul

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoiF3HqT7r0&pp=ygUXcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBqb2VsIGJlbm5ldHQ%3D

- https://github.com/PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle

- https://github.com/PowerShell/PSReadLine

- https://github.com/Jaykul/EzTheme

- https://github.com/Jaykul/ReadlineAI

https://twitter.com/Jaykul

@jaykul@fosstodon.org

PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

PowerShell Pioneer: A Deep Dive with Microsoft PM Jason Helmick Sep 25, 2023

On the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft's very own Jason Helmick, a celebrated PM on the PowerShell team. Jason takes us on a nostalgic journey through the early days of PowerShell while also recounting his critically acclaimed MVA series with Jeffrey Snover. We hear about his major career shift transitioning to Microsoft and delve into his active involvement in the PowerShell community. Unearthing more PowerShell gems, Jason introduces us to the rising star, Crescendo, and enlightens us about the PSCommunity Call. Not to be missed, we also get clued into the game-changing Azure Cloud Shell. Buckle up for a deep dive into the universe of PowerShell with one of its pioneers, Jason Helmick, on the PowerShell Podcast!

Bio: Jason is a Program Manager on the PowerShell team at Microsoft. He focuses on all things PowerShell, including Predictive IntelliSense, Crescendo, DSC and PlatyPS. One favorite pastime is working with the rapidly growing PowerShell community.

Links and resources:

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrHJE3jeWLM

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-adapter-feedback-provider/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axUQPJX7LMw&pp=ygUfc3RldmVuIGJ1Y2hlciBwb3dlcnNoZWxsIHN1bW1pdA%3D%3D

https://aka.ms/JoinPSCall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVUd9_k9C6A

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/the-azure-cloud-shell-connector-in-windows-terminal/

PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

The Matrix of PowerShell: Security and Automation with Researcher Miriam Wiesner Sep 18, 2023

In our latest PowerShell Podcast, we had an insightful discussion with Miriam Wiesner, a renowned Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft and the author of "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for Cybersecurity." Miriam, who is juggling her roles as a security expert, an author, and a mom, shed light on her journey at Microsoft, talking about the ups and downs she faced. She extended the conversation to her book-writing experience, wherein she balanced work-life pressures to deliver this authoritative guide on PowerShell Automation and Scripting. The discourse was particularly intriguing when it delved into PowerShell security - an area Miriam is so passionate and knowledgeable about. There was certainly so much to learn from our discussion with her!

Bio: Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Researcher at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Engineer, Program Manager, and Security Consultant and Pentester.
She is also a renowned creator of open-source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She was invited multiple times to present her research behind her tools at many international conferences like Black Hat (USA, Europe & Asia), PSConf EU, MITRE ATT&CK workshop, and more.
Miriam is the author of the book "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers." Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csw8YYGyCg

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSMermaid

https://github.com/HCRitter/PSCommandShortener

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/psresourceget-release-candidate-is-now-available/

https://github.com/DevClate/365AutomatedLab

https://www.joshooaj.com/blog/2023/09/06/debugging-convertto-json/

https://twitter.com/miriamxyra/status/1697195685068575222?s=46&t=AofiiK_18fgZEoSxIrqhAA

https://twitter.com/miriamxyra

https://github.com/PSSecTools/JEAnalyzer

https://packt.link/MiriamCW

https://github.com/PSSecTools/JEAnalyzer

https://github.com/miriamxyra/myDeckWishlist

https://github.com/miriamxyra/EventList

PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq

Exploring PowerShell, Braid, and beyond with Bruce Payette Sep 11, 2023

In this riveting episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sat down with one of PowerShell's creators, Bruce Payette. Bruce enlightened us on various topics, from the key design principles that spurred PowerShell's success to captivating anecdotes from its inception. We dove into parts of PowerShell that Bruce prides himself on, underlining its growth and capabilities. Bruce's influential book, "PowerShell in Action," was also a subject of our discussion. Lastly, stepping beyond PowerShell, Bruce introduced us to 'Braid,' his intriguing new programming language.

See the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc2xieZHZqo

Educational Odyssey: From Classroom to Cloud with Michael Bender Sep 04, 2023

In this episode, we have a vibrant conversation with Michael Bender who shares his fervor for teaching. We take a deep dive into his educational journey, from academia to course creation at Pluralsight, eventually leading him to his role as a Cloud Advocate at Microsoft. We delve into the significant role of positive feedback, and contemplate how the process of teaching can reveal profound self-insights. Lastly, we discover the origin story of his podcast, 'Wired for Hybrid'.

Michael Bender is a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft. He is a former college professor who also authored the PowerShell and Windows Server courses for Plural Site. He has been teaching technology since the 90s helping countless people progress in their careers.

Links:

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdczFIKYckg

https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/powershell-getting-started-2022

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/itops-talk-blog/bg-p/ITOpsTalkBlog

Wired for Hybrid - What's New in Azure Networking - July 2023 Edition

https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/terminals-shells-and-prompts/

Unveiling Posh: Exploring James Brundage’s Latest Project Aug 28, 2023

In our much-anticipated second interview with James Brundage, marking a year since his last appearance, we delved into a dynamic array of topics. The episode commenced with a rundown of PowerShell Gallery security, addressing listener feedback and concerns. We also spotlighted a curated selection of beneficial modules as suggested by our listeners. The spotlight then shifted to James' latest brainchild, Posh, unraveling its intricacies and potential. The conversation further unfurled to encompass enlightening discussions on EzOut, the nuances of battling typosquatting, the emergence of a new PowerShell user group, and we learned what dynamic polymorphism is and why that matters.

James Brundage has been heavily involved in PowerShell for over 15 years. He is a former member of the PowerShell team, working there during v2 and v3. He now works as a consultant with Start-Automating, applying his PowerShell expertise to organizations to help solve large-scale problems all around the world. He also has a lot of great projects on GitHub and regularly shares his knowledge at user groups and conferences.

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVJqnaKJ1VY

https://github.com/ctigeek/InvokeQueryPowershellModule

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MSAL.PS/

https://github.com/Badgerati/Pode

https://github.com/jborean93/PowerShell-Yayaml

https://github.com/darkoperator/Posh-SSH

https://github.com/StartAutomating/PSSVG

https://github.com/StartAutomating

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Irregular

https://github.com/StartAutomating/EZOut

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Posh

powershellgallery.com

MSAL.PS 4.37.0.0

The MSAL.PS PowerShell module wraps MSAL.NET functionality into PowerShell-friendly cmdlets and is not supported by Microsoft. Microsoft support does not extend beyond the underlying MSAL.NET library. For any inquiries regarding the PowerShell module itself, you may contact the author on GitHub or PowerShell Gallery.

MSAL.NET (Microsoft.Identity.Client) is an authentication library that enables you to acquire tokens from Azure AD, to access protected Web APIs (Microsoft APIs or applications registered with Azure Active Directory).

Shell-Shocked: PowerShell Gallery Security, Reddit Questions, and more Aug 21, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we thank our listeners on reaching 60k downloads, discuss Fred's upcoming security deep dive on Discord, and answer some of Reddit’s biggest questions. We'll delve into the benefits of PowerShell on macOS and Linux, evaluate PowerShell Gallery security flaws, and examine Christian Ritter and Evotec's perspectives on creating PSCustomObjects. We also dip into PowerShell Crescendo with Andrew and Jordan. Stay tuned for an exciting mix of insights and best practices.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u_Jc9SBMlU

Resource links:
https://youtu.be/Owai4ptW4kg - Let’s talk PS Crescendo by Stephen Valdinger
Fred Security Deep Dive - https://discord.gg/ywFudxVb?event=1138121681089613955

https://www.deusinmachina.net/p/the-case-for-powershell-on-macos

https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerShell/comments/15trf8s/are_there_any_benefits_to_using_powershell_over/

https://blog.aquasec.com/powerhell-active-flaws-in-powershell-gallery-expose-users-to-attacks

https://hcritter.devdojo.com/powershell-creating-an-empty-pscustomobject

https://evotec.xyz/unlocking-powershell-magic-different-approach-to-creating-empty-pscustomobjects/

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall

https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerShell/comments/15tpj28/how_do_you_all_get_a_good_grasp_on_powershell_and/

Shaun Lawrie: Procrastination, Pixels and PowerShell Aug 14, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive deep into conversation with Shaun Lawrie, an enthusiast who's made waves in the PowerShell community. We discover Shaun's love for defaults, and this makes Jordan’s day. He also gives us a sneak peek into his PwshPaint project, illustrating the versatility of PowerShell beyond conventional uses. From making his first GitHub PR to earning recognition from Jeffrey Snover, Shaun's journey is all about growth, persistence, and innovation. We also explore the unconventional topic of 'weaponizing procrastination' where Shaun spills his strategies of turning downtime into productive outputs. Wrapping up with some exciting insights into the PwshSpectreConsole project, this episode is packed with intelligence, creativity, and awesome PowerShell projects!

Bio: Shaun Lawrie is an IT professional from Wellington, New Zealand, with a passion for automating his jobs away. He's worked in QA, development, site reliability, and delivery with some of the largest web platforms in New Zealand over the last ten years. He's currently the Platform Engineering Lead at PartsTrader Markets Limited leading a team responsible for improving delivery processes, maintaining quality, and automating all of the things.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKIJxV-9sFE

Resource Links:
https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshSyntaxHighlight

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshSpectreConsole

https://github.com/ShaunLawrie/PwshPaint

https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/FancyClearHost

https://twitter.com/jsnover/status/1575503431527452672

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V12kdKbgo98

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/desired-state-configuration-dsc-planning-update/

From Cloud to Console: Harm Veenstra’s PowerShell Perspectives Aug 07, 2023

We had a cool chat with Harm Veenstra, the guy behind powershellisfun.com. We got into some neat PowerShell stuff like Out-ConsoleGridView and the -PassThru parameter. Harm also gave us the lowdown on when to quit the cloud and spilled the beans on running his blog. Plus, he shared how he keeps up with the quick mojo of the tech world. Tune in for a fun and laid-back tech talk!

Harm Veenstra is a seasoned Microsoft Consultant with an affinity for everything tech. Since beginning his career in 1996 at a Helpdesk, he's traversed through various specialties, including Citrix, VMware, Storage, and Networking, eventually finding his passion in PowerShell and Microsoft Intune. An ardent tech enthusiast, his hardware and software knowledge spectrum saw an expansion as he navigated from batch to cmd to being a proponent of PowerShell since its second version. Alongside his impressive professional journey, Veenstra is a proud father of two teenagers, a soccer fan, and a high BPM house music aficionado. His keenness for all things Microsoft led him to start a blog site last year, which became quickly popular among tech devotees.

