PowerShell Weekly for March 22, 2024

Sorry for missing last week, but I was on vacation and this is a hand curated list.

Blogs, Articles, and Posts

• Simple form development using PowerShell
  Create .NET forms without all the .NET.
• List “Azure classic subscription administrators” via the Azure Portal or via an Azure PowerShell script
  This blog post will show you how to find all active “Azure classic subscription administrators” across any of your AzureContinue Reading
• View and Export your Intune Device Management Scripts Using the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK
  Introduction
• Does Microsoft Care about SharePoint Online PowerShell?
  Microsoft’s support for SharePoint Online PowerShell has degraded over the last few years. Pnp.PowerShell is now the best option as not much is happening in the official SharePoint Online management module or the tenant settings Graph API. the lack of progress is a pity, but perhaps it’s also true that community-driven projects sometimes deliver better results.
• Practical PowerShell: Functions & Parameterization
  In our second edition of Practical PowerShell, Michel De Rooij dives into Functions and Parameters, what they are, and how to use them properly.
• 9 Essential PowerShell Scripts for SharePoint Online Security
  As we navigate the digital age, SharePoint Online has emerged as a pivotal platform for organizational collaboration. However, with great connectivity comes great responsibility, particularly in safeguarding our digital ecosystem. Data breaches, excessive access rights, oversharing, etc., pose significant challenges in maintaining security in SharePoint Online. Recognizing that security is…
• What’s something you learned way later in PowerShell than you’d like to admit?
  Could be the simplest of things. For me, it’s that Validation attributes work on variable declarations and not just in parameter blocks.
• PowerShell Anti Patterns
  What are anti patterns when scripting in PowerShell and how can you avoid them?
• Strings to Hashtables
  How to take a string and turn it into a PowerShell hash table
• Azure PowerShell Tips and Tricks
  Tips and tricks for using PowerShell and REST APIs in Azure.

Projects, Scripts, and Modules

• Graph and PowerShell Hiccups for the Groups and Teams Report Script
  The Microsoft 365 Groups and Teams Activity Report is a PowerShell script that I’ve worked on since 2016 (not all the time). Some recent Graph hiccups meant that I had to apply some fixes and workarounds. At the same time, some users hit the infamous ‘not recognized as a valid datetime’ problem, so another update was needed. All good, clean fun.
• PSOpenAD Release v0.5.0
  The Open AD module is a cross platform module for managing Active Directory.
• Fuzzy history search with PowerShellRun
  An example that replaces the Ctrl+r history search with fuzzy search. Multi-line commands are supported Duplicates are removed Enter to run the command and Shift+Enter to insert the command The cha…

Books, Media, and Learning Resources

• PSBlazor : A new PowerShell web technology
  In this session, we’ll look at how PSBlazor, an upcoming feature of PowerShell Universal, allows developers to produce web interfaces with a combination of Razor and PowerShell syntax.
• Windows Admin Survival Guide: Managing Linux servers using PowerShell Steven Judd
  Make the transition from Windows Server Pro to Linux Server Ninja by using PowerShell to your advantage!
• Creating QR Code for Wireless Network Using PowerShell
  Join us in The Server Room to go over how to create QR codes for wireless network using PowerShell.

Community

• Cloud Chronicles: Mark Wragg’s Journey in DevOps
  In this engaging episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla kicks things off by sharing some tab completion insights and more on the preshow. Andrew is joined by special guest Mark Wragg to delve into the world of DevOps and PowerShell. Mark, a longtime user of the cloud, and shares his observations of how things have changed over the years. The discussion covers common tasks and responsibilities in DevOps, along with Mark’s innovative AzCostTools module, which provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing cloud costs using PowerShell, complete with visually appealing graphs. Additionally, Mark shares his passion for Pester testing, infrastructure testing, and Infrastructure as Code, offering valuable advice and expertise to listeners. Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with practical tips and expert insights!
• IAM in Focus: Insights from Adil Leghari
  In this enlightening episode of the PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla is joined by special guest Adil Leghari to delve into the intricacies of IAM (Identity and Access Management). Together, they explore the fundamentals of IAM and its significance in the broader realm of IT. Additionally, Andrew announces the PowerShell Podcast MVP awards, celebrating community excellence. Adil shares invaluable insights on career transitions, the anatomy of a login box, and common cyber attacks. He also sheds light on the flaws of passwords and emphasizes the importance of empathy and honest postmortems in the IT landscape. Tune in for a captivating discussion filled with wisdom and expertise!
• Summit 2024 Speaker Spotlight: Steven Judd
  Hey there, PowerShell enthusiasts! Today marks the start of a series of interviews featuring select Summit 2024 presenters. I plan to sit and chat briefly with a mix of familiar …

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