
The PowerShell Podcast
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Ep 133Kubernetes is Easy with Anthony Nocentino
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Anthony Nocentino, a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage, to dive deep into the world of Kubernetes. Anthony breaks down what Kubernetes is and how it fits into the modern IT landscape. We explore his fascinating career journey, from consulting and SQL Server to educating the masses on Kubernetes and Linux. Anthony also shares invaluable insights on becoming a force multiplier in your career and the critical role of mentorship and offers sage advice for anyone looking to elevate their professional path. Guest Bio and links: Anthony Nocentino is a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage with over 20 years of experience in IT. A Microsoft Data Platform MVP, he is globally recognized for his expertise in SQL Server, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure. Anthony has authored several technical books and numerous Pluralsight courses, including "SQL Server on Kubernetes" and "Azure Arc-enabled Data Services Revealed." With a Master’s in Computer Science and research in high-performance data access algorithms, Anthony is also a sought-after speaker at leading data and cloud conferences, where he delivers deep insights and practical implementation tips. https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/joshooaj/PSPushover https://powershellisfun.com/2024/08/02/creating-a-development-windows-sandbox-using-powershell-and-winget/ https://techbloggingfool.com/2024/08/04/powershell-a-microsoft-365-admin-roles-membership-report/ https://psweekly.dowst.dev/ https://www.amazon.com/Search-Inside-Yourself-Unexpected-Achieving/dp/0062116932 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nocentino/ https://x.com/nocentino
Ep 132TechMentor Highlights: Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty Share PowerShell Wisdom"
In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty. We spoke with three speakers at TechMentor in Redmond, including a special birthday guest. We covered topics such as imposter syndrome, details on the guests' talks, recommended books for starting and advancing in PowerShell, and a healthy helping of laughs throughout. Tune in for insightful conversations, valuable insights, and a few chuckles along the way! Resource links: PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://discord.gg/pdq 40% off Manning books: https://mng.bz/BgZl https://techmentorevents.com/events/microsofthq-2024/home.aspx https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelmedia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/altmangreg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petty-m-s-75672b42/
Ep 131Exploring Cybersecurity with PowerShell and John Hammond
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with renowned security researcher John Hammond. Recorded in person in Utah, we delve into John's unique insights on PowerShell and its role in cybersecurity. John shares his experiences with PowerShell attacks, discussing how it’s used in various malware and the importance of implementing security features like constrained language mode and script block logging. He highlights practical tips for making PowerShell environments more secure and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and experimenting within safe environments. We also explore how to transition into security-focused roles, with John providing valuable advice for those looking to combine their PowerShell skills with a career in cybersecurity. Guest Bio and links: John Hammond is a cybersecurity researcher, educator and content creator. As part of the Research & Development Threat Operations team at Huntress, John spends his days analyzing malware and making hackers earn their access. Previously, as a Department of Defense Cyber Training Academy instructor, he taught the Cyber Threat Emulation course, educating both civilian and military members on offensive Python, PowerShell, other scripting languages and the adversarial mindset. He has developed training material and information security challenges for events such as PicoCTF and competitions at DEFCON US. John speaks at security conferences such as BsidesNoVA, to students at colleges such as the US Naval Academy, and other online events including the SANS Holiday Hack Challenge/KringleCon. He is an online YouTube personality showcasing programming tutorials, CTF video walkthroughs and other cyber security content. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://underthewire.tech/ https://www.huntress.com/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-constrained-language-mode/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.4 https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Automation-Scripting-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1800566379 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_language_modes?view=powershell-7.4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_execution_policies?view=powershell-7.4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/amsi/how-amsi-helps
Ep 130Unveiling the Power of Generative AI with Chrissy LeMaire
In this episode, Chrissy LeMaire discusses AI, her experience at PSConfEU, and her return to in-person speaking after a 5-year break. She provides an update on her book, "Generative AI for the IT Professional," and shares insights into leveraging AI beyond just conversing with ChatGPT. Chrissy also showcases a couple of interesting use cases involving AI. Guest Bio and links: Vaguely French Developer 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. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://youtu.be/JgqbR-7O7TI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxE61LdyyD8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=859KWL6vcms&list=PLfeA8kIs7CoftSa3hQ9dQseIxdSMBZO_z&index=7 https://www.manning.com/books/generative-ai-for-the-it-pro https://github.com/mkht/PSOpenAI http://dbatools.ai http://privacy.openai.com https://gist.github.com/potatoqualitee/3a0554fbab9a73e3f747f733da1198fb https://github.com/potatoqualitee/finetuna https://blog.netnerds.net/2024/06/ai-presentation-lessons-learned/ https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=chrissylemaire.vscode-theme-2024 https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=chrissylemaire.assistants-chat-extension
Ep 129Interactive Shell Sessions and Language Models: Steven Bucher on Project Mercury
In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft PM Steven Bucher to dive into Project Mercury, a cutting-edge CLI tool designed to provide an interactive shell session for chatting with language models. Steven walks us through the functionalities of Project Mercury and how users can leverage this innovative tool. He also shares his approach to product management, reflecting on his growth in the role over the past couple of years. We explore the importance of empowering others and how it serves as a pivotal goal in Steven’s professional journey. Join us for an enlightening conversation that blends technical knowledge with leadership wisdom. Guest Bio and links: Steven Bucher is a PM on the PowerShell team at Microsoft. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/21/using-debug-and-verbose-parameters-in-powershell/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVHFYqwT8Do https://practical365.com/tec-powershell-script-off-24/ https://github.com/JustinGrote/ScriptFeedbackProvider 👀https://github.com/PowerShell/ProjectMercury https://github.com/PowerShell/PSReadLine/blob/master/PSReadLine/SamplePSReadLineProfile.ps1 https://aka.ms/pscommunitycall
Ep 128Emrys MacInally Explores PowerShell Error Handling and Module Versioning Strategies
In this episode, we welcome back Emrys MacInally, following another successful year speaking at PSConf.EU. Emrys shares his experiences and highlights from the conference, shedding light on key discussions and takeaways. We dive deep into the importance of mental health within the PowerShell community, exploring how the community can support each other. Emrys provides insights into best practices for versioning PowerShell modules and delves into the nuances of error handling, explaining why developers should avoid using the 'throw' statement in scripts. Additionally, Emrys introduces his ErrorRecord module, which simplifies the process of creating error records, offering a practical solution for more efficient error management. Tune in for an enlightening conversation packed with valuable tips and expert advice for PowerShell enthusiasts. Guest Bio and links: Emrys MacInally has worked in the IT industry for over 19 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. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Configuration/1.6.0 https://4sysops.com/archives/create-configure-and-delete-system-restore-points-with-powershell-vssadminexe-and-system-properties/ https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSLinux/1.0.6 https://psweekly.dowst.dev https://telegra.ph/PowerShell-Beyond-the-Prompt-06-27 https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Configuration/1.6.0 https://github.com/LindnerBrewery/ErrorRecord https://lindnerbrewery.github.io/posts/GitVersion_Mainline/
Ep 127Behind the Scenes at PSConf.EU: Harm Veenstra’s Experience and Insights
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Harm Veenstra to discuss his exciting experiences at PSConf.EU, where he attended for the first time and embarked on a new journey into public speaking. Harm shares his thoughts on receiving the prestigious Microsoft MVP award and delves into his recent projects, including creating a TCP/UDP listener for testing firewall ports and using a Pi-hole to block ads on his home network. We also explore his perspectives on automation in the MSP world, the power of Microsoft Graph, and why he hasn’t yet adopted AI tools. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, tips, and highlights from PSConf.EU! Guest Bio and links: Harm Veenstra is a Microsoft MVP and 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. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHtD9CRtYRY https://discord.gg/pdq https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-entra-blog/introducing-the-microsoft-entra-powershell-module/ba-p/4173546 https://powershellisfun.com/2022/08/10/create-tcp-udp-port-listener-using-powershell/ https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/23/psconfeu-2024/ https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9n03gnkdjtt6?launch=true&mode=full&hl=en-us&gl=us&ocid=bingwebsearch https://graphxray.merill.net/ https://graphxray.merill.net/ https://powershellisfun.com/2024/06/07/discovering-the-required-microsoft-graph-permissions-using-powershell-or-graph-explorer/