Resource Links:

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1wX1duwANk

https://clatent.com/2023/07/one-liner-wednesday-july-26-2023/

https://github.com/StartAutomating/Posh

https://powershellisfun.com/

https://github.com/HarmVeenstra

https://twitter.com/HarmVeenstra

https://powershellisfun.com/2023/01/23/server-side-filtering-in-powershell/

[GitHub - DevClate/365AutomatedLab: This module will create a Microsoft 365 Test Environment](https://github.com/DevClate/365AutomatedLab/)

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/administer-remote-computers-use-windows-powershell/

https://powershellisfun.com/2022/05/30/reading-rss-feeds-in-powershell/

https://powershellisfun.com/2023/07/26/powershell-out-consolegridview-and-f7history/

Björn Sundling. From PowerShell Developer to MVP: An Unfiltered Journey Jul 31, 2023

In our latest PowerShell Podcast, we invited Microsoft MVP Björn Sundling, on a riveting journey from being a PowerShell developer to securing Azure DevOps repositories. With a passion for speaking seeded from his first year at PSConfEU 2015, his road to the podium wasn’t easy. The podcast was peppered with a detailed discussion on the automated scanner project PSSecretScanner. Offering insights into development technologies, this episode is a whirlwind tour of community involvement and encompasses his love of sharing knowledge.

Resource Links:

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1U5VVzC4gY

https://bjompen.com/#/

https://github.com/bjompen

https://mastodon.nu/@bjompen

https://github.com/bjompen/PSSecretScanner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StvroRI-WW4

Culture, Mentoring, and Tech: A Talk with Glenn Sarti Jul 24, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Glenn leads us on the journey of his wide-ranging career, sharing stories about his beginnings in the Powershell world and addressing his brave decision to move across the globe for his dreams. He unravels the complex world of DevOps, recounts experiences from his first talk on “DevOps, Desktop, and Odd Socks,” and offers valuable insights into building effective mentoring relationships. At the heart of the episode is his take on driving cultural change within organizations and his compelling comparison of technical versus social skills in the tech industry. This episode encapsulates numerous nuggets of wisdom from Glenn, adding value and insights for listeners at all stages of their tech career.

Bio:
Glenn is a former Desktop Support Engineer turned DevOps advocate turned Software Engineer turned international public speaker turned Software Testing advocate. Currently at Hashicorp as a Senior Engineer on the Terraform Compliance team

Links:
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxbbWDi_GBQ

PowerShell Weekly - https://psweekly.dowst.dev/

Beyond Pester 101: Applying testing principles to PowerShell by Glenn Sarti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrUxgSaFvtk

Beyond Pester 102: Acceptance testing with PowerShell by Glenn Sarti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-1nXtaQ6YM

Beyond Pester 103: Applying a Testing Mindset by Glenn Sarti - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbb4Gm76-Ug

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable - https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756

Sharing - What’s In It For Me!?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKfgmoI2Pz0&pp=ygUKZ2xlbiBzYXJ0aQ%3D%3D

The Lowdown on PSResourceGet: An Exclusive with Sydney Smith Jul 17, 2023

In our latest PowerShell Podcast episode, guest Sydney Smith shared her unique journey to the PowerShell team and her insights on open-source work. The episode also uncovers exciting updates about PSResourceGet and upcoming events like a bug bash and the community call. Plus, for those wondering about the correct pronunciation of 'nupkg', we've got you covered.

Sydney Smith is a PM on the PowerShell team and an active member of the community.

Links:
Watch The PowerShell Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTSk_0OERI8

https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/DynamicTitle

https://youtu.be/oaKcTHCohV4?t=660 Judd story about making Grote repeat himself for a dad joke.
aka.ms/joinpscall

https://github.com/PowerShell/PSResourceGet

github.com/powershell/powershell-rfc

https://twitter.com/sydneysmithreal

Delving into Pester, Profiler, and PSConfEU with Jakub Jareš Jul 10, 2023

In the latest episode of the PowerShell podcast, we had an insightful chat with Jakub Jareš, the lead maintainer of Pester and a software engineer at Microsoft. The talk circled around the history, growth, and importance of Pester, Jakub's role in the organization and delivery of PSConfEU this year, as well as Profiler, a beneficial PowerShell project for unraveling performance hurdles. The episode concluded on a personal note, discussing Jakub's journey within the PowerShell community and his ascension to his current position at Microsoft.

Bio and Links:

Jakub is the Pester owner and maintainer. Senior software engineer, developing VSTest and MSTest at Microsoft. He also maintains Profiler and Assert.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB8wkipUNUc

https://jakubjares.com/2018/01/01/7-years-of-pester/

https://github.com/nohwnd

https://github.com/nohwnd/Profiler

https://twitter.com/nohwnd

https://pester.dev

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_47l_1HjEMIpqqOYLtPo3d6FYZ8XwgsT

https://pester.dev/docs/quick-start

Speaking, Mentorship, and Growth with Emrys MacInally Jul 03, 2023

On our latest PowerShell podcast, we chatted with first-time PSConfEU speaker and all-around cool guy Emrys MacInally. He filled us in on his conference experience and mentorship program insights. We dove into the techie stuff – getting the 411 on Windows Docker containers and using Chocolatey in offline deployments. We even picked Emrys's brain on the journey that led him to where he is today and his approach to brewing beer. We look forward to seeing what Emrys does next! Emrys has been having fun with PowerShell since 2007 and loves to deploy software.

Emrys MacInally has worked in the IT industry for over 18 years, focusing primarily on the delivery of back-end services on Windows. Since the release of PowerShell 2, PowerShell has become his primary automation tool. His love for PowerShell has only grown since then.

Links:
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3erP2PR2MWE

Emrys MacInally (@LindnerBrewery) / Twitter https://twitter.com/LindnerBrewery

LindnerBrewery (Emrys MacInally) · GitHub https://github.com/LindnerBrewery

https://twitter.com/LindnerBrewery/status/1322168417466667016?s=20

2023/EmrysMacInally at main · psconfeu/2023 · GitHub https://github.com/psconfeu/2023/tree/main/EmrysMacInally

NTLM to Cloud Security: Insights from National MSP Director Mike Soule Jun 26, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we delve into a range of topics with Mike Soule, National Director for a Managed Services Provider (MSP). From exploring the pitfalls of NTLM and discussing alternatives to learning the ins and outs of Jupyter and .NET interactive notebooks, we cover it all. We also compare major cloud providers and uncover untapped security features in Office 365 that you could be leveraging right now. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with valuable information and actionable advice for IT professionals navigating the ever-changing landscape of the industry.

Bio and Links:

Michael Soule has worked in IT operations and consulting for over a decade. Today he focuses on product development and innovation, specializing in public cloud technologies for a nationwide managed services provider.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgulQeQOUEs

https://twitter.com/mdgrs03/status/1670049861998354432?s=46&t=AofiiK_18fgZEoSxIrqhAA

https://mdgrs.hashnode.dev/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/concept-password-ban-bad

https://github.com/dfinke/Tiny-PowerShell-Projects

https://www.ntlmsucks.com/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/microsoftgraph/installation?view=graph-powershell-1.0

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/azure/new-azureps-module-az?view=azps-10.0.0

https://aws.amazon.com/powershell/

https://ohmyposh.dev/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesoule/

PowerShell Unplugged: A Symphony of Tech and Music with Jim Truher Jun 19, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we welcome special guest Jim Truher, one of the founding fathers of PowerShell. We discuss his fascinating journey from being a professional musician to transitioning into a career in technology, the origins of PowerShell, and how he became involved in its creation. Jim shares insights into the new PowerShell Crescendo module, its benefits for developers and IT professionals, as well as the early challenges faced in bringing PowerShell to market, overcoming skepticism, and promoting its user base. We also explore the unique relationship between PowerShell and Microsoft Exchange and discuss Jim's most significant successes while working on PowerShell. Throughout the conversation, we learn more about the ongoing evolution of PowerShell and its potential future direction. Don't miss this insightful and engaging episode as we dive deep into the melodious journey of Jim Truher and the world of PowerShell.

Bio and Links:

Jim Truher is a seasoned software engineer and a key contributor to the development of PowerShell at Microsoft. With a diverse background that includes a career as a professional musician, Jim transitioned into the tech industry, bringing his passion and creativity into the world of software development. As one of the founding fathers of PowerShell, he has played a crucial role in shaping this versatile scripting and automation tool, impacting the lives of countless IT professionals and developers worldwide. With expertise in scripting languages and a keen understanding of end-user needs, Jim continues to drive innovation and contribute to the evolution of PowerShell.

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QFUlhnzE0I

https://github.com/JamesWTruher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwt3XXA_pf0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzBAnbF1R8Y
https://soundcloud.com/james-truher-20552461/project0004_mx2
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/FormatTools/0.6.0

https://powershellyoungteam.github.io/2023/05/08/PowerShell-Profiles-KeePass-and-PowerShellAI.html

PowerShell Exposed: Security, Remoting, and More with Fred Weinmann Jun 12, 2023

In this exciting episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dive deep into the realm of PowerShell with our esteemed guest, Fred Weinmann. We explore the strengths and weaknesses of VS Code and the ISE, as well as discuss crucial topics like script block logging, Windows Event Forwarding, and the importance of code signing. Fred also gives us a sneak peek of his PSConfEU topics, highlighting JEA and parameter binding while providing valuable insights on the dos and don’ts of PS Remoting. Security aficionados won't want to miss our discussion on the biggest threats to PowerShell security and PowerShell profiles. Lastly, we catch up with Fred on his latest projects and developments in the PowerShell world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and laugh with us!

Guest Bio and links:

Friedrich Weinmann might be the most enthusiastic advocate of PowerShell we have ever met, and coming from a community where enthusiasm is the norm, that is a bold claim. He is a fantastic teacher and has helped many PowerShellers get started, including Andrew Pla. He is a Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft. Most importantly to him, he creates modules to simplify daily PowerShell.

See the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHb_m9hSL8s

Jordan’s amazing short - https://youtube.com/shorts/ITlyTCffGVM

PowerShell Profiles event - https://discord.gg/Jpes23pg?event=1115707267552133270

Miriam Weisner - https://twitter.com/MiriamXyra

PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWKZCNK9

Cheat Sheet: Console Experience - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell-community/cheat-sheet-console-experience/

Fred Twitter - https://twitter.com/FredWeinmann

PSFramework - https://psframework.org/

ConvertTo-PSFHashtable - https://psframework.org/documentation/commands/PSFramework/ConvertTo-PSFHashtable.html

PSMD.OpenAI - https://github.com/PowershellFrameworkCollective/PSMD.OpenAI

Fred's GitHub - https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann

Fred's Website - https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/

Blogging secrets with Christian Ritter Jun 05, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by community member Christian Ritter. We talk about PSConfEU and the importance of community. Christian shares his blogging secrets and insights into his growth in PowerShell over the years. From using Microsoft Graph to teaching PowerShell at work, this episode has all that and more!

