The PowerShell Podcast

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  

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

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

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/  

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

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

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

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