Ep 126Write Code, Write Blogs: Lessons with Brock Bingham
In our latest Powershell Podcast episode, we chat with Brock Bingham. We explore his transition from sysadmin to writer and his viewpoint of coding as creative problem-solving. Brock also shares insightful blogging tips and advises against the pitfalls of comparison. A must-listen for aspiring PowerShellers. (plz create a blog and share your learnings for future you) Guest Bio and links: 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 the 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. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb9aCawmcww PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://discord.gg/pdq https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking https://leanpub.com/psprimer https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/ https://woshub.com/add-remove-pinned-folders-quick-access-powershell-gpo/ https://ourcloudnetwork.com/how-to-disable-per-user-mfa-using-microsoft-graph-powershell/ https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/06/18/automate-azure-devops-work-item-updates-with-azure-functions-and-the-azure-devops-api/ 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/guide-to-loops-in-powershell/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/customizing-visual-studio-code-for-powershell/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-git-and-github-using-powershell/
Ep 125From NoWayShell to PowerShell: A Coding Transformation
In this episode, host Andrew Pla converses with coding enthusiast Josh Hendricks (@joshooaj) about his transformative PowerShell journey - a pathway that led him from avoidance to adoration. The discussion delves into the intricacies of Joshua's PSPushover and MilestonePSTools projects, developing an understanding of their creation process. Additionally, Josh recounts his captivating experience of giving a talk on "Docs" at the prestigious PowerShell Summit. This riveting dialogue remarkably encapsulates a personal journey blending skepticism, discovery, and innovation at the heart of coding. Guest Bio and links: Josh is a senior principal engineer at Milestone Systems with 18 years of experience in "figuring it out" in technical support, IT, and software engineering roles. He developed a love for PowerShell in 2019 and discovered the PowerShell community shortly afterward. https://leanpub.com/powershell-scripting-toolmaking/c/7xNqIw2lUJl8 https://leanpub.com/psprimer/c/e3eAtyEbab43SCT3nWZ2uH4iLPV84jKO https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/ https://mikefrobbins.com/2024/06/11/understanding-the-clean-block-in-powershell/ https://x.com/joshooaj https://www.joshooaj.com/ https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27KksfgzhuE https://www.pdq.com/blog/what-are-event-logs/ https://pushover.net/ https://www.joshooaj.com/blog/2024/03/21/new-pspushover-powershell-module/ https://github.com/devblackops/Stucco https://powershellexplained.com/ https://www.milestonepstools.com/#getting-started https://poshac.me/docs/v4/ https://github.com/dfinke/ImportExcel PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Deuyy4iQqgk
Ep 124Andrew Celebrates & Previews psconf.eu with Christian & Björn
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew starts things off by celebrating his new Microsoft MVP. Then, we hear about all things psconf.eu and what to expect from Christian Ritter and Björn Sundling at PSConf EU. We hear some of the juicy details and key takeaways from their sessions. Then we get an update on some of their projects like PSClippy, AzDM, PSSecretScanner, and much more! Guest Bio and links: Christian Ritter - He/Him | Father of two | PowerShell aficionado | Blog author | Speaker Björn is a PowerShell and DevOps nerd by day, Rockstar by night. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOgkM2Ws-rs https://bjompen.com https://github.com/bjompen https://youtu.be/Xk7h1FD-D0o https://psconf.eu/introducing-poshakucha-a-fusion-of-powershell-and-pechakucha/ https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy.FBP.GeneralAdvice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwj6zlS0Yxs https://sweden.se/culture/celebrations/the-national-day-of-sweden https://github.com/bjompen/PSSecretScanner https://github.com/JustinGrote/ScriptFeedbackProvider https://github.com/HCRitter/PSClippy.FBP.GeneralAdvice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoUWHfh733Y&ab_channel=DualCore
Ep 123PipeScript, Formatting, and Docker: An In-Depth Conversation with James Brundage
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by Microsoft MVP, former PowerShell team member, and module maker extraordinaire James Brundage. We hear about his experience at Microsoft Build, learn all docker and kubernetes while discussing his Rocker module, UserGroup updates, implicit interpretation in Pipescript, formatting and types, and so much more. Strap in because we go deep in this one. Guest Bio and links: James Brundage is a Microsoft MVP who has been heavily involved in PowerShell for over 17 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. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcelFpsAKs https://discord.gg/pdq https://blog.danskingdom.com/A-simple-PowerShell-script-template-I-use-when-creating-new-scripts/ https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.5.0-preview.3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5mTb7L44F4&pp=ygUZcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBqYW1lcyBicnVuZGFnZQ%3D%3D https://github.com/StartAutomating/PSSVG https://github.com/StartAutomating/ugit https://github.com/StartAutomating/Splatter https://github.com/StartAutomating/EzOut https://x.com/JamesBru https://startautomating.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrundage/
Ep 122Breaking Down ModuleFast and More with Justin Grote
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla interviews Microsoft MVP and PowerShell aficionado Justin Grote. They delve into an issue in the Az.Accounts 3.0.0 module, with Justin offering insights and a workaround (use an earlier version of the module). Justin also discusses his innovative ModuleFast project, explaining its architecture and his approach to writing PowerShell scripts and modules. The conversation highlights Justin's passion for APIs and celebrates his contributions as an official PowerShell project contributor. Listeners get a glimpse into Justin's workflow working at a Managed Service Provider (MSP) and how he writes to much PowerShell. He offers valuable advice for those early in their careers. Additionally, Justin shares updates on his PowerHTML (1.2m downloads) project, which originated from a GitHub pull request, showcasing his continuous contributions to the PowerShell community. Guest Bio and links: Justin Grote is a Datacenter Solutions Architect, Open-Source Developer, and Microsoft MVP. Justin has built his professional career leveraging PowerShell to solve and automate interesting business problems. Unfortunately, he can't PowerShell his dog to be less aggressive on his face licks. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDGR8LLOiew https://discord.gg/pdq https://aka.ms/psdiscord https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/books/9389/powershell-scripting-and-toolmaking/ https://github.com/Azure/azure-powershell/issues/25005 https://powershellisfun.com/2024/05/23/keep-microsoft-teams-status-available-instead-of-away-using-powershell/ https://x.com/JustinWGrote https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PowerHTML/0.2.0 https://psconf.eu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4S7zeeMUOE&list=PLfeA8kIs7CoftSa3hQ9dQseIxdSMBZO_z https://dbatools.ai/
Ep 121PowerShell on Linux and Beyond with Steven Judd
In this celebration-themed episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Steven Judd makes his long-awaited return. We announce the first PowerShell Podcast MVP winner. We share tips about regex and URL encoding and dive deep into PowerShell on Linux, CloudShell, and becoming a lifelong learner. All this and more! Guest Bio and links: Steven Judd is a 25+ year IT Pro and most recently an Infrastructure Engineer at Tenstreet LLC. His previous recent experience includes Enterprise Email Administrator, Digital Security Analyst, and Cloud and DevOps Advisor for cloud-focused solutions and infrastructure. He has been using PowerShell since 2010 and co-developed a custom training program for PowerShell. Most recently, he was a Senior Editor for the Modern IT Automation with PowerShell book. He is also a co-author and co-editor of the PowerShell Conference Book 3 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, running marathons, playing the cello, plus a handful of other hobbies he can't seem to quit. Please follow him on Twitter, @stevenjudd, read his blog, and review, use, and improve his code on GitHub. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6584540 https://sid-500.com/2024/05/14/hyper-v-enabling-vm-resource-metering/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/winget-commandnotfound/ https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Conference-Book-3/dp/B08MGR749H/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZZM6i8AE1Y https://aka.ms/psdiscord https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/ https://blog.stevenjudd.com/ https://github.com/stevenjudd Judd Song Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQIVWhKhwPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqzXGGld5-c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-72yBP7sw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Dg-g7t2l4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEz1qGS0T1Q
Ep 120PowerShell on the road at MMS-MOA with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas
On this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew is back on the road, attending the MMS 2024 at MOA conference. Andrew catches up with Sven De Groote and Chris Thomas. Andrew and Sven take a dive into the PSAppDeployToolkit. Later in the episode, Andrew and Chris chat about PSADT, Chris’ PowerShell journey, his talk at MMS-MOA, and more. Links: HTTPS://x.com/automatemystuff HTTP://psadt.training PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGBAkXMC4sc
Ep 119For the love of PowerShell and Curling with Frank Lesniak