Links and Bio:

See the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocdYDOqO2aU

Christian Ritter

He/Him, father of one, PowerShell lover, automation fan, blog author, and nerdy by nature. Founder of PSUGFFM. Opinions are my own.

Location: Germany

URL: https://hcritter.devdojo.com

Repositories: 6

Followers: 13

Hickory Dickory Docs May 29, 2023

In this episode, we talk to the Microsoft docs team (Sean Wheeler, Mike Lombardi, and Mike F. Robbins) about the success of docathon at Summit. We then talk about the value of contributing to docs, and all of the ways the barriers are being lowered for contributing. Last, we find out that Mikey will spend his weekends creating documentation on unrelated products, so he can come in fresh writing documentation for his job…..true dedication. A lot of links in this one. We encourage you to click away. In an unsurprising twist, the experts of docs have relevant docs for everything we talked about.

Bio and links:
Sean Wheeler - For the past 6 years, I have been the lead documentarian for PowerShell. I ensure that users have the content they need. I also support and encourage the PowerShell Community to add value via open-source contributions to the documentation. In my 24 years at Microsoft, I have taught many workshops on scripting, debugging, and advanced troubleshooting. Using my scripting expertise, I created tools to help customers collect and analyze data used to support and optimize their environments.

Mikey Lombardi is a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft, working on PowerShell Learn content. Always a gentleman, Mikey has been a positive force in the community for a long time. You like PowerShell? Awesome Documentation? Amazing tabletop campaigns? You found them, my friends. Follow him. FOLLOW HIM NOW!!!!!!

Mike F. Robbins is the Lead writer for Azure PowerShell at Microsoft. He is a regular speaker at PowerShell conferences and has an active blog, which is successful enough to make him a six time MVP. He is an Author, Editor of the PowerShell Conference Book: Volume 1, and an overall swell guy.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgxHqNb29to

https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/learn/shell/optimize-shell

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/powershell/scripting/how-to-use-docs?view=powershell-7.3#downloading-the-documentation-as-a-pdf

https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/community/contributing/using-github-codespaces

https://github.com/PowerShell/Community-Blog/blob/main/Docs/README.md

https://aka.ms/azps

https://mikefrobbins.com/

https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/azure/az-predictor

https://github.com/mikefrobbins/SystemConfiguration/blob/main/PowerShell/Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSStyle/1.1.3

Introduction - PowerShell | Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/modules/azure-command-line-tools-intro/

https://sqlsaturday.com/2023-07-29-sqlsaturday1060/

https://dlvhdr.github.io/gh-dash/

https://www.powershellchatt.com/

Episode 66 - Help me PowerShell. You’re my only hope. May 22, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by Brock for an enlightening discussion filled with insights and practical tips for PowerShell enthusiasts. In this episode, they reflect on their first PowerShell for beginners class they ran and the significance of establishing a strong foundation. They delve into the world of learning through blogging, emphasizing its benefits and sharing tips for aspiring bloggers. We also address the challenges of comparing oneself to others and offer strategies for maintaining focus on personal growth. Additionally, join in celebrating Andrew's birthday and learn about the power of pair programming as a means to learn new things. Tune in and empower your PowerShell journey with this enriching episode!

Born in the '80s and raised by his NES, Brock quickly fell in love with everything tech. With over 15 years of IT experience, Brock now enjoys a life of luxury as a renowned tech blogger and receiver of many Dundie Awards. In his free time, Brock enjoys adventuring with his wife, kids, and dogs, while dreaming of retirement.

See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUEP2FdM1Vk

Links:

https://www.pdq.com/blog/categories/powershell/1/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerShell/comments/13dwlks/nonsysadmin_use_cases_for_powershell_basically/

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - Steve Judd, Poshwolf (Anthony Howell), Phil Bossman, Dan Hill, and Geoff Schram May 15, 2023

It is the last of the bar sessions from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We talk about everyone's experiences at Summit with Steve Judd, Poshwolf(Anthony Howell), Phil Bossman, Dan Hill, and Geoff Schram. Catch our final interviews from Summit.

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/psreadline-2-3-1-beta1-release/
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/completion-predictor-version-0-1-1-release/
https://discord.gg/PwmdK8S9?event=1096186535667302443

https://twitter.com/stevenjudd
https://twitter.com/ThePoShWolf
https://twitter.com/Schlauge
https://twitter.com/gschram83

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and Scott May 08, 2023

We are back with another set of PowerShell after dark interviews at the PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit. We discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and we finish it off with Scott. Catch the vibe from Summit in this interview-filled episode!

Links

https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools

https://www.youtube.com/live/OaNkHnWWpCs?feature=share

https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleGuiTools/0.7.2

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - Josh King and Steven Bucher May 01, 2023

In this special episode, we bring you two exciting interviews.

First up, we talk with Josh King, who needs no introduction. In this interview, we dive into Josh's background, his travels from New Zealand, and his contributions to the PowerShell community, including his popular module, BurntToast. He also gives pro tips on giving a successful talk. We also get to know the man behind the keyboard and learn about his favorite tools and hobbies.

Next, we chat with Steven Bucher, a PowerShell Product Manager at Microsoft. Steven shares with us his approach to product management. We also discuss the recent improvements to PSReadline and what PowerShell users can expect in the upcoming releases. Finally, we get to know Steven beyond his work at Microsoft and learn about his interests outside of PowerShell.

Tune in to this special episode of the PowerShell podcast to hear these two insightful interviews!

https://github.com/Windos/BurntToast

https://twitter.com/WindosNZ

https://toastit.dev/

Mastodon: @josh@toastit.dev

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell

https://twitter.com/StevenBucher13

https://twitter.com/PowerShell_Team

PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit - The bar sessions Apr 27, 2023

What happens after dark at the PowerShell & DevOps Summit? Find out as Andrew and Jordan chat with Summit attendees and organizers during the PowerShell Podcast bar sessions. Jordan and Andrew discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Josh Hendricks, James Petty, Ryan Spletzer, and Kevin and Reese. Enjoy this mid-week edition of the PowerShell Podcast.

See additional updates from the Summit on our blog: https://www.pdq.com/blog/powershell-summit-2023-recap/

Talking PowerShell on Ramp with Drew McClellan Apr 24, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast Drew talks about how he got into IT, his experience with the PowerShell community, and his plans for the future. Last we talk about winning a scholarship for the PowerShell Summit on ramp.

Guest Bio and links:

Drew was a chef for over a decade and then Covid happened. Now he has been in IT for just over 3 years Windows systems, hardware, and software.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfR2AX3qzOE

https://twitter.com/McclellanDrew

https://github.com/XXLMandalorian013

https://chefsitcompendium.wixsite.com/chefs

Analyze your Linux system using PowerShell | (ehmiiz.tech)

Maximizing Community Engagement with sqldbawithabeard Apr 17, 2023

Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Rob “sqldbawithabeard” Sewell, who shared insights on changes to dbachecks, maximizing community involvement, mentorship, and dbatools. We also discussed the exciting upcoming events, including psconfeu and data Saturdays, where enthusiasts can come together to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals. In addition, Rob shared his innovative approach to automating the process of finding speakers for events, streamlining the planning and organization of future gatherings.

Guest Bio and links:

Rob was a SQL Server DBA with a passion for PowerShell, Azure, Automation, and SQL (PaaS geddit?). Now he just helps people make things. He is a Cloud and Data Center MVP and a Data Platform MVP, SQLBits committee member and PSConf EU organiser.

See the podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRG3uWLe1nI

https://psconf.eu/

https://blog.robsewell.com/blog/creating-a-training-day-speakers-list-with-github-action-from-a-github-issue/

https://datasaturdays.com/

https://github.com/dataplat/DataSpeakers/issues/new/choose

https://dbachecks.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learn-dbatools-in/9781617296703/

https://twitter.com/sqldbawithbeard

https://blog.robsewell.com/

Securing the Cloud with David das Neves Apr 10, 2023

After what may be the worst intro in the history of the podcast, we explore PowerShell, Security, and the cloud with David das Neves. From his beginnings as a developer to starting his own company, Shift Avenue, David shares the importance of addressing security misconfigurations, integrating security policies in the cloud, and the true meaning of DevOps. Additionally, we discuss tackling tech debt, embracing digital transformation, and David's commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering community growth. Join us for an inspiring chat packed with valuable insights.

Guest Bio and links:

David das Neves has over 15 years of professional experience in cloud & software engineering. His previous employers include Google and Microsoft. Today he is the CEO of shiftavenue, a prime consulting company focusing on strategy and technology with an additional focus on People, Teams, and Culture, as customers will only reach their goals with their people.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJrEEwwXCxU

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddasneves/

https://daviddasneves.start.page/

https://twitter.com/david_das_neves

https://github.com/ddneves

Red vs. Blue – Ready, Steady, Fight! - Julien Reisdorffer, David das Neves

https://www.amazon.com/Team-Topologies-Organizing-Business-Technology/dp/1942788819

The Just Us League With Andrew and Jordan Apr 03, 2023

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Jordan Hammond and Andrew Pla discussed the importance of collaboration and how helping others can lead to more wins. They also talked about customizing their PowerShell prompts, finding projects to contribute to, and their shiny new logo (ooh, ahh). They also discussed the upcoming PowerShell Summit and the PowerShell Community call. So, if you're looking for ways to collaborate, customize your prompt, or just want to hear some great banter, this episode is for you!

Guest Bio and links:

Jordan and Andrew are two best friends who have been inseparable since they were kids. They are the founding members of the 'Just Us League', a superhero duo that fights crime and injustice in their hometowns. Jordan is the brains of the operation, always coming up with clever plans to take down the bad guys. Andrew is the brawn, always ready to jump into action and take down the baddies with his super strength. Together, they make a formidable team and are always ready to save the day!

See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT0XDijwgVk

Transitioning to DevOps with Dave Carroll Mar 27, 2023

We had the pleasure of speaking with Dave Carroll, a DevOps engineer and former sandwich artist. We discussed the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, transitioning to DevOps, and learning Python as a PowerShell user. Dave also shared some great advice from Jeffrey Snover: “Do things in small patches and don’t be a jerk.” Tune in to hear all the great advice and tips from Dave!

Guest Bio and links:

Dave’s been working in IT for nearly 30 years and in that time has worn many hats, from technician and cable installer, to systems and network administrator, to scripter and developer, to engineer and architect. He’s been using and learning PowerShell since version 2. In 2017, he joined the online PowerShell community by tweeting a picture of his fresh PowerShell tattoo. The next year, he started blogging about PowerShell and has published a few modules in the gallery, most notably BluebirdPS, a Twitter automation client.

