Language – Infrastructure through PowerShell

Mastering PowerShell Custom Objects: A Guide to Enhanced Scripting

Randy Ouellette — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:16:28 +0000

Unlock the potential of PowerShell Custom Objects with our expert guide. Discover how to create and manipulate your own data structures, tailor-made for your scripting needs. This blog post walks you through the creation process using PSCustomObject and New-Object, demonstrates data manipulation techniques, and shares best practices for maintaining clear, efficient, and reusable code. Perfect for scripters seeking to streamline data handling in their PowerShell scripts with precision and clarity.

PowerShell Advanced Functions: Crafting with the Right Verbs and Nouns

Randy Ouellette — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:21:19 +0000

Dive into the art of PowerShell scripting with our comprehensive guide on the appropriate use of verbs and nouns in advanced functions. We unveil the secrets to selecting the right verb-noun pairs, ensuring your PowerShell functions are self-explanatory, consistent, and adhere to best practices. This post is peppered with practical examples to solidify your understanding and enhance your scripts' readability and maintainability. Whether you're a beginner or a PowerShell maestro, mastering this naming convention is a game-changer for creating professional-grade scripts.

Hash Tables

Randy Ouellette — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:37:43 +0000

I use hash tables extensively from storing properties converting to [pscustomobject] casting, passing parameters to commandlets among many others. There is an excellent post by Kevin Marquette that covers “Everything you wanted to know about Hash Tables.” If you want to know more information about hash tables, I cited some links below that I used …

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Elevating Your PowerShell Scripts with Advanced Functions: Best Practices and Techniques

Randy Ouellette — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:00:06 +0000

Dive into the art of PowerShell scripting with our comprehensive guide on the complex task of implementing advanced functions. Learn essential tips and best practices for code modularity, parameter handling, and error management in PowerShell. Perfect for beginners and seasoned scripters alike, this post is your go-to resource for mastering PowerShell functions and elevating your scripting skills.

Basic Functions in PowerShell: A Guide to Best Practices

Randy Ouellette — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:56:43 +0000

Unlock the power of PowerShell scripting with our comprehensive guide on creating and using functions. Learn essential tips and best practices for code modularity, parameter handling, and error management in PowerShell. Perfect for beginners and seasoned scripters alike, this post is your go-to resource for mastering PowerShell functions and elevating your scripting skills.

How to Make a PowerShell Script an Executable: A Step-by-Step Guide

Randy Ouellette — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:39:19 +0000

Learn how to convert your PowerShell script to an executable with our step-by-step guide. Discover tips and best practices for using PS2EXE to create user-friendly, portable EXE files from your PowerShell scripts.

Useful Windows Commands

Randy Ouellette — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 22:04:02 +0000

These commands are ones that I’ve used pretty regularly over the years and in PowerShell. charmap Character Map chkdisk Repair disk utility dcdiag Domain Controller Diagnostic which runs on a Windows Server, I generally use it with the following switches: dcdiag /c /v /e /qFor more information about the switches use dcdiag /? gpupdate /force …

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