In this special MMSMOA episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew is joined by Frank Lesniak. We touch base after PowerShell Summit, hear about tracking airplanes with ADS-B and raspberry pi's. Frank talks about classes and how they almost caused him to fall out of love with PowerShell. We also recount what most be the most brutal display of athleticism, curling. Guest Bio and links: https://github.com/franklesniak/ads-b-setup https://twitter.com/FrankLesniak PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vcyukAb71w
Ep 118PowerShell Perspectives: Ryan Lancial on Company Culture and Authentic Careers
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I'm joined by Ryan Lancial - Security Engineer at Red Canary. We talk about our shared history, his journey to security, what makes a good company culture, succeeding with no degree, the value of authenticity, and more! Guest Bio and links: Ryan Lancial hates bios, used to Powershell and admin and now talks about security. PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanlancial/ PowerShell Pro Tips - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K95ovoMh170 https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.pdq.com/blog/what-are-rest-apis/ https://woshub.com/read-outlook-email-powershell/ https://blog.danskingdom.com/PowerShell-DevOps-Global-Summit-2024-reflections/
Ep 117The PowerShell & Global DevOps Summit 2024 Bar session 4
In this episode, we have 2 interviews: Danny Stutz and Carrie Cargil. We start things off chatting with Danny and hearing about his first time speaking at Summit and how his career has gone. He shares some of his keys to success and he is someone to keep your eye out for. Guest Bio and links: Danny Stutz is a passionate technologist who helps his clients with AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365/Entra ID, and IAM services. He thrives on learning new technologies to support his clients and loves automating as much as he can, especially with PowerShell. Carrie Cargill has years of experience in education and project management but is a relative PowerShell novice. In 2019 she was a scholarship winner for PowerShell Summit and On-Ramp. Her grand aspirations are to create guided pair programming material to help in the teaching/learning of PowerShell and present it at the 2025 Summit. https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-stutz/ https://twitter.com/danny_stutz https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-cargill-pmp-3292255/ PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ https://powershellsummit.org
Ep 116The PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar session 3
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we continue with our "bar sessions" from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We gain interesting insights into PowerShell, the Summit, career, and more. Our guests include Chris Masters, Joe Gasper, Rob Derickson, Chris Nguyen, Fred Weinmann, Merill Fernando, Clayton Tyger, Mike F. Robbins, Sean Wheeler, Prasidh Arora, and Danny Maertens. Guest Bio and links: https://powershellsummit.org PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_2IyHdaaK4
Ep 115The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 2
In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. It's PowerShell after dark, the bar sessions. We talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ambre Herron, Austin Hollett, Cory Knox, Ryan Richter, Vanda Paladino, and Tyson O'keefe. Links: PowerShell Podcast Home page: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ The PowerShell Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVG6Xhry_yM https://powershellsummit.org
Ep 114The PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit 2024 Bar Session 1
In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we chat with people at the PowerShell Summit. James Petty gives us a preview of the week ahead at PowerShell Summit. We also talk about the OnRamp program, its scholarship program, and more. Then, we chat with Ben Reader, Frank Lesniak, James Ruskin, Kevin Cefalu, and Steven Bucher. Links: https://powershellsummit.org Watch The PowerShell Podcast: https://www.pdq.com/resources/the-powershell-podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwOp92XpkkQ
Ep 113From Blogging to DevOps with Jeff Brown Tech
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are thrilled to host Jeff Brown, a seasoned educator and PowerShell enthusiast. Jeff takes us on a journey spanning nearly two decades of his prolific blog writing, revealing how it shaped his career trajectory. Delving into the importance of certifications, Jeff emphasizes their role as a structured pathway for acquiring new skills and advancing in the tech industry. We explore Jeff's transition from Azure Engineer to the dynamic realm of DevOps, uncovering valuable insights along the way. Join us as Jeff shares his wealth of experience, offering invaluable advice and perspectives for aspiring IT professionals and seasoned experts alike. Guest Bio and links: Jeff Brown is 16+ year veteran of the IT industry working with Windows Server, Office 365, Azure, and PowerShell. He is an active blogger and course creator for companies like CloudSkills, Cybrary, and PluralSight. He currently works as a DevOps Engineer focusing on Azure Cloud and Terraform. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kaOMe2ZP7w https://discord.gg/pdq https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9343/github-scripting-challenge-solution/ https://o365reports.com/2024/03/14/creating-a-free-microsoft-365-e5-developer-tenant-is-no-longer-possible/ https://www.thelazyadministrator.com/2024/03/22/getting-started-with-github-copilot-in-the-cli/ https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-manage-powershell-secrets-with-secretsmanagement/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ucSdX39zZU
Ep 112Unveiling PowerShell’s Past: An Interview with Jeffrey Snover
In this highly anticipated episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with the legendary Jeffrey Snover, the creator of PowerShell. With his departure from Microsoft, Jeffrey opens up about his insights, experiences, and candid opinions. From the inception of PowerShell to its current state, he shares the challenges he faced and the triumphs he celebrated. Jeffrey delves into the controversial topic of using aliases in scripts, shedding light on the pros and cons. Additionally, he offers thought-provoking perspectives on the evolving landscape of AI and his experience in AI ethics. Reflecting on his tenure at Microsoft, Jeffrey discusses the intricacies of navigating a large corporation and making a substantial impact. We also explore the concept of the "PowerShell sacred vow" and its significance. Join us for an illuminating conversation with Jeffrey Snover. Guest Bio and links: Jeffrey Snover is a Distinguished Engineer at Google. Previously a Microsoft Technical Fellow, O365 AI Architect, Chief Architect for the Azure Storage and Edge Group and Windows Server. Snover is the inventor of Windows PowerShell, an object-based distributed automation engine, scripting language, and command line shell. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiVGJS4AGJU https://psweekly.dowst.dev/ https://www.amazon.com/Shell-Idea-Untold-History-PowerShell/dp/B089M1FCH5 https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0joo5iHCxs https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after/dp/B09HHBVJS5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbAR4C5CKI4 https://leanpub.com/themonadmanifestoannotated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVUd9_k9C6A https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysnover/ https://twitter.com/jsnover https://youtu.be/lPX1H3jW8ZQ?si=HoQDK3Q8pJjg0YHI
Ep 111MVP Spotlight: Clayton Tyger's Story
Join us for an inspiring episode of the PowerShell Podcast as we sit down with newly crowned Microsoft MVP, Clayton Tyger. Clayton shares his remarkable journey from being a PowerShell novice to achieving MVP status, highlighting the importance of a growth mindset and perseverance along the way. We delve into recent developments to his 365AutomatedLab module, exploring how it streamlines lab creation processes for PowerShell users. Additionally, Clayton discusses his adventures with ProxMox and PowerShell, offering valuable insights and practical tips. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and a deep dive into the world of PowerShell with Clayton Tyger. Bio: A Microsoft PowerShell MVP, who has been in IT for over 17 years and grew up loving technology. I’ve handled everything from level 1 Help Desk to IT Project Manager roles. My current title is Systems Administrator, but still do a little of everything. I enjoy learning and talking IT with others, so feel free to reach out. Resource links: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvV4KqB5yw4 https://github.com/nerdstaunch/easy_packetloss_tracker https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSSharedGoods/0.0.278 https://overpoweredshell.com/AWS-PowerShell-Intro-to-PowerShell-Lambdas-Creating-An-Automatic-Shutdown-Policy-for-EC2-Instances https://techbloggingfool.com/2024/02/19/powershell-find-remote-desktop-servers-on-a-domain/ https://clatent.com/about/ https://github.com/DevClate https://www.instagram.com/clatent/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-t-0b60b658/ https://twitter.com/clatent https://github.com/dfinke/PSWeave https://github.com/Corsinvest/cv4pve-api-powershell
Ep 110Cloud Chronicles: Mark Wragg's Journey in DevOps
In this engaging episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla kicks things off by sharing some tab completion insights and more on the preshow. Andrew is joined by special guest Mark Wragg to delve into the world of DevOps and PowerShell. Mark, a longtime user of the cloud, and shares his observations of how things have changed over the years. The discussion covers common tasks and responsibilities in DevOps, along with Mark's innovative AzCostTools module, which provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing cloud costs using PowerShell, complete with visually appealing graphs. Additionally, Mark shares his passion for Pester testing, infrastructure testing, and Infrastructure as Code, offering valuable advice and expertise to listeners. Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with practical tips and expert insights! Guest Bio and links: Mark is an Azure DevOps Engineer from the UK, where he lives with his wife and three small humans. He's worked in IT full-time since 2003, except for a year out when he almost became a teacher. He started his IT career in Operations, which led to some Management roles, but he missed automating things and pivoted to DevOps, which he's been doing for the last few years as a contractor. Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEl6FQXTAEY https://twitter.com/FrodeFlaten/status/1765107833480311211 https://m.youtube.com/live/PVPkhogcTFU?si=OG9RjfIS7t1mIyYq https://discord.gg/pdq https://www.amazon.com/PowerShell-Automation-Scripting-Cybersecurity-Hacking/dp/1800566379 https://powershellisfun.com/2024/02/16/running-azure-cloud-shell-locally-using-docker/ https://wragg.io/a-powershell-cmdlet-to-copy-files-based-on-hash-difference/ https://psday.uk/ https://github.com/markwragg/PowerShell-AzCostTools https://github.com/markwragg/PowerShell-Influx https://github.com/devblackops/Terminal-Icons https://github.com/dahlbyk/posh-git