See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbUAlE7ci28

Using PowerCLI with Dale Hassinger Mar 20, 2023

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dale Hassinger, a VMware Technical Account Manager and PowerShell enthusiast. Dale shared his journey from CNC Programmer to VMware TAM, and discussed his involvement in the VMUG vCommunity and other user groups. He also shared his favorite PowerShell Module, PowerCLI, and other modules he likes to use. Tune in to hear Dale's inspiring story and get some great PowerShell tips!

Guest Bio and links:

Dale Hassinger is a former machinist and CNC programmer. After graduating from technical school, Dale worked as a CNC programmer and AutoCAD drafter, where he automated a lot of the CNC programming. He then moved on to a computer consulting company, where he gained experience in a variety of IT fields. Dale then moved into Enterprise Health Care IT, where he focused on Infrastructure, Virtualization, Automation, and Storage. Currently, Dale works for VMware as a Technical Account Manager, where his focus is Automation, monitoring, and logging.

See the PoweShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8QwsnM4EkQ

Modern Automation with PowerShell Michael Mar 13, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by Microsoft MVP Michael Zanatta to discuss the new PowerShell community book, "Modern IT Automation with PowerShell." We start off by talking about Constrained Language Mode, which Michael knows a lot about. We then move on to the four pillars of PowerShell Security, followed by a brief break from the technical talk to chat about food, as we like to do. We then move on to talking about how Michael became a Microsoft MVP. We also learned about the origins of this book, the journey to get it published, and how this is a textbook by the community for the community. All this, and more, on this episode of the PowerShell Podcast!

Guest Bio and links:

Michael is a Microsoft MVP (Cloud and Datacenter Management), PowerShell SME, Speaker, Advocate, and Streamer, contracting as a PowerShell Developer. Michael has contributed to the PowerShell Conference Book Volume 2 and Volume 3, first as an author and stand-in editor on Volume 2 and then as the Senior Editor on Volume 3. You can follow him on Twitter, @PowerShellMich1 , or LinkedIn. Michael is a co-founder of the [Brisbane Infrastructure DevOps User Group

See the Podcast on YooTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tXuu8SqJYE

Reaching New Users with Jeff Hicks Mar 06, 2023

We are joined by Jeff Hicks, who shares his expertise as a longtime PowerShell educator. We get things started by in the most logical way: talking about the Teletubbies and the biggest secret in content creation. Jeff discusses how to get more people into PowerShell. He emphasizes the importance of regular use in order to become fluent in the language. Jeff also provides some great advice on learning new things: if it's too much to take in all at once, bookmark it and come back later. Tune in to learn more!

Guest Bio and links:

Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with more than 30 years of experience, much of it as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, is a Pluralsight author, and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups.

See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GyZ2yBYn7E

Using PowerShell on Linux with Avri from Posh4Linux Feb 27, 2023

Episode Summary:

In this episode of the PowerShell podcast, Avri from Posh4Linux shares his experience using PowerShell on Linux. He also details Microsoft's open source efforts, the obstacles he's encountered, and how he overcame them - such as with his PSSudo project. Additionally, we discuss the Windows Subsystem for Linux, Pode, Raspberry Pi's, SSH, and more!

Guest Bio and links:

Posh4Linux is @the_mentor 's alter ego. Everything PowerShell and Linux related. Open-source Modules etc... If it's PoSH and runs on Linux let us know! #PoSH #Linux

Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL93GOO2v7o.

Learning by Doing with Don Jones Feb 20, 2023

In this special episode of The PowerShell Podcast, we celebrate the show's 1 year anniversary with a very special guest, Don Jones! Don is the founder of the DevOps Summit and has been a leader in the PowerShell community for many years. We chat about the origins of the DevOps Summit, the transition of leadership to James Petty and others, and the importance of learning by doing. Don also shares his tips for responding to recruiters, and Jordan gives himself a well-deserved pat on the back. Tune in to hear all this and more!

Guest Bio and links:

Don has been writing since 2000, although for the first almost two decades, he stuck with technology books. You know, those big, thick ones that seem to be sold by the pound. That included bestsellers like Learn Windows PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, Managing Windows with VBScript and WMI, and The Windows Server 2003 Delta Guide. In 2018 or so, Don’s career turned away from technology, and his writing turned toward fiction.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aAsymolQvw

@donjones@techhub.social
https://donjones.com/books/shell-of-an-idea/
https://leanpub.com/bethemaster4
Own Your Tech Career (manning.com)
https://www.patreon.com/donjoneswrites
https://twitter.com/concentrateddon

PowerShell for Developers: Doug Finke’s Story Feb 13, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by the creator of the popular PowerShell module ImportExcel, Doug Finke. Doug shares the story of how he got into PowerShell, the Monad Manifesto, and the PowerShell AI module. He also dives into the details of how ImportExcel works and provides plenty of tips on how to make the most of it. Tune in to learn more about the power of PowerShell, ImportExcel, and PowerShellAI!

Guest Bio and links: Doug has been a Microsoft MVP since 2009 and has been working with PowerShell since it was called Monad. He wrote a book, 'PowerShell for Developers,' and loves to play with new technology. Doug's first experience in the computer industry was with the Mainframe, after punch cards. He got his first exposure to scripting and its power with TSO/CLIST, and watched the progression to Unix sed/awk/grep, Tcl/Tk, Excel VBA, bat files, vbscript and many more. When Doug first saw Monad, he was impressed and knew it would be around for a few decades, so he decided to dive in.

https://dfinke.github.io/

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5uoqS92stXiW1xcAyMa7BMGgX-wdl_KV

https://www.meetup.com/nycpowershellmeetup/

https://github.com/dfinke

https://twitter.com/dfinke

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APhlRKQP0hg

Dex Knows – With Dan Franciscus Feb 06, 2023

Dan has been working with PowerShell since his early days in IT, where he was tasked with moving 500 mailboxes a night. He took the time to learn PowerShell and developed a process to do this efficiently. In 2017, he attended a 5-day PowerShell training course taught by Jason Helmick, which he considers to be the best experience of his career. Dan believes that all departments should care about digital experience and that PowerShell is the most important tool for this. He is also interested in the potential of AI and how it could be integrated into Microsoft products.

Guest Bio and links:

Dan is currently the Manager of Digital Experience Tools with a background in automation, Windows Server, Windows Desktop, Chocolatey, VMware. Most recently, is working in the Intelligent Automation and Conversational AI space. He has previously spoken at conferences such as PowerShell Summit and has written various automation-related content for Techtarget, CODE Magazine, Puppet, Microsoft among other sites.

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yet83OoEtc0

Bringing Home the Bacon with Adam...Bacon Jan 30, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by returning guest and friend of the podcast Adam Bacon. Adam shares his inspiring journey from being jobless to landing his dream job. He describes how he planted seeds through his public work and the role that played in his job search. Along the way, Adam shares his experience with working from home. We also hear his thoughts on the future of PowerShell and how it can be used to automate more tasks.

Guest Bio and links:

Adam Bacon has over 23 years of IT experience, spending 12 of those with PowerShell. You can find him writing on one of his blogs, adding code to one of his 80+ projects on GitHub, speaking about PowerShell, and more.

https://adam-bacon.netlify.app/

https://twitter.com/psdevuk

https://github.com/psDevUK

https://powershellpodcast.podbean.com/e/make-more-modules-with-adam-bacon/

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rMv-IZb_Jo

Asking the Right Questions: A Conversation with Guy Leech Jan 23, 2023

In this interview with Guy Leech, he shared his passion for the coding community and how it has helped him in his career. He revealed that he uses his Twitter account as a personal knowledge base, and shared his story on how he got started in coding. He also provided valuable insights on how to ask good questions, the importance of helping others in the community, and how doing so can lead to better career opportunities. Additionally, he discussed error handling in PowerShell and the importance of not getting bogged down by small details.

Watch the podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfOejPAowY

Guest Bio and links:

Guy is a freelance consultant, speaker, and developer, a passionate PowerShell scripter, a current Microsoft MVP (Cloud and Datacenter Management), Citrix CTP, VMware vExpert, Parallels VIPP, and a veteran of 25+ years in the Citrix, Microsoft, and VMware End User Computing (EUC) space & was a Unix C/C++ developer prior to that. He specializes in troubleshooting and automation for both end customers and software vendors.

Can we do this while exhausted with Andrew, Jordan, and JJ Jan 16, 2023

In this episode, JJ joins Jordan and Andrew as they attempt an episode while being rundown and exhausted. We cover many subjects but veer off course several times. Not to worry, Jordan finds a way to talk food again. We also find time to talk about some PowerShell, including making music with system beeps, ChatGPT, and what we think the best way to dive into making modules the first time is. Join us to see how weird it gets when we are only semi-coherent.

Guest Bio and links:

https://www.pdq.com/blog/happy-star-wars-day/

https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAI

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj1T8AtI4tA

MVPs and Stars with Barbara 4rbes Jan 09, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by GitHub star Barbara Forbes. She tells us what her experience has been like as a GitHub star and presents a session at GitHub Universe. We got to learn about GitHub Codespaces as well as GitHub CoPilot and the future of AI. She discussed the value of mentorship and how helpful getting a 2nd opinion can be when dealing with doubts. We also got to hear how she got her awesome plushies.

Guest Bio and links:

Barbara is the Azure Technical Lead for OGD IT Services in the Netherlands. Her focus is on Azure and automation. Think Serverless, Azure DevOps, PowerShell, GitHub and Infrastructure as Code. She loves teaching in an approachable way and has found multiple ways to reach people. She is co-founder of the Dutch DevOps & GitHub community (DDOG), as well as co-hosting the Dutch PowerShell User Group (DUPSUG). She is a Microsoft certified trainer (MCT), a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in the category Azure and a GitHub Star.

https://4bes.nl/2022/11/13/use-github-codespaces-for-azure-powershell-function-apps/

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=VirejDasani.in-your-face

https://ddog.nl/

http://dupsug.com/

https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003674

https://stars.github.com/profiles/ba4bes/

Building Communities with Chrissy LeMaire Jan 02, 2023

In this episode, Chriss LeMaire chats with us and shares her perspective as a PowerSheller, DBA, Github star, community-builder, and more. We explore imposter syndrome and where Chrissy gets her confidence from. We talked about creating DBATools, becoming an author, how awesome Lee Holmes is, and even the fediverse. We also get to hear the legendary story of Big Perms. Last, Jordan derails the conversation to talk about food and has no regrets.

