The PowerShell Podcast

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

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/

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).

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/

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/

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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 https://github.com/HCRitter https://twitter.com/blackboxcoder https://hcritter.devdojo.com/ https://devdojo.com/hcritter/powershell-technique-switching https://hcritter.devdojo.com/powershell-technique-update-typedata https://hcritter.devdojo.com/powershell-performance-test-file-reading https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/NTFSSecurity/4.2.6 https://automatedlab.org/en/latest/ 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

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/

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/ https://twitter.com/brockbingham 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/customizing-visual-studio-code-for-powershell/

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

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

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: @[email protected] https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell https://twitter.com/StevenBucher13 https://twitter.com/PowerShell_Team

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/

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)

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/

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

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 https://adam-bacon.netlify.app/advanced-functions/psasciiart/ https://www.commandline.ninja/customize-pscmdprompt/ https://sid-500.com/2023/03/21/powershell-security-how-to-enable-the-constrained-mode/ https://twitter.com/blackboxcoder/status/1640771334241132546 https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell https://powershell.org/calendar https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes?view=powershell-7.2

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 https://thedavecarroll.com/ https://github.com/thedavecarroll https://twitter.com/thedavecarroll @thedavecarroll https://thedavecarroll.com/modules/ https://leanpub.com/PowerShell-to-Python/ https://ehmiiz.tech/blog/ps_docs_contributions/ https://twitter.com/ehmiiz/status/1636719870266974208 https://hcritter.devdojo.com/microsoftwin32registry-vs-set-itemproperty https://twitter.com/blackboxcoder/status/1637571044985696256 https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/292286330/ https://powershellsummit.org/#!/tickets

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. https://t.co/fTJHLQzPHT https://twitter.com/dalehassinger @[email protected] https://github.com/dalehassinger See the PoweShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8QwsnM4EkQ

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 https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Automation-PowerShell-Michael-Zanatta/dp/B0BSC55Y8N https://twitter.com/PowerShellMich1 https://github.com/ZanattaMichael/SelMVP https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQfLvFYohCCm_gTPEUfaAbw https://www.pdq.com/blog/guide-to-loops-in-powershell/

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. PowerShell Tips & Tricks • Jeffery Hicks (jdhitsolutions.com) Behind the PowerShell Pipeline | Jeff Hicks | Substack The Lonely Administrator • Practical Advice for the Automating IT Pro (jdhitsolutions.com) jdhitsolutions (Jeff Hicks) · GitHub See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GyZ2yBYn7E

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 https://powershellonlinux.com/ https://badgerati.github.io/Pode.Web/ https://dev.to/thementor/ https://github.com/the-mentor https://twitter.com/posh4linux/status/1436057963593146372 https://github.com/the-mentor/PodeAnvil powershellgallery.com/packages/PSudo/0.0.2 Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL93GOO2v7o.

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 @[email protected] 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

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

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. https://dexstack.substack.com/ https://winsysblog.com/ https://twitter.com/dan_franciscus https://github.com/dfranciscus See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yet83OoEtc0

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

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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZZaSPa7KNY https://guyrleech.wordpress.com/ https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5003774?fullName=Guy Leech https://github.com/guyrleech https://twitter.com/guyrleech https://www.youtube.com/@GuyRLeech

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

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/

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 @[email protected]

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. https://github.com/gaelcolas https://twitter.com/gaelcolas https://gaelcolas.com/ https://psconf.eu/ https://hachyderm.io/@gaelcolas https://synedgy.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxv1Ov2uAo

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. https://twitter.com/skatterbrainzz https://skatterbrainz.wordpress.com/ [email protected] See the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqNOCWFVsQ

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. https://twitter.com/steve_msft https://github.com/SteveL-MSFT https://youtu.be/4VIZPA50L2w

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

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 Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7OtXfZ4yD8&t https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell-community/understanding-get-acl-and-ad-drive-output/#understanding-the-objecttype-property https://github.com/ironmansoftware/terminal-gui-designer https://sid-500.com/2022/11/23/powershell-creating-functions-that-accept-pipeline-input/ https://sid-500.com/2020/03/24/powershell-creating-functions-that-accept-pipeline-input-byvalue/

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. https://blog.stevenjudd.com/ https://blog.stevenjudd.com/My-PowerShell-Journey/ https://github.com/stevenjudd https://twitter.com/stevenjudd See the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxRDv_4gON8

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

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. https://twitter.com/IISResetMe https://github.com/IISResetMe https://blog.iisreset.me/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmWC8GGxpZ4 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooCWMdNSs1g

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. https://twitter.com/MDowst https://github.com/mdowst https://www.dowst.dev/automation-authoring/ https://psweekly.dowst.dev/ https://www.manning.com/books/practical-automation-with-powershell See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5H83eZ4UH0

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! https://twitter.com/schlauge https://github.com/pbossman https://rtpsug.com/ https://rtpsugmembers.github.io/ http://schlauge.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/RTPSUG/featured https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Zl7mUGR3U See the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEUGEVpIFPI

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. https://claudioessilva.eu/ https://dbatools.io/author/csilva/ https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/PublicProfile/5002259 https://github.com/claudioessilva https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Claudio-Silva/190623445 https://twitter.com/claudioessilva Check out the YouTube version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6iB9MqSaHY

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. https://github.com/DanielSSilva https://twitter.com/DanielSilv9 https://danielssilva.gumroad.com/l/NotionGameLibraryIntegration https://github.com/DanielSSilva/blog/tree/main/content/post https://blog.danielssilva.dev/