Ep 109IAM in Focus: Insights from Adil Leghari
In this enlightening episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by special guest Adil Leghari to delve into the intricacies of IAM (Identity and Access Management). Together, they explore the fundamentals of IAM and its significance in the broader realm of IT. Additionally, Andrew announces the PowerShell Podcast MVP awards, celebrating community excellence. Adil shares invaluable insights on career transitions, the anatomy of a login box, and common cyber attacks. He also sheds light on the flaws of passwords and emphasizes the importance of empathy and honest postmortems in the IT landscape. Tune in for a captivating discussion filled with wisdom and expertise! Guest Bio and links: I spent over a decade as a SysAdmin wrangling user endpoints and virtualizing business apps at the University of British Columbia. I spent the latter half of this time specializing in & evangelizing PowerShell, DevOps, and Automation. In 2019, I made the shift into Presales Engineering, working for Chocolatey Software and then Cloudsmith. I fell in love with helping customers and solving complex problems, and have never looked back. I'm also a speaker & author in the PowerShell Community. When not talking your ear off about PowerShell and DevOps/Automation, I enjoy nerding out on Open Source, tech gadgets (especially travel ones), stickers, graphic design, A/V production, and snowboarding. My Wife (Marla) & I recently welcomed our Daughter (Layla) into the World (Aug. '22), which has been the toughest but most rewarding job. Consequently, we spend most of our free time napping. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1H9F-2-fqE https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun/graphs/contributors https://twitter.com/markwragg/status/1765122240167944516 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/manage-single-multiple-computers-use-windows-powershell-remoting/?source=recommendations https://discord.gg/pdq https://jeffbrown.tech/powershell-script-parameters/ https://jdhitsolutions.com/blog/powershell/9323/module-linking/ https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Ep 108Crafting a Fulfilling Career: Wisdom from Industry Leaders Jeff Hicks and Mike F. Robbins
Episode Summary: In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew Pla is joined by esteemed guests Jeff Hicks, Microsoft MVP, and Mike F. Robbins, renowned Azure PowerShell writer. Together, they delve into the essential non-PowerShell skills necessary for a thriving career in IT. The conversation extends to the invaluable experiences gained from the OnRamp program at PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significance of passing on knowledge to the next generation. They also explore various community projects, recommend insightful books that capture the essence of the Summit experience, and stress the importance of fostering curiosity in one's journey. Tune in for a wealth of wisdom and inspiration from these industry experts! 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. Mike F. Robbins, a former Microsoft MVP, is the lead technical writer for Azure PowerShell at Microsoft. With extensive experience in PowerShell, he is a scripting, automation, and efficiency expert. As a lifelong learner, Mike continuously strives to improve his skills and empower others by sharing his knowledge and experience. Mike is also a published author, and when he's not writing documentation for Microsoft, he can be found sharing his thoughts and insights on his blog at http://mikefrobbins.com. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kPqaXb6JjE https://github.com/StartAutomating/Emoji https://github.com/NetSPI/PowerHuntShares https://firstpr.me/https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/PowerShellRun https://twitter.com/jsnover/status/1192068780198973442 https://twitter.com/stevenjudd/status/1758373131800949191 https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/ https://ironscripter.us https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/10/26/building-and-deploying-a-blog-with-hugo-and-github-pages/ https://mikefrobbins.com/2019/08/01/whats-in-your-powershell-psdefaultparametervalues-preference-variable/ https://leanpub.com/modernautomationwithpowershell https://leanpub.com/ps7now https://leanpub.com/bookstore?type=all&search=powershell new-timespan -Start (Get-date) -end ([datetime]"4/8/2024") https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KSESLJ0LWA https://mikefrobbins.com
Ep 107From Admin to Defender: Jake Hildreth's Security Evolution
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, Andrew sits down with the knowledgeable Jake Hildreth for an enlightening conversation covering a wide array of security-related topics. Jake shares insights from his journey transitioning into security from a background in operations and administration. The discussion delves into OpSec practices, approaches to toolmaking, and the critical importance of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) security. Jake also sheds light on tabletop exercises for security, the fallacy of security through obscurity, and the dangers of clicking on phishing emails. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of security and PowerShell with Jake Hildreth! Guest Bio and links: I'm a husband, a dad, and a recovering sysadmin. I've worked in technology since the year 2000, when I got my first tech job as Tier 1 support for cable modem companies. After that, I transitioned into systems & network administration, always with a security focus. In the last three years, I pivoted into security, focusing on Active Directory. When I'm not working, I enjoy cooking, drinking whiskey, lifting weights, traveling, reading... and writing code. Coding is like creating and solving little puzzles for yourself! So soothing. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hl2BjkKbNw https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298957463/ https://blueteampowershell.com/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging_windows?view=powershell-7.4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_logging?view=powershell-5.1 https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/GhostPack/PSPKIAudit https://blog.dotdot.horse/ https://github.com/TrimarcJake/Locksmith https://twitter.com/dotdotdotHorse https://infosec.exchange/@horse https://github.com/TrimarcJake/BlueTuxedo https://linked.in/jakehildreth
Ep 106Reaching the Summit: Graham's OnRamp Journey
Episode Summary: In this engaging episode, host Andrew sits down with Graham Stringfellow for an insightful discussion filled with personal anecdotes and professional insights. The conversation kicks off with a reflection on Andrew and Graham's shared history, followed by Graham's experience with the PowerShell Summit OnRamp scholarship. Graham sheds light on the infamous mountain disaster involving Phil Bossman, settling the score once and for all. They delve into the importance of building tools that endure and share anecdotes about Andrew handing off some of his PowerShell expertise to Graham. Tune in for a captivating conversation that spans friendship, professional growth, and the enduring legacy of PowerShell. Guest Bio and resource links: Meet Graham Stringfellow, an experienced SysAdmin with a knack for making life simpler using PowerShell. Starting on the helpdesk, Graham climbed to SysAdmin, honing his automation skills along the way. After a decade in IT and bagging the PowerShell Summit OnRamp Scholarship, there's no IT problem he can't simplify with some good old PowerShell magic. Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxd0CNxFiCk https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/introducing-sudo-for-windows/ https://wragg.io/Perform-currency-conversion-with-PowerShell/ https://insights.stackoverflow.com/trends?tags=powershell%2Cbash%2Czsh https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3 https://poshcode.gitbook.io/powershell-practice-and-style/introduction/readme https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298957463/ https://powershell.org https://twitter.com/andrewplatech https://twitter.com/thepowerstring
Ep 105Roadmapping your PowerShell Journey with Sean Wheeler
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by the insightful Sean Wheeler for an enlightening discussion on all things PowerShell. Andrew starts off the episode by sharing a community tip and delving into the topic of hosting internal PowerShell meetups. The conversation then shifts to Sean, who sheds light on the process of getting started with learning PowerShell, emphasizing the invaluable resources available on learn.microsoft.com/powershell. Together, they explore the different steps involved in a PowerShell journey and offer guidance on mapping out a personalized learning path. Additionally, they discuss the significance of Git and GitHub in the PowerShell ecosystem and extend an invitation to the community for contributions to the PowerShell Community blog. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to enhance your PowerShell experience. Guest Bio and links: Sean Wheeler is the lead documentarian for PowerShell at Microsoft. For over 25 years at Microsoft, he's delivered many workshops on scripting, debugging, and advanced troubleshooting. Using scripting, he's created tools to help customers collect and analyze data used to troubleshoot and optimize their environments. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNVpuwQp0bc https://discord.gg/pdq http://vscode.dev https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=TylerLeonhardt.vscode-inline-values-powershell https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3 https://www.pdq.com/state-of-sysadmin/download/ https://twitter.com/SamErde/status/1750275640111054878 https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298931068/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/how-to-use-docs?view=powershell-7.4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/discover-powershell?view=powershell-7.4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/ps101/00-introduction?view=powershell-7.4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell-community/ https://github.com/PowerShell/Community-Blog https://sdwheeler.github.io/Presentations/ https://sdwheeler.github.io/seanonit/
