One of the appealing features of Windows PowerShell is that it can be extended. You are not limited to the commands that Microsoft ships. You can load additional commands and functionality via a ...

Desired State Configuration (DSC) is an excellent tool to get control of your infrastructure. A core component of DSC is the DSC resource. When DSC was introduced, administrators had to create a ...

If you're still writing custom PowerShell scripts for basic file transfers and Excel reports, you're working too hard. Ready-made PowerShell modules handle most common tasks better than anything ...

As an organization grows larger, the need for a centralized repository of software and PowerShell modules will increase. Eventually, it becomes cumbersome to access resources from a file share. This ...

When you first start writing scripts, modularity, reusability, and best practices may not be top of mind. As your scripts become more complex, however, creating reusable elements becomes essential. By ...

The Redmond-based Microsoft Corporation has successfully turned on the PowerShell Module Browser site. Earlier this month, the Microsoft Docs team announced that the PowerShell Module Browser, a web ...

If you need to create and configure VMs on a regular basis, using Windows PowerShell to do so can speed up the process. Whether you need to test new or standardized server setups, Hyper-V gives you an ...

Windows PowerShell has become an essential command-line tool for system administrators and advanced users. With an intuitive user experience, Windows PowerShell automates a wide range of Windows tasks ...