Hosting a custom PowerShell application through RemoteApp can introduce unexpected authentication and database permission challenges -- especially when Windows authentication and SQL Server backups are involved.
Let's examine the challenges of running Windows-dependent PowerShell scripts from Linux and compares three practical approaches -- dual booting, WinBoat and Windows Server RemoteApp -- to maintaining compatibility in a multiplatform environment.
In Part 2 of this series, we'll learn how to use PowerShell to call the Stable Diffusion API directly, moving from a simple proof-of-concept script to a GUI-based tool for generating AI images on local hardware.
Build a cloud-free AI image generation workflow by wiring Stable Diffusion into Windows PowerShell, using open source tools and local hardware to create images directly from scripts.
Amid the AI-heavy headlines at Microsoft's annual conference, several behind-the-scenes updates landed that could have a major impact on how IT teams build, run and scale core infrastructure in Azure.
- By Joey D'Antoni
- 11/21/2025
Let's dive into some practical advice on naming conventions, variable management and code organization to keep dot sourced scripts efficient, consistent and secure.
Dot sourcing can simplify large PowerShell scripts -- but without a clear structure, it can quickly lead to chaos.
Microsoft's latest Insider Preview, Build 26220.6772, introduces a significant policy change: removal of known workarounds to skip Microsoft Account setup during Windows 11 installation (OOBE).
Let's follow up the last column with a step-by-step breakdown shows how the PowerShell script automates SQL Server backups, manages retention, logs activity and verifies data integrity.
Despite layers of security controls on corporate hardware, unmanaged devices remain a critical weak spot.
Let's refine some of my earlier work to make things more efficient.
Learn how to dynamically generate PowerShell GUI elements from a SQL data source and update values with user input.
Learn how to use loops and dynamic object naming in PowerShell to build GUI settings interfaces that can adapt as new parameters are added.
Use Microsoft 365 Secure Score as a strategic guide rather than a numbers game, focusing on balance and meaningful risk reduction over chasing a perfect score.
Live! 360 speaker Reza Rad outlines the architectural fundamentals teams often overlook when scaling Power BI across the enterprise.