Announcements!
- v7.4.5 Release of PowerShell
Version 7.4.5 is offically here! - v7.2.23 Release of PowerShell
For those still on 7.2 version 7.2.23 is out now!
Blogs, Articles, and Posts
- PDF Text to SQL Data: Using OpenAI's Structured Output with PSOpenAI
Incredible! I just used PowerShell and OpenAI to import text from a PDF right into SQL Server 🚀 AI's usefulness is often debated but this is such a great use-case. I also see it being useful for automatically adding SharePoint document metadata and cleaning dirty data. - Unlock inline PowerShell capabilities to streamline Logic Apps workflows
The new inline PowerShell action, now in preview, adds flexibility to Logic Apps by enabling users to embed PowerShell scripts directly into workflows. This feature unlocks new possibilities for complex integrations, and I'm excited to demonstrate its potential with a bank reconciliation workflow demo. - Find paired Azure region locations with Azure PowerShell
In this article, you learn how to add a custom property to the Azure PowerShell Get-AzLocation cmdlet output to display the physical location for paired regions in Azure. This information isn't available by default but can help you understand the resiliency and redundancy of your Azure resources like geo-redundant storage (GRS) and other Azure services that rely on Azure Storage for replication. - Send email notifications about expiring Active Directory passwords with a PowerShell script
Enforcing a policy for regular password changes is no longer recommended, as it can result in more helpdesk requests due to expired passwords, especially for VPN users, and may actually undermine security. However, timely notifications can help mitigate issues when password changes are necessary. Learn how to notify users with Group Policy or a PowerShell script. - Sort your local photos with Azure OpenAI and PowerShell!
Quick short blogpost here today. I have created a PowerShell script that reads your local photos, uses Azure OpenAI to get the type/category they belong to and move them to a folder with that name. To accomplish this I am using the Azure OpenAI GPT4-o model. You can read here how you set up an … Continue reading Sort your local photos with Azure OpenAI and PowerShell! - PowerShell RegEx: Getting Started Guide
PowerShell stands out as a versatile tool in scripting and automation, offering a wide array of functionalities to manage systems and process data. One PowerShell feature is the ability to use Regular Expressions (RegEx), a method for searching, matching, and manipulating strings based on specific patterns. - Custom Script Setting in SharePoint & OneDrive Removed
Last week, we published a blog discussing Microsoft retiring SharePoint Add-Ins. In that blog, we briefly discussed how the Classic Mode for Custom Scripts has been affected by that change. The Custom Script setting in SharePoint and OneDrive has already been removed – the change took place in May 2024. There is a new PowerShell command (DelayDenyAddAndCustomizePagesEnforcement) that will allow administrators to delay any changes until November of this year. Additionally, the NoScriptSite setting will be configured to True for all existing sites except for specific site templates. How Will The Removal of Custom Script Settings Affect My Organization? - My first experience trying to use the PowerShell beta module for Microsoft 365 Backup
I use Microsoft 365 Backup for my tenant; it's a simple way to back up Exchange, OneDrive, and SharePoint data to an Azure Subscription. There was no PowerShell module to query and configure things, but that has changed because the Beta module was released three days ago. In this blog post, I will describe my first experience trying to use the new module. - A PowerShell function to easily retry any code
Performing retries to make your code more resilient is a common pattern. By leveraging a PowerShell ScriptBlock, we can create a function to avoid constantly rewriting the same retry logic again and again.
...continued in comments
Check out psweekly.dowst.dev for all past editions as well as a searchable archive.
Projects, Scripts, and Modules
Provides PowerShell code completion and script execution support for IntelliJ IDEs.
Books, Media, and Learning Resources
In this episode, I’ll show you how to combine PowerShell with AI to automate tasks, chat with your data, and build intelligent agents—all within your console and scripts.
Transform your data with PowerShell and AI. In this video, Doug Finke, a 15x Microsoft MVP, shows how to use the PSAI module to convert Excel and CSV files into interactive HTML pages. You'll learn how to sort and interact with your data directly in your browser using the new
ConvertTo-InteractiveHTMLfunction. Doug walks through generating HTML tables with sortable columns and customizing them using AI. Whether you're managing large datasets or need a quick way to visualize your data, this tutorial will guide you through the process. Install the PSAI module and start making your data more dynamic.In this video, we guide you through the process of installing and running Docker using PowerShell on Windows. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this step-by-step tutorial will help you get Docker up and running quickly and efficiently.