My name is Michael Simmons, and I do love PowerShell. During a Windows Vista training session in Spring of 2007, I was looking around Microsoft’s downloads page, and there it was. At the time, all I ...

Here’s a list of aliases you can use for PowerShell. An alias is just a shortcut. You can use an alias from the console or in a script, and it works just the same as the command that it references.

I’ve mentioned previously about How to Create a Random Password using the .NET Framework. That works for Windows Powershell, but it doesn’t work for .NET 5, which is what modern versions of PowerShell ...

I think for a registry export I would probably just use the dos command. The PowerShell isn’t doing anything very special here, no extra functionality and I would just keep it simple. Still, there ...

PowerShell is an invaluable tool for System Administrators when it comes to troubleshooting system issues. With its wide range of built-in cmdlets and flexibility, PowerShell enables you to ...

This will return a list of modules whose names or descriptions contain the word “bird”. You can then select the module you want to install based on the name and ...

I administer a lot of computer brands, and support a wide ecosystem. But I see a lot of Dell Laptops, Desktops, and Servers in my normal day-to-day. A common task is to rebuild a system, or to update ...

PowerShell is a powerful scripting language and automation tool that is essential for system administrators. One of the critical tasks administrators perform is managing files across the file system.

PowerShell Remoting is a powerful feature that allows administrators to manage multiple remote systems from a single console. It allows you to run commands and scripts on remote computers, transfer ...

Gathering system information is a crucial aspect of system administration, as it helps you understand the resources and components of your infrastructure. In this article, we will explore how to use ...

Did you move domains recently or reconfigure your System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)? Maybe you’ve found your Config Manager site code broken. Here’s a one-liner that shows you How to update a ...

As a system administrator, one of your top priorities is likely the security of your systems and data. PowerShell is a powerful tool for managing not only Windows but your whole environment, but it ...