Overview of PowerShell versions and how to check what version you have?
PowerShell is one of the most popular scripting languages and it is installed by default on all Windows operating systems starting from Windows 7 SP1. It consists of a Command Line Interface (CLI) and...
View ArticleSetting the style in PowerShell 7.2
One of the most welcome new features that Microsoft has built into PowerShell 7.2 is support for ANSI escape sequences. If you aren’t familiar with ANSI escape sequences, they are an industry standard...
View ArticleCreating a New Team using PowerShell
In a recent article on this site, I explained that PowerShell is a better overall tool for the bulk management of Microsoft Teams then the GUI is. While the GUI interface does work, it really doesn’t...
View ArticleGetting Started with PowerShell for Microsoft Teams
Although you can manage Microsoft Teams through the Teams Admin Center, GUI based management tools tend not to scale very well. If you need to manage Teams in bulk, then using PowerShell will likely be...
View ArticleScripting help from the Windows Admin Center
While it may be tempting to think of the Windows Admin Center as little more than an alternative to the Server Manager, the Windows Admin Center includes some helpful features that often go unnoticed....
View ArticleDo You Like Your PowerShell Wet or Dry?
It’s really interesting to see how PowerShell scripting has evolved over the years. Early on, PowerShell scripts tended to be simplistic in nature, and focused on performing a single repeatable task....
View ArticleHow to Uninstall Software Using PowerShell
PowerShell can help you uninstall programs quickly. Most of us have uninstalled programs from our PCs. How have you done it? Can you recollect? We’ve done it mostly using the Control Panel or in some...
View ArticleHow to Check Your Windows Server Uptime with PowerShell
Uptime is a key metric for server management success. When you talk about hardware, you’re talking about computers, keyboards, switches, cables, and the list goes on. Only, the most important component...
View ArticleAdding Get-Help Support to PowerShell Cmdlets
PowerShell makes it possible to create your own custom cmdlets. These are great for automating routine tasks as all systems are unique. Custom cmdlets provide a valuable resource to the budding...
View ArticleTracing Your Way Through a Complex PowerShell Script
Over the years I’ve written some really complicated PowerShell scripts, both for personal use and for some articles I write on this site. Although these script types do have their place, they can be...
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