Guest Bio and links:

Vaguely French Automation Engineer in Europe, PS & SQL MVP, inaugural GitHub Star, got a master's degree in Systems Engineering. She’s also certified in SQL Server, Linux, SharePoint and network security.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN7rCPBwAoU

https://dbatools.io/author/admin/

https://github.com/potatoqualitee

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-dbatools-in-a-month-of-lunches

netnerds.net

https://github.com/potatoqualitee/eol-dr

@cl@dbatools.io

Context is Key with Gael Colas Dec 26, 2022

In this episode, Gael Colas takes us on a DevOps journey. He shared some of his experience working with companies and some of the non-coding skills that are critical for successful automation to take place in an organization. We talk about the value stream of a business and how important context is. We talk about thinking in systems and Gael updates us on what to expect from PSConfEU.

Guest Bio and links:

Gael is the founder and director of SynEdgy Limited, a consulting company in the DevOps, Azure and PowerShell automation space, helping companies bringing agility in their infrastructure management and operations. SynEdgy is also behind the PowerShell Conference Europe (PSConfEU), PSDayUK and contributes to many other user groups and events of the community. In his spare time, Gael is a member of the PowerShell Working Groups, DSC Community committee member, and recipient of the Microsoft MVP award.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxv1Ov2uAo

Developing Sustainable Systems with Skatterbrainzz Dec 19, 2022

In this episode, Skatterbrainzz shares his perspective as a PowerShell user and a consultant. Skatterbrainzz shares his approach to problem-solving and how communication is key. We talk about tips for dealing with consultants, the benefits of pair programming, mentorship, and more.

Guest Bio and links:

Skatterbrainzz works for Quisitive, A major Microsoft solutions partner. He works on automation services that typically involve PowerShell, Azure, graph, etc.

See the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqNOCWFVsQ

PowerShell, Microsoft, Management, and more with Steve Lee Dec 12, 2022

In this episode, we get to hear the perspective of an insider. Steve Lee shares a bit about his background and how he came to find himself managing the PowerShell team. He talks about the double-edged sword of working on a product that is so widely distributed. Steve talks about how and why PowerShell uses telemetry and some of the challenges that come along with such a large amount of data. We learn about the differences between OpenSSH and WinRM, doing visible work, interacting with the community, AI, and more.

Guest Bio and links:

Steve Lee started at Microsoft in Jan 2000 and is a Software Engineer Manager for PowerShell 7, PowerShellGallery, VSCode-Extension, OpenSSH (Windows), SSHArc, DSC, and many modules.

The Return of James Petty with James Petty Dec 05, 2022

In this episode, we got to speak to James Petty, who is a little busy at the moment. Running Summit has become so easy for him that he added both a new kid and a new job into the mix this year. We talk all about Summit, PowerShell, how many first-time speakers submitted to speak, and the future of OnRamp. Finally, we learn about new books to help you along your PowerShell journey.

Guest Bio and links:

James Petty is the CEO of the DevOps Collective, a nonprofit for technology education. As well as the owner/moderator of PowerShell.org and its forums. Not satisfied with how bad he has already made me feel about my productivity, he is the lead writer for the 4th edition of PowerShell in a Month of Lunches and PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches.

https://twitter.com/psjamesp

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-scripting-in-a-month-of-lunches-second-edition

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches

https://powershellsummit.org/onramp/scholarship/

Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buhUao6oF4A

The PowerShell Podcast at 40; Reflections, Ruminations, and Ramblings Nov 28, 2022

In this laid-back episode, Jordan and Andrew take the opportunity to catch up on their PowerShell going-ons. Jordan tells us how he saved dozens of hours on a script and the benefits of helping out your friends. Andrew chats about terminal GUIs, his new OMG USB, PowerShell Summit, and being careful not to information overload people when teaching them PowerShell. All this, our usual charming banter, and more!

See the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45yfjT1eHe4

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RTFM with Steven Judd Nov 21, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we have our first returning guest, Steven Judd! Steven gets things started off right by talking about the process of turning a command into a function and how PowerShell provides value each step of the way. Steven convinces Jordan that RegEx is powerful and shares some tips for using it more. We learn about living off the land, how solving a problem can help you understand the technology that you are creating a solution for, and the three most important PowerShell commands. All this, and more, in this wisdom-infused episode.

Guest Bio and links:

Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently a former Windows Systems Engineer at Meta Platforms Inc. with an emphasis on Enterprise Messaging and Digital Loss Prevention. - He has been using PowerShell since 2010. - He was an author and editor on The PowerShell Conference Book Volume 3, a Senior Editor on Modern IT Automation with PowerShell, has co-developed a custom training program for PowerShell, and is an occasional presenter at PowerShell user groups. - He loves to help people learn and recognize the value of automation. - He spends his free time learning more about PowerShell, digital security, and cloud technologies, along with creating and telling Dad jokes. - You can find him hanging out on the PowerShell Discord Server bridge channel, taking care of his family, running marathons, playing the cello, plus a handful of other hobbies he can't seem to quit.

See the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxRDv_4gON8

Nightmare Fuel with I am Jakoby Nov 14, 2022

In this episode, we talk with ethical hacker I am Jakoby who gives us insights into the many ways someone can get access to your systems. We talked about how he started his journey into ethical hacking, and the support he got when he submitted for hak5.

Guest Bio and links:

I am Jakoby is a hacker, an artist, and a veteran. He is the #1 most published hacker on Hak5, and loves finding new ways to get into systems. When he is not scaring podcast hosts, he spends time with his girlfriend and their many cats.

https://twitter.com/I_Am_Jakoby
https://github.com/I-Am-Jakoby/PowerShell-for-Hackers
https://www.youtube.com/ @I am Jakoby

See the conversation on YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqmA_tGrYw8

Got Trees? With Mathias Jessen Nov 07, 2022

In today's episode, Mathias tells us how he ended up with the name IISResetme. We then get a great explanation of the Abstract Syntax Tree (AST). Jordan learns he needs to do much more reading on this subject but appreciates this awesome head start to learning. We then talk about how PSProfiler injects code into the AST to measure your scripts to help you find ways to speed up the runtimes.

Guest Bio and links:

Mathias Jessen (IISResetme) is a Threat Detection Engineer who considers himself an autodidact software behavior enthusiast. Outside of his speaking engagements and participation in the DuPSUG meetup he can often be found spending his free time playing music, console gaming, and going on adventures with his fiancé.

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooCWMdNSs1g

Practical Automation With Matthew Dowst Oct 31, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we learn about taking the next step from being able to run and write PowerShell to implementing automation solutions in your environment. Matthew shares advice on how to approach automating tasks and shares what he’s learned in his career as an automation consultant, leveraging PowerShell to automate tasks large and small. This episode is all about taking your PowerShell to the next level.

Guest Bio and links:

Matthew Dowst is a Managing Consultant for Quisitive (formerly Catapult Systems) and the lead architect for their managed automation team. He has spent the last ten 10 years working extensively with PowerShell to help clients of all sizes automate their production workloads. He is the author of Practical Automation with PowerShell. In addition, Matthew is very involved in the PowerShell community, writing blogs, authoring modules, and participating in online forums. He is also the creator of the PowerShell Weekly newsletter, a weekly roundup of that week’s PowerShell news.

See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5H83eZ4UH0

Loving the Community with Phil Bossman Oct 24, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Phil shares his favorite thing about PowerShell: the community. As a leader of the RTPSUG, Phil encourages Andrew and Jordan to submit for Summit while not committing himself fully. Phil loves the PowerShell community and troubleshooting. He doesn’t define Yak Shaving but says other stuff worth listening to.

Guest Bio and links:

Phil is a Systems Architect with less than 75 years of experience. He has been helping run and organize the RTPSUG for over 6 years and can be heard asking questions during RTPSUG meetings. Phil is an author, speaker, community leader, and more!

See the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEUGEVpIFPI

PowerShell Podcast in 1 day of Lunch with Claudio Silva Oct 17, 2022

In this podcast, Cláudio shares his journey as a DBA and the massive role of PowerShell in that journey. He shares advice for DBAs who are just getting started with PowerShell and automation as well as some of the easiest ways to start taking advantage of dbatools. We learned about different methods for learning and how the book Learn dbatools in a Month of Lunches can be a great fit for those trying to get started with dbatools.

Guest Bio and links:

Cláudio works as Data Platform Architect and is a PowerShell lover who automates any process that needs to be done more than a couple of times. He is an active member of the SQL Server and PowerShell communities. He contributes to open-source projects such as dbatools and dbachecks.

Check out the YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6iB9MqSaHY

Cross-Platform PowerShell with Daniel Silva Oct 10, 2022

In this episode, Daniel shares his experience with PowerShell. We discussed his experiences with Raspberry Pi’s, IOT, and how that played a role with his getting involved in the PowerShell community. Daniel shares his thoughts on learning, teaching, and accidentally defines Yak Shaving for us.

Guest Bio and links:

Daniel Silva is a DevOps Engineer with a passion for automation and helping others. He loves automating processes and advocating for PowerShell, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes. From time to time, he also spends time inventing new projects to work on.

Capitalizing on Opportunity with Mikey Lombardi Oct 03, 2022

In the episode, Mikey Lombardi explains how his involvement in the PowerShell community has opened opportunities throughout his career. We discuss how imposter syndrome can prevent you from even trying for a fantastic opportunity and how much growth can come from being brave in those moments. We learned the reasons behind his PowerShell course, pwshop, and why he has made it free. We also cover, cross-domain learning, documentation, biggest mistakes, and more.

See the episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uCzTuojMbY

Guest Bio and links:

Mikey Lombardi is a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft, working on PowerShell Learn content. Always a gentleman, Mikey has been a positive force in the community for a long time. You like PowerShell? Awesome Documentation? Amazing tabletop campaigns? You found them, my friends. Follow him. FOLLOW HIM NOW!!!!!!

Patterns and Projects in PowerShell with Chris Bergmeister Sep 26, 2022

In this episode, we learn more about how Christopher, a traditionally trained .NET developer, approaches PowerShell patterns and projects. He shares with us a wealth of wisdom that he’s learned throughout his career. From discussing the learning opportunities that a Pull Request gives, all the way to getting started with open source and the role it played in getting his Microsoft MVP status. Chris also shared with us the meaning and importance of KISS.

Guest Bio and links:

Christopher Bergmeister is a Microsoft MVP, open-source aficionado, ScriptAnalyzer maintainer, and more. You can find him speaking at conferences/user groups, contributing code online, and being a positive force in the community.

See it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJr4kJFam8c

Shy Bairns Get Nowt with Brett Miller Sep 19, 2022

In this episode, we discuss Brett’s unusual path to IT. He discusses how his contributions to the community have changed over the years. We discuss the similarities in problem-solving between daily tasks and coding. Jordan learns that listing yak shaving in Twitter bios is not a secret language between the PowerShell community but is a common expression. Last, we discussed his trip to South Hampton to attend a PowerShell user group, where he was able to catch up with several people from the PowerShell community.

