The PowerShell Podcast

Join Adam Driscoll, the creator of PowerShell Universal and a former Cloud MVP, as he shares his insights on the platform's exciting upcoming features. Discover how he balances multiple projects while nurturing creativity and maintaining work-life harmony, including his training for triathlons. Adam also discusses the integration of PowerShell with Blazor for enhanced UI and user-centric development. Plus, he shares practical tips for aspiring IT professionals and the importance of community support in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Bradley Wyatt, a 5x Microsoft MVP and popular blogger, dives into his journey from college dropout to a key figure in the PowerShell community. He explains the importance of efficiency through automation and reflects on the balance between hands-on experience and formal education. The conversation highlights blogging as a vital tool for professional growth and community engagement. Bradley also shares insights on using AI in DevOps and the significance of personal learning in evolving IT careers, all while advocating for simplicity in automation strategies.

Phil Bossman, a newly minted Microsoft MVP and Cloud Architect, shares his passion for the PowerShell community and event log automation. He highlights the excitement surrounding PowerShell Saturday NC, emphasizing local engagement and diverse speakers. Phil delves into practical strategies for harnessing event logs with WMI for automation, as well as the importance of community support for beginners in PowerShell. His inspiring journey showcases the power of collaboration and dedication in enhancing both individual and community skills.

In this chat, Anthony Nocentino, a Senior Principal Field Solution Architect at Pure Storage, unpacks the essentials of Kubernetes and its pivotal role in modern IT. He shares insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the value of mentorship and specialization in IT consulting. Topics like the transformative impact of AI on databases, the importance of communication in teams, and the balance between work and self-care resonate throughout the discussion. Anthony's journey is a treasure trove of advice for anyone looking to advance in the tech field.

In this discussion, Greg Altman, Mike Nelson, and James Petty, all speakers from TechMentor, share their journeys in the tech industry. They explore the challenges of imposter syndrome and the importance of community involvement. The trio recommends essential books for mastering PowerShell while maintaining a light-hearted atmosphere. They also recount their personal transformations and celebrate the networking opportunities at tech conferences, emphasizing the significance of learning and sharing within the PowerShell community.

John Hammond, a renowned cybersecurity researcher and educator, shares his unique insights on PowerShell in the realm of cybersecurity. He discusses the duality of PowerShell as both a tool for attacks and defense, emphasizing critical security features like constrained language mode. Listeners gain practical tips for securing their environments and learn about transitioning into security-focused roles. John also touches on the importance of hands-on experimentation and community engagement in evolving cybersecurity skills.

Chrissy LeMaire, a Vaguely French developer and PS & SQL MVP, dives into the transformative power of generative AI. She shares her journey returning to in-person speaking after five years and reflects on her experiences at PSConfEU. Insights from her upcoming book, 'Generative AI for the IT Professional,' are sprinkled throughout, offering practical applications of AI to enhance productivity. Key topics include the potential for AI in coding tasks, job preparedness, and the importance of privacy, making a strong case for embracing these innovative technologies.

Join Steven Bucher, a Microsoft PM on the PowerShell team, as he dives into Project Mercury, a game-changing CLI tool for interactive sessions with language models. He reveals how this project enhances user experience in PowerShell through features like predictive IntelliSense and error resolution. Steven also discusses the crucial role of community feedback in shaping Mercury, as well as his journey in product management, focusing on empowering others. Expect a blend of technical insights and leadership wisdom!

Emrys MacInally, a seasoned IT expert and speaker at PSConf.EU, shares his compelling insights into PowerShell. He emphasizes the vital role of mental health in the community while discussing best practices for versioning modules and the importance of maintaining backward compatibility. Emrys also critiques the conventional 'throw' error handling, advocating for clearer error communication and introducing his ErrorRecord module for enhanced error management. Listeners can expect valuable tips and strategies for effective PowerShell usage and community support.

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/