PowerShell is an invaluable tool for System Administrators when it comes to troubleshooting system issues. With its wide range of built-in cmdlets and flexibility, PowerShell enables you to ...

I’ve mentioned previously about How to Create a Random Password using the .NET Framework. That works for Windows Powershell, but it doesn’t work for .NET 5, which is what modern versions of PowerShell ...

So you want a quick and easy stopwatch with PowerShell to time how long you’ve been at a task? Want to see how long it takes for your coworkers to realize you’re awesome? Would you like to use ...

If you’re getting ready to install the System Center Operations Manager web console, there are several prerequisites that you need to install before you’re ready for it. Luckily, if you’re comfortable ...

I get tired of thinking up unique and strong passwords. So anymore, for the most part, I don’t do it. I will use random generated passwords, then save them into an Azure KeyVault. It is a good way to ...

I’m sure that you’ve seen plenty of scripts that set a path like “C:\temp” for logs, files, and other outputs. But did you know that it’s actually very easy to add a pop up directory UI in PowerShell ...

This will return a list of modules whose names or descriptions contain the word “bird”. You can then select the module you want to install based on the name and ...

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Just had a couple techs scratching their heads about finding the path. Seriously? Yes. But to be fair, the path can get long and downright hard to read. And that was the problem for our tech friends.

The If statement is the most basic conditional statement in PowerShell. It allows us to execute a specific code block if a specific condition is true. Here is the ...

I administer a lot of computer brands, and support a wide ecosystem. But I see a lot of Dell Laptops, Desktops, and Servers in my normal day-to-day. A common task is to rebuild a system, or to update ...

This is different than how I usually create an array: There are some real advantages to using a PSCustomObject instead of a hashtable. But if all you need to do is ...