Guest Bio and links:

Brett Miller is a cloud platform engineer and Microsoft MVP, using PowerShell and related technologies on the regular. You can find him regularly speaking at user groups like the Southampton PowerShell User Group, blogging on his website, on Twitter, and more.

Exploring AutomatedLab and DSC with Raimund Andrée Sep 12, 2022

In this episode, we revisit AutomatedLab with the other primary maintainer, Raimund Andrée. Raimund teaches us about DSC and shares details of the DSCWorkshop project, which is a great way to go about learning more about DSC in a hands-on manner. We also learned about Cattle vs. Pets and how that applies to your servers. You can hear all of this, plus more in this companion episode to our first AutomatedLab episode.

Guest Bio and links: Raimund Andrée is a Cloud Solution Architect and Microsoft with over 20 years of experience. Raimund has been involved in Open Source and the PowerShell community for a long time. Raimund works on several projects that have a large reach and has helped thousands of PowerShell users. You can find him tweeting on Twitter, contributing to projects on GitHub, speaking at conferences, and more.

https://twitter.com/raimundandree

https://github.com/raandree

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/NTFSSecurity/4.2.6

The PowerShell module toolbox and templates for Continuous Delivery - Raimund Andrée - PSConfE...

The DSC project blueprint or how to start a DSC project the right way by Raimund Andrée

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/scripting/tag/raimund-andree/

https://download.microsoft.com/download/C/4/A/C4A14099-FEA4-4CB3-8A8F-A0C2BE5A1219/The%20Release%20Pipeline%20Model.pdf

https://automatedlab.org/en/latest/

View the Podcast on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMALY186tdk

Introducing AutomatedLab with Jan Sep 05, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we get an initial introduction to AutomatedLab by one of the primary maintainers, Jan-Hendrik Peters. We learned about what AutomatedLab is used for and how you can benefit from it. We also got to hear about his observations from teaching PowerShell over the years. All this, plus our usual foolishness, is included. We also talk about how tech is always changing. See it on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sPqoxqFgaY

Guest Bio and links:

Jan-Hendrik Peters is a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft. Jan-Hendrik has been helping others take advantage of PowerShell and Microsoft technologies for a long time. He enjoys brewery, blacksmithing, and closing issues on AutomatedLab.

https://www.janhendrikpeters.de/

https://github.com/nyanhp

https://twitter.com/NyanHP

http://github.com/automatedlab

https://automatedlab.org/en/latest/

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=don+jones+writing+workshop

Toasting Git with Cory Knox Aug 29, 2022

In this episode, we chat with Cory Knox. We talked all about the PowerShell discord and how it’s grown over the years and is a great resource to connect with the community and have your questions answered. Cory and Jordan find common ground in their experiences with Toastmasters. Cory also talks to us about Git, how to get started using Git for PowerShell projects, an awesome PowerShell module to enhance your Git console experience, and more.

Guest Bio and links:

Cory is a Chocolatey Software Engineer with a background in End User Computing who enjoys working with PowerShell and C# while dabbling in whatever language a project that needs a fix might be using. Constantly looking for ways to streamline processes and improve developer experiences. You can see Cory in the PowerShell community Discord, on Twitter, speaking at conferences, active on GitHub, and occasionally streams on twitch.

https://twitter.com/coryknox

https://github.com/corbob

https://coryknox.dev/

https://www.twitch.tv/corbob/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77StDvV_aOM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZY4QACsvJE

https://aka.ms/psdiscord

https://aka.ms/psslack

https://dangitgit.com/

View the webcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjjFbTa_ffs

Make More Modules with Adam Bacon Aug 22, 2022

In this episode, we hear from someone whose career has grown alongside PowerShell’s. Adam shares some of the challenges that he’s experienced when automating business processes with PowerShell. Starting in the early days of PowerShell, Adam talks about that first experience where he saw the potential of PowerShell. We also spent some time talking about creating GUI applications in PowerShell. We talk about all this, and much more, in this episode.

Guest Bio and links:

Adam Bacon has over 23 years of IT experience, spending 12 of those with PowerShell. You can find him writing on one of his blogs, adding code to one of his 80+ projects on GitHub, speaking about PowerShell, and more.

https://twitter.com/psdevuk

https://adam-bacon.netlify.app/

https://psdevuk.github.io/

https://github.com/psDevUK

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-bacon-993009100/

https://powershellmagazine.com/2012/01/16/why-did-i-start-learning-powershell/

https://psdevuk.github.io/ud-flix/

Pushing PowerShell’s Perceived Purpose with James Brundage Aug 15, 2022

In this episode, we explore different ways that the upper-bound limits of PowerShell have been pushed. We get to hear from one of the most advanced PowerShellers that we’ve met yet. He shares insight into what it was like working on the PowerShell team and how PowerShell has grown massively over time. James has been advocating for PowerShell for a long time, and he shares some details about leading the first internal PowerShell group at Microsoft and some things that came from it. We also learn about some of the awesome projects James has worked on, from RegeX, UIs, formatting, Git, and markdown. James shares details about his latest project, an extensible transpiler, PipeScript.

Guest Bio and links:

James Brundage has been heavily involved in PowerShell for over 15 years. He is a former member of the PowerShell team, working there during v2 and v3. He now works as a consultant with Start-Automating, applying his PowerShell expertise to organizations to help solve large-scale problems all around the world. He also has a lot of great projects on GitHub and regularly shares his knowledge at user groups and conferences.

See the Youtube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns29mpdcwoU

Passion + PowerShell = Profit with David Hall Aug 08, 2022

In this episode, we cover a lot of ground. We cover how PowerShell has helped our careers, from the beginning roots to the current day. David covers how he got his start, the challenges he faced along the way, and how each opportunity to teach came up. We explore the origins of PSAffirmations and the role that affirmations had when dealing with Imposter Syndrome. Security is David’s specialty, so we spent some time picking David’s brain about the current state of security and where attention is needed. We discuss whether passion can be taught or if it already must be there. Last, Jordan lets slip that he hates Christmas.

Guest Bio and links:

David Hall, also known as CyberAutomate, has spent over 20 years in cyber security for the Department of Defense, and now applies his skills as a Customer Engineer at Microsoft. David is an avid fan of learning and pays that forward by teaching where he can: whether that be by teaching others as a warrant officer or as a professor.

Oh the Places you will go... with PowerShell – Mike F. Robbins Aug 01, 2022

In this episode, we get to hear the journey of someone who was a Microsoft MVP that ended up turning in their MVP and joining the mothership. Mike details his journey and shares some of the secrets to his success, including the importance of blogging, having a personal brand, and more.

Guest Bio and links:

Mike F. Robbins is the Lead writer for Azure PowerShell at Microsoft. He is a regular speaker at PowerShell conferences and has an active blog, which is successful enough to make him a 6 time MVP. He is an Author, Editor of the PowerShell Conference Book: Volume 1, and an overall swell guy.

Mike F. Robbins (mikefrobbins.com)

https://leanpub.com/powershell101

https://github.com/mikefrobbins

Mike F. Robbins (@mikefrobbins) / Twitter

https://mikefrobbins.com/2019/08/01/whats-in-your-powershell-psdefaultparametervalues-preference-variable/

https://mikefrobbins.com/2022/06/09/using-the-conditional-ternary-operator-for-simplified-if-else-syntax-in-powershell-7/

Planet PowerShell: Community Blog Feed

Contribute to Docs Like A Microsoft Insider by Sean Wheeler and Mike Robbins

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/00-introduction?view=powershell-7.2

Developing PowerShell Tools with Adam Driscoll Jul 25, 2022

We talked about Adam’s journey into PowerShell, how he started creating tools for PowerShell, and how his experience as a developer. He shared insights into the challenges of growing a business while developing new features and how he manages all the tasks on his plate. We also learn more about his personal life, including his numerous travel mishaps, Iron Man competitions, and even building your own cryptocurrency. We covered all that and much, much more.

Bio and links:

Adam Driscoll is the owner of Ironman Software, LLC and a 10x Cloud and Datacenter MVP. He develops popular tools for PowerShell and is active in the PowerShell community in pretty much every way you can think of. Adam is an avid blogger, published author, has recorded several high scores on the golf course, and is a triathlete.

Adam Driscoll (@adamdriscoll) / Twitter

adamdriscoll (Adam Driscoll) · GitHub

Ironman Software: Powerful tools for DevOps and IT professionals - Ironman Software

Adam Driscoll (microsoft.com)

https://mcpmag.com/articles/2019/11/13/bloodhound-active-directory-domain-admin.aspx

View the video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oki225FVVNQ

Using PowerShell for Incident Response with Fernando Tomlinson Jul 18, 2022

In this episode, we get to hear the perspective of someone who has been in the trenches of Incident Response. Fernando shared his experiences and methods for leveraging PowerShell during incidents. We talk about how the general perception of PowerShell Security has changed over the years and how PowerShell is now being publicly embraced by security organizations. Fernando told us about dealing with obfuscation and some of the most annoying techniques that he’s encountered. All this and more is covered in this episode jam-packed with security goodness.

Check out the video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8-AJGGIVaM

Guest Bio and links:

Fernando Tomlinson is a Principal Incident Response Consultant at Mandiant. He is active in the PowerShell community, speaking at conferences, and creating interactive PowerShell training platforms: Under the Wire and PoSh-Hunter. He is Retired U.S Army of 20 years and is a Purple Heart recipient. He teaches others as a Cybersecurity Adjunct Professor, Co-Authored the PowerShell Conference Book Volume 2, and blogs at cyberfibers.com.

https://twitter.com/Wired_Pulse

https://github.com/wiredpulse

https://underthewire.tech/

http://cyberfibers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PS-Cheat-Sheet.pdf

Cyber Fibers - My Location of Thoughts During a Buffer Overflow

Defensive and Offensive PowerShell security tactics (Fernando Tomlinson)

New Shell in Town: Adventures in using PowerShell on Linux by Fernando Tomlinson

Gaining 20/20 vision during an incident with PowerShell

New Shell in Town: Adventures in using PowerShell on Linux by Fernando Tomlinson

PoSh-Hunter

A conversation that will !slap you with Jaap Brasser Jul 11, 2022

In this episode, Jaap tells us how he got into speaking at conferences. We talk about examples of how his support has helped people on their own speaking journey. We discuss a few of the recent talks he has given, from abstracting code to bettering your home automation. We get to discuss his Microsoft MVP being renewed a few hours before we recorded. Last, and probably most important, we learned that he submitted the slap with a fish function into Poshbot. A function that gets extensive use in our office.

