The PowerShell Podcast

In this episode, we are joined by Brock for an enlightening discussion filled with insights and practical tips for PowerShell enthusiasts. In this episode, they reflect on their first PowerShell for beginners class they ran and the significance of establishing a strong foundation. They delve into the world of learning through blogging, emphasizing its benefits and sharing tips for aspiring bloggers. We also address the challenges of comparing oneself to others and offer strategies for maintaining focus on personal growth. Additionally, join in celebrating Andrew's birthday and learn about the power of pair programming as a means to learn new things. Tune in and empower your PowerShell journey with this enriching episode!

Born in the '80s and raised by his NES, Brock quickly fell in love with everything tech. With over 15 years of IT experience, Brock now enjoys a life of luxury as a renowned tech blogger and receiver of many Dundie Awards. In his free time, Brock enjoys adventuring with his wife, kids, and dogs, while dreaming of retirement.

 

See the Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUEP2FdM1Vk

Links:

https://www.pdq.com/blog/categories/powershell/1/
https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerShell/comments/13dwlks/nonsysadmin_use_cases_for_powershell_basically/

• https://twitter.com/brockbingham
• https://www.pdq.com/blog/top-powershell-commands-to-know/
• https://www.pdq.com/blog/how-to-use-if-statements-in-powershell/
• https://www.pdq.com/blog/customizing-visual-studio-code-for-powershell/

It is the last of the bar sessions from the PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit. We talk about everyone's experiences at Summit with Steve Judd, Poshwolf(Anthony Howell), Phil Bossman, Dan Hill, and Geoff Schram. Catch our final interviews from Summit.

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/psreadline-2-3-1-beta1-release/
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/powershell/completion-predictor-version-0-1-1-release/
https://discord.gg/PwmdK8S9?event=1096186535667302443

https://twitter.com/stevenjudd
https://twitter.com/ThePoShWolf
https://twitter.com/Schlauge
https://twitter.com/gschram83

We are back with another set of PowerShell after dark interviews at the PowerShell & DevOps Global Summit. We discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Jon Junell, Clayton and Nick, Gordon and Sammie, and we finish it off with Scott. Catch the vibe from Summit in this interview-filled episode!

 

Links

https://github.com/PowerShell/GraphicalTools

https://www.youtube.com/live/OaNkHnWWpCs?feature=share

https://github.com/vexx32/PSKoans

https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/Microsoft.PowerShell.ConsoleGuiTools/0.7.2

 

In this special episode, we bring you two exciting interviews. 

First up, we talk with Josh King, who needs no introduction. In this interview, we dive into Josh's background, his travels from New Zealand, and his contributions to the PowerShell community, including his popular module, BurntToast. He also gives pro tips on giving a successful talk. We also get to know the man behind the keyboard and learn about his favorite tools and hobbies. 

Next, we chat with Steven Bucher, a PowerShell Product Manager at Microsoft. Steven shares with us his approach to product management. We also discuss the recent improvements to PSReadline and what PowerShell users can expect in the upcoming releases. Finally, we get to know Steven beyond his work at Microsoft and learn about his interests outside of PowerShell. 

Tune in to this special episode of the PowerShell podcast to hear these two insightful interviews! 

 

https://github.com/Windos/BurntToast 

https://twitter.com/WindosNZ 

https://toastit.dev/ 

Mastodon: @josh@toastit.dev 

 

https://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell 

https://twitter.com/StevenBucher13 

https://twitter.com/PowerShell_Team 

What happens after dark at the PowerShell & DevOps Summit? Find out as Andrew and Jordan chat with Summit attendees and organizers during the PowerShell Podcast bar sessions. Jordan and Andrew discuss the major takeaways from Summit with Josh Hendricks, James Petty, Ryan Spletzer, and Kevin and Reese. Enjoy this mid-week edition of the PowerShell Podcast.

 

See additional updates from the Summit on our blog: https://www.pdq.com/blog/powershell-summit-2023-recap/

In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast Drew talks about how he got into IT, his experience with the PowerShell community, and his plans for the future. Last we talk about winning a scholarship for the PowerShell Summit on ramp. 

Guest Bio and links:

Drew was a chef for over a decade and then Covid happened. Now he has been in IT for just over 3 years Windows systems, hardware, and software. 

 

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfR2AX3qzOE

https://twitter.com/McclellanDrew

https://github.com/XXLMandalorian013

https://chefsitcompendium.wixsite.com/chefs

Analyze your Linux system using PowerShell | (ehmiiz.tech)

Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Rob “sqldbawithabeard” Sewell, who shared insights on changes to dbachecks, maximizing community involvement, mentorship, and dbatools. We also discussed the exciting upcoming events, including psconfeu and data Saturdays, where enthusiasts can come together to learn, share ideas, and connect with like-minded individuals. In addition, Rob shared his innovative approach to automating the process of finding speakers for events, streamlining the planning and organization of future gatherings. 

Guest Bio and links:

Rob was a SQL Server DBA with a passion for PowerShell, Azure, Automation, and SQL (PaaS geddit?). Now he just helps people make things. He is a Cloud and Data Center MVP and a Data Platform MVP, SQLBits committee member and PSConf EU organiser. 

 

See the podcast here on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRG3uWLe1nI

https://psconf.eu/ 

https://blog.robsewell.com/blog/creating-a-training-day-speakers-list-with-github-action-from-a-github-issue/ 

https://datasaturdays.com/ 

https://github.com/dataplat/DataSpeakers/issues/new/choose 

https://dbachecks.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ 

https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/learn-dbatools-in/9781617296703/ 

https://twitter.com/sqldbawithbeard 

https://blog.robsewell.com/ 

After what may be the worst intro in the history of the podcast, we explore PowerShell, Security, and the cloud with David das Neves. From his beginnings as a developer to starting his own company, Shift Avenue, David shares the importance of addressing security misconfigurations, integrating security policies in the cloud, and the true meaning of DevOps. Additionally, we discuss tackling tech debt, embracing digital transformation, and David's commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering community growth. Join us for an inspiring chat packed with valuable insights. 

Guest Bio and links:

David das Neves has over 15 years of professional experience in cloud & software engineering. His previous employers include Google and Microsoft. Today he is the CEO of shiftavenue, a prime consulting company focusing on strategy and technology with an additional focus on People, Teams, and Culture, as customers will only reach their goals with their people. 

See The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJrEEwwXCxU

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddasneves/ 

https://daviddasneves.start.page/ 

https://twitter.com/david_das_neves 

https://github.com/ddneves 

Red vs. Blue – Ready, Steady, Fight! - Julien Reisdorffer, David das Neves 

https://www.amazon.com/Team-Topologies-Organizing-Business-Technology/dp/1942788819