Ep 104PowerShell and Pentesting: Hacker Insights with Spencer Alessi
In this action-packed episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we kick off with a loaded preshow featuring an exciting announcement of PowerShelldle, a community tip, and a deep dive into my own PowerShell journey in response to a viewer question. The main segment is a fascinating conversation with Spencer Alessi, where we delve into the world of PowerShell and pentesting. Spencer generously shares the tools he would use as a sysadmin pentesting his own environment, including PowerSploit, PingCastle, Bloodhound, LockSmith, and ADeleg. He provides invaluable tips for PowerShell enthusiasts looking to transition into security and pentesting, shedding light on the current and emerging trends in the security landscape. Spencer also gives us insights into the role that PowerShell plays in his role as a pentester. Get ready for a riveting episode filled with tips, tools, and trends in the world of PowerShell and security. Guest Bio and links: I'm a hacker, pentester, wiz-bang exploit slinger hiding in the shadows and co-host of the Cyber Threat Perspective Podcast. I currently do offensive security things at SecurIT360, primarily focused on internal pentesting/assume breach, which I really really enjoy. I love PowerShell, Windows and Active Directory. I consider myself a blue-hearted red teamer. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnEfyGjMMwE https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298931068/ https://discord.gg/pdq https://powershelldle.com https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech/status/1749469780786946435 https://powershell.org/2017/11/powershell-devops-global-summit-2018-scholarship-recipient/ https://github.com/techspence/ScriptSentry… https://github.com/techspence/HackerArt/… https://github.com/TrimarcJake/Locksmith… https://github.com/PowerShellMafia/PowerSploit… https://github.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/PowerSharpPack… https://spenceralessi.com https://twitter.com/techspence https://linkedin.com/in/spenceralessi… https://youtube.com/@techspence https://offsec.blog https://www.youtube.com/@CyberThreatPOV https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewplatech/ https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech
Ep 103PowerShell and Education: A Deep Dive with Jim Tyler, Director of Technology
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Jim Tyler (@PowerShellEngineer). In this episode, Jim shares insights into PowerShell in K-12 education, his book and YouTube channel, Miscripts.org, and his various projects and passions. Join us as we delve into Jim's background, his journey into PowerShell, and the unique challenges and rewards of working in the K-12 sector. We discuss the impact of AI on education, the birth of Miscripts.org, and Jim's creative ventures, from YouTube tutorials to self-publishing a PowerShell book. Get ready for a conversation packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and a touch of Disney magic. Guest Bio and links: Jim is the Director of Technology at Niles Community Schools, YouTuber @PowerShellEngineer, Author of PowerShell for Systems Engineers. He's also presented on PowerShell at Michigan EdTech conferences. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWaCFWCId0w https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298633080/ https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAI/issues/204 https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAIAssistant/blob/main/examples/Assistants_API_overview.ipynb https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSGalleryExplorer/2.5.4 https://miscripts.org/ https://twitter.com/jimrtyler https://www.youtube.com/@PowerShellEngineer https://github.com/jimrtyler https://www.linkedin.com/in/JamesTyler/ https://a.co/d/aSBQ2Lg
Ep 102From Python to PowerShell: A Developer's Perspective with Jordan Borean
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the talented Jordan Borean. Join us as we delve into the world of PowerShell development with Jordan, exploring some of his exceptional modules that have made waves in the community. Jordan shares his unique perspective as a Python developer using PowerShell and highlights the benefits of binary modules. Dive into the details of Jordan's experience within the PowerShell community Discord, and gain insights into his journey to Red Hat, where Open Source played a pivotal role. As a bonus, discover the surprising answer to the question: If PowerShell was a song, what would it be? This episode is packed with coding wisdom, community adventures, and a touch of musical revelation. Guest Bio and links: I've been working in IT for around 10 years now with experience in a range of roles. Currently, I'm a programmer working on Ansible for RedHat, specializing in Windows automation. While my job is mostly working with Python I play around with PowerShell and C# mostly in my spare time and have written quite a few PowerShell modules. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my wife and dog as well as go on some bike rides around where I live. I currently specialize in network protocols like WinRM, SMB, PSRemoting, LDAP, among others, and I have written a few cross-platform clients that implement these protocols outside of Windows. I'm also quite active in the Discord community and love to help/lurk the various questions that come up there. There's always something new that I learn. Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFr1ojayTM https://2pintsoftware.com/news/details/why-is-add-content-bad-in-powershell-51 https://github.com/JustinGrote/ModuleFast/releases/tag/v0.1.0 https://lindnerbrewery.github.io/posts/converting_to_semtantic_version/ https://github.com/jborean93/PowerShell-ctypes https://github.com/jborean93/PSDetour https://github.com/jborean93/PSDetour-Hooks https://github.com/jborean93/PSEtw https://github.com/jborean93/PSOpenAD https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.windows https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.windows https://github.com/ansible-collections/microsoft.ad https://github.com/SeeminglyScience/ImpliedReflection https://github.com/JustinGrote/ModuleFast/ https://github.com/SeeminglyScience/ClassExplorer https://github.com/pester/Pester
Ep 101From Listener to Speaker: Daniel Schroeder’s PowerShell Summit Success
Episode Summary: In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we're joined by the dynamic Daniel Schroeder. Dive into the world of PowerShell tips and contributions as Daniel shares insights into his tiPS module and how listeners can get involved. Daniel also reflects on his experience as a podcast listener, detailing how the show inspired him to take significant steps in his professional journey, such as applying to speak at PowerShell Summit—a journey that culminated in being accepted. The episode takes a technical turn as we glean advice on GitOps, explore techniques for visualizing large-scale systems, and gain valuable insights into the current statistics of DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering. Join us for a conversation packed with practical tips, personal reflections, and expert advice from Daniel Schroeder. Guest Bio and links: Dan has been writing software for over two decades and blogging since about 2011. He has a passion for creating productivity tools and tools to help make developers' lives easier. He enjoys sharing information and helping others through his blog, YouTube videos, presentations, and in person. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada, with his wife, son, and dogs and enjoys hiking and rollerblading when he is not consumed by one of his many personal projects, most of which are open-source on GitHub. See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpm_R1MQ38 https://blog.danskingdom.com/Multiple-ways-to-setup-your-CI-CD-pipelines-in-GitHub-Actions/ https://o365reports.com/2023/12/15/audit-microsoft-365-admin-activity-using-powershell/ https://github.com/jborean93/PSEtw/ https://github.com/deadlydog/PowerShell.tiPS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg1KJf8sC4 https://blog.danskingdom.com/Get-PowerShell-tips-automatically-in-your-terminal-with-the-tiPS-module/ https://github.com/nohwnd/Profiler https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/webadministration/?view=windowsserver2022-ps https://twitter.com/deadlydog/status/1737912190663831651
Ep 100PowerShell PM Roundtable: 2024 Areas of Excitement
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special treat—an exclusive roundtable discussion with the PMs behind PowerShell and its related projects. Hear about how the team's goal of improving the lives of people working in operations and on operations tasks. Join us as we meet the PM team: Danny Maertens, Sydney Smith, Michael Greene, Damien Caro, Jason Helmick, and Steven Bucher. Each PM takes a turn sharing their areas of interest and excitement for the coming year, giving listeners a sneak peek into the future of PowerShell. Whether it's advancements in automation, SSH improvements, or upcoming projects, this episode offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the vision and passion driving PowerShell forward. Don't miss this insightful conversation with the PMs who make it all happen! Links: Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_V70nVxw4Q https://github.com/PowerShell/Announcements/issues https://aka.ms/JoinPSCall https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Wjk1FOIxA https://github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH https://github.com/PowerShell/openssh-portable https://github.com/PowerShell/vscode-powershell https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/announcing-the-release-of-get-whatsnew/ Install-Module -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.WhatsNew Install-PSResource -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.WhatsNew https://twitter.com/maertend33 https://twitter.com/sydneysmithreal https://twitter.com/migreene https://twitter.com/dcaro https://twitter.com/theJasonHelmick https://twitter.com/StevenBucher13
Ep 99From Engineer to Manager: Mike Kanakos on Transition, Lessons, and Community
