PowerShell Core 6.1 is expected to hit "general availability" at the end of this month, but compatibility with some Windows PowerShell modules will lag.
PowerShell has a reputation for being complicated, and for good reason. Luckily, there is a lot of help available -- if you know where to look for it.
Instead of twiddling your thumbs as you wait for a long-running script to complete, you can have PowerShell play a sound to alert you when it's done.
Bash is fairly easy to install, but using it is another matter. Here are some commands to help IT pros dip their toes in Bash.
This command will help you to adhere to best practices when it comes to creating clear, concise code.
- By Adam Bertram
- 12/28/2017
Using PowerShell, finding infected files can take just a few minutes to complete.
- By Adam Bertram
- 12/21/2017
Microsoft's latest Teams development efforts have delivered some management perks for IT pros, plus end user improvements.
With the help of PowerShell, Hyper-V management is simplified when actions can be performed in bulk.
Microsoft offered a bit of surprise by signaling that it's solidly behind producing graphical user interface tools for managing Windows Server.
Microsoft's premade templates allows for the deployment of SQL databases without having to use complex PowerShell commands.
- By Adam Bertram
- 09/19/2017
The Microsoft PowerShell team is planning to reshape its Desired State Configuration solutions, replacing them with a single cross-platform tool that supports both Windows and Linux.
Despite Microsoft patching many of the security vulnerabilities, including the one that led to the WannaCry attack, it's a smart move to disable the protocol to avoid future security headaches.
Microsoft this week indicated that it might take some time before Windows PowerShell 2.0 will get removed, even though organizations should still be working to get rid of it as a potential security hazard.
Here's how to get Hyper-V's management tools configured to manage connections in five steps.
Microsoft highlighted a couple of Azure security and management tools this week.