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The PowerShell Podcast is a weekly show about building your career with PowerShell. Each episode features the tips, tech, and modules that make PowerShell the premier automation and scripting tool for IT professionals. Join us as we interview PowerShell experts to discover what makes PowerShell and its community so amazing and awesome.
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Jim Tyler (@PowerShellEngineer). In this episode, Jim shares insights into PowerShell in K-12 education, his book and YouTube channel, Miscripts.org, and his various projects and passions. Join us as we delve into Jim's background, his journey into PowerShell, and the unique challenges and rewards of working in the K-12 sector. We discuss the impact of AI on education, the birth of Miscripts.org, and Jim's creative ventures, from YouTube tutorials to self-publishing a PowerShell book. Get ready for a conversation packed with valuable insights, practical advice, and a touch of Disney magic.
Guest Bio and links:
Jim is the Director of Technology at Niles Community Schools, YouTuber @PowerShellEngineer, Author of PowerShell for Systems Engineers. He's also presented on PowerShell at Michigan EdTech conferences.
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWaCFWCId0w
https://www.meetup.com/gainesville-powershell-user-group/events/298633080/
https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAI/issues/204
https://github.com/dfinke/PowerShellAIAssistant/blob/main/examples/Assistants_API_overview.ipynb
https://www.powershellgallery.com/Packages/PSGalleryExplorer/2.5.4
https://www.youtube.com/@PowerShellEngineer
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we are joined by the talented Jordan Borean. Join us as we delve into the world of PowerShell development with Jordan, exploring some of his exceptional modules that have made waves in the community. Jordan shares his unique perspective as a Python developer using PowerShell and highlights the benefits of binary modules. Dive into the details of Jordan's experience within the PowerShell community Discord, and gain insights into his journey to Red Hat, where Open Source played a pivotal role. As a bonus, discover the surprising answer to the question: If PowerShell was a song, what would it be? This episode is packed with coding wisdom, community adventures, and a touch of musical revelation.
Guest Bio and links:
I've been working in IT for around 10 years now with experience in a range of roles. Currently, I'm a programmer working on Ansible for RedHat, specializing in Windows automation. While my job is mostly working with Python I play around with PowerShell and C# mostly in my spare time and have written quite a few PowerShell modules. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my wife and dog as well as go on some bike rides around where I live. I currently specialize in network protocols like WinRM, SMB, PSRemoting, LDAP, among others, and I have written a few cross-platform clients that implement these protocols outside of Windows. I'm also quite active in the Discord community and love to help/lurk the various questions that come up there. There's always something new that I learn.
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFr1ojayTM
https://2pintsoftware.com/news/details/why-is-add-content-bad-in-powershell-51
https://github.com/JustinGrote/ModuleFast/releases/tag/v0.1.0
https://lindnerbrewery.github.io/posts/converting_to_semtantic_version/
https://github.com/jborean93/PowerShell-ctypes
https://github.com/jborean93/PSDetour
https://github.com/jborean93/PSDetour-Hooks
https://github.com/jborean93/PSEtw
https://github.com/jborean93/PSOpenAD
https://github.com/ansible-collections/ansible.windows
https://github.com/ansible-collections/community.windows
https://github.com/ansible-collections/microsoft.ad
https://github.com/SeeminglyScience/ImpliedReflection
https://github.com/JustinGrote/ModuleFast/
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Episode Summary:
In the latest episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we're joined by the dynamic Daniel Schroeder. Dive into the world of PowerShell tips and contributions as Daniel shares insights into his tiPS module and how listeners can get involved. Daniel also reflects on his experience as a podcast listener, detailing how the show inspired him to take significant steps in his professional journey, such as applying to speak at PowerShell Summit—a journey that culminated in being accepted. The episode takes a technical turn as we glean advice on GitOps, explore techniques for visualizing large-scale systems, and gain valuable insights into the current statistics of DevOps, SRE, and Platform Engineering. Join us for a conversation packed with practical tips, personal reflections, and expert advice from Daniel Schroeder.
Guest Bio and links:
Dan has been writing software for over two decades and blogging since about 2011. He has a passion for creating productivity tools and tools to help make developers' lives easier. He enjoys sharing information and helping others through his blog, YouTube videos, presentations, and in person. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada, with his wife, son, and dogs and enjoys hiking and rollerblading when he is not consumed by one of his many personal projects, most of which are open-source on GitHub.