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Mike Kanakos to explore his journey transitioning from an engineer to a manager. Mike candidly shares the valuable lessons learned, from navigating newfound responsibilities to embracing a mentoring role. We delve into the pivotal role community involvement played in his managerial growth, touching on how insights from successful teams and best practices informed his approach. The discussion also unveils exciting changes ahead for the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group, which Mike leads. As a bonus, we get an insider's look into Mike's favorite PowerShell modules. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with lessons, community impact, and a sneak peek into the evolving PowerShell landscape. Guest Bio and links: Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams. In addition to being a Microsoft MVP, He also leads the Research Triangle PowerShell Users Group and serves as the Director of Community Engagement for PowerShell.org. He shares his expertise on PowerShell, Cloud services, and automation through his blog www.commandline.ninja. In his spare time, he fumbles through maintaining a home assistant setup at home. Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6HY3lnEkG0 https://practical365.com/using-github-copilot-to-upgrade-powershell-scripts-to-the-microsoft-graph-powershell-sdk/ https://practicalsecurityanalytics.com/credential-harvesting-with-powershell-and-specterinsight/ https://www.commandline.ninja/ https://rtpsug.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RTPSUG https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ImportExcel/7.0.1 https://github.com/PowerShell/SecretManagement https://github.com/dfinke/NameIT
Ep 98Farewell to Jordan: MVP Chrissy LeMaire Unleashes AI Wisdom
In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, the hosts are joined by the esteemed Chrissy LeMaire, a double Microsoft MVP and GitHub star as we bid a fond farewell to Jordan. Chrissy's wealth of expertise in the PowerShell, GitHub, and AI realms adds a unique perspective to the discussion. We talk about creating personalized chatbots with ChatGPT, uses for AI. Chrissy shares news about her upcoming AI book and the life-changing moment that got her to embrace AI. All that, and more! Don't miss this insightful conversation with a true powerhouse in the tech community. Guest Bio and links: Vaguely French Developer 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. See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRNnCycIo3M https://blog.netnerds.net/2023/10/chatgpt-vs-code-theme/ https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=potatoqualitee.blog-gpt https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann/ADLDSMF https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/potatoqualitee https://www.manning.com/books/learn-dbatools-in-a-month-of-lunches https://psconf.eu/ https://privacy.openai.com/ https://github.com/potatoqualitee/finetuna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPax-xJLej8 https://www.amazon.com/Am-Code-Artificial-Intelligence-Speaks/dp/0316560065
Ep 97Unlocking Secrets: Sam Erde on Open-Source Contributions and the Locksmith Module
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, featuring guest Sam Erde, we delve into a myriad of topics starting with Andrew's successful acceptance of his talk at PowerShell Summit. The episode unfolds with a spotlight on community resources. Sam Erde, our esteemed guest, shares insights into his blogging journey and his contributions to open-source projects, with a particular focus on the Locksmith module designed to uncover misconfigurations in ADCS Certificate Services. Sam also provides his unique perspective on leveraging PowerShell for various tasks. The hosts engage in a discussion about the community ethos, underscoring the importance of creating more value than capturing, and Sam shares personal experiences that have shaped his approach to community involvement. Tune in for an episode packed with valuable insights, community highlights, and the power of PowerShell in action. Guest bio and Links: Sam Erde is a senior yak shaver and semi-professional squirrel hunter with 20+ years of experience in IT. His preferred species of yak speaks PowerShell and the squirrels are most often found huddled around Microsoft bird feeders. Much of his career has had a strong focus on Active Directory, GPOs, Exchange Server, and Microsoft 365; however, it would not be complete without an equally strong focus on coffee, puns, Oxford commas, and cybersecurity. Sam's mission is to help IT teams grow towards operational maturity around these platforms. This includes a focus on culture, technical growth, and identifying not just as systems administrators, engineers, or analysts--but as infosec professionals who may happen to work in operations. He is incredibly grateful for everything the community has taught him and hopes to contribute back at least as much as he has learned from this amazing group of people. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HEhXQE3GNw https://github.com/DanGough/PoshCVE https://powershellisfun.com/2023/11/23/using-a-specific-powershell-profile-for-a-console-session-windows-terminal-powershell-ise-or-visual-studio-code/ https://discord.gg/pdq https://day3bits.com/ https://github.com/SamErde/PowerShell-Pre-Workout https://github.com/trimarcJake/Locksmith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yt_oIEq1wA https://github.com/PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle https://github.com/cunninghamp https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ORCA/2.8.0 https://github.com/EvotecIT/GPOZaurr https://github.com/TrimarcJake/BlueTuxedo https://github.com/techspence/ScriptSentry https://twitter.com/SamErde https://linktr.ee/SamErde
Ep 96Code in Action: Embracing Hands-On Learning with Jeff Hicks
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, guest Jeff Hicks leads a dynamic discussion on the power of hands-on learning with PowerShell and the numerous benefits of learning by doing. Jeff challenges the community with a scripting challenge, encouraging active participation. The episode also features a showcase of some outstanding community blogs, including topics like PowerShell performance testing, web scraping, and module development. Jeff shares insights into his own remarkable modules, and the hosts delve into noteworthy community projects. Don't miss Jeff's scripting challenge and be sure to check out the community blogs and links discussed in this episode! 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. Links: Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV5RXZPiM_0 https://powershell.org/2023/11/earlybirdnowopen/ https://jeffhicks.substack.com/p/ask-jeff-ab8 https://devdojo.com/hcritter/powershell-perfomance-test-get-the-maximum https://blog.griff.systems/published/2023/getting_download_links_from_webpages/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-save-our-hone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTnEydEPnM https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/ https://leanpub.com/psprimer https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools/ https://github.com/mgajda83/PSWindowsUpdate https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSGalleryReport https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem https://discord.gg/pdq https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3
Ep 95Breaking Down Barriers in PowerShell and Management with Kevin Cefalu
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we engage in a dynamic discussion with Kevin Cefalu. Kevin shares managerial insights, valuable lessons from the Summit, and the workings of Azure Durable Functions. The conversation shifts to the power of Pair Programming and Call for Presentations (CFP) and how this involved Andrew. We explore the usage of the .vscode folder and Plaster for workspace customization and conclude with Kevin's intriguing thoughts on AI applications. A powerful blend of knowledge, experience, and technology. Guest Bio and links: In the heart of southern Louisiana, a DevOps Engineering Manager masters the arts of C#.NET and PowerShell, wielding over a decade of experience with a Microsoft Azure wizard's touch. Away from the techno-tangle, he's a 3D printing enthusiast, gamer, and project tinkerer, often joined by his wife Linsay, daughter Olivia, and their pups Ajax and Callie. His world is a vibrant mix of tech mastery, playful hobbies, and joyful family moments. Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CrUWrUKtCw https://discord.gg/pdq Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3 https://blog.ironmansoftware.com/powershell-universal-apis-cve/ https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-7-4-general-availability/ https://sid-500.com/2023/11/14/powershell-search-for-empty-folders-and-delete-them/ https://mdgrs.hashnode.dev/speeding-up-powershell-module-development-with-restartablesession https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/VSTeam/7.2.0
Ep 94PowerShell Summit & More: A Chat with James Petty
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Microsoft MVP and PowerShell.org CEO James Petty. We dove into the core of what PowerShell.org brings to the community and James' instrumental role in driving this platform forward. James shared insightful details about the future of the eagerly awaited PowerShell Summit, highlighting the significant and welcome changes in store for next year. The conversation also hailed his latest literary creation, 'Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches,' as we explored the evolution in content and approach compared to its predecessor. Adding to this rich mix were James' anecdotes from his time as a professor teaching PowerShell at a college, providing a truly riveting podcast that celebrates the wide-reaching influence of PowerShell. Guest Bio and links: James currently holds the position of Director of Information Technology at TextRequest. He is a four-time awardee of the Microsoft MVP award. In a dedicated capacity, he also assumes the role of volunteer CEO at DevOps Collective INC, a non-profit organization operating within technology education. The organization's primary focus revolves around PowerShell, automation, and DevOps. It has garnered recognition for providing an array of free online resources, notably PowerShell.org. In the literary domain, James is the lead author of two published works: "Learn PowerShell in a Month of Lunches," now in its fourth edition, and "Learn PowerShell Scripting in a Month of Lunches," in its second edition. Manning proudly publishes both of these insightful publications. At the core of James's passion lies automation, where he adeptly wields tools like PowerShell, Azure, and all facets of Windows Server environments. His prowess in this domain has been honed over more than a decade of service as an infrastructure administrator, catering to businesses spanning a diverse range of sizes. James has woven his life in the tranquil environs outside Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he resides with his cherished wife, daughters, two dogs, and two cats. Links: Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1OFjC62EU Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3 State of SysAdmin Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22 https://twitter.com/ManningMEAP/status/1719007617622679622? https://www.powershellsummit.org/ https://powershell.org/free-resources/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-petty-m-s-75672b42/ https://twitter.com/PSJamesP https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-in-a-month-of-lunches https://www.manning.com/books/learn-powershell-scripting-in-a-month-of-lunches-second-edition
