In PowerShell, the default Provider is usually the filesystem: C: drive, D: drive, etc. This provider can also access UNC paths, i.e, file shares on your network: \\MyServer\MyShare\exampleFile.txt When creating a script or working in the console you sometimes need to use different PSProviders to access other types of resources. Examples of this are the … Continue reading Accessing UNC paths when using other PSProviders
I was recently asked by a teammate to assist them with creating a script to automatically reboot an application environment after monthly Windows patching. The environment has multiple servers which need to be rebooted in a certain order with pre- and post-reboot validations. An automation script would save the team dozens of hours a month. … Continue reading Using PowerShell to query MECM Deployment status (No WMI Required)
In part 1 of this series, I will discuss the ideas, thought processes, and journey to create a PowerShell module that is unique and functional for a real-world application. I will touch on specific concepts and give code examples for how they were implemented as part of the module. In the future, I will also create a series of posts as tutorials for how to use this module in case you have this platform. Continue Reading
You may have noticed with the recent release of PowerShell 7.3 that your command line started automatically suggesting line completion based on your current input. Learn how to disable this and create a custom keybinding to easily turn this feature on and off. Continue Reading
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