See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpm_R1MQ38
https://blog.danskingdom.com/Multiple-ways-to-setup-your-CI-CD-pipelines-in-GitHub-Actions/
https://o365reports.com/2023/12/15/audit-microsoft-365-admin-activity-using-powershell/
https://github.com/jborean93/PSEtw/
https://github.com/deadlydog/PowerShell.tiPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBg1KJf8sC4
https://github.com/nohwnd/Profiler
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/webadministration/?view=windowsserver2022-ps
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special treat—an exclusive roundtable discussion with the PMs behind PowerShell and its related projects. Hear about how the team's goal of improving the lives of people working in operations and on operations tasks. Join us as we meet the PM team: Danny Maertens, Sydney Smith, Michael Greene, Damien Caro, Jason Helmick, and Steven Bucher. Each PM takes a turn sharing their areas of interest and excitement for the coming year, giving listeners a sneak peek into the future of PowerShell. Whether it's advancements in automation, SSH improvements, or upcoming projects, this episode offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the vision and passion driving PowerShell forward. Don't miss this insightful conversation with the PMs who make it all happen!
Links:
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_V70nVxw4Q
https://github.com/PowerShell/Announcements/issues
https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell-RFC/tree/master/CommunityCall
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Wjk1FOIxA
https://github.com/PowerShell/Win32-OpenSSH
https://github.com/PowerShell/openssh-portable
https://github.com/PowerShell/vscode-powershell
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/announcing-the-release-of-get-whatsnew/
Install-Module -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.WhatsNew
Install-PSResource -Name Microsoft.PowerShell.WhatsNew
https://twitter.com/maertend33
https://twitter.com/sydneysmithreal
https://twitter.com/theJasonHelmick
https://twitter.com/StevenBucher13
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we sit down with Microsoft MVP Mike Kanakos to explore his journey transitioning from an engineer to a manager. Mike candidly shares the valuable lessons learned, from navigating newfound responsibilities to embracing a mentoring role. We delve into the pivotal role community involvement played in his managerial growth, touching on how insights from successful teams and best practices informed his approach. The discussion also unveils exciting changes ahead for the Research Triangle PowerShell User Group, which Mike leads. As a bonus, we get an insider's look into Mike's favorite PowerShell modules. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with lessons, community impact, and a sneak peek into the evolving PowerShell landscape.
Guest Bio and links:
Mike Kanakos is a three-time Microsoft MVP award recipient and currently manages the Foundational Services and Automation team at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign braces. He leads a team that develops automation tools for Azure AD, Active Directory, and Single Sign-On, with the goal of automating processes and eliminating tedious tasks for various teams.
In addition to being a Microsoft MVP, He also leads the Research Triangle PowerShell Users Group and serves as the Director of Community Engagement for PowerShell.org. He shares his expertise on PowerShell, Cloud services, and automation through his blog www.commandline.ninja. In his spare time, he fumbles through maintaining a home assistant setup at home.
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6HY3lnEkG0
https://practicalsecurityanalytics.com/credential-harvesting-with-powershell-and-specterinsight/
https://www.commandline.ninja/
https://www.youtube.com/c/RTPSUG
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ImportExcel/7.0.1
https://github.com/PowerShell/SecretManagement
https://github.com/dfinke/NameIT
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
In this special episode of the PowerShell Podcast, the hosts are joined by the esteemed Chrissy LeMaire, a double Microsoft MVP and GitHub star as we bid a fond farewell to Jordan. Chrissy's wealth of expertise in the PowerShell, GitHub, and AI realms adds a unique perspective to the discussion. We talk about creating personalized chatbots with ChatGPT, uses for AI. Chrissy shares news about her upcoming AI book and the life-changing moment that got her to embrace AI. All that, and more! Don't miss this insightful conversation with a true powerhouse in the tech community.
Guest Bio and links:
Vaguely French Developer in Europe, PS & SQL MVP, inaugural GitHub Star, got a master's degree in Systems Engineering. She’s also certified in SQL Server, Linux, SharePoint and network security.