Ep 93In Code We Trust: Being Thankful for PowerShell
In this special gratitude-filled episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we take time to appreciate the wonderful world of PowerShell - where tech and community coalesce. We highlight some splendid community projects, highlighting their large impacts and innovative approaches. As we recall our podcast journey, we revel in a nostalgic look back while also envisioning a powerful future. From personal anecdotes revealing how PowerShell has shaped our tech lives to a thought-provoking expose on error handling, the episode is a wholesome tableau of learning, reflection, and connection. It's a delightful mix of the cerebral and the personal - with plenty to be thankful for! Guest Bio and links: Meet Andrew, aka 'The Script Specter', and Jordan, known to his fans as 'The Command Crusader'. Together, they form the dynamic duo of PowerShell, turning ordinary coding scenarios into extraordinary feats of tech heroism. Andrew, with his uncanny ability to manipulate the spectral realm of scripts, can create code so clean, so robust, and so failsafe that it's almost an epic poem in PowerShell language. He has singlehandedly bested numerous system complications with just a flick of his fingers and a well-phrased one-liner. When he's not saving the day with his scripting prowess, he's often found rescuing kittens from elaborate 'syntax trees'. Jordan, the Command Crusader, harnesses the sheer power of PowerShell commands, turning them into tools for justice, efficiency, and good 'runtime.' He could solve a server crisis before his morning coffee gets cold. His uncanny knack for error handling is legendary, often ultimately resulting in error villains voluntarily turning themselves in. In his downtime, Jordan is known to command dance-offs with undeniable grooves that could only be defined as 'syntax error-free'. These superheroes of the scripting realm are not just hosts of the PowerShell Podcast but also beacons of code-based justice, humor, prowess, and a whole lot of fun. With Andrew and Jordan on duty, the thriving PowerShell city can sleep safely, knowing it's protected by the best programmatic superheroes on this side of the compiler! Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX_OxcNESKg Podcast Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/dJXs31pAd3 State of SysAdmin Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22 https://discord.gg/pdq https://psframework.org/documentation/documents/psframework/runspace-workflows.html https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/PSFramework https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MailPolicyExplainer/1.3.0 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_try_catch_finally?view=powershell-7.3
Ep 92Emil Larsson: Creating Communal Tech Waves with PowerShell
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had Emil Larsson join us! We had a healthy amount of community blogs in this episode, with lots of great conversation all throughout. We discussed how helpful contributing to PowerShell docs can be. We learned about Emil's evolution with PowerShell and how the industry has changed in his 10+ years of experience. Emil and Andrew revisited their early IT days of grappling with upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7, making all of us a bit nostalgic. We also had a fair bit of discussion around what the PowerShell community is all about. Guest Bio and links: Emil is an IAM specialist who loves PowerShell. He has 10 years of experience in IAM solutions with strong focus on AD and PowerShell. He shares his IAM and automation insights through his blog. See the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr4vOOrH-mI https://directaccess.richardhicks.com/2023/11/02/10-powershell-commands-always-on-vpn-administrators-should-know/ https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_msgraph_mail/ https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_docs_contributions/ https://github.com/michaeltlombardi/getting-github https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_adcs_certinstall/ https://pipe.how/new-hashtable/ https://bjompen.com/#/posts/certifications https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/DSACL/0.2.0 https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_fast_password_retrieving/ https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/z/1.1.9 https://www.ehmiiz.se/blog/ps_z_mod/ https://www.sapien.com/books_training/Self-Paced-Training https://twitter.com/ehmiiz https://github.com/ehmiiz/PSHangMan https://infosec.exchange/@ehmiiz
Ep 91Entra Insights and Merill Fernando’s Toolbox: Powering the Community
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we had an enlightening conversation with Merill Fernando, a Principal Product Manager on Microsoft's Entra team. Our discussion unveiled an in-depth look at Microsoft Entra, providing listeners with tips and tricks. Merill generously shared his journey in becoming a PM, emphasizing the pivotal role of learning and sharing knowledge within our tech community. We also delved into the emerging importance of transitioning from the AzureAD module towards a more streamlined approach using Graph. Not to miss, Merill spotlighted his widely acclaimed tools such as [akasearch.net](http://akasearch.net), idPowerToys, and entra. news, and more, opening up an array of exciting possibilities for our listeners. Join us as we explore these topics and a whole lot more in yet another riveting session of the PowerShell Podcast. Guest Bio and links: Merill Fernando is a Principal Product Manager in the Microsoft Entra product group at Microsoft Security. In his role he helps some of Microsoft's biggest customers define their identity strategy and deploy Microsoft Entra. He is passionate about Microsoft Graph, PowerShell, DevOps and you can usually find him on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube talking about these topics. In his spare time, he works on some popular open-source app including http://cmd.ms, idPowerToys, and Graph X-Ray plus he also runs a weekly newsletter on all things Microsoft Entra at http://entra.news. Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpKRd-ocbH0 State of SysAdmin 2024:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSFVZ22 https://discord.gg/pdq https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/tag/v7.3.9 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/whats-new/what-s-new-in-powershell-74?view=powershell-7.3 https://idpowertoys.com https://aadinternals.com/ https://github.com/orgs/msgraph/discussions https://aka.ms/graphsamples https://graphpowershell.merill.net/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4QdFdALlA0&pp=ygUcbXJlaWxsIGdyYXBoIHRpcHMgYW5kIHRyaWNrcw%3D%3D https://aka.ms/graphpowershell https://akasearch.net/ https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/MSAL.PS/4.37.0.0
Ep 90DSC, Community, and PowerShell: A conversation with Michael Greene
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were joined by Michael Greene, a prominent figure from the PowerShell team at Microsoft. Our enlightening discussion revolved around his instrumental role in the progression from DSC 2.0 to 3.0, largely influenced by invaluable customer feedback. Greene's key involvement in co-authoring the Infrastructure Release Pipeline whitepaper with Steven Murawksi was another topic of conversation. Catapulting to being a Product Manager, he shared his journey, highlighting the importance of being accessible, empathetic, and staying focused on the community. Furthermore, the conversation took an intriguing turn toward the future, debating the possibilities of AI and terminal experiences in the future. Guest Bio: Michael Greene currently serves as a Principal PM Manager at Microsoft, leading the team focused on developing PowerShell, CloudShell, Win32 OpenSSH, DSC, and other projects for Windows and Azure. Michael has diverse experience, from configuration management strategy for Azure Governance, to Windows Server CAT, and service operations in Office 365. Resource links: Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOZutvGgV2s https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/dsc/further-reading/whitepapers?view=dsc-1.1 https://runasradio.com/Shows/Show/469 https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall https://www.amazon.com/Small-Team-Leadership-Ideas-after-ebook/dp/B0BL6BL24V https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.utility/?view=powershell-7.3 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.secretmanagement/?view=ps-modules https://github.com/PowerShell/PSReadLine https://discord.gg/pdq
Ep 89The eye of the Tyger: Clayton Tyger, A PowerShell Rising Star
In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we dove deep into the world of guest Clayton Tyger, a rising figure in the PowerShell community. Clayton shared his intriguing journey into the world of PowerShell, shedding light on his first steps and his continuous involvement in the community. Of particular significance was our discussion about his experience developing the impactful 365AutomatedLab module. Also, Clayton's "Getting Started with 365AutomatedLab module" blog received special attention, serving as a fantastic resource for fellow developers. The episode provided remarkable insights, demonstrating Clayton's expertise and his dedication to sharing knowledge with the community. BIO: Clayton Tyger is an IT professional with over 15 years of experience spanning various roles from Help Desk to IT Project Manager. He is currently an IT Engineer, maintaining a broad skill set in the industry. Always open to learning and discussing IT, Tyger encourages dialogue with others in the field. His passion for technology continues to fuel his career, and he always welcomes networking opportunities. Resource Links: See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqhlgCM7mfE https://github.com/DevClate/365AutomatedLab https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/10/12/securing-api-keys-with-powershell-secrets-management-in-azure-key-vault/ https://office365itpros.com/2023/09/27/monitor-new-teams-members/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monitor-new-teams-members https://github.com/alagoutte https://github.com/SamErde https://github.com/potatoqualitee/kbupdate https://www.asbuiltreport.com/ PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq
