Here’s a list of aliases you can use for PowerShell. An alias is just a shortcut. You can use an alias from the console or in a script, and it works just the same as the command that it references.

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 ...

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 quickly and easily store a ...

Alright, another quick lesson in finding XML. If I want to get the GROUP node that has the SERVER named DomainController1.myDomain.demo in it… I can do that with XPath and Select-XML. #This isn't ...

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 ...

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and automation tool that is essential for system administrators. One of the critical tasks administrators perform is managing files across the file system.

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 ...

Is Add-Member the most underrated and underappreciated cmdlet in PowerShell? PowerShell is so vast and can manage so many platforms and technologies. It’s easy to get deep in one module or topic. But ...

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 ...

PowerShell is a powerful automation tool that allows administrators to execute commands, scripts, and programs on local and remote computers. PowerShell is designed to help system administrators ...

My name is Michael Simmons, and I do love PowerShell. During a Windows Vista training session in Spring of 2007, I was looking around Microsoft’s downloads page, and there it was. At the time, all I ...

I think for a registry export I would probably just use the dos command. The PowerShell isn’t doing anything very special here, no extra functionality and I would just keep it simple. Still, there ...