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Parsing Command-Line Output with PowerShell

Here's a few ways to control legacy command-line utilities in PowerShell.

Checking SQL Best Practices Using the DBATools Module

With the help of this extremely useful PowerShell module, you'll be able to ensure that all your SQL-based servers are optimized.

How To Run Code Before and After a Pester Test

Instead of injecting your own code, Pester makes it easy to run setup and teardown tasks when creating new PowerShell scripts.

How To Force PowerShell to Wait for Scheduled Tasks

Learning this handy technique will also allow you to add timers to different types of tasks.

Exploring Dot-Sourcing in PowerShell

Dot-sourcing allows for you to keep your functions modular.

Exploring Errors in PowerShell

The first step in solving any problem is first learning why the problem occurred in the first place.

Using PowerShell's Calculated Properties

This guide will walk you through changing property names and values for the Select-Object cmdlet.

How To Build a PowerShell Active Directory Sync Tool

If employees have unique identifiers, getting a tool up and running to sink with AD is a cinch.

Working with Recursive Functions in PowerShell

Recursive functions are designed perfectly to manage what could be a hierarchical mess in Active Directory.

Exploring the PipelineVariable Common Parameter in PowerShell

Here's a breakdown of what it can do and how you can use it in conjunction with other custom functions.

How To Create a Simple Pester Test Report in PowerShell

While Pester doesn't generate it's own reports, it does provide data that can be easily formatted.

How To Use the PowerShell Operational Validation Framework

The tool simplifies and keeps you organized when testing.

Anatomy of a PowerShell Parameter, Part 2: Validation

Continuing the look into parameters, this part will focus specifically on parameter sets and the different ways to validate them.

Anatomy of a PowerShell Parameter, Part 1

Central to your command is a parameter -- a weak parameter will end with a weak script.

Best Practices for Designing PowerShell Functions

While not everyone will code the same, here are some of my go-to tips for creating functions.

Exploring Hyper-V with PowerShell

Extend virtual environments with these helpful cmdlets.

How To Configure PowerShell's Local Configuration Manager

With multiple ways to accomplish the task, here's how to know the right route to take based on the situation.

How To Implement Dynamic Parameters in Your PowerShell Functions

Choosing the correct input for your functions will save time and energy in the long run.

What I Like in PowerShell V5, Part 2: New Features

Microsoft's addition of classes and enhanced security features have helped to add to what is the best version of PowerShell.

How To Create PowerShell DSC Class-Based Resources

The latest version of PowerShell allows the resources to be built without crating schema MOF files.

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