Ep 88Joe Houghes; Soft Skills, Community, and Professional Growth
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we were thrilled to sit virtually with none other than Joe Houghes, engaging him in an insightful discussion about his dynamic journey and participation in community activity. Woven throughout with humor and knowledge, our ponderings with Joe centered around the significance of building relationships within the community. We ventured further into the dialogue surrounding the emphasis on soft skills and their interaction with professional growth. The conversation pivoted towards effective communication as an investment into one's self, bringing about palpable value in the workplace. Walk away with a newfound reflective insight and tangible advice for involvement in the community, all courtesy of Joe's enlightening experiences. Bio: Joe Houghes is a co-leader of the Denver PowerShell & VMware User Groups and he is a Sr. Solutions Architect with Pure Storage. He focuses on automating us out of our IT operations while freeing us to perform higher-level tasks. Joe has been the #1 speaker internationally for VMUG in 2021 and 2022 for virtual and in-person events, and is always working to help & encourage the next community speaker(s) to take his place, while helping to get them started. Joe also works to evangelize the message that automation should be a focus for admins & engineers, even though it requires more in-depth thinking and focus beyond performing a task once. He knows that even though it is not always someone's default method, the result is then repeatable and consistent. Joe tries to help others understand why we should do the easy tasks better, and he challenges everyone to push themselves outside of their comfort zone and learn more about any topic of interest. Joe is a collector of communities as a leader for 2 User Groups, and a member of many evangelist groups including Microsoft MVP, Veeam Vanguard, VMware vExpert, Cisco Champion, Tanzu Vanguard, plus he helps out to host events as part of the vBrownBag crew. He tells people not to let fear keep them from sharing their knowledge with others and teaching from their unique perspective. He's also easy to spot by the colored hat, big grin, and the loud "Howdy Y'all." Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vQb21FFcwo Resource links: https://github.com/HCRitter/PSModuleAnalyzer https://twitter.com/AndrewPlaTech/status/1709594063370928639 https://mikefrobbins.com/2023/09/27/create-calculated-properties-in-powershell/ https://clatent.com/2023/09/getting-started-with-365automatedlab-part-1/ https://psconf.eu/ https://fullstackgeek.net/ https://twitter.com/jhoughes @[email protected] https://github.com/jhoughes https://www.youtube.com/@joehoughes PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq
Ep 87From Console to GitOps: Gilbert Sanchez Breaks It Down
On the latest engrossing edition of The PowerShell Podcast, we had the unique pleasure of discussing the intricate world of cross-platform terminal setups with none other than Gilbert Sanchez. Providing some much-needed clarification and sparking a few laughs, Gilbert unveiled the legitimate pronunciation of the 'mdgrs.' As we delved further, we explored the distinctions between console and terminal, unraveling their complexities and feature sets. We also dove into the trending concept of GitOps, breaking down its structure, benefits, and its growing influence in our operations. Hold on tight, as this episode is stocked with fascinating discourse, enriching knowledge, and an added element of Gilbert's quirky and amusing style. Gilbert works as a (Señor) Systems Engineer at Meta, spreading the love of PowerShell at scale. A fan of Role Playing Games (RPG), you can check out his RPG-oriented modules on the PowerShell Gallery. Links: Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GdOqs7j6Kc https://github.com/HeyItsGilbert/PowerShellPodcastSync https://clatent.com/2023/09/how-chatgpt-saved-our-company-1500-in-less-than-15-minutes/ https://blog.kilasuit.org/2023/09/09/installing-powershell-side-by-side-for-testing-purposes/ https://github.com/deadlydog/PowerShell.tiPS https://gilbertsanchez.com/posts/my-terminal-wezterm/ https://github.com/mdgrs-mei/DynamicTitle https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleGuiTools/0.6.2 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_ansi_terminals?view=powershell-7.3 https://links.gilbertsanchez.com PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq
Ep 86Navigating the IT Landscape: A Conversation with Joel ’Jaykul’ Bennett
In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we delve deep into the world of IT with our distinguished guest, Joel "Jaykul" Bennett. From plumbing the depths of GitOps basics to demystifying the role of Kubernetes, Joel leaves no stone unturned. By sharing his journey of self-discovery in finding empowering employers and honing his IT skills, he offers invaluable insights for professionals in the tech sector. Joel also speaks about his all-time favorite conference talks, revealing the nuggets of wisdom he's gained from his prolific career. But what's a PowerShell Podcast without diving into the nitty-gritty? Joel also shares about knowing one's worth in the IT field and gives us a peek into his favorite modules. Joel "Jaykul" Bennet is an opinionated DevOps engineer, programmer, speaker, and Microsoft MVP. Resource Links: Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA6L7tS-u2Y - https://dev.to/smurawski/just-enough-git-for-gitops-3ok8 - https://aka.ms/psslack - https://aka.ms/psdiscord - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQocjjn78sk&pp=ygUXcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBqb2VsIGJlbm5ldHQ%3D - https://github.com/Jaykul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoiF3HqT7r0&pp=ygUXcG93ZXJzaGVsbCBqb2VsIGJlbm5ldHQ%3D - https://github.com/PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle - https://github.com/PowerShell/PSReadLine - https://github.com/Jaykul/EzTheme - https://github.com/Jaykul/ReadlineAI https://twitter.com/Jaykul @[email protected] PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq
Ep 85PowerShell Pioneer: A Deep Dive with Microsoft PM Jason Helmick
On the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft's very own Jason Helmick, a celebrated PM on the PowerShell team. Jason takes us on a nostalgic journey through the early days of PowerShell while also recounting his critically acclaimed MVA series with Jeffrey Snover. We hear about his major career shift transitioning to Microsoft and delve into his active involvement in the PowerShell community. Unearthing more PowerShell gems, Jason introduces us to the rising star, Crescendo, and enlightens us about the PSCommunity Call. Not to be missed, we also get clued into the game-changing Azure Cloud Shell. Buckle up for a deep dive into the universe of PowerShell with one of its pioneers, Jason Helmick, on the PowerShell Podcast! Bio: Jason is a Program Manager on the PowerShell team at Microsoft. He focuses on all things PowerShell, including Predictive IntelliSense, Crescendo, DSC and PlatyPS. One favorite pastime is working with the rapidly growing PowerShell community. Links and resources: See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrHJE3jeWLM https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/powershell-adapter-feedback-provider/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axUQPJX7LMw&pp=ygUfc3RldmVuIGJ1Y2hlciBwb3dlcnNoZWxsIHN1bW1pdA%3D%3D https://aka.ms/JoinPSCall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVUd9_k9C6A https://devblogs.microsoft.com/commandline/the-azure-cloud-shell-connector-in-windows-terminal/ PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq
Ep 84The Matrix of PowerShell: Security and Automation with Researcher Miriam Wiesner
In our latest PowerShell Podcast, we had an insightful discussion with Miriam Wiesner, a renowned Senior Security Researcher at Microsoft and the author of "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for Cybersecurity." Miriam, who is juggling her roles as a security expert, an author, and a mom, shed light on her journey at Microsoft, talking about the ups and downs she faced. She extended the conversation to her book-writing experience, wherein she balanced work-life pressures to deliver this authoritative guide on PowerShell Automation and Scripting. The discourse was particularly intriguing when it delved into PowerShell security - an area Miriam is so passionate and knowledgeable about. There was certainly so much to learn from our discussion with her! Bio: Miriam C. Wiesner is a Sr. Security Researcher at Microsoft with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT Security. She has held various positions, including Administrator/System Engineer, Software Developer, Premier Field Engineer, Program Manager, and Security Consultant and Pentester. She is also a renowned creator of open-source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She was invited multiple times to present her research behind her tools at many international conferences like Black Hat (USA, Europe & Asia), PSConf EU, MITRE ATT&CK workshop, and more. Miriam is the author of the book "PowerShell Automation and Scripting for CyberSecurity: Hacking and Defense for Red and Blue Teamers." Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany. See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csw8YYGyCg https://github.com/HCRitter/PSMermaid https://github.com/HCRitter/PSCommandShortener https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/psresourceget-release-candidate-is-now-available/ https://github.com/DevClate/365AutomatedLab https://www.joshooaj.com/blog/2023/09/06/debugging-convertto-json/ https://twitter.com/miriamxyra/status/1697195685068575222?s=46&t=AofiiK_18fgZEoSxIrqhAA https://twitter.com/miriamxyra https://github.com/PSSecTools/JEAnalyzer https://packt.link/MiriamCW https://github.com/PSSecTools/JEAnalyzer https://github.com/miriamxyra/myDeckWishlist https://github.com/miriamxyra/EventList PDQ Discord https://discord.gg/pdq