Code Snippets are a great tool in any code editor. Snippets are templates which make it very easy to implement commonly used code such as loops. I find that code snippets really shine for less-commonly used code as well. Here's how to create a simple VSCode Code Snippet to quickly implement less-common code and keep you focused on the task at hand. Continue Reading
Here is a quick function to make it a little easier to import Exchange Server logs for analysis in PowerShell. After all, if you're looking at Exchange Server logs, you're probably already having a hard enough day. Continue Reading
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)
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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