The Problem When working with data in PowerShell the well-known idiom “Garbage In, Garbage Out” applies quite aptly. If you source data for any part of your script is bad,
Setting Up Your Scripts for SuccessSetting Up Your Scripts for Success
Over the past few months I have written quite a few scripts for myself and my clients. When I write them I tend to concentrate more on the process/purpose of
Out (File) LoggingOut (File) Logging
There are many ways to keep track of the changes made by a script. Some examples that can be used are: Transcript Out-File Event Logs For this Tip of the
Learning PowerShellLearning PowerShell
Today is New Year’s Eve and I thought I would put together one more PowerShell Top of the Week. This week marks the 26th Top of the Week for 2018.
PowerShell – Menu DrivenPowerShell – Menu Driven
Depending on the purpose of your script, a menu might be an otherwise extraneous. Yet there are quite a few uses where having a menu is worthwhile. The biggest reason
Connectivity TestingConnectivity Testing
When writing scripts that download files or scrape websites for content, one of the weaknesses of such scripts comes down to whether or not the script can connect to the
Adding a Progress BarAdding a Progress Bar
When dealing with complex scripts with lots of running parts and that take some time to complete, it is convenient to have some sort of progress indicator to help visually
Managing Your ConnectionsManaging Your Connections
When working with on-premises servers we may not thing about the remote PowerShell connections that are made, whether they are broken or if they could cause issues with the connected
Formatting The Screen and Selecting Text in PowerShell 5.0/4.0Formatting The Screen and Selecting Text in PowerShell 5.0/4.0
Working in PowerShell 5.0 vs older versions of PowerShell, there are some noticeable changes that are items that one need to be aware of. These changes have to do with
Your PowerShell EditorYour PowerShell Editor
Editing a PowerShell script can be done with many different apps. While what you use comes down to what you are comfortable with, it is good to be aware of