Guest Bio and links:

Jaap Brasser is a Senior Developer Advocate at Harness as well as a 7-time Microsoft MVP. If you are attending a PowerShell convention anywhere in the world, chances are pretty good that he will be there speaking about something new.

https://twitter.com/jaap_brasser

https://www.jaapbrasser.com/about/

https://github.com/jaapbrasser

MVP Profile

Think Abstract, abstracting your PowerShell code by Jaap Brasser

Streamlining Learning with Josh Duffney Jul 04, 2022

In this episode, we talk about how unique your career path can be, how common it is to end up doing things you never imagined, and how PowerShell plays a role in getting you there. Josh talks about streamlining his day-to-day life to maximize his ability to learn new things. We talk about leaving your work on a high note and how leaving linkage can help you get to a cleaner start when you return to a project.

Josh shared lessons that he’s learned in trying to become a better writer and how he uses systems to his advantage. This episode is full of useful lessons, so get ready to take notes. Jordan and Andrew were left feeling inspired and left with actionable things to work on.

Guest Bio and links:

Josh Duffney is a senior content developer at Microsoft and author. He is an avid learner, who is always looking to streamline his life. He once battled batman in a test of wits and won handily. He likes the color purple and rubber ducks. Unverified reports claim that the movie Doctor Strange is loosely based on his life. - Duffney Approved

Repositories with Adil Leghari: Do not take orally Jun 27, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we learned all about repositories and how to use them in a PowerShell context. We briefly discussed the challenges of working from Home. We learned how Adil got started in the PowerShell community including getting involved in the PowerShell Slack/Discord, attending PowerShell Summit, and even stepping up and helping put on an event: BridgeConf. Adil convinces Jordan to submit to speak at Summit 2023, and Jordan agrees. The crowd goes wild! We tried to capture the code that we ran on this episode in a transcript file, which can be found below.

Guest Bio and links:

Adil Leghari is a 15-year Sysadmin-turned-Solutions Engineer, who is super-passionate about PowerShell and automation. He’s active in the PowerShell community Slack and Discord servers. When not working, he enjoys designing stickers, traveling, and giving back to the tech community.

Adil Blog – adilio.io

Adil Twitter - https://twitter.com/adilio

PowerShell Community Call - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYCQArCXEiI

Working with Repos - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/gallery/how-to/working-with-local-psrepositories?view=powershell-7.2

Get-PSRepository - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/PowerShellGet/Get-PSRepository?view=powershell-7.2

PowerShell Gallery - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/gallery/overview?view=powershell-7.2

Is it Down Again? - Is it Down Again? PowerShell Gallery Outage Mitigation Strategies by Adil Leghari - YouTube

Show Notes Repo - show-notes/episodes at main · PowerShellPod/show-notes (github.com)

Securing and Setting up Microsoft Sentinel with Sabrina Kay Jun 20, 2022

This episode taught us about Microsoft Sentinel, a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, and Response) product. Security is a constantly changing landscape, and Sabrina gives some tips on a successful test/deployment of Microsoft Sentinel to that you can get robots (AI) to help you think! Then we discuss Sabrina’s journey through IT, and how she ended up as a consultant standing up security AI, we learn that Jordan does speak a second language after all. Not to spoil it, but it is food.

Guest Bio and links:

Sabrina Kay is a Microsoft Enterprise Administrator Expert and a Microsoft Enterprise Mobility MVP. She has a passion for learning and shares her knowledge with the community through her blog, speaking at conferences, making YouTube videos, and more. She speaks 5 languages (6 if you include PowerShell) and has an awesome and positive mindset.

Sabrina Website - https://sabrinaksy.com/

Sabrina Twitter - https://twitter.com/oh_is_sabrina

Sabrina YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss1-VZuw8Kk

Jaap Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaap_brasser

Abstracting code - Think Abstract, abstracting your PowerShell code by Jaap Brasser

Sentinel Docs - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/

Rod Trent Twitter - https://twitter.com/rodtrent

Get-ConditionalAccessPolicyExclusions - https://github.com/jostuffl/AzureSentinel_Stuff/blob/main/Scripts/GetConditionalAccessPolicyExclusions-Runbook.ps1

Link to Show Notes:

https://github.com/PowerShellPod/show-notes/blob/main/episodes/17-securing-and-setting-up-microsoft-sentinel-with-sabrina-kay.md

Just The Two of Us Jun 13, 2022

After 5,000 downloads, Andrew and Jordan stop to say thank you for all of the support from the community. We also cover some of the very nice messages we have received and have a special community highlight for Drew McClellan. Then we cover some file system management information and discover that one of us is a little too attached to default settings. Finally, Jordan gets downright giddy to learn something new about PowerShell providers.

Guest Bio and links:

Jordan loves PowerShell and took home the gold medal for curling in the Utah Olympic Oval Haunted House/Curling Tournament. Shameless plug for his Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevOpsJordan

Andrew ALSO loves PowerShell and has several illustrious acting roles in plays, including his star turn as Timon in the Lion King. Continued Shameless Twitter plug: https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech

Drew's Blog Home | My Site (chefsitcompendium.wixsite.com)

Drew's Git XXLMandalorian013 (Drew McClellan) · GitHub

Drew Twitter https://twitter.com/mcclellandrew?s=21&t=UJsIrmfPVZwdFX367zz7gw

Gainsville PowerShell Meetup Gainesville PowerShell User Group (GNVPSUG)

Weekly Roundup Dowst.Dev | PowerShell Weekly – June 10, 2022

Jeff Hicks blog Using PowerShell Your Way • The Lonely Administrator (jdhitsolutions.com)

Patrick Gruenauer Blog PowerShell: Changing the Look of the Prompt – SID-500.COM

Summit Videos The State of the Shell by Jeffery Snover, Jason Helmick, Sydney Smith and Dave Martins - YouTube

April Edwards as Summit Putting the Ops in DevOps by April Edwards - YouTube

Working with files Working with Files and Folders - PowerShell | Microsoft Docs

About Profiles about Profiles - PowerShell | Microsoft Docs

Template Podcast Title with Gilbert Sanchez Jun 06, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we cover the value of templating and how Stucco can be used to improve our module development, both inside an organization and for personal projects. Gilbert shares his experience using Stucco on a personal project, a dice rolling module, and Jordan gets lost in the nerdery as the conversation moves to Tabletop RPG games. Once he is back on track we discuss the value of PowerShell meetups, and Gilbert gets the ball rolling for a bay area meetup.

Guest Bio and links:

Gilbert Sanchez is a Señor Systems Engineer at meta, spreading the love of PowerShell at scale. A lover of RPGs, you can check out his RPG-oriented modules, RPGDice, and BeneatTheCanals, on the PowerShell Gallery. He is active in the PowerShell community, engaged on Twitter, and has a voice so silky smooth you will wonder why he did not become a musician.

Gilbert Twitter - https://twitter.com/HeyItsGilbertS

Gilbert Git - HeyItsGilbert (Gilbert Sanchez) (github.com)

Stucco - devblackops/Stucco: An opinionated Plaster template for high-quality PowerShell modules (github.com)

Plaster - PowerShellOrg/Plaster: Plaster is a template-based file and project generator written in PowerShell. (github.com)

PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit. The Bar Sessions. May 30, 2022

This episode features several conversations we captured while at the Global Summit. Ryan Richter talked to us about his experiences attending the OnRamp. Steven Judd talked about helping to run the remote summit, dad jokes, and music. Lastly, we talk with Harjit and Mick from the PowerShell news podcast, where we talk about how our podcasts came about and things we have learned and improved on since we started.

Guest Bio and links:

Ryan Twitter - https://twitter.com/ryanrichter94

Ryan Git - https://github.com/ryanrichter94

Steven Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevenjudd

Steven Git - https://github.com/stevenjudd

PowerShell News Podcast - https://powershellnews.podbean.com/

Mick Twitter - https://twitter.com/mick_pletcher

Mick Blog - https://mickitblog.blogspot.com/

Harjit Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hoorge

Harjit Blog - http://harjit.us/

Drinking From The Firehose Of Knowledge With Justin Grote May 23, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we got to become familiar with a couple of Justin's favorite things: deep dives into subjects and axioms. Justin has a lot of experience and insight into the "why" behind things, and he doesn't hold back from sharing his wisdom with others. We covered human topics, like how Justin has dealt with imposter syndrome and developed his social skills over the years. We also covered technical topics like VS Code, the latest PowerShell extension release, PowerShell's sacred promise, and more. For each subject, he has a surprising depth of knowledge. This is an episode worth taking notes on.

Guest Bio and links:

Justin Grote has a passion for PowerShell. More than that, he has a passion for making sure everyone gets the best experience possible with PowerShell. He is happy to share what he has learned and how he has improved his life with it. From speaking at Summits and User Groups to creating the PowerShell Extension Pack in VS Code. His fingerprints are all over PowerShell, and the community is better for it.

Blog - https://justingrote.github.io/posts/

Git - https://github.com/JustinGrote

Twitter - https://twitter.com/JustinWGrote

MVP Profile - https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003933?fullName=Justin%20Grote

PowerShell Extension Pack - https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=justin-grote.powershell-extension-pack

Edit Excel in vscode - https://twitter.com/JustinWGrote/status/1502374413596909568

Patrick Meinecke twitter - https://twitter.com/SeeminglyScienc

Talking Crescendo and Documentation with Stevie Coaster May 16, 2022

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we talk about Crescendo, a development accelerator that can help rapidly build PowerShell cmdlets around existing command-line tools. We also discuss coding on twitch, writing with the customer in mind, and proper documentation practices.

Guest Bio and links:

Steve Valdinger is a Support Manager at Chocolatey Software with a passion for PowerShell and automation. He has given several talks at User Groups and The PowerShell Summit that have helped people elevate their scripts. His talk about writing for user experience is a must-watch. You can also catch him coding live on twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/steviecoaster.

Steve Website: https://steviecoaster.dev/

Steve Twitter: https://twitter.com/steviecoaster

Steve Github: https://github.com/steviecoaster

Steve UX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XnBFpdYcX8

Stevie Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/steviecoaster

Crescendo Github Repo: https://github.com/PowerShell/Crescendo

Community Blog: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell-community/tag/crescendo/

Crescendo GA Release:https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/announcing-powershell-crescendo-general-availability-ga/

Docs: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/utility-modules/crescendo/overview?view=ps-modules

The Value of Mentorship with Jeff Hicks May 09, 2022

Episode Summary:

We caught up with Jeff Hicks at the PowerShell and Global DevOps summit. He talks about how he always wanted to be a teacher and how PowerShell has helped him achieve that. We also discuss the holy trinity of PowerShell Cmdlet: Get-Help, Get-Command, and Get-Member, which will help you find the command you need, learn how to use it, and give you everything you would want to know about the objects it returns. Those commands can help you move through almost any roadblock while learning PowerShell. We end with a general discussion about PowerShell, and what we love most about it.