See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRNnCycIo3M
https://blog.netnerds.net/2023/10/chatgpt-vs-code-theme/
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=potatoqualitee.blog-gpt
https://github.com/FriedrichWeinmann/ADLDSMF
https://github.com/potatoqualitee
https://www.manning.com/books/learn-dbatools-in-a-month-of-lunches
https://github.com/potatoqualitee/finetuna
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPax-xJLej8
https://www.amazon.com/Am-Code-Artificial-Intelligence-Speaks/dp/0316560065
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, featuring guest Sam Erde, we delve into a myriad of topics starting with Andrew's successful acceptance of his talk at PowerShell Summit. The episode unfolds with a spotlight on community resources. Sam Erde, our esteemed guest, shares insights into his blogging journey and his contributions to open-source projects, with a particular focus on the Locksmith module designed to uncover misconfigurations in ADCS Certificate Services. Sam also provides his unique perspective on leveraging PowerShell for various tasks. The hosts engage in a discussion about the community ethos, underscoring the importance of creating more value than capturing, and Sam shares personal experiences that have shaped his approach to community involvement. Tune in for an episode packed with valuable insights, community highlights, and the power of PowerShell in action.
Guest bio and Links:
Sam Erde is a senior yak shaver and semi-professional squirrel hunter with 20+ years of experience in IT. His preferred species of yak speaks PowerShell and the squirrels are most often found huddled around Microsoft bird feeders. Much of his career has had a strong focus on Active Directory, GPOs, Exchange Server, and Microsoft 365; however, it would not be complete without an equally strong focus on coffee, puns, Oxford commas, and cybersecurity. Sam's mission is to help IT teams grow towards operational maturity around these platforms. This includes a focus on culture, technical growth, and identifying not just as systems administrators, engineers, or analysts--but as infosec professionals who may happen to work in operations. He is incredibly grateful for everything the community has taught him and hopes to contribute back at least as much as he has learned from this amazing group of people.
Watch The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HEhXQE3GNw
https://github.com/DanGough/PoshCVE
https://github.com/SamErde/PowerShell-Pre-Workout
https://github.com/trimarcJake/Locksmith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yt_oIEq1wA
https://github.com/PoshCode/PowerShellPracticeAndStyle
https://github.com/cunninghamp
https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/ORCA/2.8.0
https://github.com/EvotecIT/GPOZaurr
https://github.com/TrimarcJake/BlueTuxedo
https://github.com/techspence/ScriptSentry
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, guest Jeff Hicks leads a dynamic discussion on the power of hands-on learning with PowerShell and the numerous benefits of learning by doing. Jeff challenges the community with a scripting challenge, encouraging active participation. The episode also features a showcase of some outstanding community blogs, including topics like PowerShell performance testing, web scraping, and module development. Jeff shares insights into his own remarkable modules, and the hosts delve into noteworthy community projects. Don't miss Jeff's scripting challenge and be sure to check out the community blogs and links discussed in this episode!
Guest Bio and links:
Jeffery Hicks is an IT veteran with more than 30 years of experience, much of it as an IT infrastructure consultant specializing in Microsoft server technologies with an emphasis on automation and efficiency. He is a multi-year recipient of the Microsoft MVP Award. He works today as an independent author, teacher, and consultant. Jeff has taught and presented on PowerShell and the benefits of automation to IT Pros worldwide. He has authored, co-authored, and edited several books, writes for numerous online sites and print publications, is a Pluralsight author, and is a frequent speaker at technology conferences and user groups.
Links:
Watch the PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV5RXZPiM_0
https://powershell.org/2023/11/earlybirdnowopen/
https://jeffhicks.substack.com/p/ask-jeff-ab8
https://devdojo.com/hcritter/powershell-perfomance-test-get-the-maximum
https://blog.griff.systems/published/2023/getting_download_links_from_webpages/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-save-our-hone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTnEydEPnM
https://jdhitsolutions.github.io/
https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools/
https://github.com/mgajda83/PSWindowsUpdate
https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSGalleryReport
https://github.com/jdhitsolutions/PSWorkItem
https://gist.github.com/jdhitsolutions/36f16e9b2d89353cfa93edc8e4b5b3c3