The PowerShell Podcast

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

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  

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  

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

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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