Automation/Scripting


Launching a PowerShell Script From Excel, Part 2: Order to Act

Learn how to pass spreadsheet values as parameters to a PowerShell script for more dynamic and functional automation.

How To Use a Switch to Simplify Your PowerShell Scripts

Discover how to declutter and simplify your PowerShell scripts using switch statements, enhancing both readability and debuggability while learning tips for managing multiple and no-match scenarios.

WSUS Users Now Must Use PowerShell To Import Updates

Users of Windows Server Update Services will now have to import updates for Windows devices using a PowerShell script, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.

Traditional IT Operational Roles To Decline in 5 Years, Says IDC

IT professionals overseeing operations in organizations increasingly will need developer expertise associated with cloud services as well, according to an IDC study, announced on Monday.

PipeScript: Transforming How We PowerShell

Get the scoop on a powerful PowerShell automation tool, which has the ability to transform the way we code.

How To Use PowerShell to Mount a Hyper-V Virtual Hard Disk

Programmatically mount and access Hyper-V virtual hard disks, including assigning drive letters and manipulating variables, with these easy step-by-step instructions.

Microsoft To Block Remote PowerShell Next Month for New Exchange Online Tenancies

Microsoft has accelerated its Remote PowerShell for Exchange Online deprecation plans a bit for new tenancies, with plans to block its use on April 1, 2023, according to a Tuesday announcement.

PowerShell 7.3 Commercially Released

Microsoft last week announced the release of PowerShell 7.3 at the "general availability" (GA) commercial-release stage.

Microsoft Releases Window Autopatch Improvements

Microsoft this week described Windows Autopatch version 2208 improvements for IT pros, plus some perks to come.

PowerShell Creator Snover Stepping Down from Microsoft

The "father of PowerShell," Jeffrey Snover, announced this week that he'll be leaving Microsoft on July 1.

CISA, NSA and Other Agencies Recommend Hardening PowerShell

Government cybersecurity organizations on Tuesday announced guidelines for using Microsoft's built-in PowerShell scripting language with Windows, without having it also be leveraged by attackers.

Microsoft Commercially Releases PowerShell 7.2

Microsoft this week announced the "general availability" commercial release of PowerShell 7.2.

What Is TempDB and Why Does It Matter?

Time to hit the basics and dive into how theSQL Server database engine works.

Microsoft Releases PowerShell Script To Check Windows 11 Upgrade Readiness

Microsoft announced the release of a PowerShell script for checking hardware readiness for Windows 11 upgrades, and promised an Endpoint Analytics tool will be arriving "over the next few days."

New PowerShell Tools Assess Microsoft Defender Antivirus Performance

Microsoft on Tuesday announced new PowerShell 5.1 cmdlets for analyzing the scanning performance of the Microsoft Defender Antivirus service.

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