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PowerShell Weekly for September 6, 2024 (programming.dev)

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Scriptember 2024
A month-long celebration of PowerShell and its vibrant community

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

New in Windows Terminal: Restore buffers, code snippets, scratchpad and regex
Windows Terminal unveiled a range of noteworthy features in versions 1.21 and 1.22 Preview, including the capacity to retrieve previous sessions' output buffer upon startup, store code snippets for reuse within the console, and utilize a scratchpad for crafting intricate commands.
PowerShell: Calculate the total size of Files
In this post I will show how to use PowerShell to calculate the total size of all files. This will be a short post but maybe a very helpful one.
Transferring Reusable PowerShell Objects Between Microsoft 365 Tenants
People often need to transfer objects or code between Microsoft 365 tenants. When it comes to dealing with objects, the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK's ToJsonString method is very useful. The method outputs a string containing JSON content, but only for object properties that have a value. This makes the much easier to use the output as the basis for a template object or as the payload body to create an object in another tenant.
Get List Item Count in SharePoint Online Using PowerShell
In organizations, SharePoint lists are essential for organizing and managing various data, from tracking tasks to managing customer information and inventory. These lists not only streamline collaboration but also ensure that data is easily accessible and well-structured.
Practical PowerShell Series: Part 6
The practicalities of producing PowerShell output and generating logging are other essential scripting elements. No administrator likes to stare at a blank screen, wondering if the command just entered is functioning or not.
Configuring PowerShell settings using Intune or Group Policy
Every Windows device has PowerShell installed by default. (Sadly, it's still only version 5, not version 7.) However, you want to configure the devices' security and log settings. In this blog post, I will show you how to do that using Microsoft Intune or Group Policy.
Taming My ADHD with Obsidian and PowerShell
Alleviating my ADHD headaches with Obsidian. Periodic Notes and Templater extensions save the day by reminding me of the next step towards my larger goals.
5 Reasons you should be using PSReadLine
Get up to speed and use PSReadLine more often - in his first article for us, author Jeffery Hicks provides his 5 reasons why he recommends using PSReadLine.

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

Mastering Time in PowerShell: Measure statistical properties within time spans with PSDates [OC]
Unlock the power of time manipulation in PowerShell with the Group-TimeSpan and Measure-TimeSpan cmdlets from the PSDates module! In this video, we'll dive deep into how you can group data by specific time spans and measure statistical properties like sum, average, maximum, and minimum within those groups. Whether you're looking to analyze logs, monitor system performance, or perform data analysis, these cmdlets offer powerful tools to streamline your workflows and enhance your data manipulation skills in PowerShell. Watch now to become a master of time-based data analysis!
Making Microservices with Docker and PowerShell
The Pacific PowerShell User Group talks about making Microservices with Docker and PowerShell

Community

Being a Lazy Administrator with Bradley Wyatt
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Bradley Wyatt, also known as the Lazy Administrator. We explored his inspiring journey from college dropout to becoming a 5x Microsoft MVP and how he transformed his personal knowledge base into a globally recognized blog that serves as a vital resource for IT professionals. Bradley shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, his passion for automation, and the impact of his work on the PowerShell community.
Inside IT Automation - E11
Bruno Buyck: Learning PowerShell with Lego

Events

Scriptember Live Stream Episode 1
Scheduled for Sep 11, 2024. In this live stream, we'll talk about how to have fun with PowerShell while improving IT automation tasks and processes.

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