Beginner
For those just dipping their toes into the PowerShell waters.
-
Error handling is a crucial aspect of writing robust PowerShell scripts. When things go wrong—and they will—proper error handling helps your scripts gracefully manage problems, provide meaningful feedback, and continue operating when possible. In this guide, we’ll explore PowerShell’s error handling mechanisms and learn how to write more resilient scripts.
-
Unlock the full potential of PowerShell 7.x while still running those essential legacy scripts! Discover how to seamlessly execute PowerShell 5.1 modules like ‘VirtualMachineManager’ within your modern console. Follow our quick guide to bridge the gap between versions effortlessly.
-
Strict mode is a concept found in various programming languages, designed to enforce stricter coding rules and catch common bugs early. While PowerShell doesn’t have a strict mode like JavaScript or TypeScript, it does offer a feature called Set-StrictMode that serves a similar purpose.
-
PowerShell modules are fundamental for creating scalable and reusable scripts. They offer a structured approach to package, share, and manage collections of PowerShell code, including functions, cmdlets, and variables. This guide delves into the essentials of PowerShell modules, explaining what they are, the different types available, and why they are indispensable for any PowerShell user, from automating system administration to developing toolsets for team collaboration.
-
Checking for null and empty values is crucial for robust PowerShell scripting. This blog explores effective methods to handle these checks, ensuring your scripts run smoothly and error-free. Learn the best practices for comparing values. Enhance your code readability and reliability with these essential techniques.
-
PowerShell is a powerful and versatile scripting language that is very useful for automating processes. I often look for how others have solved a particular problem. I want to share some, not all — sorry– :), handy tricks that I have collected over time with you here. They are not complete scripts but rather a collection of useful snippets that you can use in your own scripts. Most examples come from the PowerShell community, and…
-
Setting up Visual Studio Code (VSCode) for PowerShell development can be overwhelming due to the numerous available options and extensions. In this guide, I’ll walk you through my personal VSCode setup for PowerShell development, including essential extensions, recommended settings, and layout customizations that enhance productivity. Whether you’re transitioning from PowerShell ISE or starting fresh with VSCode, this guide will help you create an optimized development environment.
-
In this blog post, we explore the power of Foreach-Object -Parallel in PowerShell to enhance performance for intensive tasks. By leveraging parallel execution and optimizing the use of variables, we can significantly reduce runtime and improve efficiency. We provide practical examples, including the use of ThrottleLimit and handling variables in parallel, to demonstrate the benefits and considerations of this approach. Whether you’re new to parallel execution or looking to refine your scripts, this guide offers…
-
PowerShell offers versatile methods for exporting and importing data, including text, JSON, CSV, and XML formats. Each format has its unique advantages and challenges, from the simplicity of text files to the structured complexity of XML. This guide explores how to effectively use these formats in PowerShell, ensuring you can handle data efficiently while preserving its integrity. Whether you’re working with simple text or complex hierarchical data, understanding these methods will enhance your scripting capabilities…
-
The Windows Event Log is a crucial source of information for monitoring system health, troubleshooting errors, and auditing security events. PowerShell provides powerful cmdlets to interact with event logs efficiently, making it easier to filter, analyze, and manage logs across multiple systems.