PowerShell Weekly for March 8, 2024

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

PowerShell Refresh
The other day on X, I was asked about what things I would setup or configure on a new PowerShell installation. This is something I actually have thought about and face all the time when I setup a new demo virtual machine. I had been meaning to build new tooling to meet this challenge
Despite the Doubters, Microsoft 365 Administrators Should Continue Using PowerShell
A recent article by a Microsoft MVP attempted to lay out a case that tenants should not use Microsoft 365 PowerShell and use ISV products instead. It’s a silly position to argue. PowerShell is an important automation tool for administrators that can’t be replaced by any ISV product. ISV products have their place and fill many gaps, but arguing to dump PowerShell and use ISV products instead just can’t be justified.
Foreach vs Foreach-Object in PowerShell
The foreach statement and the ForEach-Object cmdlet, while similar in function, difference in form, execution context, and performance implications. They are both designed for iterating over collections, executing a block of script code for each object in the collection. In this PowerShell tutorial, we will explain everything about the Foreach vs Foreach-Object in PowerShell.
Visualising your IP Address using PowerShell and AI
A few weeks back the Microsoft AI Tour was in Sydney Australia. There was a plethora of great content associated with the wave of everything AI that we are currently in.
How to Add Quotes in PowerShell (Single & Double Quotes)
Many a time, you might need to add quotes in PowerShell, like single and double quotes. In this PowerShell tutorial, I will explain how to add quotes in PowerShell. In PowerShell, when a string is enclosed within double quotes, it is subject to interpretation by the parser.
Monitor and manage your Azure cloud costs with a little help from PowerShell
Should cloud computing be illegal? Probably not, but it is incredibly easy to get started, equally difficult to stop, and before you know it you could be selling your grandmother just to afford one more month of that delicious compute. Hopefully your circumstances never get that dire, but I’ve seen plenty of companies entrench themselves into the highly addictive world of automated, scalable infrastructure, but then struggle to understand the often-astronomical monthly bill.
Step-By-Step: How to Create a Windows 11 VM on Hyper-V via PowerShell
As mentioned previously, Hyper-V is a virtualization technology that is not only useful for developers and IT administrators, but also for students. Using Hyper-V, students can install multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine. In a previous blog post, we covered steps to enable Hyper-V in Windows 11 via the Graphic User Interface (GUI). However, as many pointed out, there is a quicker way to accomplish this.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

AzPolicyTest v 2.0.0
Provides pre-defined pester tests for Azure Policy and Initiative definitions

Community

Crafting a Fulfilling Career: Wisdom from Industry Leaders Jeff Hicks and Mike F. Robbins
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!