Guest Bio and links:

Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with over 30 years of experience, much of it spent as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. Jeff has authored and co-authored a number of books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, a Pluralsight author, and a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups. You can keep up with Jeff on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JeffHicks) and on his blog (https://blog.jdhitsolutions.com).

Links to resources mentioned:

Twitter: @JeffHicks

Blog: https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog

GitHub: https://github.com/jdhitsolutions

Behind the PowerShell Pipeline: https://jeffhicks.substack.com

The PowerShell Practice Primer: https://leanpub.com/psprimer

The PowerShell Scripting and Toolmaking Book: https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking

Contributing to PowerShell Made Easy with Sean Wheeler May 02, 2022

We caught up with Sean Wheeler at the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit to discuss all things documentation. We discuss why open source is an open discussion and how documentation moving to open source makes for a lot of opportunities to help contribute to the PowerShell community. We discuss the value of the PowerShell blog, and how contributing to the blog can help you practice and improve your writing skills, get your blogs published, and provides an opportunity to plug your own site at the same time.

Guest Bio and links:

Sean has spent over 22 years at Microsoft and is now the Lead technical writer for PowerShell. He is extremely active in the PowerShell community, helping those looking to contribute with their writing. He also created the Microsoft Product Support Reporting, which collects valuable data to help troubleshoot issues in complex systems.

Resource links:

https://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/scripting/community/contributing/overview

Blog https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell-community/

Blog repo https://github.com/PowerShell/Community-Blog

How to contribute https://github.com/PowerShell/Community-Blog/wiki

PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit (PowerShell After Dark) Apr 27, 2022

Jordan and Andrew are attending the PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit in Bellevue, Washington. This summit brings together some of the most influential names in PowerShell and is a gathering place for the PowerShell community. In this episode, Jordan and Andrew give a behind-the-scenes look at the summit after hours. They chat with summit attendees Nick and Chris, who share their insights and experiences with the summit, PowerShell, and the PowerShell community. It's PowerShell after dark.

Securing PowerShell with Fred Weinmann Apr 25, 2022

I hope you are ready to learn because Fred hits the ground running with information and never lets up. We cover a lot of ground on security and PowerShell, covering topics like: Constrained Language Mode (CLM), script block logging, Anti-Malware Scan Interface (AMSI) and why you should be using it, and more. We finish things up with one of Fred's favorite topics: his amazing PowerShell modules like PSFramework, PSUtil, and PSAzureMigrationAdvisor.

Friedrich Weinmann Bio:

Friedrich Weinmann might be the most enthusiastic advocate of PowerShell I have ever met, and coming from a community where enthusiasm is the norm, that is a bold claim. He is a fantastic teacher and has helped many PowerShellers get started, including Andrew Pla. He is a Premier Field Engineer at Microsoft. Most importantly to him, he creates modules to simplify daily PowerShell. From his Magnum Opus PSFramework to PSAzureModuleAdvisor, which will help you convert your scripts in Azure as AzureAD and MsOnline become unsupported at the end of 2022.

Quote from Fred:

"Execution policy has never prevented a single attacker from running PowerShell if they really wanted to. It’s like you’re trying to protect your home and prevent burglars from coming in by putting a stone on your lawn. That’s the effect of the execution policy. They might miss the stone, they might break a leg, that just might save your day."

Resource links:

Freidrich's GitHub - https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann

Friedrich's Website - https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/

Twitter! - https://twitter.com/fredweinmann

CLM - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/

Freidrich on the value of teaching - https://allthingspowershell.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-roi-of-teaching-others.html

Ashley Mcglone labs - https://github.com/GoateePFE/PowerShellSummit2019/tree/master

Why Execution Policy is not security - https://www.netspi.com/blog/technical/network-penetration-testing/15-ways-to-bypass-the-powershell-execution-policy/

AaronLocker - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/

This title is not psremotely clever Apr 18, 2022

This episode highlights Matthew Dowst and his excellent PowerShell Weekly blogs on Dowst.dev. Then we talk about running PowerShell on remote machines and using Invoke-Command vs. Enter-PsSession. We spend a small amount of time on Just Enough Administration, allowing you to move some of your tasks to be handled by others. I finally make an error so bad that when I say, "Kelly can Edit that out," he is not able to! Not seen in the podcast was Kelly yelling at me in my office.

Resource Links:

Matthew Dowst website - https://www.dowst.dev/

Matthew Dowst Twitter - https://twitter.com/MDowst

Practical Automation with PowerShell - https://www.manning.com/books/practical-automation-with-powershell

Secrets of PowerShell Remoting - https://leanpub.com/secretsofpowershellremoting

Microsoft Docs on PS remoting - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/08-powershell-remoting?view=powershell-7.2

DBATools with Jess Pomfret Apr 11, 2022

Episode Summary:

Jess Pomfret joins us to discuss how PowerShell was the perfect tool to help her automate DBA tasks. She gives some great insight into joining the community for the first time and talks about how helpful Chrissy LeMaire was in submitting her first submission to the dbatools module. Last, we cover the importance of writing code to test your code with Pester.

Guest Bio and links:

Jess Pomfret is a Microsoft MVP who is passionate about databases and automation, and PowerShell is the tool that lets her combine those loves. She is heavily involved with the DBATools module for PowerShell, the go-to tool for database administrators using PowerShell. Jess is also the Co-Author of DBATools in a Month of Lunches, estimated to be published in June of 2022. All of that and still finds time to speak at PowerShell and DBA events.

"DBAtools is kind of a gateway drug for PowerShell."
-Jess Pomfret

Resource Links

https://jesspomfret.com/

https://github.com/jpomfret/IntroPowerShell

https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003655

https://github.com/dataplat/dbatools

https://www.manning.com/books/learn-dbatools-in-a-month-of-lunches

https://jesspomfret.com/searching-stored-procedures/

Nobody Keeps a Secret Like PowerShell Apr 04, 2022

Andrew loses his coffee. We highlight Justin Grote who has a knack for breaking down the why not just the how of PowerShell. We discuss secure ways to use credentials with PowerShell. Lastly, we talk about security with PowerShell, and how it is often used as an attack vector. We end up realizing securing your environment should be its own episode soon.

Links to the episode on podcast directories:

Justin Grote Twitter - https://twitter.com/JustinWGrote/status/1502374413596909568

Justin Grote Github - https://github.com/JustinGrote

Justin Grote on Secrets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J86GYcyZAZs

PSHSummit Secrets - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKwDlCim15s

Secret Github - https://github.com/PowerShell/SecretManagement

Sydney Smith on the latest Secrets release - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/tag/secretmanagement/

Chatting about Chatbots with Mike Kanakos, Microsoft MVP Mar 25, 2022

Mike Kanakos is extremely active in the PowerShell community, so getting the opportunity to highlight all his contributions was pretty awesome for us. We got to talk about all of the ways we can contribute to PowerShell to keep it the best version of itself. We also did a quick dive into ChatBots and highlighted PoshBot, which can connect to several chat backends like Slack or Teams.

Guest Bio and links:

Mike is a Microsoft MVP who might be the biggest advocate for PowerShell out there. He has weekly engagements where he is blogging or talking about Powershell. He is so active in the community they figured they might as well make him the Director of Community Engagement at PowerShell.org. He also leads the Research Triangle PowerShell Users Group, which is helping over 2400 members better automate with PowerShell.

Mikes MVP Profile - https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5004073

Mikes blog - https://www.commandline.ninja/

Research Triangle PowerShell User Group - https://rtpsug.com/

Awesome talk on Secrets - https://youtu.be/vEniQPooUSs

Poshbot Git - GitHub - poshbotio/PoshBot: Powershell-based bot framework

Poshbot Docs - Home - PoshBot Docs

pscookiemonster on Poshbot - http://ramblingcookiemonster.github.io/PoshBot/

Using Webhooks - Get a Teams Notification the Moment an Active Directory User gets Locked Out with PowerShell Using Webhooks – The Lazy Administrator

James ”Friggen” Petty! Microsoft MVP Mar 25, 2022

James Petty is crazy busy with all things PowerShell. He is running the upcoming PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit. James runs PowerShell.org, Co-Authoring PowerShell in a Month of Lunches, and in mid-May will be running The PowerShell "Firehose Class" with Don Jones where they do a DEEP dive into PowerShell. Finally, we talk about the value of the importexcel module and using PowerShell to wow the boss.

Guest Bio and links:

James Petty is the CEO of the DevOps Collective, a nonprofit for technology education. As well as the owner/moderator of PowerShell.org and its forums. Not satisfied with how bad he has already made me feel about my productivity, he is the lead writer for the 4th edition of PowerShell in a Month of Lunches while still maintaining his job as the solutions architect for Wyre Technologies.

James MVP Profile - https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003525?fullName=James%20Petty

PowerShell Forums - https://forums.powershell.org/

PowerShell Firehose Class - https://donjones.com/powershell-firehose-class/

Youtube series on importexcell module - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Ne_yX4tYo&list=PL5uoqS92stXioZw-u-ze_NtvSo0k0K0kq

Stop Typing So Much Mar 25, 2022

We are all about psreadline! The latest psreadline just hit General Availability as of February 23rd. We highlight John Savill and his awesome YouTube channel. We cover how to get psreadline up and running in VsCode. Lastly, we talk about some of our favorite features. Jordan likes the command prediction that uses your command history. Andrew loved CTRL + R which allows him to do a quick search to find an old command so he can reuse them.

Resource links:

John Savill PSReadline - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q11sSltuTE0

PSReadlin Blog - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/psreadline-2-2-ga/

VsCode PowerShell Preview - https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/announcing-the-powershell-preview-extension-in-vscode/

Configure PSReadline for VSCode - https://gist.github.com/corbob/ac6c7a09f9e524a589d3f163558518a9

The Power of Shell Compels You Mar 23, 2022

In the first-ever episode, we break down who the hosts are and why we started this podcast. Getting that crap out of the way, we get to talk about PowerShell! We cover Kevin Marquette's "Everything you want to know about" series, focusing on psobjects that we both have used to help our writing. We take a look at the module PsWordle and discover Jordan accidentally learned something. Josh King announced he has done a preview release of Burnt Toast and is looking for people to help him test, as well as join in the discussion on what could be next. Finally, we talk about why $null should be on the left side for comparisons in your scripts.

Resource links

PsCustomObject - https://powershellexplained.com/2016-10-28-powershell-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-pscustomobject/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_content=indexref

Burnt Toast - https://toastit.dev/2022/02/12/finally-introducing-the-first-preview-of-burnttoast-v1/

PowerShell Discord - https://discord.com/invite/powershell

PowerShell Slack - https://powershell.slack.com/join/shared_invite/zt-eodd93as-RHYl6s~9XH8FNyE09M7zmA

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